The U.S. Department of Justice is taking steps to prevent election fraud ahead of the midterm election on Tuesday. Missourinet contributor Jill Enders has the story. Assistant U.S. Attorney Hal Goldsmith has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer for the Eastern District of Missouri. This is all part of the […]
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Ballot initiatives on medical marijuana in the November 6th election simplified
On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, voters will see three medical marijuana initiatives on their ballots—Amendment 2, Amendment 3, and proposition C. Voters are permitted to vote “yes” or “no” on each of the ballot measures. You can read the full text of each ballot issue in the November 6 General Election by going to the Missouri […]
Trenton students claim spots on Northwest Missouri All-District Band
Trenton R-9 students earned several seats on the Northwest Missouri All-District Band during auditions Saturday at St. Joseph Central High School. Named to the High School Honor Band were Amanda Parrack as a second chair tenor saxophone player, and Mari Atup as eleventh chair flutist. Named to the High School Concert Band from Trenton were […]
TMS and THS students attend FCCLA regional meeting in St. Joseph
FCCLA Advisor Suzi Beck reports more than 450 members, advisors, guests, and drivers gathered at the Grace Evangelical Church in St Joseph, Missouri for the 2018 Family Career and Community Leaders of America Regional Meeting on October 31st. Forty-eight members from Trenton Middle School and eighteen members from the Trenton High School chapter were in […]
316 absentee ballots returned to Grundy County Clerk
During special hours Saturday morning at the Grundy County Clerk’s office in Trenton, thirty-three people voted absentee for Tuesday’s election. That brings to 316 the total number of absentees returned to the county clerk’s office with another 25 ballots requested but not yet returned. Individuals can vote absentee until Monday afternoon at 5 o’clock at […]
King City man hospitalized after crash on Highway 136
The Highway Patrol reports a King City man sustained moderate injuries when a car overturned one and a half miles south of Ravenwood Friday morning. Twenty-two year old Luke Townsend traveled west on U. S. Highway 136 when the car he drove ran off the road at 270th Street. The vehicle then struck an embankment […]
Saint Luke’s Health System joins KHIN Health Information Exchange
Saint Luke’s Health System is the newest addition to the list of healthcare participants now sending and receiving patient data through the Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN). The faith-based, not-for-profit health system with a significant presence in Kansas and Missouri includes 16 hospitals and campuses, several primary and specialty care practices, inpatient and outpatient care, […]
NCMC to host free estate planning seminar on Wednesday, November 7th
The North Central Missouri College Foundation will be hosting their annual Estate Planning Seminar on Wednesday, November 7th in Cross Hall 105 on the college campus in Trenton. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. It is free and open to all members of the public. Phil Michaud, Vice President and Wealth Trust Advisor for US […]
Marceline resident hurt in Johnson County crash
The highway patrol reports a Marceline resident was taken to a hospital following a traffic accident Thursday afternoon in Johnson County. Sixty-four-year-old Leota Davolt of Marceline received minor injuries when the car she was driving left Highway 2, struck a driveway and went airborne before traveling in the ditch where it came to a stop. […]
Trenton man falls asleep at the wheel in Chillicothe
Officers with the Chillicothe Police Department responded to two accidents on Thursday. Officers responded to the 1300 block of North Washington where they discovered a vehicle had struck a utility pole. A 2010 Ford was being driven southbound by Dominic Wilmes of Trenton, when he fell asleep at the wheel, drove off the west side of […]
Audio: Outside money in Missouri Senate race tops $70 million
Last minute campaigning in the Missouri U.S. Senate race has hit overdrive. But in a rare less contentious moment on the stump, Republican challenger Josh Hawley praised incumbent Democrat McCaskill for her public service before launching to his usual talking points. With the intensity at a fever pitch approaching next Tuesday’s election, Republican […]
Residents of Stanberry and Grant City to see water rates increase by almost 20%
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved an agreement in a case filed by the Middlefork Water Company, which authorizes the company to increase annual water operating revenues by $60,154. The increase of 19.39% will go into effect January 1st. Middlefork sought a rate increase, citing increases in operational costs, such as utility insurance, chemicals, and […]
Trenton woman arrested in Livingston County
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton woman Wednesday for alleged theft of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia. Online court information shows 32-year-old Abby Farris has been charged with one count of felony possession of a controlled substance. Bond is $20,000 cash only, […]
Missouri Highway Patrol to participate in moving operations during Thanksgiving holiday weekend
Highway Patrol Troop H Commanding Officer Captain James McDonald announces Troop H will conduct hazardous moving operations during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Area counties to be included in the hazardous moving operation include Caldwell, Daviess, Grundy, Harrison, Livingston, Mercer, Clinton, DeKalb, and Worth. The operations will focus on violations that contribute to traffic crashes, such […]
KCP&L to reduce electric rates for Missouri customers
The Missouri Public Service Commission unanimously approved agreements reached by parties in electric rate cases filed by Kansas City Power and Light Company and its Greater Missouri Operations Company that reduce annual electric operating revenues of the companies. The operating revenues will be reduced by about 21 million dollars for KCP&L and about 24 million […]
2019 animal licenses now available at Trenton City Hall
The Trenton Police Department advises that the 2019 animal licenses are now available at Trenton City Hall. All animals in the City of Trenton are required to have an annual animal license purchased for them. Owners of animals must have a certificate from a duly licensed veterinarian that the animal has been inoculated for rabies and pay a fee […]
Grundy County tax bills are in the mail
Grundy County real estate and personal property tax bills have been mailed. Tax payments must be received in person at the Grundy County Collector’s Office in the courthouse in Trenton, put in the new drop box for after hour payments, or postmarked by December 31st. The tax payment drop box is on the north side […]
Trenton man arrested on domestic assault allegation
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports it arrested a Trenton man Tuesday on a domestic assault allegation. Twenty-eight-year-old Christopher Eudean Parsons was charged Wednesday with felony first-degree domestic assault. His bond is $35,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for the associate division of circuit court November 13th. Court documents accuse Parsons of slamming a […]
Missouri Department of Corrections offering higher education opportunity for staff and offenders
The Missouri Department of Corrections is working with Ashland University of Ohio to establish a higher education program for staff and offenders. For DOC staff, Ashland University plans to offer a tuition discount for online degree programs through the College of Online and Adult Studies. Offerings include associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s programs in fields such […]
Ambetter from Home State Health once again the only option for insurance in most Green Hills counties
The Missouri Division of Insurance reports there’s just one choice in the Green Hills counties for consumers who seek health insurance next year on the federal marketplace and accessible through the website healthcare.gov. Open enrollment for 2019 begins today and ends December 15th for Missourians who plan to purchase private health coverage. The time period […]