The Department of Health and Senior Services announces the release of its Missouri Medical Marijuana Regulatory Program’s annual report to the Governor. DHSS is required to annually submit a report to the Governor regarding the efficient discharge of its responsibilities under Article XIV Section 1 of the Missouri Constitution. Reported activities are based on the […]
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Authorities report the arrest of four after wrapping up investigations
Arrests have been made in three separate law enforcement investigations locally. Forty-four year old Bevan James Bohm of Kansas City faces two felony stealing charges stemming from the thefts of a car and personal property in January of this year. Bohm was picked up today at the Western Regional Diagnostic Center in St. Joseph. Bond […]
Audio: Community Action Partnership summer season Low Income Energy Assistance Program underway
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri’s summer season of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program began June 1st. Director Christopher Small says the program offers help to low-income families and individuals to prevent utility shut-offs. It also bridges the gap to allow families and individuals to have a consistent source of utility services. […]
Governor Parson takes security measures to safeguard election process
Governor Mike Parson took security measures to safeguard the election process and protect Missouri voters during COVID-19 by signing SB 631 into law. “Any Missourian affected by COVID-19 should still be able to vote, including those who are sick or considered at-risk,” Governor Parson said. “I applaud Senator Dan Hegeman, Representative Dan Shaul, and the rest of […]
Trenton City Council agenda to include building of cottages in Trenton, discussion of airport hangar
The Trenton City Council will consider several ordinances regarding various matters next week. One of the ordinances to be discussed at the city hall the night of Monday, June 8th at 7 o’clock involves granting a conditional use permit to Kipp and Cara McClellan to allow for the development of cottages on existing property at […]
Audio: Ameren Missouri announces program to help customers pay off their utility bill balances
Missouri’s largest electric utility has announced an additional $3.5 million program to help customers pay off their utility bill balances, during the coronavirus outbreak. Ameren Missouri vice president of customer experience Tara Oglesby says they want to support all of their customers in need. “Having this money that we have and being able to help […]
NCMC Ag Club elects officers for 2020-2021
The North Central Missouri College AG Club/PAS chapter has elected officers for the 2020-21 school year. Elected to office were: President: Calvin Basham; Cowgill, MO Secretary: Cheyanne Blanchard; Lucerne, MO 1st VP: Morrissa Henley; Mercer, MO VP – Recruiting: Abigail Neill; Princeton, MO VP – Activities: Nicholas Rhodes; Brookfield, MO The National PAS Organization was […]
Area FFA members to serve as state officers
FFA members of the Grundy R-5 and Chillicothe chapters have been elected to state offices of the Missouri FFA Association. Both Anna Milazzo of Galt and Rachel Holt of Chillicothe will serve the 2020-21 year as a vice president. The state association announced 13 vice presidents. Also announced were FFA members earning the top three […]
GEC Community Foundation now accepting grant applications
The GEC Community Foundation, Incorporated is accepting grant applications from qualifying schools and organizations. Applicants may apply by completing an application with supporting information. The application is available at Grundy Electric website or by calling the Grundy Electric Cooperative at 1-800-279-2249 extension 33 or 23. The application deadline is July 1st. The trustees will review […]
North Missouri election results for Tuesday, June 2, 2020
It was a light voter turnout of just 10.9% in Grundy County on Tuesday for the election. Trenton voters selected four city councilmen and three people to R-9 Board of Education and passed a city of Trenton ballot issue. The five percent bed tax was approved by a margin of 247 in favor and 107 opposed […]
Evergy customers to see slight increase in billing
Evergy Metro, Incorporated has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking to adjust the demand side investment mechanism charge on customer bills. Evergy Metro does business as Evergy Missouri Metro. The demand side investment mechanism charge allows the company to recover demand side management program costs and incentives under the Missouri Energy […]
Grundy County Commission review procedures at Monday meeting
Several topics were discussed during the Grundy County Commission meeting Monday. Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs reported there were site inspections not completed related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster regarding last year’s flooding. The inspections will resume June 15th. They involve verifying damage. Briggs also talked about elected officials and staff needing to […]
Chillicothe firefighters respond to vehicle fire
Chillicothe Fire Department responded to the north part of Chillicothebefore sunrise where a vehicle involved in a wreck was described as smoking. Upon arrival at the intersection of Highways 65 and 190, firefighters found a truck located between the electrical box and stoplight pole. A can of water was used to try to extinguish the […]
A look at the issues voters in the Green Hills Region will decide in today’s election
After a two month delay, the municipal and school elections are today across Missouri with the polls open until 7 o’clock this evening. Voters will decide the outcome of races for local offices as well as several other issues. KTTN News will have results tonight as they become available after 7 o’clock. The Grundy County […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen approve opening of pool
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen this week approved opening the municipal pool within two weeks. A report from the city about the meeting did not provide a specific opening date. The board also approved lifeguards completing Red Cross training. Trash service bids were opened, but no bid was accepted. The bids were from Rapid Removal […]
More discussion takes place on construction of new hangar at Trenton Municipal Airport
No action was taken but information was discussed Thursday evening on the potential construction of a T-hanger to replace two older, aging hangars at the airport. Three members of the airport advisory committee, three city officials, and an engineer met with several pilots to review the planning and progress that’s been made. The city has […]
Audio: Missouri lawmakers hope to see a cattle slaughter facility in Missouri
Two state lawmakers testified Thursday in Jefferson City that an effort is underway to get a cattle slaughter facility in Missouri. State Reps. Don Rone, R-Portageville, and Dan Shaul, R-Imperial, testified before the Joint Committee on Agriculture. Rone says he and Shaul participated in a conference call this week with retailers, grocers and meat wholesalers. “This would be […]
Governor Parson extends phase 1 of “Show-Me-Strong Recovery Plan” through June 15, 2020
Governor Mike Parson announced that Phase 1 of the state’s “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan has been extended from Sunday, May 31, 2020, through Monday, June 15, 2020. “We are very pleased with how well Phase 1 has gone so far,” Governor Parson said. “Businesses, communities, and Missourians across the state have done a great job of […]
Audio: How the “Bed Tax” on the June 2 ballot works and the benefits the tax offers to Trenton
If a five percent lodging tax is approved by Trenton voters next Tuesday, a seven-member commission will be appointed to oversee the spending of the money for tourism-related promotions. Trenton City Councilmember Cathie Smith provides details. Among other communities, money generated by the so-called “bed tax” has been used to purchase advertising in […]
Jenni Croy selected as North Central Missouri College’s outstanding employee
Jenni Croy, Head Women’s Basketball Coach/Developmental Math Instructor, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Employee for May. Jenni, from Trenton, has been employed at NCMC for 13 years and holds a master’s degree in Secondary Administration from William Woods University. Since her employment, Jenni has consistently worked to build a successful women’s […]