The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved an audit bid and a grant request at its meeting Tuesday evening. Conrad and Higgins, LLC was the only audit bid submitted for the school district. The audit fee for 2019 will not exceed $8,950. Conrad and Higgins also submitted bids for the 2020 and 2021 audits with […]
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Highway 65 south of Carrollton opens to traffic
The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Traveler Information Map indicates U. S. Highway 65 between Carrollton and Waverly is now open to traffic. U. S. 65 had been closed in both directions in that area since March 28th due to flooding of the Missouri River and Moss Creek. MoDOT’s list of planned roadwork for next week […]
Governor Parson calls for damage assessments in preparation for federal disaster declaration request
Governor Mike Parson has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessment in seven Missouri counties in response to devastating Missouri River flooding that began in March. The joint teams will survey damage in preparation for a request from the Governor for federal disaster assistance. “Although the floodwaters have not fully […]
Brookfield Police Department reports Taylor L’Heureux found in Illinois
The Brookfield Police Department reports a missing or runaway juvenile last seen in Brookfield March 29th has been found. The department reports 15-year-old Taylor L’Heureux was located Thursday along with a subject who was taken into custody in Illinois. That individual faces possible charges in Illinois and Missouri. The Brookfield Police Department expressed appreciation to […]
Trenton Police Department to participate in “Occupant Protection Seat Belt Enforcement Day”
The Trenton Police Department will participate in Occupant Protection Seat Belt Enforcement Day next week. Trenton police officers will conduct extra enforcement April 11th regarding seat belt compliance. The police department reports 160 were killed in Missouri crashes as of March 31st compared to 190 for the same period last year. Sixty-three percent of vehicle […]
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri participates in Network Advocacy Day
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri participated in Network Advocacy Day on March 26th. Various non-profits and agencies came together in the Missouri Capitol building in Jefferson City to meet with government officials and raise awareness about the current state of poverty in Missouri and across the nation. Those interested in learning more about […]
Trenton Park Board approves deficit budget at Wednesday meeting
The Trenton Park Board approved a deficit budget at its meeting Wednesday evening. The 2019-2020 budget includes estimated total expenditures of $565,716 which is an increase of $12,951.84 from the 2018-2019 park budget. The estimated expenditures for this year include $292,660 for parks and $273,056 for the pool. Revenue is projected at $555,320 which is […]
Missouri State Auditor calls on administration to take responsibility for misleading Missourians on their taxes
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released an audit detailing uncertainty and confusion related to the state’s individual income tax withholding tables. The report found that changes made to withholdings in January 2019 were done unlawfully and will result in over-withholding for the majority of individual Missouri taxpayers. “For more than six months, this […]
Two soldiers claim Missouri Guard Best Warrior honors
Following five days of intense physical and mental challenges, two citizen-soldiers came out on top at the Missouri Army National Guard’s Best Warrior contest at Camp Crowder in Neosho. Pfc. Stoney Tyler, representing the 35th Engineer Brigade in Fort Leonard Wood, earned the winner’s slot in the soldier category. Staff Sgt. Derick Moudy, battling for […]
Grundy County Clerk reports on number of absentee ballots cast for April 2 election
The Grundy County Clerk’s Office reports 111 absentee ballots for Tuesday’s Municipal Election had been returned or voted on as of Friday morning, March 29, 2019. Another 20 absentee ballots had been requested but had not yet been received by the county clerk’s office. Seventy-three voted absentee in Grundy County in last April’s election. Tuesday’s […]
North Central Missouri College students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa
Twenty-two North Central Missouri College students accepted membership into Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society for Spring 2019. New members include Skyler Adkison (Hamilton, MO); Katie Blanchard (Lucerne, MO); Scotty Bowman (Unionville, MO); Jesus Diaz (Milan, MO); Chasidy Finney (Princeton, MO); Makaylah Gordon (Trenton, MO); Carson Hall (Moberly MO); Kali Harrison (Shelbyville, MO); April Jackson […]
Chillicothe Mudcats to host Pitch, Hit and Run competition
The Chillicothe Mudcats will host a free Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, and Run Competition and Junior Home Run Derby for area youth. Boys and girls from seven to 14 years of age can compete during the Pitch, Hit, and Run at Shaffer Park of Chillicothe the morning of May 11th starting at 9 o’clock. […]
Trenton FFA Chapter qualifies members for competition at State FFA Convention
The Trenton FFA Chapter participated in the Northwest District Leadership Development Event Competition on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Member Rebecca Urich placed first and gold in FFA Creed. The Conduct of Chapter Meetings and Parliamentary Procedures teams placed second and gold. Members of the Conduct of Chapter Meetings team include Colton Roy, Randy Bowden, Gracyn […]
Wright Memorial Hospital employees donate $1K to Green Hills Women’s Shelter
In January, Wright Memorial Hospital departments participated in a basket auction with employees contributing funds toward each department’s basket. On March 21, the Wright Memorial Hospital Employee Engagement Team presented the proceeds from the auction, which totaled $1001, to the Green Hills Women’s Shelter. Accepting the donation from the Women’s Shelter were Janelle Vestal and […]
Audio: Former Lebanon daycare worker accused of throwing four-year-old to ground
Prosecutors in southwest Missouri’s Lebanon have charged a former daycare employee with felony child abuse. KBNN’s Patty Burns reports the suspect is accused of throwing a four-year-old to the ground. An investigation by the Lebanon Police Department has led to felony charges against a former employee of a local daycare. According to Lebanon […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approve tuition and personnel changes
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved tuition and fees as well as room and board for the 2019-2020 academic year at its meeting Tuesday evening. Tuition and fees increased for everything, except Dual Credit and Early College. Tuition will be $87 per credit hour for NCMC district students, $148 for other Missouri […]
Kirksville man arrested on multiple felony charges
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Kirksville man in Adair County Monday evening on an Adair County felony warrant for larceny. Online court information shows 47-year-old Billy Bachman has been charged with the felonies of stealing a firearm, explosive weapon, or ammonium nitrate and stealing—motor vehicle, watercraft, or aircraft. Bond was set at […]
McDonald’s to donate 20% of sales to flood relief efforts
McDonald’s owner-operators from across the Kansas City metro area and St. Joseph are coming together to rally behind flood relief efforts. McDonald’s restaurants are participating in a market-wide fundraiser on Wednesday, March 27. McDonald’s franchisees are donating 20 percent of their sales between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on this day to local American Red […]
Volunteers needed for Special Olympics Missouri State Indoor Games March 29-31
The Special Olympics Missouri State Indoor Games will bring nearly 3,000 athletes, coaches, and Unified Partners from across the state to St. Joseph to compete in basketball and bowling, as well as take part in other special events. This state-level event takes place March 29-31, at various facilities in St. Joseph. Competition events will take […]
Main Street to be closed March 27 due to safety activities at NCMC
NCMC Housing and activities is conducting safety week March 25 through March 29th. As a part of Safety Week, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, the Housing staff will combine efforts with the Trenton P.D. and Missouri Highway Patrol to conduct a Distracted/Impaired Driving exercise for NCMC students from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The […]