Bipartisan legislation aimed at improving safety on duck boats and other amphibious passenger vessels was unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate on Thursday. It was one of the first bills filed by U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) after he was sworn into office in January 2019. Hawley’s bill is very similar to one filed by former […]
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education took action on several items at a meeting on February 9th. The board moved to seek bids for a financial audit for the 2021-2022 year. Membership was renewed in the Ozarks School Benefits Association Health Insurance Consortium. A certificate of deposit investment was approved of $150,000 for eight months […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education were provided with information on various topics the evening of February 9th. Spring parent-teacher Conferences are scheduled for March 11th. School will be dismissed early that day, and the conferences will be held virtually. There will be no school March 12th or 15th. Superintendent Mike Stegman reported the dates […]
Retired healthcare providers are now added to the list of those authorized to administer the two currently approved COVID-19 vaccines. Department of Health and Senior Services Director, Dr. Randall Williams, issued amended standing orders detailing who in Missouri is authorized to administer the vaccines following a move by federal partners to increase the available workforce. The […]
Grundy County rural firefighters were dispatched Monday night to a reported structure fire west of Trenton. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a chimney fire was in progress at the residence of Ed and Pam Johnston at 398 Southwest Elm Lane of rural Trenton. Firefighters observed light smoke with smoldering embers inside the living room […]
A date has been set for a jury trial for the Chillicothe man accused of committing an election offense when he sought a Livingston County elected position in 2020. Josh Dennis appeared Monday in Caldwell County Circuit Court. The Livingston County case had been moved on a change of venue to Caldwell County. The court […]
Refinancing three long-term loans with the use of lower interest rates is expected to save the city of Trenton $55,000 per year or as much as $798,000 over the life of the loans. The Trenton City Council on Monday night voted seven to nothing to allow Utility Director City Administrator Ron Urton to sign disclosures […]
The Community Food Pantry of Grundy County’s commodity distribution originally scheduled for February 11th has been moved to February 16th due to cold weather. Commodity boxes, senior boxes, produce boxes, and deer meat will be available at the drive-through distribution in Trenton on February 16th.
Missouri’s governor is downplaying news reports of tension between him and House Speaker Rob Vescovo, saying there’s been hype in the media. Governor Mike Parson says he’ll move forward with the House and the Senate. The governor wrote a recent three-page letter, criticizing House GOP leaders for disrupting last week’s plans to hold the State […]
Light rain is expected this morning ahead of a cold front, however, behind that cold front a whole different day awaits. Rain is expected to change over to snow with a dusting to an inch expected across northern Missouri. A cold front will move through early Thursday, creating strong winds and falling temperatures throughout the […]
A Washington, D.C., man was sentenced to over 17 years in prison for advertising videos and images of children being sexually abused. Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicholas L. McQuaid of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Michael R. Sherwin of the District of Columbia, and Special Agent in Charge James A. Dawson of […]
The Missouri House Speaker is asking a fellow GOP House member to resign her seat after she was indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield for an alleged stem cell fraud scheme. The indictment was unsealed and made public on Monday. House Speaker Rob Vescovo, R-Arnold, announced Wednesday that he’s removed State Rep. Tricia Derges, […]
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that his office, along with 22 other state Attorneys General, filed an amicus brief in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Corlett in the United States Supreme Court. The brief, led by Missouri and Arizona, argues that permitting law-abiding citizens to carry firearms in self-defense outside the […]
Trenton’s Administrative Committee has instructed the city attorney to prepare a draft document that modifies a current ordinance regarding the existence of reptiles. This followed a request from Adam Clear who noted differences exist between the city code and state statutes regarding the length of a snake that can be kept. His thoughts were presented […]
One of Missouri’s nine mass vaccination clinics was held last week is in northeast Missouri’s Audrain County. Matt Pilger of Missourinet affiliate KXEO in Mexico filed this report from the airport. Pilger says traffic was busy near the Mexico airport for the coronavirus vaccination clinic, but the line moved along at a nice […]
The Chillicothe Fire Department responded Wednesday night to 1208 Hogan where firefighters found fire inside an oven, as a pan of chicken was described as being kept warm. Fire Lieutenant Andy Vaughn reported the pan was removed and placed outside, noting a positive pressure vent fan was used to clear light smoke. There was no […]
Missouri’s governor is pledging to move forward with Medicaid expansion because voters approved it in August. GOP Governor Mike Parson, who campaigned against Medicaid expansion, emphasized the issue during his State of the State Address. Medicaid is a federal and state program that assists with medical costs for residents with limited incomes. 53 […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved several personnel items on Tuesday evening, January 26th. Former Board Clerk/Secretary Vicki Weaver was granted emeritus status. She was an employee of NCMC for 36 years. She retired at the end of December. President Doctor Lenny Klaver noted in a nomination letter that Weaver “guided NCMC […]
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board Monday evening took action on two properties of concern and offered extensions for two others. Advancing to the category, “Findings of Fact”, was 1000 Rural Street. Property at 1117 Main Street was moved from “Findings of Fact” to a certificate of existence of a dangerous building. It was noted a […]
State Senator Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, wants to make it a Class E felony for any protester who interferes with or blocks a public road. Drivers would not be held liable for injuring the demonstrators who block traffic. A provision in the bill says the driver is still liable if they are found to be using […]
