Missouri lawmakers could be considering a far-reaching abortion restriction in the upcoming legislative session. Republican state Representative Nick Schroer of O’Fallon pre-filed a bill this week that would prohibit doctors from performing abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. The measure, which allows for exceptions in medical emergencies, would ban most abortions after […]
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Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra to accept donations for Bright Futures Trenton at Saturday concert
The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will accept monetary donations for the organization as well as for Bright Futures Trenton at its Christmas concert Saturday. The “Somewhere in My Memory” themed concert will be at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. Doors will open at 2:30 at the conclusion of the dress rehearsal, and […]
Audio: Right to Work proposal will return to the Missouri Legislature in 2019
Despite the failure of a Right-to-Work ballot measure this year, a bill will return to the Missouri Legislature in 2019. The state legislature will be asked next year whether to bar Missouri businesses from requiring workers to pay mandatory union fees. The bill is being sponsored by Republican Senator-Elect Eric Burlison of Springfield. […]
Green City woman injured in head-on crash with big rig
The Highway Patrol reports a Green City woman sustained moderate injuries when a car struck a semi-truck head-on five miles north of Green City Tuesday afternoon. A private vehicle transported 58-year-old Patricia Rouse to the Northeast Regional Medical Center of Kirksville. Rouse traveled south on Highway 129 when the car she drove reportedly crossed the […]
Chillicothe FFA members participate in state public speaking competition
A Chillicothe FFA member received third place at the Missouri Sheep Producers FFA State Public Speaking Contest Sunday. Maggie Pfaff participated in the contest designed to develop individual public speaking skills and to promote interest in and awareness of different aspects of the sheep industry. Missouri Sheep Producers Event Chairman Ed DeOrnellis presented each participant […]
Trenton woman injured in Route Z crash
The Highway Patrol reports a Trenton woman sustained minor injuries when she lost control of the sports utility vehicle she drove on a snow-covered portion of Highway Z in Grundy County Tuesday morning. Emergency medical services transported 42-year-old Brandy Knapp to Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton. Knapp traveled north on Highway Z when she lost […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities accepting bids for pad mount transformer.
Trenton Municipal Utilities is accepting bids for a pad mount transformer. Bids will be accepted at the Trenton City Hall until the afternoon of December 21st at 2 o’clock. Contact Electric Distribution Supervisor Mark Newton for specifications and more information at 660-359-2315 or [email protected]. TMU reserves the right to reject any or all bids or […]
Shoe and sock giveaway to be held at Hodge Presbyterian Church
Bright Futures Trenton, Hodge Presbyterian Church, and Wesley United Methodist Church are teaming up to provide free boots, shoes, and socks for students in prekindergarten through 12th grade two days next week. Students must be present to receive shoes at New Soles for Bright Futures Shoe and Sock Giveaway at the Hodge Presbyterian Church the […]
Two Trenton men transported to hospital after icy roadway causes crash near Spickard
Two Trenton men were transported to the hospital following a sports utility vehicle accident caused by slick road conditions three miles north of Spickard Tuesday morning. The Highway Patrol reports 52-year-old Ross Elrick and 27-year-old Andrew May were transported to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton by emergency medical services. Elrick sustained minor injuries, with May […]
Deck the halls with boughs of caution
Keep safety in mind when decorating with holiday greenery. Evergreens, holly, mistletoe and other traditional yuletide plants can pose risks, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. In days of old, people rarely brought holiday greenery into the home before Christmas Eve, Trinklein says. Doing so was considered bad luck for the coming year. […]
DeKalb County crash kills Kansas Woman
A woman from northeast Kansas died Monday following an accident just west of Clarksdale in DeKalb County. The 11:15 Monday morning wreck involved a semi truck and a car. The highway patrol reports 51-year-old Cherri Edwards of Troy, Kansas was pronounced dead by DeKalb County Coroner Heath Turner, some 30 minutes after the accident happened. […]
Audio: Missouri soldier shares first-hand account of Alaskan earthquake
A U.S. Army Captain from eastern Missouri’s Imperial is among the soldiers who experienced Friday’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Alaska. Matthew Rigdon was finishing breakfast on base when the mess hall kept shaking. Rigdon of eastern Missouri’s Imperial is stationed at a base near Anchorage, where Friday’s earthquake occurred. Rigdon says […]
Officials release tentative schedule for High School Holiday Hoops
High School Holiday Hoops officials have released the upcoming schedule featuring 115 teams, 63 high schools from Missouri and Iowa and a total of 77 games. Hoops Director Steve Maxey says this year’s event features some of the most outstanding high school basketball programs in all of north Missouri and southern Iowa as well as […]
More than 250 attend Living Nativity at Wright Memorial Hospital
More than 250 visitors attended the Living Nativity at Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton Thursday evening. Hospitality Services Manager Corey Wallace says it was a “great way to start the Christmas season”. Wallace expressed appreciation to the community for its support and hopes everyone has a Merry Christmas.
Cameron man sent to Department of Corrections for violating parole
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Cameron man for allegedly violating his parole on an original charge of first degree tampering with a motor vehicle. Twenty-year-old Shawn Ward was sent to the Department of Corrections. Court documents accuse him of a reporting and directives violation on his parole by failing to […]
Chillicothe firefighters respond to SUV fire on Highway 190
The Chillicothe Fire Department responded to a sports utility vehicle fire near Woodworth Custom Trailers Thursday afternoon. Captain Les Hinnen reports firefighters found the vehicle fully involved in fire and sitting in the eastbound lane in the 5000 block of Highway 190 west of Chillicothe. Firefighters used approximately 500 gallons of water to extinguish the […]
Audio: Missouri House Majority Caucus Chair is disappointed about transportation vote
One of the top GOP lawmakers in the Missouri House is disappointed that voters rejected a ten-cent gasoline tax increase this month. Odessa State Representative Glen Kolkmeyer, who serves as the House Majority Caucus Chair, tells Missourinet talks are happening “behind the scenes”: Kolkmeyer says he’s “very disappointed” that voters rejected a ten-cent […]
Callao teen crashes on Highway 3, arrested on Macon County warrant for stealing
The Highway Patrol reports a Callao resident sustained moderate injuries when the sports utility vehicle he drove lost control on an ice-covered area of Highway 3 north of Callao Wednesday afternoon and was later arrested. An ambulance transported 18-year-old Tyreese Mills to the Samaritan Hospital in Macon. Mills traveled south on Highway 3 when he […]
Wright Memorial Physicians Group to open Sundays
Wright Memorial Physicians Group of Trenton will open its seasonal clinic Sunday, December 2nd and open each Sunday through flu season. Hours for the clinic will be from 8 o’clock to Noon by appointment only. Call the Physicians Group to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the seasonal clinic at 660-358-5750.
Audio: Northeast Missouri school leader says rehiring ed commissioner is a step in the right direction
A northeast Missouri school official says the next K through 12 education commissioner brings a sense of collaboration to the table. Paris Superintendent Aaron Vitt says Margie Vandeven does not use a top-down approach. Paris Superintendent Aaron Vitt thinks having Vandeven at the helm is a great sign for Missouri’s students. […]