The approximately 1.4 million children who comprise nearly one-quarter of Missouri’s population are more likely to live in poverty than Missouri’s children in 1990. According to the KIDS COUNT Data Book, released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The 30th edition of the Data Book — a comprehensive annual report on child well-being for […]
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has $1 million available for Missouri landowners who apply by July 19 for assistance to plant cover crops on flooded cropland, State Conservationist J.R. Flores said. Flores said that only land in the 13 Missouri counties included in a Presidential Disaster Declaration is eligible. Those counties are Andrew, […]
A possible scam targeting users of Missouri’s food stamp and temporary assistance program has been reported. “The Department of Social Services has issued a warning for users of its EBT card, saying they’ve received reports about fraudulent calls, texts, and email being sent requesting card and PIN information. They are reminding users of […]
A Gallatin couple who pleaded guilty to multiple charges in Division One of Circuit Court in April has been sentenced. Online court information shows Johnny Leonard Rainey was sentenced in Daviess County Circuit Court to the Missouri Department of Corrections for four years on felony counts of stealing–$750 or more and possession of a controlled […]
Monetary donations to assist wounded Trenton police officer Jasmine Diab and her daughter can be left with an account at the Citizen’s Bank and Trust in downtown Trenton. The Trenton Police Department is accepting get well cards and gift cards if they are sealed in an envelope and marked for Jasmine Diab. Those can be […]
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation is pleased to announce that systems are in place to begin accepting applications for patient and caregivers on June 28, six days ahead of the July 4 deadline set by Article XIV of the Constitution. Patients and caregivers must visit medicalmarijuana.mo.gov to […]
Two teenagers from Cowgill were injured late Sunday morning when the vehicle they were in, and a pickup truck, collided on Highway 116 in Caldwell County. Eighteen-year-old Justin Blakely, as well as for the passenger, 18-year-old Riley Coon both received serious injuries and were flown by LifeFlight Eagle to the Truman Medical Center. The driver […]
Trenton firefighters responded to the River of Life Church at 1900 Hillcrest on Sunday morning. The fire had been extinguished before firefighters arrived and no damage was reported. Firefighters ventilated the kitchen area to remove smoke. Gary Pauley, on behalf of the church, told KTTN that no food was being cooked on the stove. He […]
During the recent flood events on the Grand River, Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge has received substantial damages to the visitor facilities and other infrastructure. Until further notice, Swan Lake NWR will be closed to the public, with the exception of the Taylor Point Access. Visitors can access the north end of Silver Lake for […]
The Freedom of Road Riders Local 8 of Chillicothe sponsors the 33rd Annual Spring Fling at the R-Barn, LLC at 19206 Country Road 171 of Bogard next weekend. The event June 21st through 23rd will include a performance by the band Point of No Return on the Main Stage Friday night from 9 to 1 […]
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri has a new fund to provide disaster relief, particularly to flood victims in Northwest Missouri. The fund was seeded by an out-of-state donor looking for a community foundation to disperse the funds, as the person is familiar with community foundations and has given to them in different parts of […]
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency will begin accepting nominations for county committee members Friday, June 14, 2019. Agricultural producers who participate or cooperate in an FSA program may be nominated for candidacy. Individuals may nominate themselves or others and organizations may also nominate candidates. Members serve three-year terms. The committees are […]
