The Harrison County Health Department reports there are 58 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, which is an increase of two. Fifteen of the cases are active, and 42 have been removed from isolation. There has been one COVID-19-related death in Harrison County. The Livingston County Health Center announces it received notification of […]
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Harrison and Caldwell counties collectively report four new cases of COVID-19
The Harrison County Health Department reports there are 50 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, which is an increase of three. Fifteen of the cases are active, and 40 have been removed from isolation. There has been one COVID-19-related death in Harrison County. The Caldwell County Health Department reports 32 total cases of […]
Kirksville man sentenced to life in prison on murder charge
A Kirksville man has been sentenced to life in the Department of Corrections on felony murder—second degree. Danny Welte was also sentenced in Adair County Tuesday, July 28th to 10 years in the Department of Corrections on felony armed criminal action. A jury found him guilty this February in the November 2016 death of his […]
Putnam and Harrison counties see new COVID-19 cases, Wright Memorial, Hedrick Medical Center test over 2,500
Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton and Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe have announced they had administered 2,762 COVID-19 tests as of the morning of Monday, July 27th. That was an increase of 263 tests since July 20th. Wright Memorial had tested 877 individuals. Five hundred ninety-five were from Grundy County, 147 from Mercer County, 19 […]
Graham McVay announced as 2020 THS Alumni Honoree
“It’s all about family,” this year’s THS Alumni Honoree calls Trenton High School – it’s administration, it’s faculty and it’s students – family! Graham McVay definitely bleeds black and gold and after a long visit with him, it is so obvious how much he loves Trenton High School and is such a deserving honoree by […]
Three area counties report yet more cases of COVID
The Linn County Health Department reports five additional cases of COVID-19 since Monday, July 20th, bringing the total number of positive cases for the county to 38. The health department notes it has removed one case from its total due to a testing error. Seven cases are under isolation precautions, and 28 have been removed […]
Audio: Missouri’s Governor opposes statewide face mask order
The city council in southwest Missouri’s Springfield is considering a resolution that asks Governor Mike Parson to enact a statewide face mask order. Springfield affiliate KSGF quotes City Councilman Craig Hosmer as saying the order would benefit hospitals. Governor Mike Parson tells Missourinet he’s opposed to that. The governor says it’s not the […]
Livingston County reports 3 new cases of COVID-19 bringing case count to 37
The Livingston County Health Center reports the county now has 37 positive cases of COVID-19. That is an increase of three. Ten of the Livingston County cases are active, and 27 have been removed from isolation. The Caldwell County Health Department reports 27 total cases in the county, which is an increase of two. Twenty-three […]
Grundy County Health Department reports new case of COVID-19
The Grundy County Health Department reports an additional positive case of COVID-19 in the county. That brings the case count to 23 of which one case is active, and there has been one death related to the virus in Grundy County. Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson says the state has incorrectly reported 24 cases for […]
What’s coming to Netflix in August of 2020
August is typically a slow month for TV series and a dumping ground for movies, and Netflix Inc. doesn’t seem to be immune from that trend. Notable additions include new seasons of international series such as Denmark’s post-apocalyptic drama “Rain” (Aug. 6), Spain’s period drama “High Seas” (Aug. 7), and Brazil’s dystopian thriller “3%” (Aug. […]
New cases of COVID-19 reported in Linn, Daviess, Caldwell and Livingston counties
New cases of COVID-19 have been reported in area counties. The Linn County Health Department reports one additional case, bringing the total number of cases for the county to 34. Seven cases are under isolation precautions, and 24 have been removed from isolation. There has been one COVID-19-related death in Linn County. There have also […]
Two day trials set for Brookfield man involved in multi-county chase
Two, two-day jury trials have been scheduled in Linn County for a Brookfield man accused of leading law enforcement on a multi-county pursuit in February that began in Linn County and ended at Marshall. The trial for 38-year-old Matthew Guilford is to begin November 9th (at 8:30 am). The case was placed on the docket […]
Linn and Harrison counties report new cases of COVID-19
Additional cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Green Hills counties. The Linn County Health Department reports one additional case, which brings the total number of cases for the county to 33. Ten of the cases are under isolation precautions, and 20 have been removed from isolation. There has been one death related to COVID-19 […]
Audio: Missouri Receives $15 Million in CARES Act Funding for Tourism
Missouri’s governor announced $15 million in grant funding on Thursday to help rebuild Missouri’s tourism industry, which has been hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The state Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says Missouri has seen 30,422 confirmed coronavirus cases, along with 1,113 deaths. State Department of Economic Development (DED) Director Rob Dixon tells Capitol reporters in Jefferson […]
Robert Shiflett enters “Guilty” plea, waives formal arraignment in Caldwell County court
A Brookfield man accused of driving the wrong way at a high speed on U. S. Highway 36 in December waived formal arraignment and entered a plea of guilty in Division One of Caldwell County Circuit Court Thursday, July 16th. Online court information shows the prosecutor dismissed two counts for 58-year-old Robert Shiflett. In exchange […]
Maysville man found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and abandonment of a corpse
A Maysville man has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and abandonment of a corpse in the death of Leah Dawson of Maysville. A court trial was held this week with Presiding Judge Roger Prokes in Nodaway County Circuit Court for Kenneth Lyn Wykert. The court announced its verdict Thursday, July 16th. The involuntary manslaughter […]
Harrison County reports first COVID-19 related death
The Harrison County Health Department has announced the first confirmed COVID-19 death. A release from the department says the resident was a male in his 50’s. The Harrison County Health Department is reporting 11 active cases of COVID-19 with 23 other individuals removed from previous isolation.
Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail officials release name of inmate who died at facility
The name has been released for the Livingston County detainee who died at the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail in Pattonsburg last weekend. Jail Director Edmond Howard confirms 69-year-old Teresa Mae Stumph died Saturday, July 11th. He says she had been at the facility since July 7th. She was being held on a Livingston County warrant on […]
Obituary for Trenton resident Howard (Howie) Lynch
Howie Lynch, a 53 year old Trenton, MO resident, passed away at 4:30p.m., Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home where he was under hospice care. Funeral services are scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Griffin Field at the Ebbe Sports Complex. Attendees are suggested to bring lawn chairs. Burial will follow […]
Inmate dies at Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail in Pattonsburg
Sheriff Steve Cox reports a Livingston County detainee died on Saturday, July 11, 2020, while incarcerated at the Daviess-Dekalb Regional Jail in Pattonsburg. Cox reports the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office and the Daviess County Coroner are conducting an investigation into the death. He said the deceased had health issues and had been taking medication. The […]