A Missouri man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison without parole for attempting to purchase a chemical weapon, capable of killing hundreds of people, on the dark web with Bitcoin. Jason William Siesser, 46, of Columbia, Mo., pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to acquire a chemical weapon and one count of […]
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Audio: Some state agencies working on VERY antiquated systems, says Senate Budget chairman Dan Hegeman
Some state agencies are working with the oldest computer operating systems- and still using them, mainly because of the costs associated with upgrading and replacing these outdated programs. That’s according to State Senate Budget Chairman Dan Hegeman. As Missourians well know- one of those is the Missouri Department of Revenue. Some of the systems […]
Trenton man arrested in Platte County
A Trenton man was arrested April 5th and posted bond in Platte County on a capias warrant for allegedly failing to appear in court. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports 26-year-old Ayrik Armand Redden failed to appear on two felony counts of delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or […]
Absentee ballots for today’s election up slightly from 2020 election
The Grundy County Clerk’s office reports 116 absentee ballots were cast in advance of today’s elections. This includes 17 who voted prior to the 5 o’clock deadline of Monday afternoon. There are requests for another 20 absentees but they had not been voted and returned yet to the clerk’s office at the Courthouse in Trenton. […]
Missouri Veterans Commission elects Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
The Missouri Veterans Commission welcomed three new Commissioners and elected a Commission Chair and Vice-Chair during the March 26, 2021 meeting. Randy Alewel, Kelly McClelland, and Steve Maples were appointed to the Commission by Governor Mike Parson on February 4, 2021, and recently confirmed by the Missouri State Senate. During the March 26 meeting, Kelly […]
Audio: Former State Representative Tishaura Jones faces Alderwoman Cara Spencer in St. Louis Mayoral race
Voters in St. Louis are heading to the polls today (Tuesday) to decide who will be the city’s next mayor. Today’s election in St. Louis will determine who will lead the Gateway City. Former State Representative Tishaura Jones, who is the current city treasurer, is going against 20th ward Alderwoman Cara Spencer. Both […]
Date and time announced for ceremony to re-name THS tennis courts
The date and time have been announced for a ceremony to re-name the Trenton High School tennis courts. The tennis courts were built in 1973 and will officially have a name next month. The event on May 1st at 1 o’clock will make the official designation of the Carl Carpenter and Mike Bosley tennis courts. […]
Trenton Park Department to meet Wednesday
The Trenton Parks Department budget is on the agenda for a meeting in Trenton Wednesday evening. The 5:15 meeting of the Trenton Park Board will be held at the Upper Moberly Park shelter house. Other agenda items include a discussion of a donation by Lisa Guy for Moberly Park tennis courts; reports from the park […]
Jackson County authorities arrest Spickard man on Grundy County warrant
Jackson County authorities have arrested a Spickard man on a Grundy County probation violation warrant. Forty-three-year-old John Ervin Peterson has posted bond pending his appearance April 15 in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court. Bond was set at $10,000 or ten percent cash deposit. Petersons’ original charge is tampering with a motor vehicle in […]
Man and woman charged with attempting and conspiring to provide material support to ISIS
A New York man and Alabama woman were arrested at a seaport in Newark, New Jersey, on criminal charges related to their alleged attempt to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, the Islamic State of Iraq Al-Sham (ISIS). According to court documents, James Bradley, 20, of the Bronx, New York, and Arwa […]
Spickard woman facing multiple charges after Friday night stop for exceeding speed limit
A Spickard resident, 57-year old Tina Urick, has been charged in Mercer County with multiple counts of drug-related offenses. Urick has been charged with two counts of possessing a controlled substance, two misdemeanor counts of possessing ten grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, two misdemeanor counts of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and Misdemeanor counts […]
Audio: Will the Missouri Senate back the House’s attempt to defund Medicaid expansion? Senate President Dave Schatz weighs in
The Missouri House has passed the next state operating budget – without funding voter-approved Medicaid expansion. The $34.1 billion budget plan is now in the hands of the Republican-controlled Senate. Missouri Senate President Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, gives his thoughts to Missourinet affiliate KTUI in Sullivan about whether he expects the upper chamber to fund the expansion. […]
County Clerk to open on Saturday in Grundy and Livingston County for absentee voting
The Grundy County Clerk’s office will be open special hours on Saturday morning for individuals wishing to vote absentee in Tuesday’s election. The special hours are from 8 until noon on Saturday. The Grundy County Clerk’s office is on the second floor of the courthouse in Trenton. The Livingston County Clerk’s office in Chillicothe will […]
A rundown of issues and ballot choices in Grundy County for the April 6 election
There have been 83 absentee ballots cast in Grundy County, as of noon on Friday, in advance of next Tuesday’s election. Another two dozen (24) remain out but could be voted and delivered in person or by mail in time to be counted with the election results. The county clerk’s office on the second floor […]
Missouri man involved in fatal shooting sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking, illegal firearms
A Missouri, man who reportedly was involved in a fatal shootout between two groups outside a downtown bar was sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking and illegally possessing a firearm. Marc A. Agee, 25, of Kansas City, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough to 10 years in federal prison without parole. […]
Audio: Missouri House gives initial approval to letting domestic violence victims get lifetime orders of protection
Current Missouri law allows orders of protection for one year – potentially forcing domestic violence victims to repeatedly return to court and face their abuser. The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill that would allow the victims to get a lifetime order of protection. Representative Tracy McCreery, a Democrat from […]
Audio: Missouri House House passes resolution condemning Dred Scott court decision
The Missouri House has unanimously passed a resolution condemning the 1852 state Supreme Court ruling to deny Dred Scott his freedom. The high court ruled against Scott, a slave, in his bid to seek freedom for his family. On the House floor, Representative Raychel Proudie, a Democrat from Ferguson, gave a tearful speech about her […]
Governor Parson appoints seven to various boards and commissions
Governor Mike Parson announced seven appointments to various boards and commissions. Tyler Seth Johnson, of West Plains, was appointed to the Missouri Real Estate Appraisers Commission. Mr. Johnson is a Missouri Certified General Real Estate Appraiser with MAI designation and co-owner of Southwest Valuation, a real estate appraisal firm in Springfield. Previously, he worked for Landmark […]
Man pleads guilty to $244 million ghost-cattle scam
A Washington man pleaded guilty to defrauding Tyson Foods Inc. (Tyson) and another company (Company 1) out of more than $244 million by charging them under various agreements for the purported costs of purchasing and feeding hundreds of thousands of cattle that did not actually exist. According to court documents, Cody Allen Easterday, 49, of […]
Missouri man indicted for threatening Los Angeles, California, Sheriff’s Department
A Missouri man has been indicted for threatening on the internet to injure employees of the Los Angeles County, California, Sheriff’s Department. Joshua L. Bippert, 26, of Branson, was charged in a single-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mo., on March 23, 2021. The indictment was unsealed and made […]