A total of 17 defendants, primarily from the Kansas City metropolitan area, have been indicted for their roles in a nearly $10 million conspiracy to distribute almost 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine. Fahrudin F. Fejzic, also known as “Frank,” 48, Steven M. Lyons, also known as “Pops,” 60, Shelly Marie Exton, 38, Mary L. Corona, 38, […]
Six members of the Trenton FFA Chapter competed at the Area II Books and Preliminary Creed Night. In the Books competition, McKenna Cox’s Secretary’s Book placed 2nd receiving gold, Kayli Crawford’s Treasures Book placed 2nd receiving gold and Jaycie Griffin, Olivia Roberts, and Camden Leeper’s Scrapbook also received gold. Tucker Otto with beginning ownership record […]
Special Olympics Missouri has suspended all sports training and competitions in response to the threat of COVID-19. A spokesman reports Special Olympics top priority is keeping athletes and constituents safe. “As an organization that serves a broad array of individuals, including some who may have medical issues that increase their potential susceptibility, Special Olympics of […]
Pleasant View R-6 will hold its Annual Extravaganza next week to support field trips as well as school and faculty needs. This year’s event will be a dodgeball tournament instead of basketball as in past years. Doors and a silent auction will open the evening of March 21st at 5 o’clock, followed by Pleasant View […]
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved hiring constructional engineering company Norton and Schmidt of Kansas City to approve plans for a new addition to the school building. A proposed drawing of the addition included three new classrooms, a concession stand area, two new bathrooms, and a new gym entrance. A motion was approved […]
A man from Richmond is facing multiple charges in Ray County after his arrest Sunday morning by the Highway Patrol. Bond for 58-year-old Clarence Edward Morgan of Richmond is $25,000 cash pending an appearance in court. Morgan has been charged with five felony counts and three misdemeanors. Morgan is accused of possession of a controlled […]
A Maryville 7th grader, Raymond Zhao, won the Northwest Missouri Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday in St. Joseph. Zhao qualifies for the Scripps National Spelling Bee which begins May 24th in Washington D.C. Finishing second at the regional competition was st. Joseph 7th grader Emilee Evans.
Trenton Middle School has announced its March Students of the Month for the character trait fairness. Students selected are fifth-graders Makayla Mejia and Bradly Miller, sixth-graders Sosha Scott and Logan Roberts, seventh-graders Sadie Tobias, and Michael Hiles, and eighth-graders Mady Couey and Brayden Hughs.
A man from Braymer was fatally injured when he was thrown out of his overturning vehicle on Thursday afternoon two miles south of Braymer. The highway patrol identified the victim as 71-year-old Russell Coldiron. Coldiron’s pickup was northbound when it failed to negotiate a curve on Route E, he overcorrected, causing the vehicle to cross […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital honored employees with a special event, highlighting special moments throughout 2019. “As 2019 has been an outstanding year, it brings me such joy to be able to honor the individuals who made it so special,” said Jeff Tindle, CCMH Chief Executive Officer. “In addition to those who are celebrating special milestones […]
A jury trial has been canceled in Division Three of Ray County Circuit Court for a Lawson man charged with 11 felony counts of abuse or neglect of a child—no sexual contact. Gary Wyant appeared in court on Wednesday morning, and continuance was granted and the trial scheduled for March 16th through 19th was canceled, […]
The Missouri USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced March 30th as the cut-off date to apply for Fiscal Year 2020 funds through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program -Environmental Quality Incentive Program (RCPP-EQIP). EQIP allows farmers, ranchers, forestland managers, and landowners an opportunity to conserve natural resources by […]
A resident of Hardin was hospitalized following a crash early Sunday morning in Ray County. Thirty-seven-year-old Matthew McMillan of Hardin received serious injuries when the pickup he was driving traveled off Manning Road and struck a culvert. McMillan was taken by private vehicle to Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond, then transferred by EMS to […]
Three individuals were honored as distinguished alumni for North Central Missouri College at the NCMC Foundation Voyage Fund Pirates Ball Saturday night. The 2019 Distinguished Alumni Class is made up of Kevin Bailey, Loma Hurst, and Sam Smith. Bailey said he has “been fortunate to experience and appreciate” the college at several levels. The first […]
A pedestrian walking on a road in Ray County was hurt when she was hit by an unknown vehicle. Forty-year-old Christina Mayer of Lawson was taken to Liberty Hospital with moderate injuries. The accident happened late Saturday night on Route U northeast of Excelsior Springs as Mayer was walking west on the eastbound lane when […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Braymer man sustained serious injuries after being ejected from a utility terrain vehicle two miles east of Braymer on Friday night. Sixty-two-year-old Jerry Watson was later arrested and accused of misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. He was released and taken by medical helicopter to Liberty Hospital. The UTV traveled east on […]
The Grundy County Commission approved a bid for a truck for the Road and Bridge Department and signed the Model Floodplain Management Ordinance Friday morning. The truck bid was from Admiral Truck Sales of Grain Valley for a 2011 Ford F-350, 4 by 4 utility truck for $18,500. It was the only bid received. Grundy […]
Ray County soybean farmer Ronnie Russell was elected as the new president of the Missouri Soybean Association during the annual meeting in Jefferson City. Following his installation at the Commodity Classic conference, Russell leads Missouri’s statewide advocacy organization for soybean growers. Ronnie Russell “I look forward to bringing farmers together to strengthen the Missouri soybean […]
Among cases Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Trenton resident Shaun McClintock was placed on probation after he pleaded guilty to an amended charge of misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. According to a plea agreement, the imposition of sentence was suspended and McClintock was placed on two years probation. Conditions include serving ten […]
State law could be changed to require that Missouri public school districts tell parents if class material, guest speakers, or displays in school mention sexual orientation or gender identity. The Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee is debating State Representative Chuck Basye’s bill that would let parents have their kids removed from class if […]
