The public service commission has approved a high voltage, wind energy transmission line to run through private property along Northern Missouri, and *some* landowners and farmers want the legislature to stop that from happening. Missouri House members heard both sides of the argument: That the lines are in public interest and the company can claim […]
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Audio: Missouri House Committee hears Bill involving daycare facilities and sex offenders
Legislation that would allow Missouri officials to reject a daycare facility’s license application if it’s too close to sex offenders has the backing of a Sedalia nursing home with 17 registered sex offenders. Four Seasons Living Center lobbyist Jack Dalton testifies a daycare facility wants to open right next to his facility. The […]
Election 2019: A preview of issues voters face at the polls in northern Missouri
Numerous issues highlight election ballots today in cities and counties across the Green Hills Region. Voters within the city of Trenton decide from among four candidates in the race for Mayor. There are two candidates in each of the four wards for the city council. Voters within Trenton township decide between two candidates on the […]
MU Soybean Symposium to be held April 10th in Columbia
Technology in the form of “big data” may guide farmers’ selection of soybean varieties best-suited for their fields. Data may come from drones overhead or in-depth analysis of soil. Data may include climate impact. Big numbers are topics for talks April 10 at the U.S. Soybean Symposium on the University of Missouri campus, Columbia. Speakers […]
Six members of Trenton High School Band qualify for state competition
Six members of the Trenton High School band have qualified for the state music contests late this month in Columbia, however, the instrumental competition on the district level was held Saturday in St. Joseph. Trenton students earning exemplary for their solos include Mari Atup, a freshman on flute; Caleb Johnson, a freshman, on tuba; Trager […]
Man involved in high-speed chase hitting speed of 150 mph and injuring three children pleads “Not Guilty”
A Kansas City man facing charges, stemming from what the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office reported as a pursuit reaching dangerous speeds, has waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty in the Associate Division of Clinton County Circuit Court. Online court information shows 32-year-old Kenneth Sneed’s bond was reduced to $5,000 cash only with supervision. Sneed’s […]
Audio: Governor Parson signs executive order to ease requirements during and after Missouri flooding
The governor has signed an executive order to ease requirements during and after Missouri flooding. Governor Mike Parson has signed an executive order giving Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Carol Comer some flexibility in easing requirements. Comer’s discretionary authority to temporarily or suspend environmental rules or regulations currently under her purview will […]
Cowgill teen fails to stop at red light causing crash that injures two
A traffic accident involving cars driven by Cowgill and Independence residents resulted in minor injuries to two people from Independence. Fifty-two-year-old Jennifer Lawrence, and a passenger in her vehicle, 15-year old Felicia Lawrence, were taken to Center Point Medical Center in Independence. The driver of the other car, 19-year old Trevor Worley of Cowgill, was […]
Grundy County R-5 Board of Education accepts resignations at latest meeting
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education accepted health insurance and two resignations at a special meeting Thursday. Ozark Schools Benefit Association will be the district’s health insurance provider for the 2019-2020 school year. The monthly premium will be approximately $550 per month. The board accepted the resignation of Elementary Principal Doctor Anne Billington, effective […]
Trenton man arrested on drug-related felony charges
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton man Thursday on two drug-related felony charges. Thirty-year-old Domanic James Lee Ratkovich has been charged with possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine. Bond was set at $25,000 […]
Guilty plea entered in Grundy County court on felony non-support
A Nixa man has pleaded guilty in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court to felony non-support, total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under an order of support. Court information says the court suspended formal imposition of sentence and ordered Adam Bentz to be placed on probation for five years under the […]
Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance to sponsor “Home Run Against Hunger”
With 896,570 Missourians labeled as “food insecure” according to the Map the Meal Gap 2016 study, Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance recognizes the need to obtain and distribute food to hungry families across the state. For the fourth consecutive year, insurance agents are accepting donations from April 1, 2019, to April 30, 2019, at their local […]
North Central Missouri College students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa
Twenty-two North Central Missouri College students accepted membership into Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society for Spring 2019. New members include Skyler Adkison (Hamilton, MO); Katie Blanchard (Lucerne, MO); Scotty Bowman (Unionville, MO); Jesus Diaz (Milan, MO); Chasidy Finney (Princeton, MO); Makaylah Gordon (Trenton, MO); Carson Hall (Moberly MO); Kali Harrison (Shelbyville, MO); April Jackson […]
Former youth pastor indicted for producing child pornography
A former Pineville, Mo., youth pastor was indicted by a federal grand jury for producing child pornography. Ryan Daniel Crawford, 32, currently a resident of Jacksonville, Arkansas, was charged with producing child pornography between November 29 and December 18, 2017. Crawford was formerly the associate pastor at First Baptist Church in Pineville. The charge contained […]
“Coffee With a Cop” slated to be held at Wright Memorial Hospital
Residents can meet and visit with members of the Trenton Police Department at its next Coffee with a Cop program. The event will be held in the Education Center at Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton on the morning of April 16th from 8 to 10 o’clock. The police encourage residents to ask questions about the […]
Trenton teen charged with felony attempted burglary
A Trenton teenager has been charged with felony second degree attempted burglary. The Trenton Police Department arrested 19-year-old Christian Jones Tuesday, and he was charged Wednesday. Bond was set at $10,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for the Associate Division of circuit court April 9th. Court documents accuse Jones of intending to enter the […]
Trenton High School students to compete in Job Olympics
Trenton High School students with special needs will display their skills in various competitions during Job Olympics. The students will compete in job interviews, laundry, housekeeping, sorting, personal hygiene against other school districts at the event at the First Baptist Church of Chillicothe Friday. The students must dress as professionals. Trenton students learn their skills […]
MU seeks more farmers for 2019 strip trials
The Missouri Strip Trial Program continues to seek farmers for the upcoming growing season, says University of Missouri Extension nutrient management specialist John Lory. MU Extension works with farmers to use their equipment to compare treatments on their fields using aerial imagery and GPS-referenced yield monitor data. The MU team works with the farmers so […]
Driver clocked at 150 mph officially charged with 4 felonies, 6 misdemeanors
A Kansas City man arrested by the Highway Patrol on Tuesday morning and accused of 12 potential counts has been charged in Clinton County with four felonies and six misdemeanors. Online court information shows 32-year-old Kenneth Sneed has been charged with three counts of felony first degree endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial […]
Missouri opioid use disorder costs to exceed $14 billion
New research from the Missouri Hospital Association identifies the nationwide economic cost of the opioid crisis at $685 billion in 2017, or 3.5 percent of GDP, with overdose deaths accounting for 93 percent of the cost. Missouri’s toll is 20th highest among the states, with a total burden of just more than $14 billion. Throughout […]