Resurfacing on Route 6 from U.S. Route 69 to the Muddy Creek Bridge just east of U.S. Route 65 in Trenton is progressing and will move into the city of Trenton beginning next week, July 27, 2020. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. to complete the multi-stage project […]
The Linn County Health Department reports five additional cases of COVID-19 since Monday, July 20th, bringing the total number of positive cases for the county to 38. The health department notes it has removed one case from its total due to a testing error. Seven cases are under isolation precautions, and 28 have been removed […]
The black bear is one of the largest and heaviest wild mammals in Missouri with some reaching up to 500 pounds. It is also a long-distance roamer constantly in search of food. While black bears are usually very secretive and avoid encounters with people, a growing number of bears in the state is resulting in […]
The Livingston County Health Center reports the county now has 37 positive cases of COVID-19. That is an increase of three. Ten of the Livingston County cases are active, and 27 have been removed from isolation. The Caldwell County Health Department reports 27 total cases in the county, which is an increase of two. Twenty-three […]
The Livingston County Health Center reports it has received notification of two additional positive COVID-19 cases for the county. That brings the total for Livingston County to 33. Nine of the cases are active, and 24 have been removed from isolation. The two new cases are isolating at home, and close contacts have been notified.
The U.S. has formally notified the United Nations that it is leaving the World Health Organization. East-central Missouri Republican Congressman Blaine Luetkameyer backs President Trump’s decision. Trump has criticized the WHO for its handling of COVID-19. Luetkameyer agrees with President Trump’s move. Trump has been highly critical of the WHO for the way […]
New cases of COVID-19 have been reported in area counties. The Linn County Health Department reports one additional case, bringing the total number of cases for the county to 34. Seven cases are under isolation precautions, and 24 have been removed from isolation. There has been one COVID-19-related death in Linn County. There have also […]
A dispatcher with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office confirms there are no known injuries among occupants of the Cedar Ridge Apartments who were able to escape a raging fire with heavy smoke yesterday afternoon. The Mercer County Fire Protection District was dispatched to the blaze east of Princeton on Highway 136. When crews arrived, the […]
Highway Patrol Troop B Commanding Officer Captain James Wilt announces that written and skills testing for all classes of licenses will return to their normal dates and times in each of the troop’s 16 counties, effective Monday, July 20th. Testing locations, dates, and times can be found on the Patrol’s website under the Patrol Station […]
Additional cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Green Hills counties. The Linn County Health Department reports one additional case, which brings the total number of cases for the county to 33. Ten of the cases are under isolation precautions, and 20 have been removed from isolation. There has been one death related to COVID-19 […]
A spokesman for the Missouri Department of Transportation anticipates the local business economy should get a boost once the general contractor moves the resurfacing operation into Grundy County and the city of Trenton. Resurfacing began this month on Highway 69 at Interstate 35 and is progressing eastward onto Highway 6 before that phase ends at […]
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, wants a federal investigation launched in the case about a St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters last month. He has sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr accusing St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner of abusing her power. He says Gardner’s unacceptable abuse of power has […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted several ordinances this week. One authorized the city entering into an equipment lease agreement with the Friends of Gallatin. Another approved an electric franchise with Farmers’ Electric Cooperative, Incorporated. A third authorized the city entering into a service contract agreement with the Missouri Rural Water Association to conduct sewer […]
The Harrison County Health Department has announced the first confirmed COVID-19 death. A release from the department says the resident was a male in his 50’s. The Harrison County Health Department is reporting 11 active cases of COVID-19 with 23 other individuals removed from previous isolation.
The Livingston County Children’s Library is scheduled to be closed next month in preparation for its move to the new Lillian DesMarias Youth Branch. The closure will start August 3rd, and the library asks patrons to stock up on items they want from the Children’s Department before that date. The Ellison Cutters will not be […]
The Harrison County Health Department reports there are 33 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. That is an increase of one since Monday, July 13th. Ten of the cases are active, and 23 have been removed from isolation. Harrison County Health Department Administrator Courtney Cross reports the health department follows Centers for Disease […]
Governor Mike Parson has signed into law today a bill with a component that lets some motorcyclists cruise without a helmet. Under House Bill 1963, a massive state transportation proposal, motorcycle riders can go helmetless if they are at least 26 years old, have medical insurance, and have proof of financial responsibility. The wide-ranging bill […]
New cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the area. The Grundy County Health Department reports there is now one active case in the county. The new case brings the county’s total case count to 21. The Grundy County Health Department explains that the 21 residents who tested positive have had a combined 134 close […]
The Missouri Departments of Health and Senior Services and Elementary and Secondary Education are answering frequently asked health questions about schools reopening next month. The information is designed to help schools navigate during the COVID-19 era. It includes details about screening, assigned seating, desk placement, requiring hand washing before and after students move from one […]
President Donald Trump has approved Governor Mike Parson’s request for a federal major disaster declaration for Missouri as a result of severe storms that swept across the state on May 3 and 4, 2020. The disaster declaration means federal Public Assistance will be available to 19 Missouri counties, which allows local governments and nonprofit agencies […]
