The Livingston County Health Center reports it received notification of a confirmed COVID-19 positive individual who attended Saint Columban Catholic Church of Chillicothe and an additional positive case who attended Turning Point Church of Chillicothe Sunday, August 23rd. Individuals in attendance at the churches are asked to monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19 and do […]
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Daviess, Caldwell and Livingston counties report new cases of COVID-19
The Daviess County Health Department reports a total of 24 cases of COVID-19, which is an increase of three. Eight of the cases are current, and 16 have recovered. The Daviess County Health Department notes all involved persons and contacts have been notified. The cases are following current guidelines set by the Centers for Disease […]
Correction: Harrison County reports new case of COVID-19
The Harrison County Health Department Wednesday, August 26th reported 61 total confirmed cases of COVID-19, which was an increase of one. One case is active and 59 had been removed from isolation. There was one COVID-19-related death in Harrison County. This information was incorrectly reported Wednesday, August 26th as being from another county. KTTN apologizes […]
Two indicted for conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, wire and mail fraud conspiracy
A federal grand jury indicted James Timothy Norman, 41, of Jackson, Mississippi, and Terica Ellis, 36, of Memphis, Tennessee, for the offenses of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and murder-for-hire, resulting in death. The grand jury also charged Norman and Waiel Rebhi Yaghnam, 42, of St. Louis, Missouri, with one count of conspiracy to commit wire […]
Linn and Livingston counties report additional cases of COVID-19
The Livingston County Health Center reports it received notification of another positive COVID-19 test result, which brings the total for the county to 70. The cumulative total includes two inmates from the Chillicothe Correctional Center. The health center notes the Department of Health and Senior Services dashboard shows 71, but the paperwork has not yet […]
Linn County reports second death of COVID-19 patient
The Linn County Health Department reports the second death of a county resident due to COVID-19. No information about the person will be released. The health department offers its condolences to the family. The first death related to COVID-19 in Linn County was reported in April. The health department reported Monday, August 24th a total […]
McCloskeys during RNC: “Your family will not be safe in Radical Democrats’ America”
A St. Louis couple who pulled their guns on protesters walking along their private street in June were featured last night during the Republican National Convention. Mark and Patricia McCloskey, both personal injury lawyers, called the protesters “an out-of-control mob causing chaos in the streets.” Patricia McCloskey says “your family will not be safe in […]
Galloway rolls out COVID-19 plan: “A mask requirement is our ticket to freedom”
State Auditor Nicole Galloway has released a plan detailing how she would handle the state’s COVID-19 response if elected as Missouri’s governor. She announced the plan as Missouri closes in on 76,000 positive cases since March, including more than 1,400 coronavirus-related deaths. Galloway is making stops this week in Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and […]
Grundy County reports two additional cases of COVID-19; currently, 32 cases, three active, 1 death reported
Grundy County has two new positive cases of COVID-19. The cases were reported over the weekend to the Grundy County Health Department. No other information was provided in today’s report. The total number of cases is now 32 since reporting began. The health department noted there are three active cases at this time in Grundy […]
Suspect from St. Joseph dies after shootout and crash during high-speed pursuit
The highway patrol reports a 35-year old St. Joseph man was pronounced dead in DeKalb County following a crash that was preceded by a law enforcement pursuit and shots fired. Late Thursday night, the Gentry County Sheriff’s Department initiated a pursuit with a pickup with original charges of traffic violations. About 15 minutes later, Gentry […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol now testing for new troopers
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is testing for new troopers and is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 111th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on February […]
Audio: Missouri being sued over Election Day deadline for mail-in ballots to count
The state of Missouri is being sued over its deadline for Election Day mail-in ballots to count. Four plaintiffs are challenging the constitutionality of Missouri’s law requiring mailed-in ballots to be received by election authorities by 7 p.m. on election night in order to count. They say the law “makes it more difficult […]
Rural Missouri prosecutor: victim tampering “happens everywhere, even in little Johnson County”
Legislation that increases penalties for witness and victim tampering will go to the Missouri House floor in Jefferson City on Monday, after being approved by the Judiciary Committee on a 17-0 vote this week. The prosecutor in western Missouri’s Johnson County traveled from Warrensburg to Jefferson City to testify for the bill, saying that witness […]
Missouri panel to request temporary removal of districts serving as MOCAP gatekeeper
The Missouri Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education is drafting a letter to send to Gov. Mike Parson to request temporary removal of school districts serving as the gatekeeper of Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program, or MOCAP. Due to COVID-19, more families are choosing to move their kids to virtual learning. During a committee […]
Audio: Attorney General William Barr announces updates on Operation Legend at press conference in Kansas City
At a press conference in Kansas City, Missouri, Attorney General William P. Barr announced updates on Operation Legend. You can listen to the full press conference in the audio clip below, which runs approximately thirty-three minutes. “Operation LeGend is working,” said U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison in introducing Attorney General Barr. “In just four […]
Caldwell County Health Department reports new case of COVID-19, five cases remain active
The Caldwell County Health Department reports one new case of COVID-19, bringing the county’s total to 47. Thirty-seven of the cases have been confirmed, and 10 are probable. Five are active, and 41 have recovered. There has been one COVID-19-related death in Caldwell County. The Caldwell County Health Department office is closed to foot traffic […]
Missouri House panel considers new rules for trying juveniles as adults
A Missouri House committee voted to raise the age of certifying juvenile offenders as adults to a minimum of 16 years old. In an amendment to O’Fallon Rep. Nick Schroer’s H.B. 12, the Republican-led panel upped the age from 14, making the bill more palatable to Democrats. The House Committee on Criminal Justice, led by […]
Grundy County Commission sets tax levy, amends budget
The Grundy County Commission set the county’s property tax levy and made amendments to the Fiscal Year 2020 budget Tuesday, August 18th. The tax rate for 2020 was set at .2165 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. That is an increase of one point five-six cents from 2019. Grundy County’s assessed valuation for 2020 is […]