In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, NCMC has named Beth Snow, an apprenticeship student from Missouri Star Quilt Company from Hamilton, Missouri, as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Apprenticeship Student. Beth is taking courses at NCMC through Missouri Star Quilt Company to develop her leadership skills, and learn more about how the organization works. After […]
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Audio: U.S. Supreme Court considers Missouri inmate’s argument against lethal injection for his execution
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether lethal injection would be a cruel form of execution for Missouri inmate Russell Bucklew. His attorney, Robert Hochman says a tumor in Bucklew’s throat could rupture, causing his client to suffocate. He says the method could make a tumor in his throat burst and cause him […]
Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce announces Grand Marshal of holiday parade
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the Grand Marshal for the 72nd Annual Holiday Parade in Chillicothe. The Holiday Parade Committee selected Kelly Poling and his family to receive the honor. Committee member Ronni Clark says Poling has been a major part in creating the murals in Chillicothe. “The Sounds of Christmas” themed […]
Tips sought in arson investigation at Grand River railroad bridge near Chillicothe
Tips and information are sought from the public while the investigation continues into a fire on October 29 at the railroad bridge that crosses the Grand River just south of Chillicothe. Investigator Adam Crouch of the state fire marshal’s office has called the fire arson – meaning it was intentionally set. The blaze, described at […]
Missouri Department of Conservation offers winter trout fishing in St. Joseph
Winter’s chill brings a positive to St. Joseph – winter trout fishing. The Missouri Department of Conservation on November 1st stocked rainbow trout in the Krug Park Lagoon and in Everyday Pond on the Missouri Western State University campus. MDC’s Community Assistance Program provides winter trout fishing in partnership with cities and counties. The Krug […]
Hy-Vee to provide free A1C screenings
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Hy-Vee, Inc. will provide free Hemoglobin A1C screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of November. The free Hemoglobin A1C screenings will be offered on a first-come, first served basis at the Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles in 168 Hy-Vee store parking lots. Hy-Vee registered dietitians will conduct […]
Over 1500 pounds of food collected in “Scouting for Food” drive
Boy and Girl Scouts from Trenton completed their scouting for food drive on Saturday involving the residential areas of Trenton. Scout Master Dean Sager reported collections of 1,560 pounds of non-perishable food items, paper products, and personal hygiene products, all to be donated to the Grundy county food pantry. Sager said the total is slightly […]
Illegal poaching occuring in multiple areas of North Missouri
Grundy County Conservation Agent Jeff Berti says there have been several reports over the past ten days of deer that have been shot and either left to rot, or only the head and antlers were removed. Firearms deer doesn’t officially begin until this Saturday in Missouri and Berti said multiple reports have come in from […]
2 killed, 1 injured in Sunday night crash in Randolph County
Two people were killed and a third individual was injured Sunday night in a Randolph County accident. The highway patrol identified the fatality victims as 47-year-old John Birmingham of Bucklin and 31-year-old Kayla Cox of Salisbury. Receiving moderate injuries was the driver of a pickup, 67-year-old David Dunn of Huntsville who was taken to University […]
Ballot initiatives on medical marijuana in the November 6th election simplified
On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, voters will see three medical marijuana initiatives on their ballots—Amendment 2, Amendment 3, and proposition C. Voters are permitted to vote “yes” or “no” on each of the ballot measures. You can read the full text of each ballot issue in the November 6 General Election by going to the Missouri […]
North Central Missouri College collecting items for Food Pantry
Beginning November 1 through November 30, North Central Missouri College will be helping stock the Community Food Pantry of Grundy County by collecting canned and non-perishable food items, paper products, and plastic grocery bags. On November 6, for the home NCMC Men and Women’s Pirate Basketball game, individuals can bring donated items for the food […]
Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundation announces applications open November 1st
The Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors has announced scholarship applications will be available for the Spring 2019 semester beginning Thursday, November 1st. The scholarship is available to female, non-smoking, unmarried graduates of high schools in Mercer County. Potential recipients must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university in […]
Trenton area scouts to collect items this Saturday during “Scouting for Food” campaign
Boy and Girl Scouts from the Trenton area will collect nonperishable food and household items Saturday for their annual Scouting for Food Campaign to benefit the Grundy County Food Pantry. Scouts and parents helping collect items will meet at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Trenton at 9 o’clock Saturday morning. Items to be donated […]
NCMC Board of Trustees approves IT purchases and new hires
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved information technology purchases at its meeting Tuesday night. One of the IT purchases was cybersecurity protection through Network Technology Partners of Saint Louis for $54,000 annually and a one-time setup fee of $12,500. It was the lowest of two bids for the services. The services included […]
Audio: Tip line launched in search for missing Jefferson City boy
A direct tip line has been launched for the public to call in and give information anonymously about a missing Jefferson City boy. Police Lieutenant Dave Williams says authorities are entering the fifth day that four-year-old Darnell Gray disappeared from the place he was staying. The mother of a missing Jefferson City boy […]
Missouri Department of Conservation to hold ribbon cutting on new archery range in Memphis, Missouri
A partnership between the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the City of Memphis has brought a new archery range to northeast Missouri. MDC invites media and members of the public to a free ribbon cutting ceremony at the new facility on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. The new archery range is located at […]
Two in arrest report from Grundy County authorities
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two men on Thursday. Thirty-eight-year-old Joshua Phillips of Excelsior Springs was arrested on failure to obey a judge’s order on a felony charge of non-support—total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under an order of support. His bond is $100,000 cash only. Court documents […]
Salvation Army to provide assistance through Angel Trees
One of several ways the Salvation Army of Chillicothe provides assistance during the Christmas season is through Angel Trees. Social Services Case Manager Lynda Snuffer explains gifts for children of families that apply for assistance are put on angel cards and placed on trees at each entrance of the Chillicothe Walmart. She says individuals then […]
Area scouts to take part in Scouting for Food Campaign
Boy, Girl and Cub Scouts from the Trenton area will participate in the annual Scouting for Food Campaign to benefit the Grundy County Food Pantry. Scouts are asked to meet in the Fellowship Hall of Wesley United Methodist Church in Trenton Saturday morning at 9 o’clock prior to hanging tags on doors. Scout Master Dean […]
Missouri Department of Conservation seeks information on elk calf poached weeks after birth
The Missouri Department of Conservation seeks information in the case of an elk calf that was shot. Conservation agents report the calf was born in the Log Yard area of Shannon County July 13 and was fitted with a VFH radio collar July 14 with the identification number 1829. The calf still had its spots […]