Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports the Livingston County Associate Circuit Court issued arrest warrants for two Chillicothe residents Thursday based on a drug investigation in late May. Arrested was 57-year-old Rebecca Alvina Kirkpatrick in the 200 block of Walnut for two counts of alleged felony possession of a controlled substance being methamphetamine and THC. […]
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Authorities report two arrested, one extradited to Trenton
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two men Thursday as well as the extradition of one woman Friday. Twenty-two year old Rodney Brantley of Trenton has been charged with felony unlawful use of a firearm with bond set at $10,000 cash only. Court documents accuse Brantley of possessing a TriStar Arms semi-automatic […]
MoDOT planned road work for week of July 16, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in Northern Missouri planned for the week of July 16 – 22 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, mowing, shoulder work, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs, litter pick up […]
Alice in Wonderland on tap at Courter Theater in Gallatin this weekend
One of two performances this weekend for the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of “Alice in Wonderland” will be held at the Courter Theater in Gallatin Friday night, July 13th. Approximately 50 to 60 local students entering the first through ninth grade will perform tonight at 7 o’clock with an additional performance scheduled Saturday afternoon at […]
Performance of “Giants in the Sky” on tap at Mercer school this evening
Youth between the ages of seven and 18 involved in the theater workshop this week at the North Mercer R-3 School will perform “Giants in the Sky” Friday evening, July 13. The performance will be held at the school in Mercer at 6 o’clock and is free and open to the public. The Maples Repertory […]
Eastbound Route 36 to narrow today
Routine bridge maintenance helps the Missouri Department of Transportation extend the life of the many bridges that dot the roadways of Northwest Missouri. Such is the case with the Higgins Drainage Ditch Bridge west of Route 139 on U.S. Route 36. The bridge, built in 1974 and rebuilt in 2007, carries more than 7,000 cars […]
Mercer County Health Department in Princeton to hold open house
The Mercer County Health Department in Princeton will hold an open house to show off it’s recently remodeled building. The open house will be held on Monday, July 16th from 11:30 in the morning until 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Administrator Gina Finney says it will include a light lunch, cake, punch, and tours of […]
Northern Missouri drought escalates into extreme conditions
Warmer than normal temperatures dominated the region, with the Upper Midwest having the greatest departures with temperatures 4-6 degrees above normal. It was also a fairly dry week over the region with only spotty precipitation over portions of central Illinois into Indiana. Minnesota into northwest Iowa recorded the most precipitation during the week as the […]
Route N bridge over No Creek to close July 13, 2018
Another Grundy County bridge will close to complete required maintenance. The Route N bridge over No Creek, built in 1933, carries almost 200 cars each day. Repairs such as these help MoDOT prolong the life of the many bridges that dot the roadways of Northwest Missouri. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to […]
Defendants waive preliminary hearings in Tuesday session of court in Trenton
Defendants facing various charges waived preliminary hearings Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court include Jordan Lane Cabra and Tommy Joe Graham both of Trenton, Dustin Matthew Haskins of Laredo, Javier Hernandez of Kansas City, and Joshua Ryan Lusk of Independence. Bound over to appear Thursday, July 12th in Division One of […]
Missouri Department of Agriculture to host public listening session on industrial hemp
At 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, the Missouri Department of Agriculture will host a public listening session at which interested parties may share their input on the industrial hemp pilot program in Missouri. The public session will take place in the Nightingale Creek conference room at the Department of Natural Resources, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson […]
First report of southern rust in U.S. this season reported in west-central Missouri
The University of Missouri Extension confirmed the growing season’s first case of southern rust corn disease in the U.S. on July 10. The MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic confirmed that southern rust was present in a sample collected from west-central Missouri. This common corn disease usually shows up in neighboring southern states before appearing in Missouri […]
Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approves STIP
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today approved the 2019-2023 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is the Missouri Department of Transportation’s list of projects that are planned by state and regional agencies. The draft STIP was released in June for public review and comment. “The STIP represents our commitment to Missourians of the […]
Trenton Park Board discusses replacing equipment at Moberly Park
The Trenton Park Board reelected its President, Vice President, and Secretary at a meeting Wednesday evening. Duane Helmandollar remains President, Curtis Crawford Vice President, and Andy Cox Secretary, in name only. The board discussed replacing the small piece of play equipment at the lower part of Moberly Park with something comparable to what is currently […]
Princeton R-5 Board of Education meets with busy agenda
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education Tuesday evening approved an increase in administrators pay. The increase for the 2018-2019 school year is for three percent. The board also approved student and staff handbooks for next school year and the lease agreement with the Stacy Board was discussed. The district and the Stacy Board are working […]
State Auditor Nicole Galloway issues follow-up report on Putnam County Memorial Hospital billing scheme
State Auditor Nicole Galloway has issued a follow-up report of Putnam County Memorial Hospital in northern Missouri. Her report last year uncovered $90 million in inappropriate lab billings. The findings of the audit were covered by national news outlets and resulted in calls for a federal investigation into hospital billing schemes. “Our audit revealed a […]
Trenton police arrest KC man on methamphetamine possession
The Trenton Police Department arrested a Kansas City, Missouri man Tuesday on drug allegations. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports 44-year-old Gary Colston has been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, fewer than 35 grams or less of marijuana. Bond was set at $15,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for the Associate […]
Route H in Gentry County to close for culvert replacement
The Missouri Department of Transportation reports Route H in Gentry County will close Wednesday, July 11 and Thursday, July 12th for urgent culvert replacements. Local crews from MoDOT plan to close Route H Wednesday from Isaac Miller Trail to 540th Road from 7:30 in the morning to 2:30 in the afternoon and Thursday from Route […]
Special traffic enforcement operation in Livingston County leads to vehicle search
A special traffic enforcement in Livingston County July 5th through 8th resulted in the issuance of multiple citations and warnings by the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Steve Cox reports the enforcement focused on extreme speeding and aggressive, drunk, or drugged driving on U. S. Highway 36, with emphasis given in the areas of the junctions near […]