The Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City bishop has released a list of 33 priests and other clergy members credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors and/or removed from diocese’s ministry. Pat Curtis with Missourinet files this report. The list from the Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City shows 13 priests or members of the […]
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Audio: Medical marijuana distribution outlined as advocates speak out
Supporters of medical marijuana are speaking out after Amendment 2’s passage by Missouri voters Tuesday. Amy Aldridge, a mother in southeast Missouri, said she would have moved mountains to give her daughter, Sahara, relief from cancer treatments and wishes she had medical marijuana as an option to do so. Amy Aldridge, a mother […]
Chillicothe Police Department cracks auto theft ring, arrests three, recovers four vehicles
An investigation into multiple reports of theft of motor vehicles, burglaries, and stealing in October has led to three individuals being charged in Livingston County. Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples reports a 25-year-old Odessa man was charged with theft of a motor vehicle and has a $20,000 bond. He says a 22-year-old Carrollton woman was […]
Livingston County Commission agenda includes health insurance
The Livingston County Commission will discuss health insurance at its meetings at the courthouse in Chillicothe next week. Tuesday’s agenda includes meeting with Randy Steele from Hutchinson and Company at 10 o’clock on the matter. Thursday’s agenda includes meeting with elected county officials at 2 o’clock regarding health insurance.
Livingston County Sheriff’s Department to continue Secret Santa Project this year
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office will continue its annual Secret Santa Project. Sheriff Steve Cox reports that he and deputies began the program in 2011and each year they accept donations from individuals and businesses in the area to help those having a difficult time due to uncontrollable situations. The goal of the Secret Santa Project […]
Sam Graves announces intention to pursue “Ranking Member” position of House Transportation Committee
United States Representative Sam Graves of Missouri has officially announced his intention to pursue the Ranking Member position of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Graves says he feels he is qualified for the position and calls himself “an accomplished legislator with a strong conservative record”. Graves is also a professional pilot and user of […]
Trenton High School to host 5K/10K walk/run to benefit Thirst Project
Trenton High School will host a 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk next month to benefit The Thirst Project. The Thirst Project is a group of socially-conscious young people on a mission to end a global water crisis by building fresh water wells in Swaziland in Southern Africa. Registration for the Holly Jolly Jog will start […]
Special Prosecutor appointed in the case of woman who faces 42 felonies
A special prosecuting attorney has been appointed in a case involving a woman from Albany accused of subjecting an 11-year-old girl to nearly a year of abuse. Online court information shows Jennifer Reed’s motion to disqualify the Gentry County Prosecuting Attorney was granted with David Baird appointed as the special prosecuting attorney. The case was […]
Missouri Department of Conservation offers winter trout fishing in St. Joseph
Winter’s chill brings a positive to St. Joseph – winter trout fishing. The Missouri Department of Conservation on November 1st stocked rainbow trout in the Krug Park Lagoon and in Everyday Pond on the Missouri Western State University campus. MDC’s Community Assistance Program provides winter trout fishing in partnership with cities and counties. The Krug […]
Audio: Should Missouri have early voting?
Tuesday’s election was the first time the Missouri Secretary of State’s office has temporarily withheld results since the current reporting system has existed. Results were delayed for about two hours because voters were still in line at some locations when polls closed – prompting a question about whether Missouri should have early voting. House Speaker […]
Show-Me-Select sales offer records on quality beef heifer replacements
Replacement heifers to upgrade cow-calf herds will be offered in six Show-Me-Select sales this fall. Also, owners can restock cow herds culled in the drought. With strength in beef demand and rains growing pastures, herd owners can rebuild. Dry weather’s impact on forages had farmers concerned. “Optimism of cow-calf herd owners should return,” says David […]
Christmas Craft Show and Festival set for November 23rd and 24th in Jamesport
The Christmas Craft Show and Festival in Jamesport later this month will be held in three locations. The festival will be at the elementary and high schools as well as the Spillman Event Center on November 23rd and 24th from 9 o’clock in the morning to 4 o’clock in the afternoon both days. Santa will […]
Trenton Park Board explores the use of security cameras
The Trenton Park Board discussed security cameras at a meeting Wednesday evening. Member Gary Schuett did some research into security cameras from Blink. He said he has some installed at his home. Schuett reported one camera with a module to connect to the internet costs about $119. Three cameras are about $329. He thinks it […]
Local election results for November 6, 2018
It was a 61.24% voter turnout for Grundy County in the November 6, 2018 election. Five people last night were elected to Grundy County offices, without opposition. Phillip Ray wins as presiding commissioner. Incumbents winning another term were Associate Judge Steve Hudson, Circuit Clerk and Ex officio recorder Becky Stanturf, County Clerk Betty Spickard, and Prosecuting Attorney […]
Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled to hold Recognition Banquet
The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled in Grundy County will hold its Recognition Banquet and monthly meeting next week. The banquet starts at the Hodge Presbyterian Church of Trenton the evening of November 12th at 5:30. Anyone who participated in a Family and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled event is invited to attend. […]
Jamesport man sentenced to six months in county jail
A Jamesport man pleads guilty in DeKalb County Circuit Court Tuesday to misdemeanor charges stemming from a motorcycle accident earlier this year. Online court information indicates 43-year-old Joshua VerHagen entered a guilty plea on charges of operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license, first offense, owner operating a motor vehicle without maintaining […]
Chillicothe man caught speeding 115 mph on Highway 36
A Chillicothe man was processed at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office after he was stopped for speeding. Sheriff Steve Cox reports he checked a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Christian Shane Stretch traveling east on U. S. Highway 36 near the airport going 115 miles per hour in a 65 zone Monday morning. Stretch posted his […]
Galt man accused of using stun gun on children
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports a Galt man turned himself in Monday on a felony charge of abuse or neglect of a child, no sexual contact. Bond for 39-year-old Michael Lee King is $15,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for the Associate Division of circuit court November 13th. Court documents accuse him of […]
Audio: Alicia Endicott on estate planning seminar hosted at NCMC
A presentation and Information on estate planning along with a question and answer session will be held Wednesday evening at North Central Missouri College. North Central Missouri College Development Officer Alicia Endicott elaborates on the session. Endicott was asked if the estate planning seminar is being held to encourage giving to the NCMC […]
Audio: President Trump rallies base in southeast Missouri
President Trump put fourth familiar themes at his Appearance in southeast Missouri’s Cape Girardeau last night. Among other things, he continued to accuse Democrats of being soft on immigration policy while portraying many migrants as criminals. Trump said Democrats want to give undocumented migrants special privileges. President Trump was surrounded by a number […]