The Chillicothe Police Department is reporting the arrest of two individuals following a call of allegedly suspicious activity in a motel room. Tuesday afternoon, officers responded to a business in the 300 block of West Business 36 highway. Police said when contact was made at the suspect’s room, officers requested to search the room for […]
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Vehicle stop in Livingston County results in arrest of driver on multiple allegations
A vehicle stop in Livingston County Monday afternoon resulted in the driver’s arrest on multiple allegations of drug violations. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports a speeding vehicle passed Deputy Nicholas Leadbetter on U. S. Highway 36 who then attempted to stop the vehicle. Cox notes it took the driver a while to stop, but […]
Trenton Police Department arrest two on Monday
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reports the arrest of two Trenton men on Monday. Twenty-seven-year-old Kevin Ewing was arrested on a probation violation of special conditions on an original charge of conspiracy: distributing or delivering not more than five grams of marijuana. Ewing posted a bond of $25,000 cash only and is scheduled for Division […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol to be out in force during Labor Day weekend
Missouri’s travelers are urged to drive and boat responsibly during the 2018 Labor Day weekend. Whether you are driving or boating, safety needs to be at the forefront of your plans. In Missouri, 11 people died and 265 were injured in 941 traffic crashes over the 2017 Labor Day holiday. That means one person was […]
Chillicothe Police Department arrest man driving through yards
Chillicothe Police report the arrest of a man who allegedly was driving through yards in the 700 block of Cowgill in Chillicothe. Officers Friday night arrested 65-year-old Sidney Leroy McNally of Chillicothe who has been charged with a felony of driving while intoxicated, chronic offender. Bond is $50,000 cash pending his appearance in the Associate […]
Audio: Supporters promote motor fuel tax after lawsuit against it is dismissed
(Missourinet) – A court has dismissed a lawsuit claiming a ballot measure that would increase the state’s motor fuel tax violates the Missouri Constitution. The decision means voters will determine the fate of the tax which would make $400 million a year available for roads. Spokesperson Scott Charton says the motor fuel tax would speed up […]
Detective Sgt. Ryan Glidden of the Maryville Police Department honored for community service
Tim Garrison, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that Detective Sgt. Ryan Glidden of the Maryville Department of Public Safety has received the 2018 Enoch B. Morelock Award. The Enoch B. Morelock Award is an annual recognition of outstanding moral character, service to law enforcement and service to the community. Glidden […]
Adult crafting night to be held in Chillicothe
Individuals will be able to create state string art during an adult crafting night hosted by the Livingston County Library of Chillicothe. Participants can create wall art in the outline of a state using nails and string at the free event in the library courtroom on the evening of September 4th at 6 o’clock. All […]
Audio: Man who helped rescue Duck Boat victims sues for emotional, physical damages
(Missourinet) – A man who jumped in to help victims when a Ride the Ducks boat sank on Table Rock Lake in Branson is suing for damages. Greg Harris jumped in the water from the nearby Branson Belle river showboat to help rescue passengers from the capsized Duck Boat July 19th. The lawsuit […]
Gallatin Chautauqua set for weekend of September 14th
Entertainment has been announced for the Gallatin Chautauqua which is scheduled this year for the weekend of September 14th and 15th. A free kids movie, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, will be shown on the north courthouse lawn Friday, September 14th at 8 o’clock. On Saturday, September 15th, children will be able to learn about machines at Kids […]
Chillicothe teen pleads guilty to felony assault
A 16-year-old from Chillicothe waived his formal arraignment in Livingston County Circuit Court Wednesday and entered a plea of guilty on a felony charge of first-degree assault or attempt. Online court information shows Matthew Ryan Miller pleaded guilty following a recommendation by the prosecution to suspend imposition of sentence. The court accepted his plea, and […]
Grundy County Commission to hold property tax hearing
The Grundy County Commission will hold a property tax hearing next week. The hearing will be held in the County Commission Room on the second floor of the courthouse in Trenton Tuesday, August 21st at 9 o’clock in the morning. The proposed tax rate for 2018 is 23.74 cents on the $100 valuation, which is […]
Several waive preliminary hearings in Tuesday session of circuit court
Waiving preliminary hearings Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court were Andrew Lane Epperson of Laredo, David Clay-Austin Travis of Spickard, James Lewellen, and Ricky Eugene Shoemaker—both of Trenton. Each was bound over for arraignments September 6th in Division One of the circuit court. Epperson, from a February 1st arrest, faces charges of driving […]
Audio: Lawsuit to block public vote on Missouri gas tax hike dismissed
(Missourinet) – A court has dismissed a lawsuit claiming a ballot measure that would increase the state’s motor fuel tax violates the Missouri Constitution. The court decision means the 10-cent motor fuel tax will be on the November ballot as it now stands, although an appeal of the ruling will likely be attempted. […]
What local government agencies can do to safeguard electronic data
Local governments often make common mistakes that put electronic data at risk of hacking and theft, Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway says. The Auditor today released a summary of the most common cybersecurity risks found by her audits of local governments and courts, along with recommendations those agencies can follow to better safeguard their data. […]
Trenton man arrested on felony sex charges
A Trenton man has been arrested in Clinton County by the Cameron Police Department. According to online court information, 48-year-old Clyde Loyal Gifford who listed an address of 1004 McPherson in Trenton, was arrested Sunday on felony charges of statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy, deviate sexual intercourse, with a person less than 14-years of […]
Trenton man arrested on shoplifting, resisting arrest
A Trenton resident has been arrested on two counts stemming from incidents Sunday. Twenty-eight-year-old William Edward Grimes the fourth has been charged with felony stealing from a Trenton business, fourth or subsequent offense. He also faces one count of resisting an arrest attempt by a police officer. Bond is $10,000 with Grimes scheduled to appear […]
Trenton woman pleads guilty to felony charge, placed on probation
A Trenton resident has been placed on probation after pleading guilty to a felony charge of hindering prosecution and to an amended charge for a misdemeanor: second degree endangering the welfare of a child. Imposition of sentences was suspended and Monica Kay Proctor was placed on probation for five years on the felony charge and […]
Grundy County reaches out of court settlement in wrongful death of Brian Mock
An out of court settlement has been reached in a wrongful death suit involving an inmate who died nearly four years ago while in custody of the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Rodney Herring confirmed a settlement was reached. However, KTTN learned terms of the attorney-client agreement prevent any other information from being revealed. A judge […]