High winds contributed to power outages throughout Trenton Thursday morning, February 4th. Trenton City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton reports Trenton Municipal Utilities started receiving phone calls about lights blinking around 10:15. He explains the blinking was caused by high winds whipping power lines together, especially near the lake and along 28th Street where there is […]
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Cover crop conference, “Finding Common Ground in Cover Crops,” goes virtual
“Finding Common Ground in Cover Crops” is the theme of the 2021 Midwest Cover Crops Council Conference. The virtual conference, February 23-25, kicks off with updates from cover crop specialists in the council’s 12 Midwestern states and Ontario, Canada, says Charles Ellis, University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineering specialist and a member of the council’s […]
Audio: St. Joseph man pleads guilty in death of two-year-old
A 21-year-old St. Joseph man has pleaded guilty in the drive-by shooting that killed a two-year-old. Caimon Ramone Stillman admitted he was involved in the August 9th shooting in which Raelynn Craig was shot and killed. Prosecutors accused Stillman and two others of driving up to another car near the Frog Hop convenience […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital to open waiting list for COVID-19 vaccine
Carroll County Memorial Hospital is registered as a COVID-19 Vaccinator. CCMH is now accepting names for our COVID-19 Vaccine Waitlist. To see if you qualify for vaccination at this time, please visit the state’s website, www.MOstopsCovid.com. After reviewing, if you still have questions, please direct them to [email protected]. To be placed on the CCMH waitlist, […]
Reptiles and snow removal main topics of Trenton Administrative Committee meeting
Trenton’s Administrative Committee has instructed the city attorney to prepare a draft document that modifies a current ordinance regarding the existence of reptiles. This followed a request from Adam Clear who noted differences exist between the city code and state statutes regarding the length of a snake that can be kept. His thoughts were presented […]
Free online event centers on stocker cattle
Beginning stocker cattle operators can learn how to improve profits during a free online event on February 16 and 18 at 7 p.m. University of Missouri Extension; the Missouri Small Business Development Center for Agriculture, Food and Forestry; and the NRCS+MU Grasslands Project sponsor the two-night workshop. “A properly managed stocker cattle operation can be […]
Mercer County, along with two other area senior centers make announcements
The active aging resource center in Gallatin announces it will be closed this week, thus NO grab and go meals nor home delivery. The senior center reports enough emergency meals were to be delivered today to the Meals on Wheels clients. The active aging resource center plans to re-open Monday, February 8th. For information, call […]
Governor Parson proposes converting closed Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron into training facility
The Associated Press reports the closed Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron may be turned into a training academy. A proposal from Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s budget plan includes $671,714 to convert the idle prison in Cameron into an academy that would train correctional officers before they get assigned to one of the state’s 20 prisons. […]
Audio: Missouri House Oversight Committee to hear testimony Tuesday from labor director about unemployment overpayments
We’ll learn new details this week about what caused unemployment overpayments and the Missouri Department of Labor’s subsequent request for reimbursement. Missourinet’s Brian Hauswirth has the update. The Missouri House Special Committee on Government Oversight has called a Tuesday hearing, where they’ll hear testimony from State Labor Director Anna Hui (pronounced hue). The […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to “exploding trailer” at Calhoun and Washington street
The Chillicothe Fire Department reports it responded to a call of a trailer exploding at the intersection of Calhoun and Washington street on Thursday afternoon, January 29th. Captain/Emergency Medical Technician Tracy Bradley says flames came from the rear axles of the trailer. A hand line was used to start extinguishing the fire, two trucks were positioned […]
Livingston County Health Center stops taking names for COVID-19 vaccine
The Livingston County Health Center is no longer taking names for COVID-19 vaccine at this time. The office reports there has been an overwhelming response, and it does not want to provide false hope of getting vaccinated in the near future until vaccine becomes more readily available. Individuals who signed up will still be notified […]
Audio: Missouri is now 11th in nation among those looking to open new business facilities
Missouri’s governor is touting the state’s numerous job expansions and attractions, saying they highlight the state’s increasingly competitive business climate: Governor Parson is also highlighting the expansions at Boeing in St. Charles and Ford in Claycomo. One of the biggest projects is in southwest Missouri’s Republic, where Amazon will open its first fulfillment […]
Audio: Amazon expands into Missouri
“The massive-online retailer is opening two new AMXL facilities in both Joplin and Springfield which will create hundreds of jobs that start at 15.00 per hour. These AMXL sites specialize in handling heavy and bulky items as well as last-mile deliveries. They are expected to open in February and March.” In November, Amazon […]
Lawson man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of Elizabeth Michelle Adams
A Lawson man has been charged in Caldwell County with first-degree murder following a shooting in Polo the morning of January 27th in which a woman died from her injuries. Thirty-five-year-old Kevin Lynn Barnett Junior has also been charged with assault—first degree or attempt, armed criminal action, robbery—first degree, unlawful possession of a firearm, and […]
Yield and quality improves when legumes are frost seeded at correct time
Forage yield and quality improve when legumes are frost-seeded at the right time, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts. Frost seeding, a method of broadcasting seeds over snow- or frost-covered pastures, improves poor pastures at a low cost. Seeds work their way into the soil and germinate as the ground freezes […]
Demolition of nine properties main topic of Trenton City Council meeting
Accepting recommendations from the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board, the City Council Monday night approved a list of nine houses to be demolished and the selection of a demolition contractor. Three companies submitted bids including Red Rock of Kidder who had the lowest bid for all nine structures at $42,000. His bid actually was $43,400 […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to Bryan Street
Chillicothe firefighters briefly were at 1312 Bryan late Saturday afternoon to extinguish smoldering insulation and wood in a bathroom wall. Firefighters arrived on the scene to smoke billowing from the area, taking approximately three gallons of water to extinguish the fire after the wall was opened. A thermal imaging camera was used to ensure the […]
Biden immigration overhaul would open a door to citizenship for 11 million people
(Missouri Independent) – President Joe Biden is poised to send a sweeping immigration reform bill to Congress Thursday that would lay out a path for nearly 11 million undocumented people to obtain citizenship within eight years. Immigration has been one of the toughest issues for Congress to tackle, and the legislation’s fate is unclear in […]
Incumbents file for positions on Laredo and Galt Board of Aldermen
Incumbents filed for the open positions on the Laredo and Galt Board of Aldermen for the April election. Derek Eckert and Brett Mathews refiled for Laredo Aldermen at Large, each for a term of two years. Jason Grindstaff and Sierra Fletchall refiled for their positions as Galt Aldermen at Large, and Jessica Gannon refiled as […]
Computers on the Farm Conference meets February 8-9 via Zoom
With its virtual format, this year’s Computers on the Farm Conference, Feb. 8-9, will vividly underscore the increasingly vital role of computers in agriculture. “The topics are designed to simulate a hands-on experience for both beginner and advanced farm computer users,” says Kent Shannon, University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineering specialist and MU assistant teaching […]