A former postal carrier was sentenced in federal court for stealing mail from dozens of residents and for possessing methamphetamine to distribute. Brandy Manning, 40, of Liberty, Missouri, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to six years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Manning to pay $3,993 in restitution. Manning, […]
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State Treasurer’s office returns more than $45M in unclaimed property
Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick has announced that his administration returned $45,083,224.85 of unclaimed property in the recent fiscal year that closed June 30th. In the prior fiscal year, the Unclaimed Property Division returned $44,696,518.89. “I encourage all Missourians to visit our website and check to see if they are entitled to unclaimed property,” Treasurer […]
Unionville hosting a multitude of events to celebrate 4th of July
Patriotism and community spirit will be on display at the Unionville, City Park the evening of July 4, 2019 Fun for all ages will begin with the parade at 6 p.m., sponsored by the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary. Entries are to line up at the park at 5:30; anyone can put an entry in […]
Help save lives at the 29th annual Kirksville Media Blood Drive
The Kirksville Daily Express, KTVO-TV, KIRX-AM, KRXL-FM, KTUF-FM, KLTE Bott Radio, Cable One, Rehoboth Baptist Church and the St. Louis Cardinals are once again teaming up with the American Red Cross to help save lives at an important time of year. The 29th annual Kirksville Media Blood Drive will be held Thursday, July 25, from […]
Officer Jasmine Diab released from hospital to rehabilitation facility
A Facebook post from Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab reports the officer was transferred to a rehabilitation facility Friday afternoon. Diab calls it the “first big step to being able to go home,” and she believes the rehab will “be intense.” No timeline has been announced as to how long Jasmine will stay at the […]
Parkville, Topeka men indicted for $346 million fraud scheme
Two men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for a conspiracy in which they fraudulently profited from hundreds of millions of dollars in federal government contracts they were not entitled to receive, which were set aside for small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, and minorities. Patrick Michael Dingle, 48, of Parkville, […]
Two Kansas city men indicted for $1 million conspiracy to steal 1,400 cell Phones in dozens of burglaries
Two Kansas City, Missouri, men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a $1 million conspiracy to steal more than 1,400 cell phones in dozens of commercial burglaries across five states. Viktor Chernetskiy, 29, a naturalized citizen from Ukraine, and Bryan C. Kirkendoll II, 29, were charged in a five-count […]
Missouri business owner sentenced to 25-years for leading methamphetamine conspiracy
A Springfield, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for leading a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine. Christopher A. Jefferson, 46, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 25 years in federal prison without parole. Jefferson, who has two prior state convictions for distribution/delivery of a controlled substance, was sentenced […]
“Ag Backs the Blue” fundraising event set for Friday, June 28, to benefit Jasmine Diab’s recovery
A fundraising benefit will be held Friday, June 28, 2019, in Trenton for Police Officer Jasmine Diab who’s recovering from a gunshot wound she sustained in the line of duty on June 14th. The fundraising event is called “Ag Backs the Blue” and is a cooperative effort involving Smithfield Hog Production of Missouri, MFA Incorporated, […]
Two more Duck Boat employees indicted for misconduct, negligence resulting in 17 deaths at Table Rock Lake
Two more employees of Ripley Entertainment, Inc. – the company that operated duck boat rides in Branson, Missouri – along with the captain of the duck boat that sank at Table Rock Lake last summer, resulting in the deaths of 17 people, have been indicted by a federal grand jury. Curtis P. Lanham, 36, of […]
14 southern Missouri residents indicted for meth conspiracy and illegal firearms
Fourteen southern Missouri residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Greene County, Missouri, and elsewhere. Five of the defendants were also charged with illegally possessing firearms. Cheyenne W. Conn, 43, and Johnathon W. Arnold, also known as Jonathan, 38, both of Everton, Missouri; […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen address sewer projects
The Spickard Board of Aldermen approved ordinances adopting water and sewer rates as well as amending the budget this week. Each vote was three to zero with board member Charles Holtzclaw was absent. The board approved replacing a sewer grinder pump control panel that Mayor Alan Tharp reported had failed. Irvinbuilt construction reported the cost […]
Grundy County Commission accepting bids for replacement of sewer main
The Grundy County Commission is accepting bids for the replacement of sewer main from the Grundy County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to the City of Trenton sewer main. Specifications can be obtained by contacting the Grundy County Clerk’s Office in the courthouse in Trenton at 660-359-4040 extension 4. Bids are to be returned to the county […]
Freedom of Road Riders annual “Spring Fling” set for June 21 through 23, 2019
The Freedom of Road Riders Local 8 of Chillicothe sponsors the 33rd Annual Spring Fling at the R-Barn, LLC at 19206 Country Road 171 of Bogard next weekend. The event June 21st through 23rd will include a performance by the band Point of No Return on the Main Stage Friday night from 9 to 1 […]
Nearly 600 attend annual meeting of Farmers’ Electric Cooperative
Nearly 600 Farmers’ Electric Cooperative members attended the cooperative’s 81st Annual Meeting in Chillicothe this week. The member-owners elected Larry Muck of Meadville to serve a three-year term on the seven-person board of directors. He is from District 6, which is Linn County. Retired board member Ray Shields of Meadville received a framed resolution written […]
St. Joseph man indicted for methamphetamine trafficking
A St. Joseph, Missouri, man who led law enforcement officers in a pursuit in Taney County, Missouri, was indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing approximately six pounds of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. Andrew R. Trammell, 45, was charged in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Missouri. The […]
Missouri Department of Corrections staff pay raise finalized as Governor signs state budget
In a ceremony at Jefferson City Correctional Center, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed into law a state operating budget that includes the largest pay raise for corrections staff in Missouri Department of Corrections history. Developed by the department, championed by Governor Mike Parson and approved by the state legislature, the pay plan calls for a […]
Car shows slated during the month of June in Trenton
Two days of car shows are planned in Trenton later this month. Trenton Cruise Night will start on Main Street in Downtown Trenton the evening of June 21st at 6 o’clock with Super Stars Dance Studio performing at the gazebo at 6:30. Vehicles will cruise to Crowder State Park west of Trenton at 7 o’clock […]
Chillicothe’s 35th Annual Chautauqua in the Park announced
The 35th Annual Chautauqua in the Park will be held September 7-8, 2019 at Simpson Park in Chillicothe, Missouri. This annual event, sponsored by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chillicothe Area Arts Council, and presented by Hedrick Medical Center, has a wide variety of entertainment, activities, artists, crafts, and food. Vendor registration […]
Missouri man sentenced to 25 years for drug trafficking that led to kidnapping, torture
Two men have been sentenced in federal court this week for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that led to the kidnapping and torture of an Independence, Missouri, man. Gerald L. Holmes, also known as “Jerry” or “Joker,” 27, and Richard M. Phoenix, also known as “Snake,” 77, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. […]