The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office will continue its annual Secret Santa Project. Sheriff Steve Cox reports that he and deputies began the program in 2011and each year they accept donations from individuals and businesses in the area to help those having a difficult time due to uncontrollable situations. The goal of the Secret Santa Project […]
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Big rig overturns east of LaPlata on Highway 156
The Highway Patrol reports a Hannibal man sustained moderate injuries when a semi-truck overturned half of a mile east of LaPlata Thursday morning. Sixty-year-old Roy Couch drove the truck east on Highway 156 when it ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected, which caused the vehicle to run off the left side of […]
Livingston County Library to hold Fall painting session
Children in 4th thru 6th grade are invited to join the staff at the Livingston County Library in learning the process of making a fall painting. The participants will be led through each step of the process by members of the Cultural Corner. Registration is required so that the correct number of supplies can be […]
Veterans clinic to explore challenging system of benefits, appeals and psychological concerns
For many veterans, securing benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs proves challenging and time-consuming. According to recent estimates from the VA, veterans can wait up to seven years for resolution of an appealed claim. The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic is hosting a symposium that will address the complex and […]
Tips sought in arson investigation at Grand River railroad bridge near Chillicothe
Tips and information are sought from the public while the investigation continues into a fire on October 29 at the railroad bridge that crosses the Grand River just south of Chillicothe. Investigator Adam Crouch of the state fire marshal’s office has called the fire arson – meaning it was intentionally set. The blaze, described at […]
Missouri Department of Conservation offers winter trout fishing in St. Joseph
Winter’s chill brings a positive to St. Joseph – winter trout fishing. The Missouri Department of Conservation on November 1st stocked rainbow trout in the Krug Park Lagoon and in Everyday Pond on the Missouri Western State University campus. MDC’s Community Assistance Program provides winter trout fishing in partnership with cities and counties. The Krug […]
Community invited to discuss upcoming bridge replacement project near Union Star
Plans are underway to replace the Third Fork Platte River Bridge on U.S. Route 169 near Union Star and the Missouri Department of Transportation would like your input. MoDOT is hosting an open-house public information meeting to discuss the bridge replacement plans on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Commons Area […]
Missouri Department of Conservation: Hunters should use free landowner permits properly
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people using its free resident landowner permits for deer and turkey hunting to comply with the Wildlife Code of Missouri by being sure they qualify for the permits and use them properly. MDC issues free resident landowner permits for deer and turkey hunting to qualifying Missouri landowners and […]
Chillicothe Police Department announce street closures for November
Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples reports he has approved street closings for November. Webster Street from Washington to Locust Street in Chillicothe will be closed the night of November 15th from 5:30 to 8 o’clock for the Main Street Memory Tree Dedication and Lighting Service. Jackson Street east of Washington Street will be closed on […]
Trenton Park Board explores the use of security cameras
The Trenton Park Board discussed security cameras at a meeting Wednesday evening. Member Gary Schuett did some research into security cameras from Blink. He said he has some installed at his home. Schuett reported one camera with a module to connect to the internet costs about $119. Three cameras are about $329. He thinks it […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to 1703 Webster
The Chillicothe Fire Department on Monday responded to a report of smoke in a residence at 1703 Webster. Firefighters were told the furnace had been started and smoke had filled the home. A fire department report noted a slight haze was seen inside. The investigation led to the downstairs where an inductor motor had frozen […]
61 absentee ballots cast on Monday at Grundy County courthouse
An additional 61 absentee ballots were cast Monday at the Grundy County Clerks’ office in advance of today’s general election bringing the total to 383 absentee ballots to be counted. Another 19 absentees were requested but had not yet been returned to the clerks’ office at the courthouse in Trenton. The total number of Grundy […]
Vanessa Olivo selected as NCMC’s Outstanding Student
Vanessa Olivo from Trenton, Missouri has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for November. Vanessa is pursuing her Licensed Practical Nursing certificate and plans to continue to receive her degree as a Registered Nurse. After she graduates from NCMC, Vanessa plans to attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City to obtain her Bachelors […]
Veterans Day programs scheduled in the Trenton R-9 School District
Trenton R-9 School District will hold Veteran’s Day assemblies at two different buildings, during two different times, this coming Friday, November 9th. Rissler Elementary School has their Veteran’s program at 8 o’clock Friday morning in the gymnasium and is open to veterans and military personnel. Trenton Middle School and Trenton High Schools are inviting Veterans […]
Illegal poaching occuring in multiple areas of North Missouri
Grundy County Conservation Agent Jeff Berti says there have been several reports over the past ten days of deer that have been shot and either left to rot, or only the head and antlers were removed. Firearms deer doesn’t officially begin until this Saturday in Missouri and Berti said multiple reports have come in from […]
Northwest Missouri State Madraliers to host annual Yuletide Feaste December 7th and 8th
Northwest Missouri State University’s Madraliers will host their 45th annual Yuletide Feaste with an elegant royal banquet featuring performances by the Madraliers, the Recorder Consort and the Royale Brass Quintet. The Feaste will take place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom. “The Yuletide Feaste […]
Audio: Proposition D would mean local money for transportation use
Proposition D on Tuesday’s ballot would increase Missouri’s motor fuel tax by two and a half cents a gallon per year for four years beginning July 1st, 2019. This means the fuel tax would overall increase from 17 cents to 27 cents per gallon. Communications Director for Safer Missouri Scott Charton, says the increase in […]
Audio: Justice department program to head off election fraud impacts Missouri
The U.S. Department of Justice is taking steps to prevent election fraud ahead of the midterm election on Tuesday. Missourinet contributor Jill Enders has the story. Assistant U.S. Attorney Hal Goldsmith has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer for the Eastern District of Missouri. This is all part of the […]
Ballot initiatives on medical marijuana in the November 6th election simplified
On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, voters will see three medical marijuana initiatives on their ballots—Amendment 2, Amendment 3, and proposition C. Voters are permitted to vote “yes” or “no” on each of the ballot measures. You can read the full text of each ballot issue in the November 6 General Election by going to the Missouri […]
Missouri Department of Conservation reminds deer hunters about CWD sampling, carcass disposal, and Share the Harvest
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters that it is conducting mandatory sampling and voluntary sampling of harvested deer to help find cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD). MDC encourages hunters to properly dispose of deer carcasses to help limit the spread of the disease. MDC also encourages hunters to Share the Harvest […]