The Chillicothe City Council voted in a closed session this week to terminate the employment of a police dispatcher. The council voted five to zero to terminate Brenda Buck’s employment.
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Grundy County Circuit Court news for Thursday, August 13, 2020
A Kansas City man received a pair of prison sentences then was placed on probation Thursday after pleading guilty in June to felony stealing charges. In Division One of the Grundy County Circuit Court, Bevan James Bohm was sentenced to seven years with the Department of Corrections for stealing of a motor vehicle and seven […]
Audio: Bright Futures to hold “Back-to-School” event today
Distribution of backpacks and school supplies is just one activity planned for Thursday, August 13 when Bright Futures Trenton’s Grundy County holds a Back-to-School Event. Bright Futures Trenton Co-coordinator Lynn Griffin says backpacks and supplies for Trenton R-9 students will be given out in the First Christian Church Activity Center from noon until 6 o’clock. […]
Trenton City Council approves purchase of fence for fire training tower and camera for sewer department
Three purchases were approved at Monday nights’ meeting of the Trenton City Council. A purchase for fencing to surround the new fire training tower, along with another purchase that involves a specialized camera for the sewer department to inspect underground mains, and the third item is the purchase of shirts for council members to wear. […]
Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery to hold class on State Historical Society poster contest
The State Historical Society of Missouri’s Bicentennial Commission has introduced two poster contests: one for youth grades 3-6 and one for 7-12th graders. The theme for these contests is “Sharing Missouri’s Stories” – past, present, and future. Detailed rules can be found on the State Historical Society of Missouri website. A free class will be held […]
Putnam County Fair in Unionville to feature Josh Turner and Restless Heart
The Putnam County Fair in Unionville next month will feature entertainment including Josh Turner, Restless Heart, and Hairball. There will also be a rodeo and tractor pull. Activities will begin September 5th with a 4-H and FFA horse show. An open show will follow. Entries will be accepted in various categories September 8th. The schedule […]
Kirksville woman charged with murder pleads “Not Guilty”
A Kirksville woman charged with murder—first degree in Sullivan County after a child death investigation entered a plea of not guilty in Division One of Circuit Court Wednesday, August 5th. Online court information shows 28 year old Makuya Stephanie Kambamba waived formal arraignment. The case was passed to September 9th (at 9 am) for setting […]
Trenton Administrative Committee to recommend new policy on liens placed on properties
A Trenton City Council committee is recommending a policy to reduce the dollar amount for liens placed on city-demolition properties. According to City Administrator Ron Urton, the Administrative Committee will recommend reducing the lien to 10% of the cost or $500 whichever is greater. Urton said city officials will investigate the possibility of restricting immediate […]
Community leaders in Livingston County encourage wearing of masks in public
Livingston County health, governmental, business, and school officials are encouraging people to wear a mask in public where social distancing is difficult to maintain. The plea comes following an increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Livingston County during the past several weeks. Officials they want to stop the spread of the virus now, so the […]
David Deming formally charged in Daviess County with multiple offenses
A Spickard man arrested by the Highway Patrol the morning of Friday, July 31st faces charges in Daviess County. Online court information shows 29 year old David Deming has been charged with the felonies of possession of a controlled substance and fugitive from out of state. The Patrol reported he had multiple Randolph County, Nebraska […]
Livingston County Sheriff, Steve Cox, releases information on incidents and investigations
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has released information concerning recent investigations and incidents. Investigation continues by multiple agencies in reference to auto thefts of pickup trucks in northern Missouri. Two-Saint Joseph men were arrested including 36-year-old Nicholas Glen Newton has been charged with the felonies of tampering with a motor vehicle—first degree and possession of a […]
Spickard man arrested in Daviess County, faces multiple charges
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Spickard man in Daviess County the morning of Friday, July 31st on multiple allegations, including failure to appear—fugitive from out of state. Twenty-nine-year old David Deming allegedly had multiple Richardson County, Nebraska warrants. He was accused of felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, […]
Heritage Days and the Highway 190 Car, Truck, Bike, and Tractor Show slated for September in Jamesport
Heritage Days and the Highway 190 Car, Truck, Bike, and Tractor Show will be held in Jamesport in September. A craft show and retail market will be at Heritage Days at the Spillman Event Center on September 25th and 26th from 9 to 4 o’clock each day. There will also be kettle corn and other […]
St. Louis County prosecutor says no charges against officer in Michael Brown’s death
On August 9, 2014, Michael Brown Jr. was shot to death by then-Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. Almost six years later, St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell announced today his office will not seek charges against Wilson for pulling the trigger. “We made painstaking efforts to look at everything,” Bell says at a press conference. […]
Two charged with felony tampering with a motor vehicle
Two individuals have been charged with felony tampering with a motor vehicle—first degree after they were allegedly found sleeping in a pickup truck reported as stolen in Cameron Tuesday, July 28th. Online court information shows 29 year old Corey Thomas Dwyer of Claycomo and 31 year old Nicole Renee Graenser of Belton are scheduled for […]
NCMC Board of Trustees approve applying for CARES Act funding to curtail expenses from COVID-19
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the evening of Tuesday, July 28th applying for Grundy County CARES Act funding to combat COVID-19 expenses. A Return to Fall Plan was also presented. NCMC President Doctor Lenny Klaver said the college could receive $89,000 in Grundy County CARES Act funding, which could be used […]
Missouri Department of Agriculture asks residents to report unsolicited seed shipments
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has received reports from residents of unsolicited seeds being delivered from foreign countries such as China and the surrounding areas. Missouri’s announcement follows several states who have also reported packages of these seeds being delivered across the United States. Consistent with nationwide reports, the packages were labeled as jewelry, specifically […]
University Missouri Extension pilots beef record-keeping project
The University of Missouri Extension began a three-year project in March to help beef producers improve whole-herd record-keeping. MU Extension specialists in Columbia, Albany, and Savannah worked with three northwestern Missouri producers to record and compare whole-herd production data, said livestock specialist Shawn Deering. By comparing individual and herd data to regional and national standards, […]
Audio: Another 350 Missouri patients scammed as unauthorized doctor signature used in certifications
The state reports more Missouri medical marijuana patients have been scammed. An unauthorized doctor signature has been used to help another 350 Missouri patients get medical marijuana certifications, bringing the overall total to about 950 scammed patients. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services thinks the patients […]
California based company receives license for medical marijuana manufacturing in Trenton
A California-based company, with interests in medical marijuana, has received state of Missouri approval on its application to locate in Trenton. King’s Garden Midwest LLC will be receiving a state license for medical marijuana manufacturing. That company also had applied to have a cultivation license in Trenton but that request was denied by the state. […]