Little Bit Ranch in Sullivan County Mo (Milan)

Missouri Attorney General shuts down down dog breeding facility, Little Bit Ranch, in Sullivan County

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that his office has filed suit and obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Little Bit Ranch, a dog breeder in Sullivan County, for violations of the Animal Care Facilities Act (ACFA) and for operating without a license. The lawsuit and application for a temporary restraining order without notice […]

Medical Marijuana

Audio: Missouri Legislature adopts medical marijuana changes

The Missouri Legislature has passed changes to the state’s new medical marijuana industry. The FBI informed the state health department, which licenses and regulates the medical marijuana industry, that the department will not have access to its national fingerprint background check database. Representative Lane Roberts, R-Joplin, says his legislation would clear up that problem. “Because […]

Trenton Missouri Police Department (TPD)

Trenton man arrested on felony allegation

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton man Thursday on felony driving while revoked or suspended. Fifty-nine year old James Irving Lewellen’s bond is $2,500, and he is scheduled for the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court May 26th. Court documents accuse Lewellen of operating a motor vehicle on 28th […]

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Minnesota man faces felony charge in Livingston County

A Minnesota man arrested by the Highway Patrol in Livingston County Wednesday night has been charged with a felony in Livingston County. Online court information shows 27-year-old Matthew Sams of Staples, Minnesota faces a charge of driving while intoxicated—persistent. The Patrol also accused him of careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, failure to comply […]

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Two to appear in Grundy County court on Tuesday

Two people are to appear Tuesday in Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court following their separate arrests this past week. Thirty-year-old Amy Lynn Waldrep is charged with misdemeanor assault in the fourth degree on a special victim. She is accused of causing physical contact with another person by allegedly kicking Police Officer Mike Wilson […]

Police Chase

Chillicothe police give chase to individual on ATV

Chillicothe police report a person on a four-wheel ATV on Saturday afternoon attempted to evade an officer but was apprehended and placed in a patrol unit. Police say the person intentionally injured their forehead by striking it on safety screening in the police car and was then taken to Hedrick Medical Center, treated and released, […]

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Trenton man arrested in Mercer County

The highway patrol reports a Trenton resident, 30-year-old William Gott, was arrested early Sunday in Mercer County. Gott was accused of driving while intoxicated, not having a valid driver’s license, speeding 84 miles an hour in a 60 zone, and not wearing a seat belt.

Caldwell County, Missouri, courthouse in Kingston

Caldwell County Commission opens courthouse

The Caldwell County Commission has decided to open the courthouse in Kingston on Monday with a limit on the number of community members entering the courthouse at one time. The commission asks that business that can be done by email, phone, or mail continue to be done that way. A 43rd Circuit Court order has […]

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Missouri State Highway Patrol to begin written testing for all classes of licenses

 The superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that effective May 4, 2020, driver testing services will expand to include: Written testing for all classes of licenses Commercial driver license skills testing (pre-trip, basic, and road) However, non-CDL road testing is not included in this phase of service reinstatement. Those requiring the skills test for a […]