Grundy County Law Enforcement Center

Grundy County Sheriff reports the arrest of six area residents

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of six area residents. The Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Justin Lee Kleihauer of Trenton Thursday on felony charges of delivery of 35 grams or less of marijuana, forgery, and possession of a controlled substance. The Trenton Police Department also arrested Kleihauer on misdemeanor charges of driving while […]

Mike Parson

Mike Parson swearing-in ceremony details

Missouri’s 57th governor will be sworn-in Friday, June 1, 2018, in an evening ceremony in Jefferson City. Brian Hauswirth with the Missourinet has the details:     Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson is scheduled to be sworn-in this evening at 5:30, in a PRIVATE ceremony at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. Parson’s spokeswoman, Kelli Jones, says […]

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Altamont man arrested in DeKalb County

An Altamont man was charged in DeKalb County Thursday with felony tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution. Online court information shows 44-year-old Steven Periman has also been charged with felony operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license—third and subsequent offense. The Highway Patrol arrested Periman early Thursday morning and accused […]

Chillicothe Missouri Police Department

Chillicothe police arrest partially nude men

The Chillicothe Police Department reports the arrest of two partially-dressed men last weekend. Sergeant Curtis Hays reports officers responded to a male without any pants lying on the sidewalk in the 1100 block of Elm Street early Friday morning at 1:06 am. Officers arrested Milan John Bender of Pattonsburg for trespassing, tampering with the property […]

Trenton R-9 School District

Trenton R-9 Board of Education holds special meeting

The Trenton R-9 Board of Education accepted a resignation and a retirement at a special meeting Friday morning. The board accepted Rissler Elementary School Principal Jennie Boon’s resignation who has worked in the district for 12-years. Trenton High School secretary Carmen Coon will retire after 34 years with the district. Leeper says both the resignation […]

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Chillicothe Fire Department responds to trash fire

The Chillicothe Fire Department responded to a trash can fire behind a residence on Friday Captain Les Hinnen reports firefighters found a large trash can that had been on fire upon arrival to 1430 Trenton Road in Chillicothe. A resident had extinguished most of the fire prior to the fire department’s arrival. Crews used a […]

National Poppy Day

Friday, May 25 is National Poppy Day

The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. The poppy reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by veterans while protecting our freedoms with those who wear a poppy honoring those who have worn our […]