The Missouri Court of Appeals says part of the summary language for the Amendment 3 November ballot measure has “major problems” and needs new wording. In a written court decision Monday, the three-judge panel says the description, written by the Republican-controlled Legislature, “fails to acknowledge” what the amendment would do, which is to “substantially modify, and reorder […]
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Audio: Missouri is first state in nation to receive maximum funding for shared work program
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR) has received $1.8 million in grants for the shared work program, which allows employers to bring laid-off employees back to the job by dividing available work among employees. DOLIR Director Anna Hui says the grant will enable the Labor Department to build on a 30-year program. […]
Chillicothe Police Department announce the hiring of two police officers
The Chillicothe Police department will have additional officers on the force. Officer Seth Rorebeck was born and raised in the Trenton, Missouri area, graduating from Trenton High School in 1998. In 1999 Officer Rorebeck joined the US Military and fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a special operations soldier as a US Army Airborne Ranger […]
Additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Grundy and Mercer counties
The number of COVID-19 cases, and the number of active cases, continues to rise in Grundy and Mercer counties. The health department office in Trenton on Monday morning reported a total of 49 confirmed coronavirus cases since testing began six months ago. That’s described as an increase by 17 from last Wednesday’s report. Grundy County […]
Cainsville man facing drug-related charges in Grundy County
A Cainsville man facing two drug-related counts is scheduled to appear next week in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Thirty-four-year-old James Dale Coss has been charged with a felony count of unlawful possession of marijuana and with one misdemeanor count of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Court information listed the item as […]
Details on audits of Linn and Caldwell counties released by Missouri State Auditor
The Missouri State Auditor’s office has released online separate reports regarding what are called contracted audits for Linn County and for Caldwell County. Those who are interested can view complete details of the financial statements by clicking the Caldwell County audit or the Linn County audit. The review of the financial statements covers a two […]
Weigh, test and sample hay before you buy
Weigh, test, and sample hay before buying or selling says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eldon Cole. Beef producers rely on good-quality hay to boost profits. “Unfortunately, our hay production is not always the greatest quality,” Cole says. “The category we excel in is ‘other grass hay’ – specifically, cool-season grass or mostly fescue. […]
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 […]
Audio: USDA currently in “big hiring phase” in Kansas City
A top official at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says the agency is making progress in relocating two major facilities to Kansas City: the Economic Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agricultural Policy. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach tells Missourinet the agency continues to transfer employees […]
Missourians asked to comment, attend virtual listening session on police training standards
Missourians can have a say about police training standards through a process of surveys, email comments, and public listening sessions. The Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission and the Department of Public Safety are reviewing responses to surveys of law enforcement and the public about law enforcement training and discipline in Missouri. After […]
Missouri man charged in arson at church
A Missouri, man was charged in federal court with the arson fire at Beyond Thee Four Walls Ministries this week. Christopher A. Durant, 38, of Kansas City, was charged with arson in a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo. The complaint alleges that Durant set fire to the building at […]
Officials in Missouri sentence Virginia man for $3.2 million dollar romance fraud scheme
A Dumfries, Virginia, man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies as part of a $3.2 million romance fraud scheme. Henry N. Asomani, 35, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Ghana, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark on Tuesday, Aug. 25, to 10 years in […]
Livingston County Library search engine to look quite different for users
Changes have been made to the Livingston County Library’s search engine and as to how items are reserved online. When searching for just children or young adult material, patrons should choose “Lillian DesMarias Youth Library” in the catalog search bar. To search for just adult materials, “Livingston County Library” should be chosen. Patrons can also […]
Two from Kansas City charged after high-speed pursuit and manhunt in Clinton County
A man from Kansas City, Missouri, and a woman from Kansas City, Kansas face charges in Clinton County following what the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office called a pursuit and manhunt that ended in Wallace State Park. Online court information shows 28-year-old Tony Joe Grado has been charged with the felonies of resisting arrest, detention, or […]
Several new laws go into effect in Missouri today
Several bills become law today that the Missouri Legislature passed during the second regular session of the 100th General Assembly. Here is a snapshot of the top bills approved by lawmakers and signed by Gov. Mike Parson: Partial motorcycle helmet law repeal House Bill 1963 is a sweeping transportation bill allowing motorcycle drivers 26 years and […]
Missouri’s new motorcycle helmet law takes effect on Friday
Some Missourians will be able to ride their motorcycles without a helmet, starting Friday. Governor Mike Parson (R) signed legislation into law in July, which gives Missouri motorcyclists the option of riding without a helmet. The provision is part of a large transportation bill. Under current Missouri law, every person operating or riding on a motorcycle must […]
Monroe County receives “Fair” rating on audit after several concerns highlighted within government
State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released an audit of Monroe County, located in northeast Missouri. The report highlighted concerns in several county offices, including the improper issuing of personal property tax waivers by the county assessor. The audit gave a rating of “fair.” “Our audit found several problems that should be addressed in order to […]
Trenton Rotary Club addresses annual fundraiser and survey at latest meeting
The Trenton Rotary Club discussed at its meeting Thursday, August 27th the annual fish fry next month. The drive-through meal will be at the Rock Barn area on the evening of September 12th from 5 o’clock to 6:30. Vehicles can enter from Oklahoma Avenue and pick up and pay for food at the FFA cook […]
Veteran Service Officer Wayne Kleinschmidt announces upcoming veteran events for September 2020
Veteran Service Officer Wayne Kleinschmidt has announced upcoming events that will benefit Veterans in our area. Please feel free to contact Kleinschmidt if you have any questions. Friday, September 4th A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 from 8 am to 2 pm to help with VA paperwork and answer […]
Parson calls House passage of 5 special session bills ‘A win for Missouri’
The Missouri House of Representatives did not pass two of seven bills the governor wanted as part of his special session call to address the state’s violent crime rate. During a briefing today, Gov. Mike Parson says he is still pleased about the ones that did pass. The House did not sign off on legislation […]