The latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report ranks Missouri 18th for its rate of new COVID-19 cases. The report, dated October 25, says 87% of all Missouri counties have moderate to high levels of community transmission. St. Louis County, Jackson County, and St. Charles County leads the state in the new case count. Recommendations […]
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North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees address busy agenda including hiring of new personnel
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved multiple personnel-related items on Tuesday evening, October 27th. Hirings included Shiann Campbell of Edgerton as full-time Campus Store Associate—Retail at $11.01 per hour. She began the position on October 19th. Zane Robinson of Trenton was hired as a full-time IT Helpdesk Specialist at $14.65 per hour. […]
COVID-19 cases increase by six in Livingston County, one in Harrison County; cases decrease by eleven in Grundy County
Six new COVID-19 cases have been added in Livingston County Tuesday, October 27th. The health center reports that brings the cumulative total to 433. Twenty of the cases are active, and there are currently 17 hospitalizations. Of the active cases, two are in facilities and 18 are in the community. Nine COVID-19-related deaths have been […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board advances five properties of concern, releases another from consideration
Trenton’s’ Building and Nuisance board on Monday evening advanced five properties of concern while releasing another from consideration. The board was told work requested by the city has been completed at 812 Grant Street. It then voted to remove the location from further review. Owners are listed as Steven and Serenity Leivan. Two locations were […]
Beef Quality Assurance certification sessions to be held in Trenton and Princeton
Several major meatpackers require Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification from all fed cattle suppliers. It is predicted that the requirement will trickle down to all levels of cattle producers in the next few years. Beef producers may become certified by attending one of two upcoming meetings in Princeton and Trenton taught by Jenna Monnig, Livestock […]
Audio: U.S. Senate confirms Barrett to Supreme Court; Hawley praises her; Missouri Democratic Party Chair criticizes vote
Missouri’s junior senator is praising the newest U.S. Supreme Court Justice, who was sworn-in Monday after being confirmed by the Senate on a 52-48 vote. GOP Senator Josh Hawley, who serves on the Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, was impressed with Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s testimony at hearings. Senator Hawley describes Barrett as […]
Linn County reports two COVID-19 related deaths
The Linn County Health Department reports two COVID-19-related deaths, which brings the total for Linn County to 14. The number of cases increased by one to 300. The number of active cases went down six to 33. Thirteen of those cases are in the community. Three more laboratory-confirmed positive COVID-19 cases have been reported for […]
New COVID-19 related death reported in Grundy County
The Grundy County Health Department reports another COVID-19-related death, bringing the county total to 14. The health department expresses condolences to the family. Only one new case of COVID-19 is reported for Grundy County, which brings that total to 329. Two hundred forty-three of the cases are confirmed, and 86 are probable. Forty-two cases are […]
Daviess County Health Department reports death related to COVID-19 bringing total to four
The Daviess County Health Department reports an additional death related to COVID-19 since Thursday, October 15th, bringing the total number of deaths to four for the county. Nineteen COVID-19 cases have been added, which brings that total to 230. The number of active cases has gone down by 17 to 112. One hundred fourteen individuals […]
Virtual field days allow CAFNR Agricultural Research Centers to continue outreach
From August to October, the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Agricultural Research Centers showcase research projects and share demonstrations during its field day season. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the Research Centers to reevaluate how they would proceed with their in-person field day events. After discussions with advisory boards and […]
Grundy County Health Department announces six new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday
The Grundy County Health Department announces six new cases of COVID-19 were added for the county Wednesday, October 21st, which brings the total to 328. Two hundred forty-two cases have been confirmed, and 86 are probable. Forty-four cases are active. The Missouri Hospital Association reports the positive rate for Grundy County was 9.7% the week […]
Missouri continues to lead nation in Registered Apprenticeship efforts
For the second year in a row, Missouri ranks second in the nation for completed apprenticeships. Missouri saw 3,388 Registered Apprenticeships completed in FY 2020, more than any other state except California. Missouri currently has more than 13,560 active apprenticeships, participating in 489 registered programs. Through Registered Apprenticeships, workers obtain on-the-job training through a paid […]
New deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Livingston and Linn counties
The Livingston County Health Center announces another death related to COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to seven. Seven more cases were also reported Friday, October 16th, which brings the cumulative total to 398. Fifty-five of the cases are active, and there are 12 current hospitalizations. Eleven of the active cases are from facilities, […]
An additional case of COVID-19 reported at Western Missouri Correctional Center
More COVID-19 cases have been reported at the Western Missouri Correctional Center in Cameron. The Missouri Department of Corrections reports 61 cases among offenders, which is up by one since the morning of Friday, October 16th. Thirty-eight are active, and 23 have recovered. There are 69 staff cases, which is an increase of six. Twenty-nine […]
Work to resume on 17th Street Bridge in Trenton
Boone Construction Company of Columbia has advised it is proceeding with work on the west foundation of the 17th Street Bridge following soil borings taken on both sides of the railroad track last week. According to City Administrator Ron Urton says the contractor is submitting paperwork to the Union Pacific Railroad for approval to begin […]
Livingston County reports two deaths related to COVID-19
Two additional COVID-19-related deaths have been reported for Livingston County. The health center notes that brings the total deaths to six for Livingston County. Six new COVID-19 cases have also been reported, which brings the cumulative total to 385. Sixty-seven of the cases are active, and there are 10 current hospitalizations. Seventeen of the active […]
Judge Steve Hudson presides over busy court docket in Tuesday session of Grundy County Court
Preliminary hearings were waived on Tuesday by seven defendants in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Each is to be arraigned on their various charges on Thursday in Division One of the Circuit Court in Trenton. Cory Jack Burchett of Trenton is charged with the September 30th offenses of possessing a controlled substance […]
Grundy County announces new death related to COVID-19
The Grundy County Health Department reports another death related to COVID-19. That brings the total number of deaths to 10 for Grundy County. No information regarding the individual will be released The total number of cases increased by six from Tuesday, October 13th to 302. Two hundred eighteen cases have been confirmed, and 84 are […]
Princeton Board of Education approves bus routes, hears update on ball field relocation plan
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved school bus routes and heard an update on the ball field relocation plan on the evening of Tuesday, October 13th. A news release reports the Princeton Ball Association and Princeton School District are working to relocate the softball and baseball complex from its current location in the lower […]
Area counties along with Department of Corrections report on COVID-19 cases
The Livingston County Health Center reports 379 cumulative cases of COVID-19, which is an increase of 20 since Sunday, October 11th. Of the 77 active cases, 53 are in the community, three are in schools, and 21 are in facilities. There are 11 current hospitalizations and four deaths related to COVID-19 for Livingston County. The […]