Operations at Missouri’s 13 casinos are getting back to normal, at least as normal as they can be during the ongoing spread of COVID-19. Due to the pandemic, they were closed from mid-March through May 31. St. Jo Frontier Casino officials in northwest Missouri has welcomed its customers back while working to maintain safe conditions […]
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Gallatin Board of Aldermen approve tax levy rates; special meeting to be held concerning water rates
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance setting tax levy rates at a hearing prior to this week’s regular meeting. The rates were set at 64.01 cents for the General Fund, 22.77 cents for Parks and Recreation, and two cents for Band. The total assessed valuation is estimated to be $14,248,173 for the current […]
Missouri Board of Education to consider proposal intended to boost available substitute teachers
Missouri is in the market for more K-12 substitute teachers during the COVID-19 time. The level of need varies around the state depending on the district, grade, subject, and region. According to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the number of candidates preparing to become full-time teachers has been declining steadily over […]
Galt woman charged in Daviess County with felony assault
A Galt woman has been charged in Daviess County after allegedly causing serious physical injuries to a woman at a wedding in Jamesport Saturday, August 8th. Twenty-seven-year-old Amber Gann faces felony domestic assault charges in the first degree. Her bond was denied. A probable cause statement from Officer Loreanna Parker with the Daviess County Sheriff’s […]
MoDOT now hiring for the Winter season
The Missouri Department of Transportation is currently hiring individuals who are interested in a career to keep Missouri moving during the winter season and beyond. Right now, there are several full-time maintenance and emergency maintenance equipment operator positions open across the state. Hourly salaries range from $14.10 to $16.90 per hour, depending on the level […]
Trenton Board of Education sets tax rate, approves meal price increase, moves first day of school
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education set the district’s tax rate prior to the regular board meeting the evening of Tuesday, August 11th. The proposed property tax rate was approved at $4.4135. That includes $3.5135 for the Incidental Fund and 90 cents for the debt service. This year’s tax levy is 28.65 cents higher than […]
Grundy County Commission reports on CARES Act funding distribution
The Grundy County Commission accepted CARES Act funding applications from 14 entities the morning of Tuesday, August 11th. Allocated funds totaled $961,512.72. There are $194,092.90 in unallocated funds that will be distributed on an as-needed basis to the 14 entities. Grundy County, the Grundy County Nursing Home District, the Grundy County Health Department, the Grundy County Library, the Families […]
Trenton City Council approves purchase of fence for fire training tower and camera for sewer department
Three purchases were approved at Monday nights’ meeting of the Trenton City Council. A purchase for fencing to surround the new fire training tower, along with another purchase that involves a specialized camera for the sewer department to inspect underground mains, and the third item is the purchase of shirts for council members to wear. […]
Closing of bridge on Highway 65 south of Chillicothe delayed by weather
Due to wet weather conditions, the closure of the Grand River Bridge on U.S. Route 65 in Livingston County has been pushed to next week. The U.S. Route 65 bridge was expected to close this Wednesday, Aug. 12, but with more rain, in the forecast, the closure has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2020, […]
Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery to hold class on State Historical Society poster contest
The State Historical Society of Missouri’s Bicentennial Commission has introduced two poster contests: one for youth grades 3-6 and one for 7-12th graders. The theme for these contests is “Sharing Missouri’s Stories” – past, present, and future. Detailed rules can be found on the State Historical Society of Missouri website. A free class will be held […]
One business in Trenton fails alcohol compliance check
The Trenton Police Department and the Midland Empire Alcohol Task Force conducted alcohol retail outlet compliance checks in Trenton on Saturday, August 8th, 2020. The Police Department is reporting that one local business sold an alcoholic beverage to the underage person. At this time, charges are pending and no further information can be released. The […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of August 10, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of August 10 – 16. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of […]
Trenton Light Riders Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association to hold bike show
The Trenton Light Riders Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association will hold a bike show in Chillicothe. The show will benefit the “Run for the Son,” an effort to provide transportation to pastors, evangelists, and Christian workers around the world. The show will be held rain or shine in the Calvary Baptist Church parking lot […]
Trenton City Council agenda includes fencing around fire training tower
The Trenton City Council will consider an ordinance next week that would approve an agreement with Challenger Fencing for the construction of a chain-link fence around the fire training tower in Trenton. The council meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at us02web.zoom.us/j/8450274722 the night of Monday, August 10th at 7 o’clock. Other items on […]
Customers of Mercer County water district asked to conserve water
Mercer County Public Water Supply District Number 1 asks all of its customers to cut water usage to a minimum over the next few days as the Ravanna water tower is drained. A representative says the Ravanna water tower feeds other towers in the district.
August 4th Primary Election results in northern Missouri
Grundy County will have a new commissioner at the first of the year following Businessman Brad Chumbley’s victory Tuesday evening in the Republican primary. Chumbley received 442 votes to defeat two others. Incumbent Joe Brinser had 296 votes and challenger Martha Roberts received 245. There’s no Democratic opponent for Chumbley in the November general election. […]
Primary Election: A review of north Missouri election issues and candidates
Candidates will be nominated by their respective political parties in today’s primary election to have their names on general election ballots in November. The poll sites are open until 7 o’clock this evening across Missouri. KTTN news plans to announce results, as they become available this evening while also carrying portions of the Kansas City […]
July finds precipitation above normal, high temperatures below normal
The July weather summary in Trenton shows precipitation was above normal by an inch and forty-two one-hundredths. Low temperatures averaged above normal by two degrees, however, high temperatures averaged below normal by slightly over one degree. July normally is the warmest month of the year in Trenton with highs averaging nearly 89 degrees and lows […]
Winston School District releases “Return to Learn” plan for upcoming school year.
The Winston R-6 School District has released a Return to Learn Plan for students and staff for the 2020-2021 school year. Superintendent Doctor Brian Robinson says the purpose of the plan is to create a safe return to classroom instruction. The plan can be altered during the school year. Winston R-6 worked with the Daviess […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of August 3, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the North Missouri region for the week of August 3 – 9. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in […]