A Missouri man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy that, in total, distributed more than 150 kilograms of methamphetamine and more than 10 kilograms of heroin, valued at more than $1.7 million. Matthew John Fabulae, 33, of Kansas City, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark on Friday, […]
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Court news for Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court on Thursday, March 10, 2022
Among cases Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Division One of the Grundy County Circuit Court: Trenton resident Kyle Ray Graves pleaded guilty to felony possession of a controlled substance/synthetic cannabinoid. Two other counts were dismissed. Graves was sentenced to seven years with the Department of Corrections with the term to be consecutive to any other […]
Gallatin man escapes injury in crash on I-35
A Gallatin man was involved in a two-car accident in Clay County Thursday morning, March 10th. The Highway Patrol reports 33-year-old Jonathan Arnold was not injured. The other driver, 45-year-old Russell Reed Junior of Kansas City, was taken by ambulance to North Kansas City Hospital with minor injuries. The cars traveled north on Interstate 35 […]
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces honorees for the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2021
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces the Distinguished Alumni Class for 2021, John Hunolt, Janet (Boyd) Lake and Nick Sottler. Honorees will be recognized during the Pirates Ball on March 26, 2022, at the Ketcham Community Center on the campus of North Central Missouri College. The Pirates Ball is to honor distinguished alumni, Voyage Fund […]
Toddler Tuesdays at Crowder State Park begin on March 22
Toddlers and preschool-age children can experience time outdoors playing, learning, and exploring natural resources. Toddler Tuesdays will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19, and April 26. Each week, park team members will read a nature story, make a nature craft and do an activity […]
Chillicothe woman wins $288,000 with “Show Me Cash” lottery drawing
A Missouri Lottery player who won a $288,000 Show Me Cash jackpot from the Feb. 28 drawing is still in shock. “You don’t expect it and then, wow! You won!” she exclaimed. The player purchased her winning ticket at Hy-Vee, 1230 Washington St, in Chillicothe. She returned to the store the following day and saw […]
House Republicans renew calls for the Biden administration to drop “Waters of the United States” expansion
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC), and Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) are leading 201 House Republicans in renewing calls for the Biden administration to drop its plan to expand the scope of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). House […]
Audio: Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet to have a Casino Night theme.
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet will have a Casino Night theme. The event at the Ketcham Community Center of Trenton on March 18th will include social time at 5:30 in the evening, a dinner catered by Hy-Vee at 6 o’clock, awards at 7:30, and the entertainment at 8 o’clock. Chamber Member Crystal […]
Trenton Board of Education announces resignations, new hires and salaries for school administrators
Following an executive session, the Trenton R-9 Board of Education on Tuesday night made several personnel decisions and set salaries for school administrators. Resignations were accepted from Kayla Horton for special education at the elementary level and Cara Leininger as a pre-school teacher. All probationary teachers at Trenton were offered a contract for next year. […]
Upcoming winter storm prompts Winter Storm Warning in northern Missouri
A Winter Storm is set to track through northern Missouri tonight (Wednesday) through Friday Morning. Accumulating Snowfall is expected tonight through early Friday morning with the greatest Snowfall into west and northwest Missouri. Periods of moderate to heavy bands of snowfall are possible. Depending on the track of the storm, residents may find their Thursday […]
John Jacobs’ Next Generation Power Force to appear at Coon Creek Baptist Church
The John Jacobs’ Next Generation Power Force will stop at the Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton. Evangelist Steve Carrier and former professional football player Jerome King will speak at the service on March 20th at 10:50 in the morning. Jacobs is the founder of the Strength Evangelist Concept, which has held more […]
THS senior ties for second place in Annual Regional High School Art Exhibition
Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey reports a THS senior recently tied for second place in the category of mixed media in a regional high school art exhibition. Shay Westerhof’s work is part of the Annual Regional High School Exhibition at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in Saint Joseph. Entry into the exhibition is by […]
Missouri State Auditor gives Clay County Commission’s office rating of “Poor”; details how commissioners obstructed audit process
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today issued her office’s audit of the Clay County Commission, which was initiated by a citizen petition in 2018. The report follows repeated but ultimately unsuccessful efforts by former county commissioners to impede the completion of the audit. The report, which gave a rating of “poor” – the lowest possible […]
Change to bill cutting Missouri sales tax on food transformed it into massive tax hike
(Missouri Independent) – With a change of just a few words, a bill to expand the sales tax exemption for food purchases became a bill virtually ending the exemption, infuriating its sponsor and forcing a Missouri House committee to give it another look. On Monday, the House Rules – Administrative Oversight Committee voted to send state Rep. […]
Bill that would decriminalize needle exchange programs passes Missouri Senate committee
(Missouri Independent) – A bill that would decriminalize needle exchange programs that aim to reduce the spread of infectious diseases was voted out of the Senate General Laws Committee Tuesday. Needle exchange programs allow drug users to swap out used syringes with clean, new ones in an effort to decrease the chances of contracting or […]
Biden in State of the Union urges ‘unmistakable’ support for democracy in Ukraine
(Missouri Independent) – President Joe Biden used his first State of the Union address on Tuesday night to reassert America as a leading global voice for democracy and condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin for starting an “unprovoked” war in Ukraine. “Throughout our history, we’ve learned this lesson – when dictators do not pay a price […]
North Central Missouri College celebrates TRIO Day
The North Central Missouri College’s TRIO Department celebrated the series of federal grants that make their programs possible during the week of National TRIO Day (February 26). For millions of students from low-income families who strive to be the first in their families to attend and graduate from college, seven federally funded programs called TRIO […]
Governor Parson announces Paula Nickelson to lead Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
During a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson announced that he has selected Paula Nickelson to serve as the Acting Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, effective March 1, 2022. “Today, we are excited to announce Paula Nickelson as the new DHSS Acting Director,” Governor Parson said. “Paula was a […]