The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton man Monday on an alleged parole violation of laws, association, drugs, and reporting and directives. Twenty-three-year-old Alexander Curtis is to be returned to the Department of Corrections. Court information shows he was originally charged with two counts of conspiracy of burglary and one count […]
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Hamilton woman injured in Highway 36 crash
One driver was injured when two vehicles collided Monday afternoon about one-half mile west of Hamilton. Sixty-one-year-old Deborah Linter of Hamilton was taken by ambulance to the Cameron Regional Medical Center with minor injuries. The other driver, 64-year-old Lonnie Moyers of Kidder, wasn’t hurt An investigator noted Moyers was eastbound and Ms. Linter was westbound […]
DWI saturation to take place in Daviess and DeKalb counties
Highway Patrol Troop H will conduct driving while intoxicated saturation in Daviess and DeKalb counties sometime in March. The Patrol reports the area selected for enforcement is based on a high number of drinking-related crashes and contacts with drivers who have been drinking as well as officers’ input as to probable contact with DWI violators. […]
Trenton City Council informed of possible business venture interested in building at airport
Discussion on several topics dominated a 90-minute meeting last night of the Trenton City Council. Action was taken on just two items and approval was given by the seven council members present to a resolution for reimbursement to the city of over $54,000 in expenditures made since July on the new asphalt plant project. The […]
2018 drought report now available online
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources submitted the 2018 Drought Response Report to Governor Parson today. The report provides detailed information about 2018 drought conditions and the state’s response to the drought. “Shortly after taking office, we witnessed one of the worst droughts we have experienced in many years,” said Governor Mike Parson. “As a […]
Five from Trenton arrested on drug allegations
Five individuals with Trenton addresses were arrested recently on various drug-related charges. Each is to appear Tuesday in the Associate Division of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Fifty-one-year-old Misty Lynn Miller-Smith, who was arrested on Thursday, faces charges of delivery of a controlled substance with alleged intent to distribute methamphetamine; as well as unlawful possession […]
Authorities charge man in Daviess County with child porn
The Highway Patrol today announced the arrest of 33-year-old Jay C. Guhlke of Polo for alleged promotion and possession of child pornography. Friday’s arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigative Unit. The Patrol was assisted by the Caldwell and Daviess County Sheriff’s Offices. […]
Pipeline Association of Missouri to hold public meetings in Chillicothe and Kirksville
The Pipeline Association of Missouri, in cooperation with the Missouri Emergency Response Commission, is having public meetings next month in Chillicothe and Kirksville for local emergency responders who have pipelines within jurisdictions. Meetings are March 20th at the Comfort Inn Suites in Chillicothe and the following day, March 21st, at the Days Inn of Kirksville. […]
Dates in March announced for assistance to Veterans
Dates in March have been announced for assistance to Veterans at Trenton. On Friday, March 8th, a Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 from 8 to 2 o’clock to help with VA paperwork and answer questions. Those attending are asked to take a copy of form DD 214, and all […]
Audio: Missouri House gives initial thumbs up to ending required vehicle inspections
The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill that would end mandatory inspections for non-commercial vehicles. Bill sponsor J. Eggleston, a Republican from northwest Missouri’s Maysville, says Missouri is one of 15 states requiring the inspections. Republican Dave Muntzel of mid-Missouri’s Boonville is against the proposed repeal and says 25-percent of […]
Patrol arrests Iowa man on drug allegations
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of an Iowa man Friday afternoon on several drug-related allegations. Twenty-four-year-old McClain Mehaffey of Muscatine, Iowa was accused of felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The Patrol also accused him of speeding. Mehaffey was placed under a 24-hour hold […]
Visitor at Chillicothe Correctional Center arrested attempting to smuggle drugs into facility
The Chillicothe Police Department made two arrests Friday afternoon. Sergeant John Valbracht reports one of the arrests involved a Chillicothe Correctional Center visitor allegedly attempting to deliver illegal narcotics to an inmate. Officers arrested Edward Vonthun on possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Valbracht reports Dale Marvin Barker was arrested in the […]
Trenton Chamber of Commerce to proceed with Annual Chamber Banquet
Despite the Monday fire and a postponement announcement the next day, the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce has decided to proceed with the March 15th date for the annual Chamber banquet. Chamber President Debbie Carman said two Chamber of Commerce members have stepped forward to help lead efforts so the event can be held on its […]
Area Future Business Leaders of America students qualify for state competition
Several Trenton high school and Grundy R-5 high school students won first place in various categories when the Future Business Leaders of America held district-wide competitions. There were numerous entries present when onsite judging was held at the Chillicothe United Methodist Church. Others participated in performance events that were pre-judged or evaluated in online tests […]
Cameron police arrest suspect in stolen vehicle
Cameron Police report the arrest of a Kansas City man who was alleged to be driving a stolen car Thursday morning. Cameron Dispatch Center received a 911 call of a vehicle that had just been stolen at the Guest House Inn at Highway 36 and Griffin Road in Cameron. Cameron Police, along with the highway […]
Audio: Man arrested for alleged rapes of two elderly women at care center in Macon
A Columbia man is accused of raping two elderly women in December at a Macon care center in northeast Missouri. Macon County Prosecutor Josh Meisner says the suspect has been charged. Meisner says the suspect, 39-year-old Jason Shade of Columbia, has two prior sex offense convictions. The suspect says he’s innocent […]
Trenton FFA members qualify for State Proficiency Awards
Two Trenton FFA members qualified for State Proficiency Awards after receiving first place in competition at the area level Wednesday night. Teresa Burkholder placed first in Agricultural Processing, and Karli Provorse received first place in Small Animal Production. They will participate at the state level during the FFA Convention in Columbia in April. Trenton FFA […]
Bethany woman arrested by highway patrol
The Highway Patrol arrested a Bethany woman in Harrison County Wednesday night on two allegations. Thirty-two-year-old Courtney McGhee was accused of felony driving while intoxicated and driving while revoked or suspended. McGhee was placed on a 12-hour hold at the Harrison County Law Enforcement Center.
Allan Seidel to be recognized as NCMC/TJC Distinguished Alumni
Allan D. Seidel is the third NCMC Distinguished Alumni that will be recognized during the Pirates Ball on February 23rd at the Red Barn in Trenton, MO. Mr. Seidel attended Trenton Junior College from 1965-1966. After leaving T JC, Allan completed his BS degree at UM-Colombia and his Juris Doctor degree at UMKC Law School. […]
Researchers use UAVs to track insect dispersal patterns
In a paper to be released soon, researchers tell how they used drones to track migration patterns of pests. “This research will help us quickly determine habitat preference and dispersal patterns for newly detected invasive insect species,” says University of Missouri Extension field crops entomologist Kevin Rice. That information can help farmers decide how to […]