Two Independence men face charges in Daviess County after an alleged burglary the morning of August 14. Thirty-nine-year-old David Alan Grant has been charged with the felonies of possession of a controlled substance, attempted second-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools, first-degree property damage, and driving while revoked or suspended. He also faces misdemeanor charges of […]
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Commentary: As schools reopen, an epidemiologist on what works — and what’s not worth the effort
This article is a commentary, the views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, Doctor Brandon Guthrie, and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of KTTN/KGOZ radio, the staff, management, and webmaster. Dr. Brandon Guthrie is an epidemiologist and associate professor at the University of Washington. His specific research […]
Patrol arrests Kirksville man on multiple allegations
The Highway Patrol arrested a Kirksville man in Sullivan County on Wednesday afternoon, August 11 on multiple allegations. An arrest report shows 29-year-old Sherrod Fanning was accused of felony driving while revoked, failing to display valid plates, and not having insurance. He was taken to the Sullivan County Jail on a 24-hour hold.
Patrol arrests Iowa man in Harrison County
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Des Moines, Iowa man in Harrison County Wednesday, August 11 on multiple allegations. Twenty-six-year-old Bennie Curtis was accused of felony possession of marijuana of more than 35 grams with the intent to distribute, having drug paraphernalia, and speeding. He was taken to the Harrison County Law Enforcement […]
Trenton Board of Education discusses COVID-19 protocols during lengthy meeting
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education on August 10th discussed COVID-19-related matters for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Mike Stegman began by going over a list of protocols. They included staff and students attending school in person and using social distancing. Masks will be optional for staff and students inside district facilities. It is “highly […]
Cameron man facing charges of rape and child molestation
A Cameron man faces two felony charges in Caldwell County after he allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl last week. Twenty-two-year-old Ja’Quawn Jones has been charged with first-degree rape or attempted rape and fourth-degree child molestation involving a child less than 17 years of age and an offender greater than four years older. Bond is $500,000 […]
Department of Economic Development awards $17.7 million through Neighborhood Assistance Program and Youth Opportunities Program
The Department of Economic Development announced that it will award $17.7 million in 50% and 70% tax credits through its Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) and Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) Special Cycle to 104 nonprofits across Missouri. “Missouri nonprofits have gone above and beyond to provide critical services to Missourians throughout the past year,” Governor Mike […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen set tax levy; “Fun Day” planned for September 11
At meetings Monday evening, the Spickard Board of Aldermen approved setting the tax levy at nearly $1 (.9917) on the 100 dollars of assessed valuation. The 99 cent tax levy is the same rate as last year in the town of Spickard. During the regular meeting, aldermen voted to table the water user agreement until […]
Trenton City Council approves $4.00 increase in base electric meter charge
The Trenton City Council on Monday evening approved a $4.00 increase in the monthly cost for having an electric meter. The increased funds are designed to pay off a loan the city has due to additional energy costs incurred during the extreme cold spell in February. The council also voted to reduce by three dollars […]
Attorney in Gallatin and Trenton to be awarded Scouting’s highest honor
An attorney at Gallatin and Trenton, as well as longtime Boy Scout leader, Mike Arnold, has been selected to receive the highest form of recognition that can be given to a scouting volunteer. Mike Arnold will be presented with the “Silver Beaver” award during a Sunday, August 15, 2021, ceremony at 2 o’clock in the […]
Less than half of Missouri nursing home staff vaccinated, reviving fear of lockdowns
(Missouri Independent) – Many of the staff and residents in Shunda Whitfield’s St. Louis County nursing home were sick before they even realized what was going on. It was April 2020, and masks weren’t yet standard practice. Little was known about COVID before it swept through nursing homes, and as a certified nursing assistant, Whitfield […]
Bethany man facing charges of rape and sodomy
A Bethany man faces sex-related charges stemming from an alleged incident in July 2021. Forty-seven-year-old Jeffrey Oneal has been charged with two felony counts of first-degree sodomy or attempted sodomy and one felony count of first-degree rape or attempted rape. Online court information shows bond is $100,000 cash only. A probable cause affidavit accuses Oneal […]
Registered Hereford bull reported missing near Northeast 50th and Route Y
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports a registered Hereford bull is missing from a pasture near Northeast 50th Street and Northeast Route Y. Sheriff Rodney Herring says the Polled Hereford has been missing since August 1st. There is no evidence to support it was stolen, and there is no evidence of tampering. The bull is […]
In conjunction with the Missouri Bicentennial, we list every ice cream social event in northern Missouri
Many locations in the area plan on having community events on the same day next week to recognize the Bicentennial for Missouri by offering ice cream. All events posted to the Missouri 2021website are on Tuesday, August 10th. Among those holding ice cream socials are Crowder State Park west of Trenton offers ice cream at […]
Advocates say Missouri’s eviction crisis could be a ‘humanitarian tragedy’
(Missouri Independent) – Melissa Pashia is hoping for any kind of good news today. The federal eviction moratorium ended Saturday, and she’s got her fingers crossed one of her clients will finally get approved for the rental assistance that they applied for in April through the State Assistance for Housing Relief Program (SAFHR). The aid approval […]
New Missouri law mandates private space and break times for breastfeeding teachers
(Missouri Independent) – Eight months after her son was born, Webster Groves High School teacher Jaime Adamski broke down in tears at her doctor’s office. Her breast milk had declined significantly since she had gone back to work. “I was depressed, angry, frustrated,” she said. “I felt like I was not a good enough mother […]
Month of July receives above normal rainfall in Trenton
The July 2021 weather summary in Trenton shows above-normal rainfall, slightly above normal low temperatures, and below normal high temperatures. Rainfall totaled 6.42 inches in July at the water plant in western Trenton, where precipitation and temperature readings are recorded for the National Weather Service. The 6.42 inches is 2.15inches above normal for July. It […]
Missouri’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday set for August 6 – 8
Missouri’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday will be August 6 at 12:01 am and run through the night of August 8 at midnight. Certain back-to-school purchases are exempt from sales tax during that time. The sales tax exemption is limited to any article of clothing having a taxable value of $100 or less, school supplies […]
North Central Missouri Fair returns to Trenton with parade, exhibits and grandstand events
The North Central Missouri Fair Parade will be back this year after not having one last year. Line up will begin August 3rd at 5 o’clock in the evening, and the parade will start at 17th and Normal streets at 5:30. Spokesperson Michelle Shaw says the parade will take the normal route and end near […]
Trenton City Council defeats proposed electric rate increase; rejects designation of downtown historic district
The Trenton City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to reject the designation of the downtown historic district as currently written, which would have created a new section in the city code. On a split vote, the city council defeated a proposed increase in the electric system base rate. Narrow approval was given on another […]