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 October 25 – 31. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned […]
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Missouri Department of Conservation seeks public assistance with poaching case in Clinton County
Clinton County Conservation Agent Zach White is seeking information from the public regarding a white-tailed deer illegally shot from the public roadway with a rifle. The incident occurred during the late evening hours of Thursday, October 14, or the early morning hours of Friday, October 15. This buck (pictured below) was shot near the intersection […]
Two big rigs crash on northbound I-35 injuring one driver
The Highway Patrol reports an Indianola, Iowa man sustained serious injuries when the Freightliner truck he drove hit the towed unit of a Kenworth truck in northeastern Clinton County at noon on Friday, October 15. An ambulance took 61-year-old James Paul to Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph. No injuries were reported for the other […]
Two injured in crash east of Lathrop
Drivers from Polo and Kansas City were injured in an accident Thursday afternoon three miles east of Lathrop. Both drivers received moderate injuries and were taken by EMS to Liberty Hospital. The car driven by 31-year-old Sedina Dzilic of Kanas City had halted for a stop sign on Highway 69; then drove into the path […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports reports the arrest of three over the weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports an Atchison, Kansas resident was arrested Saturday morning in Clinton County. Forty-three-year-old Christopher Baker was accused of resisting arrest by fleeing causing a substantial risk, careless and imprudent driving, failure to drive on the right half of the road, and failure to signal. Baker was taken to the Clinton […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of October 11, 2021
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 October 11 – 17. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned […]
Abnormally dry conditions expand in Northern Missouri
The Drought Monitor Map for this week shows abnormally dry conditions have expanded in Northern Missouri since last week. The map is based on conditions as of October 5th and was released October 7th. All of the Green Hills area is experiencing abnormally dry conditions, except for northeast Putnam County. Other Northern Missouri counties with […]
Woman driving wrong way on I-35 injured in head-on crash; accused of DWI by patrol
A Cameron woman was injured Monday night in an Interstate 35 accident five miles south of Cameron. Twenty-four-year-old Kelcey Ross was taken by ambulance to Liberty Hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the truck, Menno Bontrager, wasn’t hurt. Ms. Ross was southbound, on northbound I-35 when a head-on collision occurred with a northbound pickup […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of October 4, 2021
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 October. 4 – 10, 2021. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the […]
Patrol announces results of “Click it or Ticket” operation in north Missouri
Highway Patrol Troop H has announced the results of a Click It or Ticket operation in Caldwell and Clinton counties on September 24, 2021. Troopers issued 25 traffic citations, gave 52 warnings, and made three drug arrests. The Patrol advises motorists to give 100% of their attention to the job of driving.
Livingston, Mercer, and Worth counties among those in Green Hills region with lowest unemployment rates
Missouri Division of Employment Security figures indicates Livingston, Mercer, and Worth counties are among those with the lowest unemployment rates for August 2021, the most recent month available. Worth County has the second-lowest unemployment rate for Missouri at two percent. Only Osage county has fewer unemployed, a one-point nine percent. Mercer County’s rate is two […]
Missouri experiencing more abnormally dry conditions than previous week
The Drought Monitor Map for this week shows more of Missouri is experiencing abnormally dry conditions than last week; however, the conditions in the Green Hills area look to be nearly the same. The map is based on conditions as of September 21st and was released the morning of September 23rd. Abnormally dry conditions are […]
Patrol to conduct “Click It or Ticket” operation in Clinton and Caldwell counties
Highway Patrol Troop H announces a Click It or Ticket operation will be held in Caldwell and Clinton counties. Troopers will enforce all traffic violations during the operation on September 24, 2021, but there will be an emphasis on seat belt violations. The Patrol advises drivers to always wear a seat belt.
Big BAM, Bicycle Across Missouri set to roll on October 11
The next edition of Missouri’s Big BAM, Bicycle Across Missouri, is just three weeks away, with more than 100 cyclists already registered and plenty of room for more to join the cross-state trek on the Katy Trail. The recreational autumn ride takes place October 11 through October 15, 2021. Day 1 is 36 miles from […]
New owners of Trenton Republican-Times, Green Hills Weekly Shopper speak at Trenton Rotary Club meeting
The new owners of the Trenton Republican-Times and Green Hills Weekly Shopper spoke at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting on September 16th. Jamey and D’Anna Honeycutt took ownership of the two on September 1st. They also own the Clinton County Citizen newspaper in Plattsburg. The Honeycutts have been in the newspaper business for about 20 […]
Portions of Green Hills counties in north Missouri still experiencing abnormally dry conditions
The Drought Monitor Map of Missouri for this week shows at least a portion of all but one county in the Green Hills area is experiencing abnormally dry conditions. The map was released on September 16th and is based on conditions as of September 14th. Abnormally dry conditions are shown for the northern parts of […]
Leadership Northwest Missouri recruiting for 2022 class
While life is anything but typical right now, we understand the importance of continuing to offer opportunities to lead, connect and grow within the Northwest Missouri region. Leadership Northwest Missouri is looking for the right men and women to fill its 2022 class, promising those who join an experience they’ll never forget. Eight days over […]
Patrol arrests Liberty resident on multiple allegations
The highway patrol reports a Liberty resident was arrested early Sunday in Clinton County. Thirty-six-year-old Thomas Aikmus was accused of felony driving while intoxicated, speeding 113 miles an hour in a 70 zone, and failure to register a motor vehicle. There also was a Clay County warrant accusing Aikmus of failure to appear on an […]