The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Missouri Department of Transportation are inviting Missouri public, private, and home-school students in grades K-8 to help fight litter in the Show-Me State, and to have creative and educational fun by participating in the 2019 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trashcan-decorating contest. The annual contest is sponsored […]
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Audio: Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments over procedures in drunk driving cases
The Missouri Supreme Court is considering a challenge to procedures during drunk driving stops. State attorney Michael Martinich-Sauter told the judges the Implied Consent Warning, which stipulates that a license will be “immediately” revoked upon refusal to take the breath test, sends a clear message to drivers. Currently, officers inform arrestees that their […]
Missouri Senator Roy Blunt warns Putin must not overstep
President Trump must have listened to Missouri Senator Roy Blunt – and canceled his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, because of Russian aggression in Ukraine. Just yesterday Blunt told the Senate that the message Putin should be clear. Russia shot at Ukraine ships –and seized their crews – off the coast […]
Livingston County Sheriff reports new computer scam via email
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox warns area residents of an email scam attempting to trick email recipients into believing messages are from a spyware software developer, and they hacked the recipient’s account and computer. Cox says the sheriff’s office has received several reports of the scam, in which the scammer claims to have installed commands […]
Fire at KCP&L substation leaves Spickard residents without power
A fire was reported early today at the KCP&L substation in Spickard and while details were not available, the fire led to customers being without electricity. Grundy County Emergency Management reports KCP&L was working on restoring power and hoped to have all customers back in service by late afternoon. The Emergency Manager reports messages were sent to […]
Audio: Judge strikes down key portions of Missouri’s voter ID law
A Missouri judge has left the state’s 2016 voter ID in place after a court challenge but has stripped several of its major provisions. Cole County Circuit Judge Richard Callahan summed up his decision on Missouri photo IDs by saying, “Unlike an American Express Card, you may leave home without it, at least […]
Gallatin woman extradited to Grundy County
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports a Gallatin woman charged with felony first-degree harassment was extradited to Grundy County Monday. Forty-nine-year-old Theresa Hogan was extradited from Daviess County and posted her bond of $5,000 cash or corporate surety. Hogan is scheduled for the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court October 9th. Court documents accuse […]
Two facing charges in Grundy County after arrest
Two individuals have been arrested on separate Grundy County charges. Forty-six-year-old William Nicholas Griffin of Trenton is charged with harassment in the first degree. Court information says Griffin is accused of sending repeated text messages to another person with the alleged purpose of causing that person, emotional distress. The allegation covers a two month period: […]
Audio: Serve Trenton initiative gets underway this weekend
Volunteers are expected to help with about 20 projects for the Serve Trenton initiative this weekend. Spokesman Kasey Bailey says volunteers will meet at C. F. Russell Stadium in Trenton Saturday and Sunday mornings at 8 o’clock for a short time for worship with a message or devotional. Many volunteers will meet in […]
Nationwide test of the “Emergency Alert System” scheduled for Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, plans to conduct a nationwide test Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 of the Emergency Alert System and the Wireless Alert System. The wireless portion is scheduled for 1:18 Central time and Emergency Alert System is at 1:20. The test will assess the operational readiness […]
Route 36 ramp resurfacing through Cameron to enter second phase on Tuesday, September 4th
A much-needed resurfacing project through Cameron has been underway since late July. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Herzog Contracting Corporation to complete the U.S. Route 36 resurfacing project. The first stage of the project stretching from Grindstone Creek to just past the U.S. Route 69 ramps is nearing completion. The second stage […]
Audio: Missouri Ethics Commission subpoenas for Greitens’ non-profit bank records
(Missourinet) – The Missouri Ethics Commission wants all bank records from former Governor Eric Greitens’ political non-profit organization. Brian Hauswirth from the Missourinet files this report. The Commission has subpoenaed Carrollton Bank for all bank records from Greitens’ political non-profit organization – A New Missouri. It wants to examine the information to learn […]
Tour of Swan Lake Wildlife Refuge to showcase Ducks Unlimited renovations set for August 18th
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service and Ducks Unlimited will conduct a tour of the construction site at the Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner. Refuge Manager Steve Whitson and Ducks Unlimited Engineer Ryan Conley will lead the project tour for the public and media to provide them an opportunity to see […]
Galt woman injured by parade trailer on 17th Street in Trenton
A Galt woman was involved in an accident on 17th Street Tuesday during the North Central Missouri Fair Parade in Trenton. Robert Whitham is the uncle of 28-year-old Tiffany Haffner who reports Haffner fell and a trailer ran over her. Haffner was transported to Saint Luke’s on the Plaza in Kansas City. Tiffany this morning […]
Trenton City Council updated on 17th Street Bridge project
The Trenton City Council has arranged financing for the city share of the costs related to replacement of the 17th Street Bridge. The council last night gave unanimous approval to an ordinance on a lease purchase transaction. A ten-year loan has been set up with the Security Bank of Kansas City as the trustee. The principal […]
MoDOT schedules changes in Cameron ramp closures due to equipment failure
Mechanical issues with one of the machines used in the resurfacing project through Cameron has altered the schedule of the ramp and access closures. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Herzog Contracting Corporation to complete the U.S. Route 36 resurfacing project which stretches from Grindstone Creek to just east of the Caldwell County […]
Resurfacing project through Cameron continues; ramp closures planned
The resurfacing project through Cameron began this week and the one-day ramp and access closures have been pushed back from what was previously scheduled. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Herzog Contracting Corporation to complete the U.S. Route 36 resurfacing project which stretches from Grindstone Creek to just east of the Caldwell County […]
Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs on new mass notification system for Grundy County
Grundy County now has a mass notification system to get various alerts to residents and Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs talks about what the Everbridge Grundy County Alert System will be used for. Briggs says if a phone is busy, the notification system will try back in five minutes and continue […]
Delayed resurfacing project through Cameron set to begin Monday, July 16
A much-needed resurfacing project through Cameron is has been pushed back one week. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Herzog Contracting Corporation to complete the U.S. Route 36 resurfacing project which stretches from Grindstone Creek to just east of the Caldwell County line. Crews will mill off the old surface and then add […]
Grundy County receives new emergency information website
Grundy County has a new mass notification system to alert residents of emergency information and news. Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs reports the Grundy County Emergency Alert portal is part of a combined effort between the City of Trenton, Grundy County, and the Grundy County Health Department. The website says those who sign […]