Two residents of Linneus received minor injuries this morning when a car went out of control on an ice-covered bridge floor on the Highway 63 bypass just south of Kirksville. The car went off the left side of the road and struck the bridge injuring the driver, 57-year-old Steven Gelski, and 69-year-old Clifford White, who […]
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Vehicle demolished on I-35 after going out of control on icy bridge deck
Three people received injuries Monday morning when a vehicle went out of control on an icy bridge deck and traveled off Interstate 35 approximately four miles to the south of Cameron. The northbound sports utility vehicle traveled too fast for the road conditions at 7:25 this morning when it went off the east side of […]
Missouri Department of Conservation reminds hunters of baiting regulations during deer and turkey seasons
The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds hunters to be aware of baiting regulations during the fall deer and turkey hunting seasons. The use of bait, including grain or other feed, placed or scattered to attract deer or turkey, while hunting is illegal. The regulations are in place to help limit the spread of chronic wasting […]
Linn County reports two COVID-19 related deaths
The Linn County Health Department reports two COVID-19-related deaths, which brings the total for Linn County to 14. The number of cases increased by one to 300. The number of active cases went down six to 33. Thirteen of those cases are in the community. Three more laboratory-confirmed positive COVID-19 cases have been reported for […]
Two from Mercer arrested in Caldwell County
Two residents of Mercer were arrested Sunday afternoon by the Highway Patrol in Caldwell County. Forty-six-year-old Happy Sharp is accused of driving while revoked, improper vehicle registration, and no seat belt. Sharp was taken on a 24-hour hold to the Caldwell county detention center. Thirty-two-year-old Sarah Toten was arrested on a Howell County warrant accusing […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of October 26, 2020
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 October 26 – November 1. 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 […]
New COVID-19 related death reported in Grundy County
The Grundy County Health Department reports another COVID-19-related death, bringing the county total to 14. The health department expresses condolences to the family. Only one new case of COVID-19 is reported for Grundy County, which brings that total to 329. Two hundred forty-three of the cases are confirmed, and 86 are probable. Forty-two cases are […]
Osborn man facing murder charge in connection with crash that caused death of DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Clark
An Osborn man faces a felony charge of murder—second degree in DeKalb County related to a motor vehicle accident in June that caused the death of DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Clark. Online court information shows 34-year-old Gary Wayne Downs has also been charged with the felonies of resisting arrest, detention, or stop by fleeing and […]
Audio: Green Hills Animal Shelter to host Barktober Fest on October 24th
The Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton will hold its Second Barktober Fest as a fundraiser. Social time will begin at the Black Silo Winery of Trenton on the evening of October 24th at 5 o’clock. Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock, and an auction will be at 7 o’clock. Charlie Bacon, Travis Mullenix, […]
Missouri Medicaid expansion: Will it bust the budget or pay for itself?
(Missouri Independent) – When Missouri voters approved Medicaid expansion in August, they were told by the ballot language that the price tag was unknown, with possible costs at $200 million stated alongside $1 billion in potential savings. What is known for certain is that about 250,000 Missourians will become eligible for coverage next year — […]
Missouri makes COVID data available to download, explains difference in positivity rate
(Missouri Independent) – For the first time since the start of the pandemic, the Department of Health and Senior Services made some — but not all — of its data on the coronavirus outbreak available to download this week. In a new tab on its website, DHSS now includes accessible data breaking down tests, cases, and […]
City of Princeton, PBA, & Princeton R-V await final approval of $250,000 Land, Water, & Conservation Fund grant
During the Spring of 2019, not long after the groundbreaking ceremony for the new ball fields, the City of Princeton with the support of the Princeton R-V School District and the Princeton Ball Association applied for the Federal Land, Water, and Conservation Fund Grant that is administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Created […]
Trenton Job Center reports funds available for Job League Program
Cathy Scott with the Trenton Job Center reports the center now has funds for the Job League Program for youth ages 16 to 24. The program helps those individuals look for their first job or internship and matches participants with qualified employers in the state. Participants can earn extra money while exploring careers, such as […]
Republican candidate for Livingston County Coroner enters “Not Guilty” plea in Livingston County court
The Republican candidate for Livingston County Coroner entered a plea of not guilty in the Associate Division of Livingston County Circuit Court Thursday, October 22nd to misdemeanor committing class four election offenses. Online court information shows 37-year-old Joshua Michael Dennis of Chillicothe appeared in person and by an attorney, and he waived formal arraignment. On […]
Daviess County Health Department reports death related to COVID-19 bringing total to four
The Daviess County Health Department reports an additional death related to COVID-19 since Thursday, October 15th, bringing the total number of deaths to four for the county. Nineteen COVID-19 cases have been added, which brings that total to 230. The number of active cases has gone down by 17 to 112. One hundred fourteen individuals […]
Missouri teachers work two jobs for the price of one
(Missouri Independent) – Two minutes into our interview, I counted five yawns as the young teacher from southwest Missouri caught herself, and apologetically assured me that my questions weren’t dull. “I just feel like I am working all the time,” she added. “I don’t know how I am going to keep doing this for the […]
Virtual field days allow CAFNR Agricultural Research Centers to continue outreach
From August to October, the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Agricultural Research Centers showcase research projects and share demonstrations during its field day season. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the Research Centers to reevaluate how they would proceed with their in-person field day events. After discussions with advisory boards and […]
Annual audit of North Central Missouri Mental Health Center to be reviewed
Bruce Constant is to review the annual fiscal audit at the North Central Missouri Mental Health Center Board of Directors meeting next week. The meeting will be held at the mental health center in Trenton on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 27th at 4:30. It will be available on Zoom. The meeting ID is 91915039235, […]
Updated environmental impact statement for East Locust Creek Reservoir to be posted on Friday
According to Brad Scott, general manager for the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission, an updated environmental impact statement for the East Locust Creek Reservoir in Sullivan County is to be posted Friday, October 22, 2020, to the Federal Register. The project team and the federal sponsor, Natural Resource Conservation Service, will have personnel at […]