A Nebraska man is scheduled to be in circuit court in Trenton next month after his arrest Thursday west of Trenton. A highway patrol arrest on Highway 6 resulted in the arrest of 44-year-old Leonard Arzola of Lincoln, Nebraska. Charges filed in the Associate Division accuse Arzola of two felonies and one misdemeanor. He’s accused […]
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Be patient and share the road with farm equipment this harvest season
This autumn, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind motorists to be on the lookout for slow-moving farm vehicles. Please remember that farmers are just doing their jobs when moving equipment from field to field. It’s important that we be patient and drive carefully around farm vehicles. Non-farm motorists may not immediately recognize […]
Two from Trenton injured in Sunday afternoon crash
Two Trenton residents were injured Sunday afternoon southwest of Trenton when an eastbound pickup failed to negotiate a left-hand curve and traveled off the south side of the road where it struck a ditch. The accident took place at Southwest 20th Street and Route W, some five miles from Trenton. Taken by private vehicle to […]
Former Missouri city clerk sentenced to 10 years for money-laundering
A former city clerk has been sentenced in federal court for her role in a money-laundering conspiracy related to methamphetamine trafficking. Kristy A. Conn, 46, of Everton, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool on Wednesday, Sept. 23, to 10 years in federal prison without parole. “This defendant was placed in a position […]
DHSS announces successful inspection of medical marijuana facilities
The Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation at the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is pleased to announce a medical marijuana testing facility has passed its commencement inspection. With cultivation, dispensary, and testing facilities now operational, medical marijuana will soon be available to Missouri patients. Director of the Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation Lyndall […]
State of Missouri files suit against KC homeowners associations for failing to remove racially restrictive covenants
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that his office has filed a lawsuit against Country Club Homes and Crestwood Homes Association for failure to remove racially restrictive covenants from governing documents. The Attorney General’s Office worked to identify racially restrictive covenants across the state, and subsequent letters were sent to a number of different homeowners […]
Man from Iowa killed when train collides with dump truck
A locomotive hit a dump truck in far northwest Missouri Saturday afternoon fatally injuring the truck driver. Fifty-two-year-old Troy Landess of Clarinda, Iowa was pronounced dead at the Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn, Nebraska approximately one hour after the crash. The operator of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe locomotive, 55-year old Daniel Peterson of Beatrice, […]
Two teenagers injured in Saturday crash on Route M
Residents of Cameron and Guilford were hurt late Saturday afternoon when a pickup truck went off Route M in western Gentry County three times. Eighteen-year-old Tylee Copple of Cameron and 17-year old Katlyne Pappert from Guilford were taken to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph with moderate injuries. They were passengers in the pickup driven […]
Green Hills Recreation Association cancels upcoming basketball season
The Green Hills Recreation Association board of directors recently met to discuss the upcoming 2021 basketball season. After a lengthy discussion, the board reports it will not be feasible to host the recreation league play of basketball in January and February of 2021. Board president, Taya Ray, cites the lack of access to facilities due […]
State releases guidance for Missouri long-term care sites to offer visits again
Missouri has unveiled revised guidance for long-term care places, including nursing homes and assisted living centers, to restart visits inside or outside. A press release from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says each facility gets to decide whether to adopt the guidance. Centers without any cases of COVID-19 among staff or residents, […]
Authorities report arrest of two while on Friday night patrol
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of area individuals on Friday night, September 25, 2020. Twenty-year-old Kaden Olmstead of Milan was arrested in Adair County on a felony Sullivan County warrant on failure to register as a sex offender. Online court information shows bond is $5,000 cash only. Olmstead was taken to the Adair County […]
Chillicothe man who threatened suicide on Thursday charged with multiple offenses
A Chillicothe man has been charged in Livingston County after an incident in the 1200 block of Third Street in Chillicothe Thursday, September 24th in which the Chillicothe Police reported an armed man eventually surrendered peacefully. Steward Ted Willis faces the felonies of unlawful use of a weapon by discharging the weapon into a home, […]
Livingston County Health Center to hold curbside flu shot clinic
The Livingston County Health Center has received its children’s flu vaccine, including Flu Mist and injectible. Spots are open for children and adults at the health center’s curbside family flu shot clinic Monday, September 28th from 9 to 5 o’clock. Vaccinations will be available for anyone at least six months old. Contact the Livingston County […]
After two-day jury trial, Chillicothe man found “Not Guilty” of sodomy charge
Attorney Drew Davis of Cameron confirms a man from the Chillicothe area has been found not guilty of sodomy—second degree. A two-day jury trial for James Edward Gates was held in Livingston County Monday, September 21st and Tuesday, September 22nd. Gates was charged last year and accused of assaulting a private employee. He was a […]
COVID-19 Update: County health centers and Missouri Department of Corrections report on number of COVID cases
The Missouri Department of Corrections reports an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases at the Western Missouri Correctional Center of Cameron. There are 21 cumulative offender cases, which is up five from Thursday, September 24th. Eighteen of the cases are active, and three have recovered. There are 29 cases among staff at the correctional […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the arrest of two
A man from Lincoln, Nebraska was arrested Thursday afternoon and potentially faces a number of charges after a traffic stop in Grundy County. Forty-four-year-old Leonard Arzola has been accused of driving while intoxicated – persistent offender, possession of a marijuana and drug paraphernalia, as well as alleged failure to drive on the right half of […]
Two from Unionville injured in crash on Route YY
Two people from Unionville were injured while a third individual escaped injury in a two-vehicle accident at a rural eastern Putnam county intersection Thursday night. Thirty-year-old Tyler Lewis and his passenger, 27-year-old Shaleigh Lewis, received minor injuries and were taken by ambulance to the Putnam County Memorial Hospital. A 16-year-old boy from Unionville was the […]
Mizzou continues to play it tough on COVID-19 violations
Mizzou football gets underway at Faurot Field Saturday but COVID-19 restrictions and penalties are still in play for students and staff. University spokesman Christian Basi told Missourinet that since August 15, 542 cases have been referred to the Office of Student Accountability. Some could be repeat offenders. 10 Greek Houses are temporarily suspended. Basi said, […]
Firearms turkey hunting expected to be similar to recent seasons
With fall firearms turkey season running Oct. 1 – 31 and archery turkey season underway, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) advises turkey hunters it could be another challenging season. According to MDC, turkey production in Missouri steadily increased during the 1990s before declining during the 2000s. While production began to increase throughout much of […]