One firefighter sustained injuries at a fire involving three houses in the 400 block of Reynard Street in Chillicothe, which crews responded to early Saturday morning. Chillicothe Fire Chief Darrell Wright reports crews found the houses fully involved when they arrived at the scene. He says that crews had contained the fire as of 5 o’clock, […]
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Tragedy strikes as 4 young adults from Trenton die in fatal Highway 190 crash
A single vehicle accident Tuesday, north of Jamesport, has claimed the lives of four young adults from Trenton, three of them are siblings. The highway patrol listed the accident location as one half mile west of the Daviess – Grundy County line on Highway 190. The report notes none of the occupants was using a […]
NCMC to Honor Nanetta “Nan” Carter as Lead Gift Contributor
Nanetta Carter of Savannah will be recognized as the Lead Gift Contributor for 2016-2017 at the North Central Missouri College Foundation Celebration at the Ketcham Community Center the evening of April 27th at 6 o’clock. Distinguished Alumni Paul Costello, Linda Crooks, Don Gibson, and George “Jack” McCausland, as well as scholarship recipients, will also be […]
Wright Memorial Hospital honors Don Sipes for years of influence and oversight
Don Sipes, FACHE, Vice President, Regional Services, Saint Luke’s Health System, was recently honored during a Wright Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting. Sipes, who recently stepped down from his position on the Wright Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, has served on the board since 1995, the year Wright Memorial joined Saint Luke’s Health System. “Don […]
Body of man, with northeast Missouri ties, found in Iowa creekbed
Authorities in Iowa report the body of a former northeast Missouri resident, Jason Lee Seavey, was discovered in a creek at Ottumwa, Iowa. Seavey, who was 41 years old, was found dead Friday, March 17th. A memorial service of celebration for Jason Seavey of Ottumwa will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Broadlawn […]
Missing Gallatin boy found safe, father arrested in south Texas
The Gallatin Police Department is confirming the safe discovery of missing 7-year old Seth Davis, and the arrest of his father, Anthony Davis at mid-morning in Brownsville, Texas. Information provided by Gallatin Police Chief Mark Richards said that Anthony and Seth were found at about 10:30 this (Thursday) morning. Chief Richards said it is his […]
Vehicle linkd to Gallatin boys disappearance, Seth Davis, found in Washington, Missouri
(Washington Missourian) – According to an article in the Washington Missourian, (http://bit.ly/2gC626n) the pickup truck of a northwest Missouri man who has been on the run with his son for more than a week was found Tuesday in Washington, Missouri. Detective Sgt. Steve Sitzes confirmed that officers located the truck Tuesday morning in Shamrock […]
St. Joseph police investigating after body found in park
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Police in St. Joseph are investigating after a body was found in a park. The St. Joseph News-Press reports (http://j.mp/2evxxm5) the body was found on a trail in Krug Park on Sunday. Police say the death is considered suspicious. No other details were immediately available.
Fall cleanup means extra attention to hazardous waste found in homes
People will soon be switching out lawnmowers for snow blowers as homeowners prepare for the winter months. And in the process of fall cleaning, hazardous materials that need special disposal are often uncovered in garages and sheds. But dumping hazardous chemicals down the sink or into a storm drain can have serious health and environmental […]
Body found in Missouri River was that of a 24-year-old St. Joseph man
(St. Joseph News-Press) – Officials have identified the man whose body was found in the Missouri River last week. James A. Ford, 24, of St. Joseph, went missing in the river after going swimming with a woman early Wednesday morning, the St. Joseph Police Department said. Water rescue workers from multiple law enforcement agencies searched the […]
Coroner’s initial report on Elizabeth Jeannoutot-Lafolette and daughter Shannon inconclusive
Grundy County Coroner Dewayne Slater says an initial, or preliminary autopsy report, is inconclusive regarding the deaths of a Trenton woman and her young daughter over the weekend at Trenton. Slater said officials will await the results of toxicology tests. He noted it may take at least two months before toxicology results become available for […]
Adam Baker of Cameron, Missouri found guilty of murder in death of his wife Holly
The jury returned a verdict of guilty against Adam Baker Thursday in the shooting death of his 26-year-old wife Holly Baker in a trial that began Monday, July 11. The Cameron man was convicted of Second Degree Murder and armed criminal action in a trial that lasted just four days in the death of his […]
Missouri authorities find body near submerged vehicle south of St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) – Authorities say a body has been found near a submerged vehicle just south of St. Joseph. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a news release that the discovery was made Tuesday night after the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of the submerged vehicle. No occupants were […]
“Prairie Days” activities planned for Harrison County’s Dunn Ranch, final weekend of June
Northwest Missouri’s grassland heritage will be celebrated at Prairie Days June 24-25 at Dunn Ranch in Harrison County. Bison, butterflies, birds and native plants that support them will be on display. Experts will interpret prairie ecology at a free event sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), The Nature Conservancy, and the Missouri Prairie […]
Chillicothe Fire Department recognized as”Fire Department of the Year” by Missouri Fire Fighters Association
The Fire Fighters Association of Missouri has named The Chillicothe Fire Department as “Department Of The Year” for 2016. The FFAM serves 7, 533 members and 367 fire departments. The award was presented to the department at the FFAM 62 annual convention held at Tan Tara resort. The Chillicothe Fire Department is a progressive Department with […]
Wheeling man cited for speeding 107 mph: The cost of speed, it’s more than a ticket
It happened Wednesday, April 27 as a Livingston County Sheriff deputy was on Highway K near Liv 261. The deputy checked a vehicle on radar at 107 mph in a 55 mph zone. The driver from Wheeling, Missouri was stopped, cited for the high speed and posted bond for the violation. The driver is scheduled […]
Identifying weeds just got easier with this app for smartphones
The University of Missouri Extension recently released an update for its free ID Weeds app for iPhones, iPads, and Android devices to help people easily identify weeds in the field, lawn, or garden. Kevin Bradley, an MU Extension weed scientist, says the update includes new graphics and is more user-friendly than the initial version. The app […]
Trenton City Council Meeting Report for Monday, February 22, 2016
The Trenton City Council’s finance committee meets several times during preparations for the city budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1st. That’s also the case this year, with two more meetings announced for Wednesday, February 23, and Friday, February 26, both at noon. Trenton mayor nick McHargue, during last night’s city council meeting, said […]