Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports Highway 65 is open north of Chillicothe. A levee broke west of U. S. 65, and flooding approached the road in the area of LIV 210, however, Cox notes the water is dropping in that area. Grundy County Emergency Management reports Highway 6 is open in all directions from […]
Sponsors representing segments of state government can apply until July 19 for financial and technical assistance from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to repair flood damage in 13 Missouri counties. Following a federal disaster declaration in response to severe storms and flooding that occurred from March 11 to April 16, NRCS State Conservationist […]
The Livingston County/Chillicothe Emergency Operations Center has been activated due to major flooding and road closures. Livingston County Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas and Chillicothe Mayor Theresa Kelly report provisions for shelters have been set up. Residents are advised to travel only if necessary and to verify road conditions before traveling with proper authorities. Livingston County […]
With the recent flooding, many have been inquiring as to how the floods this month at Trenton compare to the floods of 1993. Keep in mind, the first answer is that its spring versus summer flooding. Much of the 1993 flooding came in the summer especially during July which still ranks as the single month […]
Livingston County officials met at the Chillicothe Department of Emergency Services on Wednesday afternoon to discuss plans for emergency situations around the county. Sheriff Steve Cox reports Livingston County has plans to use are first responders, law enforcement, and emergency medical technicians and paramedics in rural areas as well as area agencies, the Highway Patrol, […]
Residents of Novinger are under a voluntary evacuation due to flooding of the Chariton River. Novinger Mayor Jeff Dodson reports the National Weather Service originally predicted the crest of the Chariton River near Novinger at 33.3 feet, but the predicted peak has been lowered to 29.7 feet which would be an all-time high, as the […]
A deputy with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office attended the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy’s Emergency Vehicle Operations Course last week. Sheriff Steve Cox says the training Deputy Terry Wilson attended “provides skills for everyday driving” and involves classroom and actual experiences of driving at high speeds on various roads and in various […]
The Grand River near Chillicothe is predicted to rise to a record high around 40 and a quarter feet this week, which is considered to be major flooding. The current record for the Grand River in Chillicothe is 39 and six-tenths feet. Livingston County Emergency Management Director Darrell Wright encourages residents to make preparations, as […]
The Grundy County Commission has received reports of flood damage in the county from Grundy County Road and Bridge, townships, and emergency management. The commission reports it is assessing the damage and making a list of damaged roads to be documented. The Thompson River near Trenton is predicted to reach 32 feet this week, which […]
Governor Mike Parson has activated the Missouri National Guard as the state continues to respond to damaging flooding, tornadoes, and severe storms and remains under the threat of additional flooding and severe storms this week. “I have directed Major General Steve Danner to begin moving our Missouri Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen to locations where they will […]
Grundy County Emergency Management reports Route A north of Trenton will be reduced to one lane of traffic due to damage from flooding of this weekend. The one-lane travel on Route A, west of the railroad tracks, is expected to continue until further notice. Grundy County Emergency Management also reports a portion of Route Double […]
The Milan Rural Fire Department reports the rescue of an Iowa couple from a flooded highway and rising water in rural Sullivan County. Rural Fire Chief Rick Gardner reports the couple is safe after being rescued when their mini-van stalled in high water on Route E due to a flooding creek. Gardner reports the emergency […]
Governor Parson joined with House and Senate members and pro-life coalition leaders to sign House Bill 126. The bill was passed by super-majorities in both the House and the Senate. “By signing this bill today, we are sending a strong signal to the nation that, in Missouri, we stand for life, protect women’s health, and […]
A disaster aid package that includes much-needed resources for Missouri farms and communities impacted by flooding passed the Senate by a vote of 85 to 8. “The flooding in our state has been completely devastating in some areas – from destroyed homes to lost crops to damaged infrastructure,” said Blunt. “Relief is finally one step […]
Aurora Packing Company, Inc., a North Aurora, Illinois, company, is recalling 62,112 pounds of raw beef products due to possible E. coli contamination just days before the Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to a Thursday announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The products were packaged on April 19 and shipped across […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved health insurance matters at a special meeting this week. The district’s health insurance will be contracted with Insurance Management Services, and the district will offer four plans for employees. The plans include two health savings account options and two preferred provider organization options. The premiums range from $516.63 […]
Major flooding on the Grand River is expected this week and Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox is concerned U. S. Highway 65 in Livingston County south of Chillicothe will be closed sometime late on Wednesday possibly into the evening. The crest may drop but could rise again with rain in the forecast. Cox says flooding […]
Grundy County Emergency Management reports it was late last night when service was restored for AT&T landline phones, cell phone service, and for internet customers. The outage began early in the afternoon on Monday. Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs said the reason for the outage was first believed due to a cut fiber optic cable […]
Governor Mike Parson has announced that President Donald Trump has approved his request for a major disaster declaration to help local governments and nonprofit agencies in 13 Missouri counties recover from devastating flooding and severe storms that occurred from March 11 to April 16. The declaration makes federal assistance available for the repair of damaged […]
Beginning Sunday, May 19, 2019, the Grundy County Ambulance will celebrate the 45th annual EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation’s communities. EMS Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide […]
