Legislation aimed at preventing private entities like the Grain Belt Express from using eminent domain could hit the Missouri Senate floor soon. Frankford State Representative Jim Hansen’s bill was the first bill sent by the House to the Senate earlier this year. Hansen and House Speaker Elijah Haahr briefed Capitol reporters on Thursday, […]
A group of acrobats originally from China will return to Kirksville as part of Truman State University’s Kohlenberg Lyceum Series. The Golden Dragon Acrobats will perform in the Baldwin Auditorium on the night of March 2nd at 7 o’clock. The Broadway veterans have toured the United States since 1978 and utilize traditional dance, costumes, ancient […]
The Jamesport City Council Monday evening approved purchasing insulation for the ceiling of the new city building. City Clerk Shelley Page reports the cost will be around $500, and city employees plan to install the insulation themselves. Proposals were accepted for a build design on three city streets: South Broadway from Auberry Grove to Main […]
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education agreed on hiring an additional elementary school teacher for the 2020-2021 school year on Tuesday evening. Also approved was the seventh and eighth-grade science fair winners attending the Regional Science Fair in Saint Joseph March 27th and the first and second grades going on a field trip to […]
Three defendants waived preliminary hearings during Tuesday’s session of Associate Division, Grundy County Circuit Court. Two men from Chicago, are to appear in Division One of Circuit Court on felony charges of fraudulently attempting to obtain a controlled substance at a Grundy County business on January 28th. George Ernie Almond had his case moved to […]
An Altamont man accused of stealing dirt bikes in 2018 has been sentenced in Division One of Daviess County Circuit Court. The court revoked probation for Brandon Pooler on two felony counts of first degree tampering with a motor vehicle, and his previously imposed sentence of five years on each count in the Missouri Department […]
A House committee has been talking about letting you decide whether to have a digital driver’s license on your phone. The traditional plastic ID would still be issued to everyone, but under the proposed legislation you could pay an additional fee to have it on your phone as well. State Rep Nate Tate […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved a few purchases Monday evening. One was for the purchase of skid load tracks from Terry’s for $1,485 each. Another was for flame-resistant t-shirts for $55 each, since the purchase was budgeted. Public Works Director Mark Morey reported the quotes received for the purchase of a valve exerciser were […]
Members of the Trenton City Council Administrative Committee Monday evening heard a request for the fire department to stop doing inspections of rental properties and resume with the commercial inspections or surveys. The committee on a split vote involving a motion will recommend to the city council that more of the residential inspections be handled […]
With seven members present, the Trenton City Council endorsed an idea proposed by pilots allowing them to construct and own an eight place T-hangar building at the Trenton airport. The new all-metal building would replace the two wooden hangars currently in use at the airport. An engineering company assembled a cost estimate for the new […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school year calendar Monday evening. The start date for Princeton will be August 25th, and the last day is scheduled for May 19th, 2021. Snow days are built into the calendar, with a total of 1,109.1 hours. That exceeds the state minimum of 1,044 hours by […]
The state’s Medicaid director will present his budget to the Missouri House Budget Committee Tuesday morning in Jefferson City. The hearing is set for 8:15. During his January State of the State Address, Governor Mike Parson (R) credited former House Speaker and current Medicaid director Todd Richardson for finding $84 million in savings, in the Medicaid […]
A man involved in what law enforcement described as a fugitive investigation and manhunt in September was sentenced in Division One of Livingston County Circuit Court this week. Online court information shows Brandon Michael Wood was sentenced to the Missouri Department of Corrections for five years on felony stealing–$750 or more. The sentence is to […]
The Trenton Police Department alerts residents of potential scams involving pets. The department notes scammers may use free websites, Craigslist, newspapers, online market places, or social media to facilitate their scams. They may advertise expensive animals, such as bulldogs or toy breeds, for purchase at low prices or waive adoption costs upon purchasers paying for […]
A former Aurora, Missouri, business owner pleaded guilty in federal court to a series of multi-million dollar fraud schemes. Russell Grundy, 50, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, formerly of Aurora, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge David P. Rush to two counts of wire fraud, one count of making a false statement on […]
The Better Woman Conference in Trenton during March will feature a mentor to women at a Canadian church. Niagra Falls Mountain Park Church Teaching Pastor Brenda Drost will speak at the First Assembly of God during the event on March 13th and 14th. Dinner will be served Friday evening at 6 o’clock, and service will […]
The North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center will hold its Annual Champagne and Diamonds Masquerade Event in April. The event at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge will feature diamond jewelry with a retail value of $2,000 donated by Lauhoff Jewelry. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served the evening of April 18th beginning at 5 […]
The National Weather Service indicates there is a potential for Missouri to once again experience flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency reports last year’s damage repairs are ongoing. FEMA calls its National Flood Insurance Program “a great way” to protect homes, businesses, or personal property. The National Flood Insurance Program reports just six inches of […]
The University of Missouri Extension offers a series of Tuesday-night workshops to help farmers and business people with succession and estate and retirement planning. “Your Farm, Your Business, Your Future” is 6-9 p.m. February 4, 11 and 18 at multiple locations. An alternative date of March 3 is set in case of inclement weather. A […]
The Office of Administration announced the launch of MoCareers, a new website to make applying for a job with any of the State of Missouri’s 16 executive departments easier for job applicants. “MoCareers is a great example of how we are adopting common-sense business practices to make state government better,” said Governor Mike Parson. “We are […]
