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 […]
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Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway releases audits of State Treasurer’s Office
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released two audit reports of the State Treasurer’s Office. A closeout audit was completed to assist in the transition for the newly appointed treasurer. The State Treasurer’s Office is also audited annually, in accordance with state law. As with audits of the office issued since 2016, the reports had […]
Audio: One of America’s oldest WWII vets visits Missouri to fulfill goal of visiting 50 Capitols and governors
One of America’s oldest World War Two veterans spent Thursday touring Missouri’s Capitol and meeting with the governor. Sidney Walton, who just turned 100 years old, has the goal of visiting every state Capitol and meeting all 50 governors. His son, Paul, says they are traveling the country on their “No Regrets” tour. […]
Department of Natural Resources reports reduction of lead levels in Trenton’s water supply
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has notified the city of Trenton that the latest round of water testing shows a reduction in lead levels. Utility Director Ron Urton stated TMU is headed in the right direction with the use of a special chemical in the water treatment process. According to a Trenton Municipal news […]
Audio: Parson considers ‘pretty aggressive’ steps to address Missouri flooding
The governor says major accomplishments have been made in the latest meeting with the Corps of Engineers about Missouri River flooding. Governor Parson, the governors of Iowa and Nebraska – along with the Kansas Lieutenant Governor – met again on Friday in Iowa with Corps of Engineers officials. Parson says they agreed to […]
Honorary State FFA Degrees bestowed on area residents
At the state convention. the Missouri FFA Association has presented HONORARY state degrees to several education agriculture leaders and officials. Among the recipients from northern Missouri are Carmen Buller of Kirksville, Brooke Swindler of Norborne, Connor Dignan of Mound City, Tom Zweifel of Maryville; Jason Dimmitt and Ashley McCarty – both of Kirksville. Carmen Buller […]
Governor Parson Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to Flooding
Governor Mike Parson on Wednesday requested that President Donald Trump approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri to provide federal assistance to a total of 13 counties in response to devastating flooding that began March 11. The Governor said he expects the request to be expanded to include additional counties once floodwaters recede and full damage assessments can be […]
Preliminary hearing held for Carrollton man who fled the scene of accident
A preliminary hearing has been held in the Associate Division of Carroll County Circuit Court for a Carrollton man facing multiple charges stemming from an incident in December in which officials reported he fled from the scene of a vehicle accident. Online court information shows Edward Everett Arnold’s case was transferred to Division One of […]
Trenton City Council votes to proceed with headworks project at sewer plant
After hearing an explanation of additional costs, the Trenton City Council unanimously voted last night to proceed with the headworks project at the sewer plant, financing the nearly $4,000,000 fixed cost is yet to be determined. Burns and McDonnell Engineering from Kansas City had two representatives meet last night with the city council and answer […]
Governor Parson requests Army Corps of Engineers manage Missouri River for flood control, navigation
Governor Mike Parson has submitted written testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The committee field hearing in Glenwood, Iowa, will focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers river management following devastating flooding in the region. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley will participate. Witnesses will include officials from the Army Corps as well […]
Audio: Missouri House expected to vote Tuesday on Grain Belt related legislation
The Missouri House is expected to vote Tuesday on Grain Belt-related legislation and Brian Hauswirth with Missourinet files this report. Frankford GOP State Representative Jim Hansen has filed legislation which says no private entity has the power of eminent domain for the purposes of building above-ground merchant lines. Bill supporters include the Missouri […]
Former executives at Preferred Family Healthcare indicted for embezzlement and public corruption scheme
Two former executives of a Springfield, Mo.-based charity and an Arkansas state senator have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a multi-million-dollar public corruption scheme that involved embezzlement, bribes and illegal campaign contributions for elected public officials in Missouri and Arkansas, announced U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison of the Western District […]
New Trenton City Council members sworn in; loan to cover costs at wastewater plant fails yet again
In the last meeting before five city officials were sworn in, the Trenton City Council approved six of seven ordinances on the agenda. After reports, Mayor Nick McHargue requested the agenda be re-arranged to allow the swearing in of the new Mayor and four council members before considering the ordinances. But his request died since […]
Audio: Columbia Regional Airport runway to close for emergency construction
The runway at Columbia Regional Airport will be CLOSED starting Tuesday, April 9, 2019, for EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION. Columbia interim city manager John Glascock made the announcement during a press conference today, telling reporters that pilots have expressed concern about a “crown” on the runway. Glascock tells reporters air service will be closed at […]
Audio: Motorists urged to slow down in work zones
We’ll learn details today (Monday) about new safety devices the state Department of Transportation is using to keep work zone crews safe. The Missouri Department of Transportation and state troopers are urging you to slow down in work zones. MoDOT officials and Missouri State Highway Patrol Superintendent Colonel Eric Olson have called a […]
Chillicothe City Council to hold special meeting on Wednesday
The Chillicothe City Council will hold a special meeting and swearing-in ceremony next week. The special meeting will be held at Chillicothe City Hall on Wednesday, April 10th at noon. The agenda includes recognition in memory of Chuck Haney, Tom Douglas, and Paul Howard and recognition of outgoing Mayor Reed Dupy. Elected and appointed officials […]
Governor Parson calls for damage assessments in preparation for federal disaster declaration request
Governor Mike Parson has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessment in seven Missouri counties in response to devastating Missouri River flooding that began in March. The joint teams will survey damage in preparation for a request from the Governor for federal disaster assistance. “Although the floodwaters have not fully […]
Main Street Chillicothe maintains highest level of accreditation a downtown program can achieve
Main Street Chillicothe is once again nationally and state accredited as a Main Street community following a program visit from representatives of the National Main Street Center and Missouri Main Street Connection. A news release from the Missouri Main Street Connection says accreditation is the highest level a downtown revitalization program can achieve. To receive […]
Trenton City Council agenda for Monday meeting includes seven ordinances
The Trenton City Council will consider seven ordinances at its next meeting regarding various matters, including the adoption of the budget, approving agreements, transferring of funds, and amending city code. The meeting will be held at Trenton City Hall on Monday night, April 8, 2019, at 7 o’clock. Two ordinances involving the budget would fix […]
Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Essay Contest winners announced
The winners of the 56th Annual Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Essay Contest have been announced. Pattonsburg High School junior Hannah McDaniel won the Annual Youth Tour to Washington Essay Contest with Breckenridge High School junior Megan Sayers placing second. Both won all-expense paid trips to the Annual Youth Tour to Washington, D. C. in June. The […]