Missouri’s junior senator is urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address the mental health needs of Americans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R) has written a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar, calling on the agency to deploy more of the $425 million that Congress appropriated to […]
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Missouri awarded $18 million Literacy Development Grant
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education was one of 11 states to receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Education for its Comprehensive Literacy State Development program. The $18 million grant will be distributed over five years, allowing the state to advance literacy skills for children from birth through Grade 12. “Literacy […]
City of St. Joseph issues emergency order requiring masks or face coverings at all indoor public places
The city of St. Joseph has issued an emergency order requiring individuals to wear masks or face coverings at all indoor public places. The order began today and will be in place for 30 days. St. Joseph Mayor Bill McMurray says the number of COVID-19 patients at Mosaic Life Care is what prompted the expansion of the […]
Mississippi man pleads guilty in Missouri to smuggling 5-pounds of meth in box of cookies
A Jonesboro, Mississippi, man has pleaded guilty in federal court to transporting more than five pounds of methamphetamine and nearly three pounds of heroin through Kansas City, Missouri, en route to St. Louis, Mo. Willie Lewis Braison, 47, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes on Wednesday, Sept. 16, to one count of […]
Area counties continue to see additional cases of COVID-19
The Daviess County Health Department reports a total of 79 COVID-19 cases for the county, which is an increase of 23 since Thursday, September 10th. Fifty-seven of the cases are active, and 21 have recovered. There has been one COVID-19-related death reported for Daviess County. The Caldwell County Health Department announces 81 total cases of […]
Scammers in Livingston County reportedly claiming to be from sheriff’s department
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox warns of a scam involving someone calling local residents claiming to be with his office. The caller allegedly claims he or she can help residents avoid arrest by having money sent. Residents are encouraged to hang up if they receive a call like this. Cox says the sheriff’s office does […]
Counselors available for support during pandemic through North Central Missouri Mental Health Center
The North Central Missouri Mental Health Center has COVID-19 counselors available to provide support and resources to anyone struggling with the pandemic. Free services include individual and group counseling, development, presentation, and distribution of educational materials, community networking and support, and assessments, referrals, and resource. Ask for a crisis counselor by contacting the North Central […]
High-speed pursuit starting in Carroll County ends in Linn County with arrest of St. Louis woman
A St. Louis woman was arrested in connection with an alleged high-speed pursuit on Wednesday afternoon that began in Carroll County and ended in Linn County. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office was notified about 3:30 regarding a Carroll County deputy attempting to stop a northbound white-colored SUV that was reportedly driving in excess of 100 […]
All Missouri Job Centers now open to the public, virtual services still available
The last remaining Missouri Job Center that was closed due to COVID-19 reopened to the public this week to help displaced workers find meaningful employment. The Warrenton Job Center opened Wednesday, Sept. 16. All Missouri Job Centers closed to the public in March when Gov. Mike Parson closed state office buildings due to COVID-19. Reopening […]
Audio: Remains of two brothers killed in Missouri return to Wisconsin
Remains of two Wisconsin brothers killed in Missouri are finally home. Bob Hague (Haig) reports from Wisconsin. More than a year after they were killed, the cremated remains of 24-year-old Justin and 35-year-old Nick Diemel were returned to Shawano County Monday night. Community members in Navarino lined the streets and the fire department […]
Emergency shoulder repairs to close Highway 65 south of Chillicothe
Highway shoulders are not built to withstand constant traffic on them as roadways are. With traffic patterns changed for the Grand River Bridge deck replacement project on U.S. Route 65 south of Chillicothe, the shoulders at the end of the bridge have taken a beating from heavier traffic. Contractors from Radmacher Brothers Excavating Co, working […]
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing event to be held in Cameron
A drive through community COVID-19 testing event will be held at the Cameron High School. Any Missouri resident can come to the free event on September 26th from 7 to 3 o’clock. PCR testing will be provided for current COVID-19 infection. Attendees do not have to have symptoms to be tested. The Missouri Department of […]
Grundy, Livingston and Harrison counties continue to see increase in COVID-19 cases
The Grundy County Health Department announces three new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 166. One hundred thirty-nine have been confirmed, and 27 are probable. Forty-eight cases are active. Two COVID-19-related deaths have been reported in Grundy County. The Livingston County Health Center reports it received notification of eight additional cases of positive COVID-19, which […]
Mercer County Health Department to host Breast Cancer Lunch
The Mercer County Health Department in Princeton will provide a boxed meal for its Annual Breast Cancer Lunch. A meal from Lips to Hips will be provided drive up-style at the health department on October 7th from noon to 12:30. The meal will include pork loin, a baked potato, a small salad, and a pumpkin […]
Veterans Affairs offers debt relief to Veterans impacted by natural disasters
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the commitment to extend debt relief to Veterans adversely impacted by natural disasters. The department recognizes Veterans and beneficiaries are negatively impacted by the wildfires and hurricanes prompting the offering of financial debt relief. “Veterans and their families should be focused on their health and safety during the […]
Missouri to get rapid COVID-19 tests for long term care centers and schools
The federal government plans to deliver more than 150 million rapid COVID-19 tests around the country. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) spokesperson Mallory McGowin says long term care centers and higher education and K-12 schools will be at the top of the priority list. She expects the tests to come to Missouri […]
Two Missouri teenagers charged with robbing family at gunpoint
Two Missouri teenagers have been charged in federal court with robbing a family in their home at gunpoint. Cameron E. Scott, 19, and Chase M. Murphy, 19, both of Kansas City, were charged in a five-count criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo., on Monday, Sept. 14. Murphy was recently […]
Grundy County Health Department reports second death related to COVID-19
The Grundy County Health Department reports the death of a second resident due to COVID-19. No other information was provided about the death. The health department’s report for Tuesday, September 15th indicates a total of 163 COVID-19 cases in Grundy County, which is an increase of five since Monday, September 14th. One hundred thirty-six have […]
Department of Conservation to hold hunter education class at Barton Farm Campus
The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold a hunter education class on the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus in Trenton. Skills sessions will be in the Lager Building the afternoon and evening of September 21st from 4 to 8 o’clock or 5:30 to 9:30. Students will have to complete the knowledge session on […]
St. Joseph man injured in crash on Highway 69
The Highway Patrol reports a Saint Joseph man sustained minor injuries in a single-vehicle accident in Winston the morning of Tuesday, September 15th. An ambulance transported 30 year old Derek French to the Cameron Regional Medical Center. The pickup truck French drove traveled south on U. S. Highway 69 before running off the west side […]