Over 200 community leaders from across north Missouri and beyond converged on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University last week and were inspired by author and entrepreneur Ron Drake. The sell-out audience heard Drake at the annual event hosted by the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri. Ron Drake spoke about his success in the […]
The Livingston County Health Center reports that influenza activity is rising in Northwest Missouri. The center reports the Northwest District has had more than 7,400 flu cases for the season as of last week, with more than 1,700 cases in the last week alone. The Northwest District had about 450 cases for the season at […]
In-depth under-bridge inspections are part of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s program of inspection, repair, and maintenance of the more than 10,000 bridges across the state. This program ensures the bridges are kept in the best possible condition for as long as possible for all those that travel across Missouri’s roadways. Several bridges in Northwest […]
The University of Missouri Extension will provide free tax preparation and e-filing assistance to eligible residents of NW Missouri. “If you are an individual or family of any age with low-income to moderate income, in need of help with filing your taxes, we will help at no cost to you,” said Dr. Meridith Berry, MU Extension […]
A northwest Missouri man was killed in Nodaway County when the car he was driving went off an ice-covered road and overturned, throwing him from the vehicle. 22-year old Michael Ogle of Ravenwood was pronounced dead at the scene five miles west of Ravenwood on Route E. The accident happened early Saturday as the car […]
Leadership Northwest Missouri is looking for the right men and women to fill its 2017 class, promising those who join an experience they’ll never forget. Eight days over a seven-month period is the commitment, but the results are worth so much more. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2016. Often, seminars offer tips on […]
It’s time for racing at the 100th Northwest Missouri State Fair, September 4th & 5th. On Sunday night the pits will be packed with Show-Me Vintage, Emod, Pure Stock, Limited Modified & WAR Sprints. Monday night will see the Emods, Stock Cars & Modified. The Show-Me Vintage cars will return for their 4th straight year […]
An Albany native has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri. Ted Place is the Chief Development Officer for Kansas City Public Television, 90.9 The Bridge and The Hale Center for Journalism. Place has over fifteen years of experience in fund raising and development. He is an alumnus […]
Lakeview Restaurant and Motel in Trenton is under new management and ownership as of this week. Former Owner Ali Gray spoke this morning, live on KTTN, with Randall Mann: Mrs. Gray reported the new owner John Lee, will be making several changes including hours of operation and instituting a smoke-free restaurant: Ali Gray commented on […]
Drier conditions allowed several Northwest Missouri routes to reopen after closing yesterday due to high water. Routes in Carroll, Daviess, and Livingston counties remain closed, however. Situations can change quickly, especially during flooding. Motorists are reminded to stay alert and to not drive through any water over the roadway. It only takes six inches of […]
A northwest Missouri resident was killed early Saturday when the car she was driving hit the towed unit of a tractor-trailer unit in Clinton County. 33-year old Haley Triggs of Agency was pronounced dead at the scene two miles south of Grayson on Highway 169. The highway patrol reports the northbound car crossed the centerline […]
A northwest Missouri resident was hurt Tuesday morning when the pickup truck she was driving went off a road in Worth County, hit a hay bale and overturned. 30-year old Alicia Kennedy of Parnell, Missouri was flown by medical helicopter to Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph with serious injuries. The accident happened three miles north […]
Drivers in north Missouri will see a new face patrolling the highways and byways of Daviess and Dekalb counties. Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer Troop H, is pleased to announce the assignment of one new trooper to Northwest Missouri. The new trooper is a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 102nd Recruit Class that […]
A northwest Missouri man was killed when the pickup truck he was driving went off Highway 59 at Mound City, throwing him out of the vehicle through the front passenger window. 57-year old Dayton Lawson of Craig was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident was Saturday afternoon as the pickup was southbound on Highway […]
Two northern Missouri economic development organizations are to work together to address goals. During a meeting of the Northwest Missouri Round Table of Economic Developers and the Northeast Missouri Development Partnership, three areas of focus were identified. They called for better broadband policy and implementation, rural economic development legislation including incenting capital investments, and communications. […]
Northwest Missouri’s grassland heritage will be celebrated at Prairie Days June 24-25 at Dunn Ranch in Harrison County. Bison, butterflies, birds and native plants that support them will be on display. Experts will interpret prairie ecology at a free event sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), The Nature Conservancy, and the Missouri Prairie […]
FCS Financial has announced 35 scholarship recipients including several from northwest Missouri. Each student receives a 15 hundred dollar scholarship to assist with costs of higher education. According to F-C-S Financial, the recipients include Emma Fordyce of Bethany; Derek Hardy of Browning; Robert Parkey of Chula; Marissa Surber of Wheeling; and Dylan Watts of Sumner. Others from […]
The Fire Fighters Association of Missouri has named The Chillicothe Fire Department as “Department Of The Year” for 2016. The FFAM serves 7, 533 members and 367 fire departments. The award was presented to the department at the FFAM 62 annual convention held at Tan Tara resort. The Chillicothe Fire Department is a progressive Department with […]
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of May 2 – 8 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge deck washing, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road […]
Trenton High School student Katerina Black was the number one ranked individual in the state during meat judging competition at the Missouri FFA Convention in Columbia. Her team from Trenton high school finished in second place, just 30 points behind the top ranked meats judging team from Tipton. Other members of the 2nd place meats team […]
