The Highway Patrol reports a Kansas City man sustained moderate injuries when the pickup truck he drove struck a crossover and overturned seven miles north of Eagleville the afternoon of Thursday, July 23rd. Emergency medical services transported 30-year-old Seth Johnston to the Decatur County Hospital of Leon, Iowa. The pickup traveled north on Interstate 35 […]
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Bears are on the move in Missouri, so stay “Bear Aware”
The black bear is one of the largest and heaviest wild mammals in Missouri with some reaching up to 500 pounds. It is also a long-distance roamer constantly in search of food. While black bears are usually very secretive and avoid encounters with people, a growing number of bears in the state is resulting in […]
Texas man sentenced to 22-years with Missouri Department of Corrections for shooting at Super 8 motel in Bethany
A Dallas, Texas man accused of shooting another person in the chest in Bethany in April was sentenced in Harrison County Thursday, July 23rd after waiving formal arraignment and pleading guilty. Twenty-one-year-old Jackson Mateo Miesse was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for 11 years on felony assault—first degree, 11 years on felony armed criminal […]
Livingston County reports 3 new cases of COVID-19 bringing case count to 37
The Livingston County Health Center reports the county now has 37 positive cases of COVID-19. That is an increase of three. Ten of the Livingston County cases are active, and 27 have been removed from isolation. The Caldwell County Health Department reports 27 total cases in the county, which is an increase of two. Twenty-three […]
Sedalia man arrested for failing to appear in Grundy County
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Sedalia man Wednesday, July 22nd on a felony charge and failure to appear. Thirty-seven-year-old Michael Ray Fritchery was transported to Grundy County from Benton County. He has been charged with driving while revoked or suspended. He allegedly failed to appear on an infraction of displayed […]
Grundy County Health Department reports new case of COVID-19
The Grundy County Health Department reports an additional positive case of COVID-19 in the county. That brings the case count to 23 of which one case is active, and there has been one death related to the virus in Grundy County. Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson says the state has incorrectly reported 24 cases for […]
What’s coming to Netflix in August of 2020
August is typically a slow month for TV series and a dumping ground for movies, and Netflix Inc. doesn’t seem to be immune from that trend. Notable additions include new seasons of international series such as Denmark’s post-apocalyptic drama “Rain” (Aug. 6), Spain’s period drama “High Seas” (Aug. 7), and Brazil’s dystopian thriller “3%” (Aug. […]
Missouri invests in meat & poultry supply chain
Governor Mike Parson and Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn announced the creation of the Missouri Meat & Poultry Processing Grant in an effort to quickly increase food supply chain resilience in our state. Established by the General Assembly through this year’s budget process, $20 million in CARES Act Funds will be directed to meat & […]
Kirksville Police Department announces second armed robbery this week
The Kirksville Police Department reports a second armed robbery in Kirksville this week. Officers responded to the 7th Heaven Conoco gas station at 1312 South Baltimore Street on the morning of Wednesday, July 22nd. A clerk advised a male entered the store, allegedly displayed a handgun, and reportedly demanded money from the register. Officers searched […]
Daviess County announces new case of COVID-19
The Daviess County Health Department reports there are now 16 total cases of COVID-19 in the county, which is an increase of one. Seven of the cases are described as current, and nine are recovered. The Daviess County Health Department notes all involved individuals and contacts have been notified. The cases and their contacts are […]
Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors approve asphalt project, presented energy project information
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors Tuesday, July 21st approved an asphalt project. Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments Administrator Jerry Doerhoff reports the project will be in the parking lot behind Sunnyview where the employees’ park, and a loading dock. The cost will be $43,000. Malicoat-Winslow presented information on an energy project. […]
Grundy Electric Cooperative to hold “drive-thru” annual membership meeting
The Grundy Electric Cooperative will hold a special drive-through annual membership meeting due to safety concerns with COVID-19. Grundy Electric Cooperative member-owners are invited to drive through the parking lot at the South Harrison R-2 High School of Bethany the evening of August 6th from 4:30 to 6:30. Members will stay in their vehicles, register, […]
Livingston County reports 2 new cases of COVID-19
The Livingston County Health Center reports it has received notification of two additional positive COVID-19 cases for the county. That brings the total for Livingston County to 33. Nine of the cases are active, and 24 have been removed from isolation. The two new cases are isolating at home, and close contacts have been notified.
St. Joseph man involved in crash arrested on multiple accusations
The highway patrol reports a St. Joseph man has been arrested on multiple allegations. Thirty six year old Nicholas Newton was taken into custody about 9:30 Tuesday morning in Livingston County The highway patrol has accused Newton of felony tampering with a motor vehicle and felony possession of a controlled substance– methamphetamine. Newton also is […]
Second suspect arrested in connection with armed robbery of Xpress Mart in Kirksville
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery at the Xpress Mart in Kirksville on the afternoon of Sunday, July 19th. The Kirksville Police Department reports Edina Police arrested 22-year-old Baxter Belt of Edina. He and the other suspect, 30-year-old Kevin Potter previously of Kirksville, have been charged in Adair […]
Caldwell County reports 2 cases of COVID-19 from individuals who attended parent-hosted prom in Braymer
The Caldwell County Health Department reports it received notification of two confirmed COVID-19 positive individuals who attended the Braymer parent-hosted prom at the Stet Fire Department the night of Friday, July 17th. The health department is trying to identify and notify persons who may have come into contact with the individuals while they were infectious. […]
Grundy County Commission approves change to drug testing policy; addresses lengthy agenda at latest meeting
The Grundy County Commission approved changes Tuesday, July 21st to a drug testing policy for Grundy County employees. The changes were proposed by Tomo Drug Testing. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray notes Tomo has performed drug testing for county employees since 2009. The changes involve following future Department of Transportation regulation changes and non-DOT testing methodology. […]
Spickard Board of Education sets date for preschool screenings; hires 1st and 2nd-grade teacher
The Spickard R-2 Board of Education accepted bids for windows and propane the evening of Monday, July 20th. Superintendent Doctor Kristi Weldon reports Quality General Construction will install five new windows in the library for $1,010. Ferrellgas’s bid for propane was accepted for 91 cents per gallon. The board hired Cassie Holcer as a first […]
Internet access installed at Sesquicentennial Park in downtown Trenton
Fiber optic internet access has been installed at the Sesquicentennial Park in Downtown Trenton. Main Street Trenton Executive Director Megan Taul reports the internet will only be available to the public during Downtown activities and events for now. There are future plans to have the free service available on a regular basis at the park. […]
Gilman City Board of Education accepts vendor bids; lunch prices to remain the same as last year
The Gilman City R-4 Board of Education recently accepted multiple bids. Landes Oil’s bid for propane was accepted at 95 cents per gallon. MFA also submitted a bid at 94.9 cents. Landes and MFA were both accepted for bus and van fuel. Food supply bids were accepted from Graves and the Trenton and Bethany Hy-Vees. […]