The Missouri Department of Conservation reports it has completed its monitoring, management, and testing efforts for its 2020-2021 chronic wasting disease surveillance year. From those efforts, MDC reports it collected more than 15,300 tissue samples from mostly hunter-harvested deer for CWD testing. MDC has confirmed 44 new cases of CWD from the deer tested. The […]
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Trenton City Council presented proposal for placement of memorial bench for Elvin Noel; approve budget amendments
Trenton City Council on Monday night heard a proposal on the placement of a memorial bench downtown to honor the late longtime businessman Elvin Noel. Noel died in March of 2017 after owning and operating Howard’s for about 45 years. Although his home was in Gallatin, Noel also had been an active member of the […]
Boil advisory in Mercer County lifted
Mercer County Public Water Supply District this afternoon announced the lifting of a precautionary boil advisory that had been issued one week ago. The advisory no longer in effect was for the Princeton area along Highway 136 eastward to Fireworks Avenue in Mercer County.
Man from New Hampton injured after hitting parked car along I-70; accused of DWI
A New Hampton man was hurt when the pickup truck he was driving hit a parked car along Interstate 70 in Blue Springs. Thirty-seven-year-old Noah Edge was taken to Centerpoint Hospital in Independence with minor injuries. The crash happened late Friday night as Edge was westbound on I-70 when the pickup went off the right […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen approve budget; approve amending bills of customers with large water leaks
The Spickard Board of Aldermen, on April 12, approved the 2021 budget. No information was provided regarding anticipated revenues or expenditures. Approval was given to adjust bills of water customers who had large water leaks. A few customers were at the meeting and asked if their bills could be amended. Bids for hay on the […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of April 28, 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 April 26 – May 2. 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 […]
Pollock resident charged with theft of four-wheeler in Putnam County
A Pollock resident accused of stealing a four-wheeler and altering its appearance has been charged in Putnam County. Bryer Peek faces the felonies of stealing in the amount of $750 or more and altering or removing item number to deprive the lawful owner. An initial appearance in court is scheduled for May 17th. A probable […]
One taken to hospital after crashing on Route PP in Linn County
One person was taken to the Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield after an accident Thursday afternoon five miles northwest of New Boston in Linn County. Twenty-nine-year-old Daniel Bowerman of New Boston received minor injuries. Bowerman was northbound when the van he was driving crossed the center line at a hillcrest, struck the mirror of an […]
USDA expands and renews Conservation Reserve Program in effort to boost enrollment and address climate change
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA will open enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program with higher payment rates, new incentives, and a more targeted focus on the program’s role in climate change mitigation. Additionally, USDA is announcing investments in partnerships to increase climate-smart agriculture, including $330 million in 85 Regional Conservation Partnership Program […]
USDA invests $35 million in rural water, energy, and biofuel infrastructure in Missouri
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Missouri Acting State Director D Clark Thomas announced the agency is investing $35,046,000 in critical infrastructure that will help rural Missouri communities build back better and stronger while prioritizing climate-smart solutions and environmental stewardship. USDA is making the investments under the Water and Environmental Program, the Rural Energy for […]
Governor Mike Parson signs HB 429 and HB 430 into law supporting Missouri adoptive families and children in foster care
Governor Mike Parson signed HB 429 and HB 430 into law, which both supports Missouri adoptive families and children in foster care. “Every child deserves a family to provide love, support, and a strong foundation,” Governor Parson said. “Missourians who take on this role as foster and adoptive parents are invaluable to the children of our state, […]
Missouri’s work toward vaccine accessibility for those with disabilities highlighted at national level
Representatives from Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccine planning team will present to a national audience on the state’s efforts toward prioritizing those with disabilities for vaccination. The White House COVID-19 Response Team and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are hosting the virtual forum – Breaking Down Barriers for People Who Have Challenges Accessing COVID-19 Vaccination. […]
Missouri man sentenced to 25 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute more than 2,000 kilos of cocaine
A Missouri, man has been sentenced in federal court for his leadership role in a multi-million dollar conspiracy that distributed more than 2,000 kilograms of cocaine in the metropolitan area. “This heavily-armed drug dealer was still on court-supervised release for a prior federal drug-trafficking conviction while he was engaged in this drug trafficking conspiracy,” said […]
Audio: Grundy County’s 911 system upgraded with new features to better serve the community, better assist first responders
Grundy County received a grant earlier this year to pay for an upgrade of its 911 system. Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs reports the state provided 60% of the funding, and 40% was local money. Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross says the system belongs to Grundy County, but the police department provides manpower […]
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group now scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for non-patients
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton is opening COVID-19 vaccinations to all area residents, 18 and older. Previously, the clinic was only vaccinating established patients. “Our first priority was to ensure our established patients had the opportunity to get vaccinated,” said Shane Lynch, Practice Manager, Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group. “We’re now ready to move on […]
Wolfner Library upgrades system, improves material access for patrons
The Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library recently adopted a new system that greatly enhances its ability to provide audiobooks to patrons. Wolfner Library, a part of the Missouri State Library, is now using a duplication on-demand system, which allows for customized digital cartridges with multiple audiobooks based on a patron’s preferences and requests. The […]
Pediatricians say failure to fund Medicaid expansion could have long-lasting impacts
Voters in Missouri approved a ballot initiative expanding Medicaid. If the state funds it, Missouri will be on track to receive more than $1 billion in federal incentives. As lawmakers continue their debate on whether to fund voter-approved Medicaid expansion in Missouri, pediatricians say lack of access to high-quality health care can lead to long-lasting […]