Chillicothe Police said a man was arrested last night who allegedly was uncooperative with officers and was wanted on numerous charges in another state. Sergeant Jeremy Stephens said it was 9:30 when officers attempted to stop an unregistered vehicle in the 1900 block of North Washington Street, however, the vehicle failed to stop for the […]
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Sergeant Eric Brown, of Troop B in Macon, promoted to Lieutenant
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotion effective December 1, 2020. Sergeant Eric F. Brown, public information and education officer assigned to Troop B, Macon, MO, is being promoted to lieutenant and designated assistant director of the Public Information and Education Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City. Brown was appointed to the Patrol on […]
Livingston County Route W to close this week
A section of Livingston County Route W is scheduled to close for a culvert replacement Thursday, December 3, 2020. Local maintenance crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close the roadway between Liv 506 and Liv 508 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the closure, motorists will need to use an alternate […]
Grundy County Route Y to close this week
A section of Grundy County Route Y is scheduled to close for a culvert replacement Friday, December 4, 2020. Local maintenance crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close the roadway between Northeast 10th Street and Northeast 20th Street from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the closure, motorists will need to use […]
Five members of Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang charged with murder
Five members of the violent Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) international street gang are set to appear in court following charges of conspiracy and murder in aid of racketeering, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Wilson Jose Ventura-Mejia, 24; Jimmy Villalobos-Gomez, 23; Angel […]
MoDOT planned road work for North Missouri, November 30 – December 6, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of November 30 – December 6, 2020. MoDOT will halt most temporary lane closures throughout the state today, Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 5 p.m., to accommodate an increase in traffic […]
Patrol arrests Cameron man on multiple allegations
The Highway Patrol arrested a Cameron man in Harrison County on Wednesday night, November 25th on several allegations. Thirty-six-year-old Joshua Terrell was accused of driving while intoxicated with a person under 17 years of age in the vehicle, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, and two counts of failure to secure a child in […]
With no statewide mandate in Missouri, more local governments are requiring masks
(Missouri Independent) – In early July, the Columbia City Council passed an ordinance requiring everyone over 10 years old to wear a face mask when in close contact with someone from outside their household. Since that vote, a requirement for face masks has been in every health order issued for the city of 123,000 by the Columbia-Boone […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approves the hiring of several new personnel
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved multiple personnel items at a meeting on November 24th. One was the retirement of English Instructor and Department Chairperson Linda Cowling effective at the end of the summer intercession in 2021. Fourteen of Cowling’s 28 years in education have been at NCMC. The board approved emeritus status […]
Grundy County Commission presented update on Muddy Creek Bridge repairs
Decker and Associates have announced Southwest 80th Avenue in Grundy County is anticipated to be closed December 14th through April 14th due to construction of an off-system bridge replacement and rehabilitation project. The announcement was made at the Grundy County Commission meeting on November 24th. No formal business was conducted at the meeting due to […]
Strong bred heifer demand at Kirksville Show-Me-Select replacement heifer sale
At the recent Kirksville Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer sale, 135 heifers averaged $1,952. Despite the current volatility in the cattle market, buyers were willing to invest in the future, said Zac Erwin, sale coordinator. “I had a feeling the demand was out there but wasn’t quite sure how all the outside factors would affect the market […]
Trenton City Council approves wage increase for police department; approves preparing ordinance calling for “Use Tax” vote
The Trenton City Council Monday night voted to have an ordinance prepared to call for a public vote on a proposed local use tax within the city of Trenton. The council also approved recommended wage increases for the Trenton Police Department in an effort to attract candidates for police officer. Both topics had gone to […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol now seeking applicants for 112th recruit class
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 112th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on […]
USDA to open signup for the Conservation Reserve Program and CRP Grasslands in early 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the signup periods for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and the CRP Grasslands in 2021. Signup for general CRP will be open from January 4, 2021, to February 12, 2021, and signup for CRP Grasslands runs from March 15, 2021, to April 23, 2021. Both programs are competitive and […]
MoDOT planned road work in Northern Missouri for the week of November 23, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Northern Missouri for the week of November 23 – 29. MoDOT will halt most temporary lane closures throughout the state at noon on Wednesday, November 25 at 5 p.m., to accommodate an increase in traffic […]
Deportation of German citizen who was Nazi concentration camp guard upheld by Board of Immigration appeals
The Board of Immigration Appeals has dismissed the appeal of Tennessee resident Friedrich Karl Berger, a German citizen who was ordered removed from the United States earlier this year on the basis of his service in Nazi Germany in 1945 as an armed guard of concentration camp prisoners in the Neuengamme Concentration Camp system (Neuengamme). […]
North Central Missouri Mental Health Center to remain closed through end of the year
The North Central Missouri Mental Health Center has extended its closure to the public through the end of the year. Mental Health Center offices will be open for staff only. Consumer activities will be conducted via telephone services or telehealth. Medication refill requests will be addressed and completed as usual. Offices will be staffed with […]
Suspects involved in Tuesday manhunt formally charged
Two suspects have been charged in Caldwell County with felony tampering with a motor vehicle, after a vehicle pursuit that began in Linn County and ended in Hamilton on November 17th. Online court information says the bond was set at $25,000 cash only each for 21-year-old Kaleb Dawson Brooks of Hallsville and 25-year-old Tye Nicole […]