Be aware of some new health requirements for exhibiting swine at the 2020 Missouri State Fair. Your animals will require health examinations by personnel prior to being housed in the Swine Pavilion. To facilitate examinations in an efficient manner, vets at the fair want to make you aware of the allowable entry periods: Market Hogs […]
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Missouri primary election spotlight: Can the state afford to expand Medicaid?
A Medicaid expansion measure is one of the hot items at the ballot box in Tuesday’s primary election. Missouri voters will be asked whether to expand Medicaid to another 230,000 low-income adults. Currently, about 950,000 Missourians get government-funded healthcare. Under Amendment 2, Missouri adults earning up to $18,000 annually could qualify. The clash between those […]
July finds precipitation above normal, high temperatures below normal
The July weather summary in Trenton shows precipitation was above normal by an inch and forty-two one-hundredths. Low temperatures averaged above normal by two degrees, however, high temperatures averaged below normal by slightly over one degree. July normally is the warmest month of the year in Trenton with highs averaging nearly 89 degrees and lows […]
Absentee voting deadline is today at 5 pm
Individuals wishing to vote absentee in Tuesday’s Primary election have until 5 o’clock this afternoon August 3, 2020, to cast their ballot at county clerk’s offices in Missouri. In Grundy County, seventeen individuals voted absentee during special hours Saturday morning at the County Clerk’s office in Trenton. That makes 192 persons who have returned absentee […]
North Central Missouri Fair officials announce Beef Show winners
There were 107 entries in the Beef Show Saturday evening at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton, which was an increase of 43 compared to last year. Cutler Epperson of Laredo showed the champion bull. Emily Miller of Hale exhibited the reserve champion bull. Clayton Walker of Chillicothe had the champion female. Jenna Reeter […]
North Central Missouri Fair officials announce winners of Sheep Show
There were 62 entries in Friday, July 31st’s Sheep Show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. That is an increase of 16 from last year’s show. Jason Schutter of Kirksville showed the supreme buck. Emily Anderson of Grant City showed the reserve. For ewes, Micahla Miller of Bogard had the supreme champion. Kati […]
Eleven defendants indicted for $4.1 million meth conspiracy
Eleven residents in the Kansas City, Missouri, and St. Joseph, Missouri, areas have been added to a federal indictment that now charges a total of 25 defendants for their roles in a $4.1 million drug-trafficking conspiracy that distributed more than 520 kilograms of methamphetamine over three years. Bobbie Lynn King, 51, and Patricia Gail Nelson, […]
Three area counties continue to see increase in COVID cases, Chillicothe Correctional Center COVID cases rise as well
The Caldwell County Health Department reports the county has a total of 34 COVID-19 cases, which is an increase of two. Twenty-eight cases are confirmed, and six are probable. Eight cases are active, and 25 have recovered. There has been one COVID-19-related death in Caldwell County. The Linn County Health Department’s bi-weekly report shows one […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of August 3, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the North Missouri region for the week of August 3 – 9. 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 […]
Livingston County Sheriff, Steve Cox, releases information on incidents and investigations
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has released information concerning recent investigations and incidents. Investigation continues by multiple agencies in reference to auto thefts of pickup trucks in northern Missouri. Two-Saint Joseph men were arrested including 36-year-old Nicholas Glen Newton has been charged with the felonies of tampering with a motor vehicle—first degree and possession of a […]
“Outstanding Economic Impact Project” awarded to Main Street Trenton
Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) presented downtown revitalization awards on July 30, 2020, recognizing revitalization excellence during the annual Evening of Excellence Virtual Ceremony on Facebook Live. MMSC is a statewide non-profit organization designed to help Missouri communities preserve their historic commercial districts through economic revitalization. MMSC currently provides services and training to over […]
Goat Show winners announced at North Central Missouri Fair
Results have been released from Wednesday’s goat show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. There were 25 exhibitors – an increase of two from last years’ goat show. Among the bucks, Trinity Alexander of Unionville had the champion with Hugh Baker of Memphis showing the reserve champion. For the does, Wyatt Ellis of […]
Missouri man sentenced to 15-years for illegal firearms, meth trafficking
A Columbia, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing firearms and methamphetamine. Matthew Alan Eads, 38, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough to 15 years in federal prison without parole. Eads was sentenced as an armed career criminal due to his prior felony convictions. On Jan. 7, 2020, Eads […]
Missouri man who threatened witness charged with illegally possessing a firearm
A Kansas City, Missouri, man who threatened a witness has been charged in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. Shannon L. Walz, 45, was charged with one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition in a criminal complaint filed […]
Tigers for Troops: Helping rural veterans navigate the VA benefits system
Understanding and applying for veterans services can be a challenge, and help can be hard to come by, especially in rural communities. Tigers for Troops, a partnership of University of Missouri Extension and the MU School of Law Veterans Clinic, connects veterans to vital resources through one-on-one consultations by videoconference. It is funded through a […]
Heritage Days and the Highway 190 Car, Truck, Bike, and Tractor Show slated for September in Jamesport
Heritage Days and the Highway 190 Car, Truck, Bike, and Tractor Show will be held in Jamesport in September. A craft show and retail market will be at Heritage Days at the Spillman Event Center on September 25th and 26th from 9 to 4 o’clock each day. There will also be kettle corn and other […]
St. Louis County prosecutor says no charges against officer in Michael Brown’s death
On August 9, 2014, Michael Brown Jr. was shot to death by then-Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. Almost six years later, St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell announced today his office will not seek charges against Wilson for pulling the trigger. “We made painstaking efforts to look at everything,” Bell says at a press conference. […]
State of Missouri elevated to “Red Zone” status for Coronavirus cases
Missouri has been added to the 21 states considered in the federal “red zone” for new COVID-19 cases. A report this week by the White House coronavirus task force is urging leaders to consider more restrictions in virus hot spots, including closing gyms and bars and restricting gatherings to no more than 10 people. The […]
Former Trenton resident appointed to board of Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri
A former Trenton resident has been appointed to the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Board of Directors. Steve Maxey of Kansas City recently retired from the foundation as its Director of Marketing and Fund Development. Upon his retirement, he was appointed to the 21-member board made up of representatives from the 18-county region. Maxey is […]
Governor Parson meets with Missouri school leaders to discuss reopening plans
Missouri school officials have been putting a lot of effort into developing reopening plans designed to help protect staff, students, and their families during the COVID-19 era. Gov. Mike Parson is traveling around the state this week to hear from teachers and administrators about their back-to-school plans. He has made stops in Jefferson City, Neosho, […]