When the news has another tragic story about a child accidentally left in a hot car, parents might believe they could never make a mistake like that. “It’s not just negligent parents or indifferent caregivers. When juggling the demands of work, parenting and daily life, it’s easier than you might think to make a simple […]
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Missouri State Highway Patrol reports three arrests over the weekend
The highway patrol reports a Henrietta resident was arrested early Sunday in Ray County and accused of possessing methamphetamine, dangerous drugs, and not being a valid operator. Fifty-seven-year-old Catherine Martin was taken to the Ray County jail. A Unionville resident, 20-year old Isaiah Davidson, was arrested Saturday afternoon in Putnam County on Sullivan county warrants […]
Patrol reports two arrests on Sunday
The highway patrol reports a 53-year old Kansas City, Kansas man was arrested Sunday morning in Caldwell County on a Johnson County, Kansas warrant accusing him of dangerous drugs. Frederick Cunningham was taken to the Caldwell County Detention Center. A 23-year old northwest Missouri resident, Dani Hughes, was arrested early Sunday in DeKalb County. Hughes […]
Video: Northeast Missouri woman shares her story after rescue from driving into flooded roadway
Kate Dougherty attempted to drive her shiny white SUV across a road flooded by the swollen waters of the Fabius River in northeast Missouri. In a self-shot Facebook video, she calls the experience a combination of mortification and embarrassment. Though she survived, Dougherty realized she had put her life in danger. And she totaled the […]
Change in Missouri law to require school district volunteers to undergo background checks
State Auditor Nicole Galloway praised a change to Missouri law that she said will help protect children at their schools. House Bill 604, now headed to the Governor’s desk, requires school districts to ensure that volunteers undergo criminal background checks before being left alone with children. Galloway urged legislators to add the requirement after her audit of […]
Chillicothe Police Chief reports “busy and dangerous week” for CPD officers
Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples describes last week as a “busy” and “dangerous week” at the police department with several individuals arrested on various allegations. Among those arrested was a 46-year-old male on possession of methamphetamine after officers responded to the 200 block of Virginia Avenue May 19th in reference to a man pointing a […]
Audio: Missouri Senate passes ban on eight-week abortions
The Missouri Senate has passed a bill along party lines that would ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy. During the wee hours this morning, the chamber endorsed the measure that would also require both parents to be notified if a minor child is seeking an abortion. Lake St. Louis Republican Bob Onder says many […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board addresses eleven properties of concern
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board Monday evening advanced five properties of concern, granted time extensions to four others, heard about two new locations and released one from the list. Because work was completed as recommended by the city, the board agreed to release 1323 Tindall and revoke existence of a dangerous building. After reviewing 309 […]
Missouri Department of Conservation encourages public to be “Bear Aware” this spring
An estimated 350 black bears call southern Missouri home, and as the spring season gets underway, these magnificent mammals leave their winter dens in search of food. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding Missourians to be proactive and “Be Bear Aware.” MDC Resource Scientist and Furbearer Biologist Laura Conlee said it is imperative […]
Man involved in high-speed chase hitting speed of 150 mph and injuring three children pleads “Not Guilty”
A Kansas City man facing charges, stemming from what the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office reported as a pursuit reaching dangerous speeds, has waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty in the Associate Division of Clinton County Circuit Court. Online court information shows 32-year-old Kenneth Sneed’s bond was reduced to $5,000 cash only with supervision. Sneed’s […]
High-speed chase beginning in Daviess County results in multiple crashes, injuries to three children
Three children were injured and the driver of their vehicle was arrested on multiple counts, including excessive speeding, that ended in a three-vehicle wreck on Tuesday in Clinton County. The highway patrol identified the driver of a car as 32-year-old Kenneth Sneed of Kansas City. Three children in the car, whom the patrol said were […]
Trenton Building Board discusses burned business structures on Main Street
Trenton’s Building Board has added two properties to its list of structures deemed a concern for their condition. Monday night, the board voted to declare as a nuisance, a garage at 607 West Crowder owned by John Danks and a house at 1618 Mable owned by Joseph Buckner and Haley Garrison. Advancing from findings of […]
Governor Parson declares “State of Emergency” in Missouri
Governor Mike Parson has declared a state of emergency in Missouri in response to worsening conditions along the Missouri and Mississippi River systems as a result of release from upstream reservoirs, snowmelt and excessive rainfall. Governor Parson also activated the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan, which allows state agencies to coordinate directly with local jurisdictions. […]
MoDOT to motorists: Do not ignore flood barricades
With numerous state highways in northwest Missouri closed due to flooding, the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding motorists not to move or attempt to drive around barricades that block flooded roads. Barricades are put in place for motorists’ safety, yet MoDOT and law enforcement officials report they continue to see drivers either maneuver around […]
Audio: West-central Missouri jail escapee on the run for more than one week back behind bars
A Sedalia man, on the run for more than a week after escaping from the Pettis County Jail in west-central Missouri, is back in custody. Travis Davis was captured in Sedalia early Tuesday. The Pettis County Sheriff’s Office said surrounding agencies were helping search the area for Davis. He was considered armed and […]
Audio: Levee breaches in Atchison County north of U.S. Highway 136
Atchison County Emergency Management Coordinator Rhonda Wiley tells affiliate KMA News a 40-foot full breach was located 2 miles north of U.S. Highway 136. Another 20-foot breach was reported a quarter-mile south of the Watson boat dock. Wiley says a big concern is the rapid rate at which the water is moving. Wiley […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board takes action on two properties
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board took action on two properties of concern during a brief meeting last evening at the city hall with six members present. After a public hearing with no one representing 1802 Carnes, the board voted to advance the concern to findings of fact. With 510 West Crowder Road in the findings […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education tackles lengthy agenda after approving calendar updates to school year
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a request Tuesday evening to categorize two high school classes as weighted. Spanish Four was approved to be categorized as a weighted class on a unanimous vote and Desktop Publishing was approved on a vote of four to three. Trenton High School Principal Ron Franklin said the two […]
Portions of north Missouri placed under Ice Storm Warning
While much of northern Missouri has been under a Winter Weather Advisory, portions of northern Missouri have now been upgraded to an Ice Storm Warning by the National Weather Service in Kansas City. Portions of northern Missouri will continue to remain in an Ice Storm Warning until Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Noon. Precipitation in […]
FEMA urging residents to prepare as record cold temperatures envelop the area
As officials from the National Weather Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region VII office continue monitoring the development of an arctic outbreak that could bring recording-setting cold temperatures to several cities throughout the Midwest, residents are encouraged to act now, preparing both their home and families for whatever may arise. “We are […]