A Trenton, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in north central Missouri. Faron Wayne Lawrence, 52, of Trenton, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to 12 years in federal prison without parole. NITRO (the Northwest Inter-agency Team Response Operation) initiated an […]
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Audio: Missouri farmer goes from a drought to a flood
A Missouri farmer who has gone from drought to flooding says this year has been a really bumpy ride. Ronnie Russell, who farms in Ray County, says his area got 11 inches of rain a couple of weeks ago Russell, who farms in northwest Missouri’s Ray County, says his corn harvest […]
MU Extension produces short videos on CAFOs
The University of Missouri Extension recently rolled out an educational program to give the public science-based information about Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, otherwise known as CAFOs. The program includes a webpage and a series of five-minute videos, says Teng Lim, MU Extension agricultural engineer. “MU Extension faculty often respond to great, but similar, questions in rural […]
Post-harvest is time for producers to review liability insurance coverage
Post-harvest is a good time for producers to review their liability insurance coverage, says University of Missouri economist Ray Massey. Recent issues with dicamba spray drift highlight the need for farmers to understand their third-party liability due to herbicide applications, Massey says. Massey recommends that farmers consult with an insurance or legal professional experienced in […]
Winners announced in Cameron Marchfest competition
Platte County was the Grand Champion of the first Cameron Marchfest held on Saturday. The award was based on the highest combined parade and Field show scores with entries divided into classes used by the Missouri State High School Activities Association. First place finishers in the parade judging, from the smallest to largest classes, were […]
Belton man sentenced to 17-years for meth conspiracy in northern Missouri, Trenton man pleads guilty
A Belton, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in north-central Missouri and for illegally possessing firearms. Robert Ryan Hicks, 36, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to 17 years and seven months in federal prison without parole. On Dec. 4, 2017, Hicks […]
Audio: McCaskill campaign claims hidden camera video is fraud, demands investigation with Hawley recusing himself
Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill’s campaign claims the right-leaning Project Veritas has committed fraud in its production of hidden camera video of her and her staff. McCaskill campaign manager David Kirby is calling on the State Attorney General’s office to investigate the activities as a violation of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. Kirby says […]
Two hospitalized after crash at Chillicothe intersection
Chillicothe Police Officers responded to the intersection of Willams and Olive Street for a two-vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival at the scene, it was determined a vehicle driven by Loretta S. Goosey was southbound on Willams Street when a second vehicle driven by Raymond E. Harding Jr. failed to yield at the yield sign […]
Three from Meadville injured in Highway 139 crash
The highway patrol reports three boys were injured this morning in a Highway 139 accident in Meadville. The driver of a car, 17-year-old Clayton Raymo and his passengers, 14-year-old Lilly Raymo and nine-year-old Caden Raymo, all are from Meadville, received minor injuries and were taken by an ambulance to the Pershing Hospital. The northbound car […]
Judge hands down prison sentences in Division One of Grundy County court
Probation violation hearings were held and other defendants were sentenced among numerous cases Thursday in Division One of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Trenton resident Miriah Mae Butler admitted violation of probation. The probation was revoked and two prison sentences were ordered one of which was 15 years with the Department of Corrections on distribution […]
Hodge Presbyterian Church to celebrate 50th anniversary with free concert
The Hodge Presbyterian Church of Trenton will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Youth Hall with a free concert featuring a Lakeland, Florida native. Mezzo-soprano soloist Kimberly Milton will perform in the sanctuary of the Hodge Presbyterian Church the night of October 20th at 7 o’clock with a reception to follow in the Youth Hall. […]
Pleasant View Board of Education approves student field trips
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved the new gymnasium/cafeteria rental form at a meeting Tuesday evening to reflect current rates. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff says the rental rates were increased at last month’s meeting. The gym rental rate is now $200 for in-district families and $250 for out-of-district families with the cafeteria rate set […]
11 waive preliminary hearings in Tuesday session of Grundy County court
Preliminary hearings were waived by 11 defendants during Tuesday’s session in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Two others appeared for probation violation hearings with two others entry guilty pleas. Bound over to future appearances in Division One of Circuit Court were Bryce Raylan Farmer, Mickeal Dale Hogan, Kandi Lea Johnson, Steven Kyle Johnson, […]
Twenty-two bands to compete in Cameron MarchFest
Twenty-two bands will participate in the first ever Cameron MarchFest this month. The event on October 20th will feature parade, field show, indoor drumline, and color guard competitions. The parade competition begins at 9 o’clock in the morning with the parade to travel six blocks through Downtown Cameron, around McCorkle Park, and down Third Street. […]
Access II Independent Living Center in Gallatin awarded grant from Summit Natural Gas
Access II Independent Living Center in Gallatin, Mo, a non-profit organization that serves individuals with disabilities of all ages, was awarded at $500 grant from Summit Natural Gas to purchase durable medical equipment to increase wellness in the communities they serve. Access II has purchased 10 automated blood pressure monitors and 400, 7-day pill organizers […]
Braymer teen injured when car strikes deer in roadway
The highway patrol reports a car and deer collision Tuesday night in Caldwell County injured a teenage driver from Braymer. Eighteen-year-old Aaron Youtsey was taken by ambulance to Liberty Hospital with minor injuries. Youtsey was northbound when a deer moved into the path of the car about one and a quarter miles south of Braymer. […]
Jameson man pleads guilty in crash that injured 4-year-old son
A Jameson man facing charges stemming from an accident in March entered a guilty plea in Daviess County Circuit Court on Tuesday. Online court information shows 29-year-old Andrew Adkison plead guilty to felony first degree endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk—first offense and misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. The court accepted his plea, […]
Trenton places 4th at Smith-Cotton Marching Band Festival
The Trenton High School Band placed fourth in its class Saturday at the Smith-Cotton Invitational Marching Band Festival in Sedalia, involving only field show competition. Classes were determined by band size rather than school enrollment and in Trenton’s class, Harrisonville placed first. There was somewhat of a drop-off in points before the next four bands […]
Braymer man injured in big rig crash on Highway 65
A tractor-trailer driver from Braymer was injured Thursday afternoon in a Highway 65 accident in Saline County. The highway patrol reports 40-year-old August Young was taken by ambulance to the Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. He was listed with minor injuries and was using a seatbelt at the time of the accident. The northbound truck pulling […]