Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested a near-record 199,427 deer during the November portion of fall firearms deer season, November 10- 20. Of the 199,427 deer harvested, 102,930 were antlered bucks, 19,924 were button bucks, and 76,573 were does. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 4,021 […]
Tag: December 2
North Central Missouri College waiving application fees until end of November
The admissions department at North Central Missouri College has announced: “No-Fee November” for the remainder of the month. Future students may submit their NCMC application free of charge for the following upcoming terms: Spring 2019, Summer 2019, or Fall 2019. Those interested in applying during “No Fee November” simply need to email the admissions department for […]
Laredo Board of Education sets filing dates for school board candidates
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education set the candidate filing period for the April 2nd Municipal Election at its meeting Monday evening. Candidates may file at the school office from December 11th to January 15th. Terms up for reelection are Sheila Thompson and Kristi Urich for three-year terms. The office will be closed from December 21st […]
Audio: NCMC accepting nominations for Distinguished Alumni
Nominations are being accepted for the North Central Missouri College Foundation distinguished alumni event in February. NCMC Director of Development Alicia Endicott says the event to be held at the Red Barn in Trenton February 23rd will celebrate alumni and the Voyage Fund, a fund started in December 2017 to encourage unrestricted annual giving to […]
NCMC Board of Trustees approves IT purchases and new hires
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved information technology purchases at its meeting Tuesday night. One of the IT purchases was cybersecurity protection through Network Technology Partners of Saint Louis for $54,000 annually and a one-time setup fee of $12,500. It was the lowest of two bids for the services. The services included […]
Missouri Department of Conservation seeks information on elk calf poached weeks after birth
The Missouri Department of Conservation seeks information in the case of an elk calf that was shot. Conservation agents report the calf was born in the Log Yard area of Shannon County July 13 and was fitted with a VFH radio collar July 14 with the identification number 1829. The calf still had its spots […]
Trenton man sentenced to 12-years in federal prison without parole
A Trenton, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in north central Missouri. Faron Wayne Lawrence, 52, of Trenton, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to 12 years in federal prison without parole. NITRO (the Northwest Inter-agency Team Response Operation) initiated an […]
Farm tax workshops to be offered in area locations
The University of Missouri Extension will offer a free farm tax workshop in November at locations throughout the state. This workshop explains major tax changes affecting farms and ranches that went into effect in December 2017. The workshops are 6:15-8:45 p.m. on Nov. 12 and Nov. 19. Extension specialists will present the workshops remotely through […]
Belton man sentenced to 17-years for meth conspiracy in northern Missouri, Trenton man pleads guilty
A Belton, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in north-central Missouri and for illegally possessing firearms. Robert Ryan Hicks, 36, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to 17 years and seven months in federal prison without parole. On Dec. 4, 2017, Hicks […]
Missouri State Auditor discovers thousands of dollars missing in City of Glasgow
Thousands of dollars are missing, city funds were used to pay a personal credit card and firearms are unaccounted for according to an audit of Glasgow released by State Auditor Nicole Galloway. The suspicious activity took place under the supervision of a former city administrator, Kevin Atwood, who was responsible for many of the city’s […]
Missouri Public Service Commission approves rate increase for KCP&L
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Kansas City Power and Light-Greater Missouri Operations Company to change the fuel adjustment charge on its electric customers’ monthly bills. The change reflects the fuel and purchased power costs from December 2017 to May 2018 as well as KCP&L- GMO’s fuel adjustment charge true-up. […]
American Legion post in Trenton to host membership drive
American Legion Post Number 31 of Trenton is looking for new members to join the organization. Arnie Arneson with the American Legion says right now would be a good time to sign up, noting new members will not have to pay dues again until December 2019. New members will receive a ball cap with American […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education approves teaching appointments
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved several employees for next school year at its meeting Monday evening. Rachael Spence will be the kindergarten through 12th-grade counselor. She has worked with the Missouri Division of Family Services for 10 years, primarily in Sullivan and Linn counties. She received her bachelor’s degree in social work from […]
MoDOT to hold community briefing on bridge replacements near Milan
Plans are underway to replace two bridges on Route 6 near Milan. The Missouri Department of Transportation will host a community briefing on Tuesday, May 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Milan C-2 Cafeteria. Designers and engineers from the Missouri Department of Transportation and the consulting firm Bartlett & West will be on […]
Chillicothe man honored as “Outstanding State Employee”
Governor Eric Greitens recently honored a Chillicothe fire investigator as an Outstanding State Employee. Adam Crouch was honored with 37 other state employees at an event at the Governor’s Mansion. The event honored those who received recognition as a State Employee of the Month in the past two years. The Department of Public Safety named […]
Winterfest in Unionville to be held Saturday, December 2
The historic square in Unionville will be the site of Winterfest activities this Saturday, December 2. The Putnam County Museum, located on the southeast corner of the square will open at 9 a.m. for free browsing. Volunteers at the museum periodically change the attractive displays of the extensive assortment of antiques and staff will be […]