Missouri State Representative James “Jim” Neely of Cameron, Republican, announces his candidacy for Governor of the State of Missouri. Neely, a practicing physician, represents Missouri’s 8th House District. He was elected to office in 2012 and has been a very active and involved legislator. He has introduced a large number of House Bills and has served on […]
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Court sets bond for Chillicothe man accused of sodomy
The bond was amended in the Associate Division of Livingston County Circuit Court on Tuesday for a Chillicothe man charged with felony sodomy or attempted sodomy, first degree, victim less than 12 years old. Online court information shows the court amended 29-year-old Richard James Stumph’s bond to $50,000 cash only, 10% allowed. He was originally […]
Several bridges in northern Missouri to benefit from federal money
Several lettered-route bridges within the Green Hills Region are to benefit from federal money that Congressman Sam Graves announced will be forthcoming to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Each of the targeted bridges has a poor condition rating. Graves received notification from the U.S. Department of Transportation that Missouri will receive $20.7 million for the […]
Application deadline approaching for disaster unemployment benefits in six Missouri counties
The Missouri Department of Labor’s Division of Employment Security will accept applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for individuals in six Missouri counties through September 5, 2019, whose employment was lost or interrupted due to severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began April 29, 2019, and ended July 5, 2019. A disaster assistance amendment was […]
Audio: Missouri issues health advisory associated with vaping
The Department of Health and Senior Services has issued a health advisory to providers and partners regarding severe lung disease associated with vaping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there have now been 193 potential cases of severe lung illness associated with vaping in 22 states from June 28-August 20. The CDC is […]
NCMC Board of Trustees set tax levy at Tuesday meeting
Five National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Awards were presented at the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening. The NISOD Awards went to Cory Cooksey with Business Technology for Teaching, Health Sciences Program Coordinator Kristi Cutsinger for Academic Support, Admissions Director Kristie Cross for Student Affairs, Senior Database Administrator […]
Area youth participate in MPA Youth Show Pig Circuit
Missouri junior swine exhibitors traveled to jackpot shows throughout the summer competing for points in the MPA Youth Show Pig Circuit. Points for the circuit could be earned from nineteen different shows held across Missouri. An awards presentation was conducted to conclude the program August 7 at the Pork Place on the Missouri State Fairgrounds […]
Trenton Police Department responds to call of knocked down utility pole
The Trenton Police Department reports a utility pole was knocked down at the intersection of 11th and Rural streets Friday. Officer Jennifer Plummer’s report stated one witness said he heard a loud truck and a bang during the incident. Another witness called and said she had observed a Swift truck in the area at the […]
Trenton man arrested on domestic assault allegation
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports a Trenton man has posted bond on a felony charge of third-degree domestic assault. Forty-nine-year-old William Grimes was arrested on Monday with a bond of $5,000 cash or corporate surety. He is scheduled for the Associate Division of Circuit Court September 10th. Court documents accuse Grimes of causing physical […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board takes action on 12 properties
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board Monday evening took action on 12 properties of concern, granting extensions of time to three of them. A property at 809 Main Street advances to a public hearing next month, 309 East Crowder and 401 East 7th both move on to the findings of fact. The board voted to request […]
Milan man being held in custody for Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The Highway Patrol reports a Milan man is being held in custody for Immigration and Customs Enforcement on what’s called a fugitive detainer. Fifty-five-year-old Wilberto Pacheco-Zapata was arrested Monday afternoon in Linn County and has been accused of not having an operator’s license. The state patrol arrest report notes Pacheco-Zapata was held at the Brookfield […]
Missouri Department of Conservation to increase prices for nonresident permits starting in 2020
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will increase the prices for some nonresident hunting and fishing permits starting in 2020. According to MDC, permit prices have not been raised in over a decade and adjustments are needed to help keep up with increasing costs of providing conservation programs and services around the state. The price […]
Major Traffic Alert: Portion of I-70 in Kansas City will close September 6-9 to enable bridge demolition
The Missouri Department of Transportation will have a COMPLETE CLOSURE of Interstate 70 in both directions between I-435 and I-470/Route 291 beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, September 6, until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday, September 9. This closure is for the demolition of the directional ramps from southbound I-435 to eastbound I-70 and northbound […]
Former KC Chiefs player charged with illegal firearms after being tasered while resisting arrest
A former Kansas City Chiefs football player, who was tasered twice while struggling with officers and resisting arrest, was charged in federal court with illegally possessing firearms. Saousoalii P. Siavii, Jr., also known as “Junior,” 40, of Independence, Missouri, was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo., […]
Rogersville business owner indicted for $4 million fraud scheme, failure to pay taxes
A Rogersville, Missouri business owner has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a $4 million scheme to defraud his customers and his failure to pay federal income and employment taxes. Michael David Dismer, 51, was charged in a 28-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Missouri, on Thursday, […]
Missouri Department of Conservation has new rules for deer carcasses in ongoing fight against CWD
Starting in 2020, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has added additional regulations to the Wildlife Code of Missouri as part of its ongoing efforts to slow the spread of the deadly deer disease called Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The new regulations change the requirements for transporting deer carcasses into Missouri and throughout the state […]
Trenton City Council gives “go-ahead” to have design plans developed for possible future airport projects
The Trenton City Council has given the go-ahead to have design plans developed for possible future projects at the Trenton Airport. The primary need is described as replacing the T-hangers but it would require working the land there so it can be raised above the flood plain. The council voted last night to accept a […]
NRCS offering more than $9 million to restore flood-prone lands in 69 Missouri counties
In response to flooding in Missouri and across the country this year, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the availability of $9 million to fund conservation easements in 69 Missouri counties damaged by flooding and other natural disasters. Funds are available through the floodplain easement component of the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP-FPE). […]
Trenton small business receives National Growth Grant
The National Association for the Self-Employed, the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, announced today that Trenton, MO-based small business, Little Farm Organics has been awarded a $4,000 first quarter 2019 Growth Grant to help expand business operations. Last year, NASE awarded $48,000 in grants to small businesses across the country and expects to […]
Trenton man arrested after pickup hits parked car pushing it 80-feet
A Trenton man is facing state charges following his arrest by police this weekend for his alleged involvement when a pickup hit a parked car in the northeast part of Trenton. Forty-nine-year-old Mark William Trump, with an address of 2215 Hunter Road, has been charged in Grundy County with two felonies including property damage in […]