A Farm Bill Wildlife biologist will host a free workshop about how landowners, gardeners, and local communities can improve their property by establishing native pollinator plots. Josh Marshall will present information during the Pollinators and Wildlife Presentation and Field Tour at the Barton Farm Campus in Trenton on the evening of June 21st at 6:30. […]
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Audio: US House sends disaster aid package to president, flood help for Missouri included
The U.S. House has approved a 19 billion dollar disaster relief package that includes flood aid for Missouri, and the President’s likely to sign it into law yet this week. The bill passed the U.S. Senate late last month, but three House Republicans blocked a procedural move last week to send the bill […]
Financing plan for East Locust Creek Reservoir project receives $3M in state funding
The financing plan for the East Locust Creek Reservoir project in Sullivan County has received $3,000,000 in state funding following legislative approval this year. Governor Mike Parson had requested and the General Assembly supported $10,000,000 to be placed in the Multi-purpose Water Resources Fund which enables the State to enter into a debt-share arrangement with […]
Midwest Dance Synergy to hold benefit for Green Hills Women’s Shelter
Midwest Dance Synergy of Trenton will hold a benefit for the Green Hills Women’s Shelter of Trenton Saturday, June 1, 2019. The Dancers “Give Back Benefit Recital” will be held at the Hoover Theater in the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library in Trenton at 1:30 and 7 o’clock. Midwest Dance Synergy Owner Lindi Denning says […]
Disaster aid package that includes resources for Missouri farms and communities passed by Senate
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 […]
VFW Post 919 in Trenton to present Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony and Rifle Salute
VFW Post 919 of Trenton will present a Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony and Rifle Salute in Trenton Monday morning. Retired veteran and Princeton VFW Commander Ruth Ann Shipps will give patriotic comments at the ceremony at the Grundy County Museum Baker School at 10 o’clock. Seating will be provided for the flag raising ceremony […]
What’s being added and what’s leaving Netflix in June 2019
Netflix watchers can catch Murder Mystery and new seasons of Black Mirror, Designated Survivor and Jessica Jones in June. The streaming site has released a list of the movies, TV shows, comedy specials and documentaries coming and going next month. Here’s the full list of what’s being added and what is leaving Netflix […]
Audio: Bill’s sponsor says prescription drug monitoring program will come up again in January
A statewide prescription drug monitoring program will have to wait at least another year in Missouri. The measure passed the House but did not get a vote in the Senate before the legislative session ended Friday. The Republican says a group of conservative state senators kept PDMP from getting a vote before the […]
Audio: The helmets could soon come off for many motorcyclists in Missouri
Many motorcycle riders could soon cruise down Missouri’s roads without a helmet and not get in trouble with the law. On Friday – the last day of the regular session – state lawmakers sent to the governor a proposal that would let motorcyclists ride without a helmet if they are at least 18 years old […]
Audio: Missouri Legislature passes bill that would help low-income citizens who need hearing aids
Low-income Missourians who need hearing aids could get the state’s help. Mokane Republican Senator Jeanie Riddle says the Missouri Legislature has passed a bill that also puts 100,000 dollars in the next state budget to jumpstart the program. To qualify, hearing tests and a certain income level is required. Riddle says the measure […]
Audio: Missouri Senate deadlock is over but get ready for lengthy showdown on abortion bill
The Missouri Senate’s deadlock is over but get ready for another lengthy showdown. Governor Parson and members of his own party have reached a deal on a bill motivated by a possible General Motors expansion. The six-member Senate Conservative Caucus ultimately gave up its 26-hour fight in exchange for an abortion proposal debate […]
Prices of bred heifers rise $100 at second Show-Me-Select sale
Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers averaged $1,891 at Fruitland on May 3rd during the second of four spring sales. This price topped last year by $100, said Erin Larimore, sale coordinator and University of Missouri Extension regional specialist, Jackson. The 117 heifers came from 16 herd owners in the MU program that improves beef herd replacements. The […]
Trenton High School Student Council officers announced
The Trenton High School Student Council Officers for next school year have been announced. Cole Soptic will be President, Jordan Wendt Vice President, Mackenzie Klinginsmith Secretary, Mari Atup Treasurer, Halley Windsor Historian, Megan Spencer Public Relations Coordinator, and Tucker Otto will be Chaplain.
Senator Roy Blunt to make several stops in northern Missouri on Saturday
United States Senator Roy Blunt will make several stops in Northwest Missouri on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Blunt will meet with state and local officials during a visit to the Grant City Medical Center at noon. He will tour the new facility, which provides primary family health care services in Worth County. Blunt will discuss […]
Senate passes resolution congratulating Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats
U.S. Senators Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley announced that the Senate unanimously approved a resolution honoring the Northwest Missouri State University men’s basketball team for winning its second NCAA Division II national championship. “The Bearcats were unstoppable this season, earning another national championship and finishing the year with a perfect record,” said Blunt. “Congratulations to […]
Senator Roy Blunt now accepting applications to military service academies
United States Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri is accepting applications to service academies from interested Missourians. Nominations to the U. S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, and Naval academies are available for qualified applicants. Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 23, U. S. citizens, and legal residents of Missouri. A committee of Missouri […]
Elvis impersonator Cody Slaughter to perform at Bishop Hogan School
An Elvis tribute artist will perform at Bishop Hogan Memorial School of Chillicothe this summer. Cody Ray Slaughter will appear in concert in the gym on the night of July 6th at 7 o’clock. VIP seating costs $35, general $25, and children 10 years old and younger $20. Contact David Martin for ticket information at […]
Walmart Launches “Fight Hunger, Spark Change” Campaign to Benefit Local Food Banks
Walmart has launched the sixth year of the Fight Hunger, Spark Change campaign to assist with the fight to end hunger. The campaign to benefit local food banks runs through May 20th. Each participating item purchased at Walmart or Sam’s Club will unlock a donation equivalent to one meal, secured by Feeding America on behalf […]
Dan Hegeman Joins Farmers State Bank Board of Directors
Missouri Senator Dan Hegeman of Cosby has joined the Farmers State Bank Board of Directors as an advisory member. Hegeman says he looks forward to assisting Farmers State Bank in continuing its “outreach efforts and being a positive financial force in Northwest Missouri.” He has served as the president of the Second Harvest Food Bank […]
More Cases of Chronic Wasting Disease Discovered in Area Counties
The Missouri Department of Conservation reports 41 new positive test results for chronic wasting disease (CWD) have been confirmed following its sampling and testing of more than 32,000 free-ranging Missouri deer during its 2018-2019 disease-surveillance efforts. The 41 new positive test results bring Missouri’s total CWD detections to 116 since 2012. The new positives were […]