A representative from SafeDefend presented information to the Trenton R-9 Board of Education on June 8th. Dan Cole demonstrated the system, which he called a crisis management harm mitigation rapid response solution. He said it was created after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, in 2012. He explained activation modules allow a […]
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Laredo Board of Education accepts bids, will offer free breakfast and lunch for students
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education accepted several bids on June 7. They were for propane from Ferrellgas for $1.31 per gallon, fuel from Landes for five cents off, trash from WCA for $84.66, and milk from Prairie Farms. Administrator Misty Foster reports school breakfast and lunch will be free for students next school year. […]
Learn about Missouri wild turkey numbers and management efforts through a Missouri Department of Conservation webcast
The Missouri Department of Conservation invites turkey hunters, landowners, and managers interested in wild turkeys and others to join its Wild Webcast on “Wild Turkeys in Missouri: Population Trends and MDC Management” on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at noon. MDC Wild Turkey Biologist Reina Tyl will discuss factors contributing to Missouri wild turkey numbers and […]
Missouri man sentenced to 20 years in prison without parole for armed robberies
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for the armed robberies of eight metropolitan-area businesses during the summer of 2017. Calvin C. Wallace, III, 30, of Kansas City, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to 20 years in federal prison without parole. On Nov. 9, 2020, Wallace pleaded guilty to one […]
Honduran national sentenced to 5 years in prison without parole for illegal firearm
A Honduran national who led police on a high-speed chase after threatening to shoot one victim and carjacking another has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm. Jose Arevalo-Inestroza, 29, of Kansas City, Missouri, a Honduran national who is illegally in the United States, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays […]
Linn County leads other north Missouri counties with 46 new cases of COVID-19
COVID-19 cases have increased by 46 in Linn County since May 28th. The health department reports there have been 1,528 total cases. The number of active cases dropped by six to 179. As of June 2nd, 4,042 Linn County residents had initiated a COVID-19 vaccine series. Three thousand four hundred sixty-one residents had completed a […]
Evergy files application to adjust charge on customer bills
Evergy Missouri West and Evergy Metro have filed applications with the Missouri Public Service Commission to adjust the demand-side investment mechanism charge on customer bills. The charge appears as a separate line item on customer bills. It allows Every Missouri West and Evergy Missouri Metro to recover demand-side management program costs and incentives under the […]
Chillicothe man faces several charged after arrest on Wednesday
A Chillicothe resident was arrested on June 2 after the Chillicothe Police took a report of someone suffering from anxiety problems and possibly going to injure himself or herself. Assistant Police Chief Rick Sampsel says officers located the person in a vehicle, and no weapon was observed. The person allegedly became belligerent with and resisted officers. […]
Wheels and Wine Car Show to be held at Black Silo Winery
Multiple classes of classic and new cars and trucks will be on display at the Wheels and Wine Car Show at the Black Silo Winery in Trenton. Vehicle registration will open on June 26th at 8 o’clock in the morning. The entry fee is $20 per class. One hundred percent of the entry fees will […]
Hamilton man injured after car hits deer north of Kidder
The Highway Patrol reports a Hamilton man sustained moderate injuries when the car he drove struck a deer six miles north of Kidder on June 2. Twenty-nine-year-old Shawn Schuyler was released by emergency medical services at the scene. The car traveled west on Route D before hitting the deer. The vehicle went off the north […]
Trenton has rainfall for 14 straight days during the month of May, 2021
It was a somewhat complicated weather story in the month of May. Trenton officially had measurable rainfall on 17 of the 31 days including 14 straight days from May 15th through May 28. The amount of precipitation on several of those dates was very little or relatively small. As a result, rainfall for the entire […]
Missouri man sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole for producing child pornography
A Missouri, man who was identified and arrested on the same day he shared live video and images of his sexual assault of a toddler with an undercover officer was sentenced in federal court for producing child pornography. Gino Alexander Maiorano, 26, of Clinton, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 25 years […]
Westlake Hardware in Chillicothe to participate in Salvation Army fan drive
Westlake Ace Hardware in Chillicothe will participate in the annual Fan Drive for the Salvation Army. Customers can round up purchases June 3rd through 20th or donate any amount to help purchase fans for the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army of Chillicothe is able to help 50 to 100 households by providing them a fan […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of May 31, 2021
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of May 31 – June 6. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some […]
Veteran events announced for June, 2021
Veterans events have been announced for June 2021. A veterans service officer and a counselor will be at Trenton VFW Post 919 on June 4th from 9 to 2 o’clock. Veterans are asked to bring their DD-214 and other VA paperwork when meeting with the veteran’s service officer. The counselor will help with post-traumatic stress […]
FAFSA Frenzy Summer Edition offers Missouri students help filing their free application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSA Frenzy Summer Edition offers Missouri students last-minute help filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Missouri students get a second chance at free help to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this summer. It’s all thanks to a series of events called the FAFSA Frenzy Summer Edition, hosted by the […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen approve setting electric rates
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen this week approved an ordinance and resolution regarding the setting of electric rates. City Clerk Hattie Rains reports the ordinance authorized the city, going forward, to use a resolution instead of an ordinance to set electric rates. The resolution changed the electric rates for citizens and businesses. The rates will […]
Lillian DesMarias Youth Library to begin summer reading program
The Livingston County Library’s Lillian DesMarias Youth Library will begin a summer reading program next month. “Tails and Tales” is the theme, and the program will include animal-themed stories and activities. Youth Department programs are open to children up to age 12. There will be special projects and programs for teens. The summer reading program […]
North Central Missouri Board of Trustees address lengthy agenda at latest meeting on Tuesday
The North Central Missouri Board of Trustees received a consolidated budget update on May 25, 2021. The 2021-2022 budget projection includes total operating revenue of $11,111,547. With auxiliary operations of $12,151,045, the total consolidated income is projected at $13,262,592. Revenues include $7,433,078 for tuition and fees and $2,939,169 in state appropriations. The budget projection also […]
Caldwell County Health Department to begin walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics
The Caldwell County Health Department in Kingston will start walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics starting June 2. Moderna vaccines will be available each Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. until further notice. No appointments will be necessary. Questions about the walk-in vaccine clinics should be directed to the Caldwell County Health […]