Gov. Mike Parson says the coronavirus has already been hard felt in the state’s economy – more people are staying home, business operations have been limited, many people have lost their jobs and state revenue is down. During Wednesday’s press briefing, he says he is freezing $180 million in spending during the current state budget […]
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People In Missouri warned to be on guard as telephone scammers set to cash in on Coronavirus
People in Missouri are being warned to be extra vigilant as scam callers are likely to ramp up their activity over the next few weeks to take advantage of increasing amounts of people being at home due to the current Coronavirus outbreak. CPR Call Blocker, makers of the US’s best selling call blocking device, is […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of March 30, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of March 30 – April 5. All road closures for roadwork, incidents, and ongoing flooding can be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule […]
Current status of restaurants within the city of Trenton
With the State of Emergency declared within the city limits of Trenton, dining establishments have temporarily changed their hours, closed part of or all of their dining rooms, offer only curbside service or have closed their doors temporarily until restrictions are lifted. The Trenton Chamber of Commerce has compiled an updated list of restaurants and […]
Trenton Park Department closes all playgrounds
The Trenton Park Department has temporarily closed all playgrounds, the Moberly Park enclosed shelter house and the Rock Barn as a health and safety precaution. Park Director Jason Shuler says those are the only facilities the Park Department is restricting at this time. The closures comply with the emergency declaration by Mayor Linda Crooks.
Premier Eyecare Associates temporarily cancels services until April 12
Premier Eyecare Associates will no longer provide regular comprehensive exams, contact lens fitting, or eyewear adjustments as of Tuesday, March 24, 2020. The restriction is expected to last until at least April 12th. Anyone who had an exam scheduled during that time does not need to call and cancel. Premier is currently rescheduling exams beginning […]
Bid reviews dominate meeting of Gallatin Board of Aldermen
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted several bids Monday evening. One bid was for Micro Comm’s annual support bid for the water plant supervisory control and data acquisition system for $3,500. Herzog’s bid for street work was accepted. It involved $96,096 for East and West Van Buren and $122,148 for North and South Daviess. Keller […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of March 23, 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 March 23 – 29. All road closures for roadwork, incidents, and ongoing flooding can be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes […]
USDA to partner with rural schools to provide one million meals per week to schools shut by COVID-19
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced a collaboration with the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, McLane Global, PepsiCo, and others to deliver nearly 1,000,000 meals a week to students in a limited number of rural schools closed due to COVID-19: “Feeding children who are affected by school closures is a top priority […]
Livingston County Sheriff restricts public access to office facilities
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office administrative facility at Chillicothe has temporarily restricted access for the general public. Sheriff Steve Cox reports the changes include calling the office Monday through Friday from 8 to 4 o’clock for administrative needs. Those non-emergency needs include questions about the civil process, eviction notices, copies of reports, bond information, and […]
License office in Trenton asking customers to follow temporary restrictions to enter building
The Trenton License Office asks that only one person enter the office per transaction and not to bring children or friends during the COVID-19 outbreak. People are asked to bring their own pen to sign papers and to not enter the Trenton License Office if they have been exposed to anyone diagnosed with COVID-19, been […]
The Big Picture: Missouri’s response to COVID-19
As concerns over the new coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to grow across the state and the nation, Governor Mike Parson and his administration are working each day to respond to the virus and protect the health and well-being of Missourians. Expanding COVID-19 Testing The state is currently working with the University of Missouri to expand COVID-19 […]
What you can do to combat the spread of COVID-19
As concerns over the new coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to grow across the state and the nation, Governor Mike Parson and his administration are working each day to respond to the virus and help combat the spread. In line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, as well as federal guidance from the Trump […]
St. Lukes institutes temporary “No Visitor” policy at all hospitals
Saint Luke’s is immediately instituting a temporary “No Visitors” rule at all hospitals in our health system following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations on social distancing and to protect our valued patients, clinicians, caregivers, and staff. The following exceptions will be made to the no visitors rule: When the patient is a […]
Two routes in Grundy and Daviess counties to be resurfaced
A resurfacing project on two lettered routes is scheduled to begin soon. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Herzog Contracting Corp. to complete the resurfacing of Grundy County Route Z from Route 6 to Route 65 and Daviess/Caldwell County Route J from Route 6 in Altamont to U.S. Route 36. The contractor plans […]
Community of Marceline announces restrictions, closures and cancellations due to Coronavirus concerns
The Country Nights Father / Daughter Dance scheduled for Saturday, March 21st is canceled. Bristol Manor is temporarily closed to all visitors and volunteers. Pioneer Skilled Nursing has modified their visitor status as follows: Family member visitors over 12 years of age visiting a resident at end of life or in hospice (limited to one […]
Governor Parson calls for limit on public gathering size, with some exceptions
To limit the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended no gatherings of 50 people or more for the next eight weeks. In a press release today, Gov. Mike Parson is calling for the cancellation or suspension of gatherings that exceed the size limit, except for daycares, businesses, K-12 schools, […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of March 16, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of March 16 – 22. Though not listed below, some routes remain closed due to flooding. View routes closed due to flooding, as well as roadwork projects at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement […]