A teenager from Polo was injured Sunday night when the westbound car she was driving, went off the south side of U-S 36, struck a ditch and came to a stop in the median. Eighteen-year-old Makenzie Garrett received minor injuries and was taken by ambulance to Cameron Regional Medical Center. She was wearing a seat […]
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Traffic stop results in arrest of Bolivar woman on drug charges
A traffic stop in Livingston County on Thursday resulted in the seizure of suspected drugs and the arrest of a Bolivar woman. Sheriff Steve Cox reports deputies arrested 37-year-old Renee Lynn Haynes for alleged possession of a controlled substance. A warrant was subsequently issued by the court charging her with felony possession of a controlled […]
Trenton qualifies eight for state STAR events competition
Trenton has qualified eight entries for STAR events competition on the state level in March. Results have been announced following the regional STAR events held Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Chillicothe. STAR is an acronym for students taking action with recognition. It’s one of the programs for students in the school organization: Family, Career, […]
Leadership Northwest Missouri class of 2019 to graduate in July
Several leaders from area counties are part of the newest Leadership Northwest Missouri class. The annual series of sessions help bring leaders together from throughout a 19-county region to discover and sharpen their leadership skills, explore regional issues, and build a network of contacts throughout Northwest Missouri. Members of the 2019 class from the Green […]
FEMA urging residents to prepare as record cold temperatures envelop the area
As officials from the National Weather Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region VII office continue monitoring the development of an arctic outbreak that could bring recording-setting cold temperatures to several cities throughout the Midwest, residents are encouraged to act now, preparing both their home and families for whatever may arise. “We are […]
Livingston County Sheriff’s office finds 11 bags of meth, cash and distribution equipment during traffic stop
Authorities in Livingston County report that after a traffic stop, there was a seizure of 11bags of alleged methamphetamine, distribution equipment, and nearly $4,200 in cash. A Chillicothe resident now faces a drug charge after his initial arrest on a warrant for an alleged assault in the third degree from a January 3rd incident. 36-year-old […]
Highway patrol reports two arrests; one detained on immigration violation
The highway patrol reports the arrest of an Ankeny, Iowa resident early Sunday in Sullivan County. Forty-one-year-old Valente Ramos Duran was accused of speeding, not having a valid license, and an immigration violation: deported aggravated felon. Duran was taken to the Sullivan County Jail for the violations and was held for U.S Immigration and Customs […]
One dead, one injured in crash east of Milan
One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash last night five miles east of Milan. Seventy-one-year-old Kenneth Morris of Milan was pronounced dead at the scene by the Deputy Coroner, Robert Wyant. The accident also left a Kirksville man, 35-year-old Fiston Muenyi, with minor injuries. He was taken by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center […]
Cameron man injured after rolling Jeep multiple times on Highway 36
The Highway Patrol reports a Cameron man sustained moderate injuries when he lost control of 2005 Jeep Wrangler on a snow-cover road and it overturned three miles east of Stewartsville Thursday afternoon. An ambulance transported 22-year-old Riley Horton to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Horton was traveling west on Highway 36 when he lost control, and […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees extends President Lenny Klaver’s contract
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees voted at it meeting Tuesday evening to extend President Doctor Lenny Klaver’s contract. His contract was extended by two years, through 2023, with salary to be determined later. The board approved the resignation of Trio Administrative Assistant Sarah Reeter effective January 31st for full-time employment. Her resignation […]
Two arrested in Daviess and DeKalb Counties
The highway patrol reports separate arrests on Sunday of motorists in Daviess and DeKalb Counties. Independence resident, 54-year-old Paul Jones, was arrested at mid-afternoon and faces several possible violations in Daviess County. Online information says Jones is accused of driving while intoxicated for alcohol; failure to yield to an emergency vehicle; as well as careless […]
Jamesport man hurt in Highway 6 crash
A Jamesport man sustained injuries when the pickup truck he drove struck a car in Winston and ran off the road Thursday evening. Fifty-nine-year-old Rock Dirks did not seek immediate medical treatment of minor injuries but was later taken by family to Cameron Regional Medical Center. The driver of the car, 57-year-old Joyce Hullinger of […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education meets
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved Linda Hague as a foster care liaison at a meeting this week. Principal Dustin Freeman reported the Professional Learning Committee met with the Northeast Regional Professional Development Center Representative Lori Ladwig to plan second-semester curriculum goals and meeting dates. Missouri Assessment Program and End of Course exam scores […]
Audio: National Weather Service meteorologist Spencer Mell on the upcoming Winter storm
The anticipated winter snow storm is on its way toward Missouri. A winter storm warning for all of the Green Hills Region, and adjacent counties, starts at mid-afternoon. KTTN spoke with Spencer Mell, a meteorologist with National Weather Service at Pleasant Hill. The winter snowstorm also brings high winds followed by very cold […]
Shopko files for bankruptcy, Carrollton store to close
An area Shopko store is to close due to the Green Bay, Wisconsin-based retailer and its subsidiaries filing voluntary petitions for a court-supervised financial restructuring under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The company’s website provides a list of the 38 stores to close including the Shopko Hometown store in Carrollton. The expected […]
Chillicothe man formally charged after crashing in Livingston County
A Chillicothe man arrested by the Highway Patrol Tuesday night following a motor vehicle accident east of Chillicothe has been charged in Livingston County. Thirty-six-year-year-old Mathew Pike has been charged with felony driving while intoxicated—persistent offender. His bond is $25,000 cash only. The Patrol also accused Pike of driving while revoked—first offense, careless and imprudent […]
Three of six passengers injured in Tuesday evening crash east of Chillicothe; driver arrested on multiple allegations
Three people out of six who reported injuries were taken to the hospital who were involved in a sports utility vehicle accident Tuesday night on an icy road three miles east of Chillicothe. The driver, who was not injured, was later arrested by the highway patrol. Thirty-six-year-old Mathew Pike of Chillicothe was driving westbound with six […]
Gallatin woman arrested after stealing from Chillicothe resident
On Monday afternoon, January 14, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to investigate a theft from a residence in Livingston County with one suspect arrested and charged. Sheriff Steve Cox said a victim had been told that a vehicle was broken down near the home as a female arrived at the house asking to […]
Missouri House Speaker Elijah Haahr announces House Committee chairmanships
House Speaker Elijah Haahr announced today the House Committee chairmanships and his selections for Republican membership on House committees for the 100th General Assembly. “One of the greatest qualities of the Republican Caucus is the diverse experiences and talents this group of individuals brings to our legislative process,” said Speaker Haahr, R-Springfield. “We have worked […]
2019 work plan released for East Locust Creek Reservoir project
The East Locust Creek Reservoir Project Team and North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission have released the 2019 Work Plan for the reservoir in Sullivan County. Water Commission General Manager Brad Scott reports the Commission and Project Team “are at the mercy” of about 23 agencies and their oversight, inputs, and approvals. The East Locust […]