A record number of 26 exhibitors entered 91 items in Fine Arts at the North Central Missouri Fair. A colored pencil drawing by Abigail O’Neal of Trenton was named Best in Show. Adult Division exhibitors entered the categories of oil paintings, acrylic paintings, watercolor paintings, drawings, photography, and pottery. Junior Division exhibitors entered the categories […]
Princeton has lifted its emergency drought operation plan, and the community of Mercer has lifted its water drought protocol. Princeton City Clerk Danette Snapp says Princeton is not losing any more water at its wells, however, she and Mercer City Clerk Colleen Hinshaw ask that residents continue to use conservative measures. Mercer buys its water […]
The latest U. S. Drought Monitor map shows all or parts of 31 counties are in D-3 or extreme drought conditions which is an increase of five counties from last week’s map. Most of the extreme drought area is north of the Missouri River and includes all or parts of the counties in the Green […]
Daviess County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory. The advisory affects customers south of the Grand River and south of the old town of Pattonsburg, including customers in Winston and Weatherby. Work is being done to restore the water and water pressure in the area. The precautionary boil advisory […]
The staff of Crowder State Park west of Trenton will share facts about different types of mammals that make the park their home during an informational program. Mammals of Missouri will be held at the park’s campground amphitheater the night of August 11th from 8:30 to 9:30. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the […]
A new report from the Missouri Hospital Association finds increased turnover rates among the majority of hospital-based healthcare positions. Vacancy rates decreased for several employee categories, including registered nurses, between 2016 and 2017. However, combined turnover among all professions surveyed increased statewide from 16 percent in 2016 to 17.7 percent in 2017. “Every Missourian has […]
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of local governments and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. One report includes cities, towns, and villages while the other lists political subdivisions such as water, fire protection, and other taxing districts. These entities are required to file annual financial reports with the […]
Young people showed off their farm chore skills last night during the Super Teen contest at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. A team called “Horsepower” representing the Trenton FFA captured first place after winning a playoff versus Jamesport. The Jamesport team took second place.
(MissouriNet) – The National Weather Service says an unusual weather event called a derecho (durr-AY-shee-oh) hit Missouri the night a Ride the Ducks boat tour in Branson turned deadly. Senior Meteorologist Doug Kramer with the Springfield office calls a derecho a line of thunderstorms on steroids. Senior Meteorologist Doug Kramer with the Springfield National […]
(Missourinet) – Ameren Missouri is the first of the two largest utilities in the state to drop customer rates based on savings it’s receiving from a tax reduction. Congress cut the nation’s corporate income tax rate from 35%-to-21% last December with the reduction taking effect January 1st. Ameren’s drop of customer rates to […]
A state legislator cautions lawmakers to wait until all facts have been released before drafting regulations aimed at preventing additional deaths on duck boat tours. Shell Knob State Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick tells Missourinet not enough information has surfaced about the boat sinking this month in Branson that killed 17 people aboard. Fitzpatrick, who […]
(Missourinet) – The Missouri State Fair’s public campground in Sedalia will open by 9 o’clock Thursday morning. State Fair Director Mark Wolfe says campers have been allowed to enter the fairgrounds at the Centennial Gate since Tuesday morning. Wolfe tells Missourinet officials have made significant technology upgrades since the 2016 State Fair, which […]
Missouri residents, business owners, and elected officials may now participate in the second 2018 Missouri Survey. The survey is designed to gather input on issues Missourians feel are important in sustaining local communities and building a strong local economy and will take residents about 10 minutes to complete. Participation in the survey is voluntary, and […]
The results of the North Central Missouri Fair Swine Show have been announced. Braxton Switzer of Bucklin had the Champion Boar with Wade Horton of Chillicothe showing the Reserve Champion Boar. The Champion Gilt belonged to Jaiden Rodenburg of Wheeling and Rodenberg also received Showmanship for eight to 10-year-olds. The Reserve Champion Gilt belonged to […]
Local youth band Best in Two Days will perform live in concert at the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library in Trenton. The band will play a variety of music for all ages in the Hoover Theater on the third floor of the library on the night of August 14th at 7 o’clock. Admission will be […]
The Route AA/H Bridge over Interstate 35 in Harrison County has been closed since late May for a deck replacement project. So the crew may tie in the new bridge deck to the existing roadway and complete guardrail work under the bridge, the northbound lanes of I-35 are now closed. Traffic is being routed up […]
Highway Patrol Troop B Commanding Officer Captain James Wilt announces that troopers will participate in special enforcement operations in several counties this month. Linn and Macon’s counties are included in the operation and Wilt says driving while intoxicated saturation operations are an important enforcement tool that enables the Patrol to enhance its efforts in reducing the […]
A Milan man arrested by the Highway Patrol Tuesday morning has been formally charged in Sullivan County. Online court information shows 26-year-old Mousas Aani has been charged with two felonies, driving while intoxicated: persistent offender and blood alcohol content: persistent offender. Aani also faces the misdemeanors of driving while revoked or suspended, first offense and […]
The 127th Annual Jameson Picnic at the Jameson City Park is set to kick off Thursday evening. Registration for the Talent Show will start at 6 o’clock with four age divisions: six and younger, seven to 12, 13 to 17, and 18 and older. The Talent Show will begin at 6:30 with cash prizes to […]
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $97 million in 12 projects to provide or improve rural broadband service in 11 states, including Missouri. “A person’s location should not determine whether he or she has access to modern communications infrastructure,” Secretary Perdue said. “That is why USDA […]
