The Trenton Downtown Improvement Association has applied for a grant through the Missouri Main Street Connection. Spokesperson Micah Landes says applying for the grant is the first step in becoming an affiliate of the Main Street Program. Landes explains the grant would provide resources to the organization for two years and says committees […]
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Number of uninsured children grows in Missouri
About 75,000 children in Missouri lacked health insurance in 2017, or about 5.1 percent, according to a new report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families. That’s a small increase over 2016 and is just above the national average, which increased from 4.7 to 5 percent. Amanda Schneider, director of the Medical-Legal Partnership at Legal Services […]
Trenton Utility Committee to recommend changes to TMU shut-off policy
The utility committee will recommend to the Trenton City Council to make some changes in the TMU shut off policy in an effort to reduce the number of late notices, the shut-off notices, and re-connect fees. With payments due by the 18th, bills are sent a shut-off notice with a date when shut off will […]
Trenton Fire Department responds to home with overheated electrical outlet
Trenton Firefighter Derek Hert reports an overheated electrical outlet caused minor damage to a utility room at a house in Trenton Wednesday night. Upon arrival to 1111 Rural Street, he says firefighters found light smoke and no fire inside the residence. Firefighters utilized a thermal imaging camera to locate the outlet showing signs of wires […]
Jamesport City Council approves ordinance
The Jamesport City Council accepted a bid and approved an ordinance at its meeting Tuesday evening. The accepted bid was from Ryan Ranes for $850 for a Ford Ranger for the city. The approved ordinance regarded raising salaries for City Clerk Shelley Page and employee Brett Matthews. Page reported her pay increased by $1.00 an hour, […]
KCP&L AND Westar Energy warns customers of utility scammers
The third annual Utility Scam Awareness Day is being observed throughout the week to help expose the tactics scammers use and educate residents and small business owners on how to protect themselves. “KCP&L and Westar Energy are promoting this important awareness campaign to help our customers recognize signs of a potential scam and to avoid […]
North Central Missouri College wants to reconnect with alumni
The North Central Missouri College Foundation is trying to reach out to alumni to reconnect. NCMC Director of Development Alicia Endicott says the college wants to find out where alumni are and what they are doing. The Foundation sends out a monthly email telling what is new at the college and what is coming up. […]
Audio: Sculpture of goddess on top of Missouri Capitol to be renovated
The bronze sculpture on top of the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City will be taken down next week as part of the ongoing $50 million renovation of the building. Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe said the structure, which was completed in 1917, needs maintenance to keep it functional over the long-term. Cathy Brown with […]
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 […]
Saint Luke’s Health System joins KHIN Health Information Exchange
Saint Luke’s Health System is the newest addition to the list of healthcare participants now sending and receiving patient data through the Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN). The faith-based, not-for-profit health system with a significant presence in Kansas and Missouri includes 16 hospitals and campuses, several primary and specialty care practices, inpatient and outpatient care, […]
Audio: Magician Curtis Sneden to perform at Green Hills Animal Shelter chili supper
A magician will provide entertainment at the Green Hills Animal Shelter’s Annual Chili Supper Fundraiser. Curtis Sneden of Topeka plans to perform magic one-on-one with attendees and do a show for the group at the chili supper. The event will be held in the Activity Center of the First Christian Church of Trenton the night […]
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri now accepting LIHEAP applications
The Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri is accepting applications for its Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Vicky West with CAPNCM says there are several items needed to apply if everyone in a household receives food stamps. Those items include a completed and signed LIHEAP application and a copy of primary and secondary […]
Two Cameron teens charged with theft of firearms
Cameron Police report two teenagers from Cameron have been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged theft of firearms stolen from a motor vehicle. Police officers and detectives at Cameron responded to the scene Tuesday on Cornhill Street, contacted possible suspects and recovered the stolen weapons. Facing a felony charge of stealing a firearm […]
Livingston County Library to offer “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body”
The Livingston County Library will offer a program on Tuesday, November 6 on how to make choices to improve your well being. For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. Now, science is able to provide insights about how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain […]
Early morning fire reported at Canadian Pacific Railroad bridge over the Grand River
The Chillicothe Fire Department this morning responded to a brush and debris fire in the vicinity of the Canadian Pacific Railroad bridge over the Grand River. The fire was called into authorities by Matthew Stirling, who was driving on Highway 65. Upon arrival at 6 o’clock Monday morning, Chief Darrell Wright reported there was a […]
NCMC Student Senate raises awareness on domestic violence
October is designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and NCMC Student Senate is promoting DVAM by providing several resources to assist those experiencing domestic violence, honor the lives that have been lost, and support all survivors of domestic violence. Around campus, several buildings and offices feature a purple “escape” button sticker. When an individual […]
Hy-Vee voluntarily recalls six meat and potato products
Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling six of its meat and potato products across its eight-state region due to possible contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The potential for contamination was discovered after Hy-Vee’s supplier, McCain Foods announced it was recalling its caramelized mushrooms and fire-roasted tomatoes, which are ingredients […]
Secretary of Agriculture announces $9.4M in Support of socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will issue $9.4 million in grants to provide enhanced training, outreach, and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. This funding is available through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also known […]
Several area communities receive 2018 Missouri Community Betterment Awards
Missouri Community Betterment (MCB) honored 19 communities, nine youth groups and 10 community leaders at their 55th Annual Conference held in Columbia, Mo. on Oct. 15, 2018. Nearly 200 volunteers, community leaders and youth from across the state were in attendance to celebrate community and economic development efforts, network with each other and connect with […]
Trenton R-9 School District moving closer to building performing arts center
The Trenton R-9 School District continues to move closer to the possibility of a performing arts center being built and several renovations to district buildings. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reported to the Board of Education Tuesday evening that the district received nine requests for qualifications for architectural services, which was more than he expected to receive. […]