The Highway Patrol has released the name of the individual shot and killed during a traffic stop last Thursday evening in Livingston County. The state patrol says the deceased was identified as 33-year-old Kyle A. Eichler of Chillicothe. Livingston County deputies reported they experienced problems with Eichler during a traffic stop in Wheeling. The highway […]
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Patrol arrests Missouri man for promoting child pornography
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control have announced the arrest of David K. Winton, 57, of Jasper, Missouri, for promoting child pornography. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigative Unit. The Patrol was assisted by […]
Governor Mike Parson addresses the many concerns of Missouri citizens impacted by COVID-19
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, Governor Mike Parson and his administration are taking daily steps to respond accordingly and protect the health and well-being of Missourians. “My administration and I are committed to providing quality healthcare to those most dependent on state assistance and ensuring access to those in need of medical services or medications,” […]
Officer-involved shooting in Wheeling claims the life of one individual
An individual has died after an officer-involved shooting in Wheeling Thursday evening. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports deputies had performed a vehicle stop/investigation and allegedly had problems with the adult male driver. No details at this time have been provided, however, Cox is reporting that the deputy sheriff shot the individual, who was later […]
Missouri officials take regulatory action to address child care needs amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Departments of Health and Senior Services and Social Services have taken regulatory action to assist child care providers and families during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. “We recognize that child care is an essential component of fighting COVID-19,” said Dr. Randall Williams, director of DHSS. “Health care and other emergency medical personnel must have appropriate […]
Two from Trenton arrested on drug and bad check charges
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two Trenton residents on Wednesday who have been accused of felony charges. Fifty-six-year-old Donald Keith Swigart has been charged with possession of a controlled substance except for 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid. Bond is $1,500 cash only, and he is scheduled for […]
Trenton man extradited from Kansas to face charges in Grundy County
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the extradition of a Trenton resident charged with felony failure to register as a sex offender. Fifty-eight-year-old James Leon Baker was arrested in Douglas County, Kansas March 4th, with a waiver was signed March 12th. Baker was extradited to Grundy County on Tuesday with bond established at $5,000 cash […]
Trenton woman arrested on drug-related felony charges
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton woman Monday on drug-related felony charges. Thirty-year-old Kelsey Lea McCaughey has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, amphetamine or methamphetamine. Bond is $2,500 cash only, and […]
Authorities in Trenton report the arrest of 2 on Sunday
A Trenton man was arrested Sunday for an alleged second violation of tampering with a Trenton Municipal Utility meter. Fifty-six-year-old Donald Keith Swigart is to appear in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court on March 24th. The warrant accuses Swigart of second-degree tampering of a utility meter – second or subsequent offense on […]
Drake Kately pleads “Not Guilty” in Mercer County Circuit Court
A Kansas City man who reportedly escaped from the Mercer County Jail twice in August waived formal arraignment and plead not guilty to multiple charges in multiple cases in Division One of Mercer County Circuit Court this week. Twenty-eight-year-old Drake Andrew Kately has been charged in one case with the felonies of first-degree assault or […]
Brookfield man who led authorities on multi-county pursuit bound over to Division One of Linn County court
A felon who reportedly led law enforcement on a multi-county pursuit starting in Linn County and ending at Marshall in February appeared in the Associate Division of Linn County Circuit Court on Thursday. Matthew Guilford of Brookfield has been charged with felony first degree trafficking drugs or attempt—over statutory amount and possession of a controlled […]
Bond reduced for Cameron woman facing felony possession of child pornography
A bond hearing was held in the Associate Division of Clinton County Circuit Court this week for a Cameron woman facing felony possession of child pornography, first offense. The judge ordered bond be reduced to $500 cash only for Leda Jewell Powell. Conditions include supervision, not working with anyone younger than 17 years old, no […]
Judge presented with busy docket in Thursday session of Grundy County Circuit Court
Among several cases on Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court, prison sentences were hand down and several people were placed on probation. Probation was revoked for Spickard resident Linda Sue Wilcox after she admitted to violations. The court set aside a previous “stay” on execution and ordered her to […]
Northwest Missouri State University postponing “in-person” classes until March 23
Northwest Missouri State University announced tonight it is postponing the resumption of in-person classes to protect the health and safety of its students and employees from the spread of COVID-19. Northwest President Dr. John Jasinski informed the campus community, through an email, that classes at its Maryville and Northwest-Kansas City locations will resume Monday, March 23. Students […]
Trial for former Coffey City Clerk moved to Division One of Daviess County court
The jury trial has been moved to Division One of Daviess County Circuit Court for the former Coffey City Clerk. Online court information shows the trial dates of March 23rd through 25th were vacated Wednesday, and Mary Lou Browning’s case was continued to July 22nd through 24th for a jury trial. A pre-trial conference is […]
Three waive preliminary hearings during Tuesday session of Grundy County court
Three defendants waived preliminary hearings on Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Spickard resident John Ervin Peterson has been charged with two counts of receiving stolen property on February 16th. St. Joseph resident Kellie Sue Holtman faces two counts from January 27th: stealing a motor vehicle and stealing of $750 or […]
Princeton Rotary Club to sponsor Youth Turkey Calling Contest and Outdoor Expo
A long-time Mercer County resident who has hunted turkeys for 40 years will be the guest speaker at the Princeton Rotary Youth Turkey Calling Contest and Outdoor Expo. Andy Krohn will share practical tips at the Princeton Elementary School March 21st from his experiences of introducing young persons to turkey hunting. Turkey hunting calls, hunting […]
Chillicothe man charged with felony DWI in Grundy County
A felony charge has been filed in Grundy County accusing a Chillicothe man of driving while intoxicated Friday night. Court information indicates he has three previous convictions for driving while intoxicated. Bond for 48-year-old Shawn Stewart Howell is $2,500 cash pending an appearance Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. The warrant […]
Three from Chillicothe accused of first-degree assault in front of tavern
Three Chillicothe men accused of inflicting serious physical injury to someone by punching and striking that person in front of Saale’s Tavern in Chillicothe in December have been charged in Livingston County with assault in the first degree. Bond was denied for Trey Clinton McLemore while Collin Edward Donoho posted an appearance bond, and Aaron […]