A Missouri, man was charged in federal court with illegally possessing a firearm during a shooting incident in which two women were wounded by gunfire, one of whom died as a result. Darius D. Shaw, 30, of Kansas City, Missouri was charged with possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime in a complaint […]
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Missouri man sentenced for arson at Planned Parenthood clinic
A Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for the arson at the Columbia Health Center (operated by Planned Parenthood Great Plains). “This defendant’s criminal behavior placed the community in an unacceptable risk of danger,” Garrison said. “We will not tolerate the use of violence and arson as a means to achieve personal political or […]
Staff member at Chillicothe R-2 School District tests positive for COVID-19
Chillicothe R-2 Superintendent Dan Wiebers reports the school district has been notified a teaching aide at the middle school tested positive for COVID-19. District staff and the Livingston County Health Center have contact traced individuals who may have come into contact with the teaching aide. The health center notified those who were within six feet […]
COVID-19 testing at Sunnyview complete; all residents negative with five staff testing positive
COVID-19 testing is complete for residents at Sunnyview Nursing Home of Trenton, and all residents received negative results. The nursing home reports the antigen testing was done using equipment sent to the facility from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Five staff members tested positive with two of those having symptoms and tested at […]
Grundy County Senior Citizens Services Fund Board sets tax rate levy
The Grundy County Senior Citizens Services Fund Board has set its tax rate levy at five cents on the $100 of assessed valuation. Senior Citizens Services Fund Board Secretary Diana Hoppe says the fund was set up in 2007 to provide support for programs to improve the health, nutrition, and quality of life for Grundy […]
Livingston County Health Center to offer adult blood draw clinics
Livingston County Health Center announces private appointments for Adult Blood Draws on Wednesday, September 30th following social distancing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Appointments will be limited to Livingston County residents at this time. Those who would like to set up an appointment should call 646-5506 to […]
Forage Systems Research Center to offer virtual Field day on Tuesday, September 15
Each year, the Forage Systems Research Center, located in Linneus, Mo., opens its doors to the public to share research findings and information related to agriculture and natural resources during its field day. This year is going to look a little bit different. Instead of offering an in-person event, Forage Systems will go virtual this […]
Pumpkin growing contest in Bethany moved to September 26, 2020
With the cancellation of the Northwest Missouri State Fair, the large pumpkin growing contest held by the University of Missouri Extension in Harrison County has been moved to September 26, 2020. The contest will coincide with the Harrison County 175th Anniversary celebration. Cash prizes will be available for the three heaviest pumpkins. Pumpkin Judging will […]
Missouri Department of Conservation offering CWD sampling; encourages Share the Harvest
With deer hunting in Missouri opening for archery season on Sept. 15 and for firearms portions in the coming months, the Missouri Department of Conservation wants hunters, landowners, and others to know key information about chronic wasting disease (CWD) and the Department’s related efforts to limit the spread of CWD in Missouri deer by finding […]
Livingston and Sullivan counties report new cases of COVID-19
Additional cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Livingston and Sullivan counties. Livingston County Health Center on Monday reports there’s been a total of 81 cases since testing began, with five additional reports were received since Friday. Of the total, 11 cases are described as active. Sullivan County Health Department on Monday reported two additional […]
Unionville man dies in crash on Highway 5
A Unionville man, 76-year-old Dennis Starnes, died Monday in an accident two miles south of Unionville. Starnes was pronounced dead at the scene by the Putnam County Coroner. A passenger in the pickup, 54-year-old Justin Kelley of Unionville, was moderately injured and taken by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. Starnes was driving […]
Missouri Department of Conservation holding free online “Introduction to Handguns” class
When pistols and handguns come to mind, many people think of self-defense and home protection. But did you know that handguns are also a valid hunting method for several species, such as rabbits, squirrels, bullfrogs, deer, and coyotes? The Missouri Department of Conservation is holding an Introduction to Handguns class online Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. […]
Audio: Missouri Marine veteran makes it to ‘Tough As Nails’ season finale
Two Missourians are on the first season of the CBS television show Tough As Nails. U.S. Marine Corps veteran Kelly Murphy of west-central Missouri’s Warrensburg and St. Louis roofer Lee Marshall are on the show that has allowed them to earn cash by using their bare hands. The show, centering around blue-collar challenges, is an […]
Lexington man injured in watercraft collision on Missouri River
A Carrollton resident escaped injury when a vessel he was operating on the Missouri River was involved in a collision with another watercraft. The accident happened Sunday morning at 7:30 in LaFayette County under conditions that the highway patrol described as foggy. 51-year-old David Swearingin of Carrollton was operating a “Monster Cat” downstream while 52-year-old […]
Two from Texas arrested on drug allegations
Two men from Texas were arrested on Sunday on suspected drug violations in Harrison County. Taken to the Harrison County Law Enforcement Center were 38-year-old Clifford Spriggs of Lancaster, Texas, and 34-year-old Anthony Chimney of Tyler, Texas. Spriggs is accused of possession of marijuana 11 to 35 grams, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession […]
Missouri Health Director disagrees with CDC’s new COVID-19 testing guideline
Missouri does not plan to follow the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending less COVID-19 testing. The new CDC guideline says people exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus “do not necessarily need a test” unless they are showing symptoms or are at high risk for getting very […]
Teen driver sent to hospital after crashing south of Kirksville
The Highway Patrol reports a Florissant resident sustained minor injuries when the sports utility vehicle he drove overturned 15 miles south of Kirksville. The crash happened on Friday, August 28th after the driver swerved to miss a hole in the roadway. The SUV traveled west on Highway 11 before it ran off the road, struck […]
DeKalb County Sheriff releases details related to murder of Maysville man
More information has been released on a criminal investigation involving the death of a Maysville man Thursday, August 27th. DeKalb County Sheriff Kasey Keesaman says officers responded to the area of 1200 Highland Street in Maysville for a report of a 40-year-old male needing an ambulance as the man was found unresponsive with a gunshot […]
Harrison County Health Department reports 5 new cases of COVID-19
The Harrison County Health Department reports 69 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. That is an increase of five from Thursday, August 27th. Nine of the cases are active, and 59 have been removed from isolation. There has been one COVID-19-related death in Harrison County. The Missouri Department of Corrections reports 252 offender […]
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported at two churches in Chillicothe
The Livingston County Health Center reports it received notification of a confirmed COVID-19 positive individual who attended Saint Columban Catholic Church of Chillicothe and an additional positive case who attended Turning Point Church of Chillicothe Sunday, August 23rd. Individuals in attendance at the churches are asked to monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19 and do […]