Governor Parson has released today a proposed 34.1 billion dollar state operating budget. The governor announced his fiscal outline today in his annual state of the state address. The plan includes a two-percent pay raise on January 1 for Missouri’s roughly 53,000 state workers. Another 2.9 million dollars would boost pay in the Missouri Department […]
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North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees tackle lengthy agenda including personnel and spring graduation
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved several personnel items on Tuesday evening, January 26th. Former Board Clerk/Secretary Vicki Weaver was granted emeritus status. She was an employee of NCMC for 36 years. She retired at the end of December. President Doctor Lenny Klaver noted in a nomination letter that Weaver “guided NCMC […]
45 new cases of COVID-19 reported in area counties, Putnam County administers first doses of vaccine
The Putnam County Health Department reports 26 additional COVID-19 cases since January 14th, which makes the total 431 or 8.66% of Putnam County residents. Twenty-four individuals are being monitored by public health. Nine deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 complications. The Putnam County Health Department reports it administered the first 90 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 […]
Brimson teenager issued 3 citations after leaving the scene of an accident on 28th Street in Trenton
A Brimson teen was issued three citations after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident in Trenton on January 15th. The Trenton Police Department reports 16-year-old Gabriel Ray Gamble was cited for failing to report a motor vehicle accident, failing to drive on the right half of the road, and driving while intoxicated. A municipal […]
Daviess County adds 18 new cases of COVID-19, Livingston County 3
Eighteen COVID-19 cases were added in Daviess County on January 21st since January 15th while active cases decreased by 20. The health department reported 618 cases and 98 active cases. There were14 COVID-19-related deaths for Daviess County. The Livingston County Health Center reports three new COVID-19 cases and a drop of 17 for active cases. […]
Chillicothe woman charged with felony arson after setting residence ablaze with daughter inside
A Chillicothe woman accused of intentionally setting fire to a residence in the 1500 block of Jackson Street in Chillicothe on January 10th while her daughter was inside has been charged with first-degree felony arson. Fifty-nine-year-old Tomi Joy Novak’s bond is $10,000 cash only, and she is scheduled for court on January 22nd. A probable […]
Grundy County reports 14 new cases of COVID-19; Harrison County reports 4 new cases
Fourteen COVID-19 cases have been added in Grundy County since January 18th for a total of 997. Active cases decreased by five to 57. The health department notes 770 cases are confirmed. Thirty-three COVID-19-related deaths have been reported for Grundy County. COVID-19 cases increased by four in Harrison County, bringing the total to 916. The […]
Teenager issued citation after striking SUV and utility pole in Trenton
The Trenton Police Department reports a Trenton teen was checked by Grundy County Ambulance personnel and issued a citation after the car she drove struck a sports utility vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, January 19th. Sixteen-year-old Lilly Paige Berti reported her right eye was hurting, however, no injuries were reported at the time for passengers in […]
Missouri Department of Conservation reports final deer harvest numbers for the season at 296,500
Missouri’s 2020-2021 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation reporting a preliminary total deer harvest for the season of 296,516. Of the deer harvested, 140,468 were antlered bucks, 28,587 were button bucks, and 127,461 were does. Top harvest counties for the overall deer season were Franklin with 5,786 deer harvested, Howell […]
Grant City woman dies in single-vehicle crash on Highway 46
A Grant City woman died as a result of a single-car accident in Grant City on Tuesday afternoon, January 19th. The body of the driver, 50-year-old Stacie Jenks, was taken to the Andrews Hann Funeral Home in Grant City. The car traveled west on Highway 46 before the driver lost control, the vehicle crossed the […]
Candidate files for Chillicothe City Constable
A candidate has filed for Chillicothe City Constable for the Chillicothe City Council election on April 6th. Jon Maples filed for the position on January 19th. Michael Smith filed earlier January 19th for the First Ward, which created a race. Reed Dupy previously filed for the First Ward. Other candidates who filed earlier include incumbents […]
Livingston County reports two COVID-19 related deaths, 10 new cases; Linn County reports 36 new cases of COVID-19
The Livingston County Health Center announced two additional COVID-19-related deaths on January 19th, bringing the total to 44. Ten new cases were added since January 15th, but active cases decreased by 21. Of the 1,284 cases, 40 were active. Thirty-two of the active cases were in the community and eight were facility actives. Current COVID-19-related […]