Two vehicles collided Monday afternoon in Clarksdale with both drivers being taken by ambulance to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. The highway patrol listed injuries as serious for 79-year-old Donna Smith of Clarksdale and 79-year-old Eubert Schneider of Maysville. The car driven by Ms. Smith made a left turn from Hilltop Avenue onto Highway […]
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Grundy County Commission seeking bids on CART rock, concrete and trash services
Grundy County is requesting bids for CART rack, concrete, and trash pickup services. All sealed bids are due to the county clerks’ office by various times on Tuesday, March 24th. CART rock is distributed to the townships as well as for use by the Grundy County Road and Bridge crew. Approximately 100 to 120 cubic […]
Natural Resources Conservation Service announces March 30th application deadline for financial assistance
The Missouri USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced March 30th as the cut-off date to apply for Fiscal Year 2020 funds through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program -Environmental Quality Incentive Program (RCPP-EQIP). EQIP allows farmers, ranchers, forestland managers, and landowners an opportunity to conserve natural resources by […]
One hospitalized after crashing on Manning Road in Ray County
A resident of Hardin was hospitalized following a crash early Sunday morning in Ray County. Thirty-seven-year-old Matthew McMillan of Hardin received serious injuries when the pickup he was driving traveled off Manning Road and struck a culvert. McMillan was taken by private vehicle to Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond, then transferred by EMS to […]
Audio: Northern Missouri Congressman Sam Graves focusing on flooding and levees
A congressman who represents north Missouri on Capitol Hill warns that northwest Missouri is still suffering from flooding and that there’s a lot of damage to infrastructure. U.S. Rep. Sam Graves traveled from his Atchison County farm to Jefferson City this week to file for re-election to his 11th term. Graves is the longest-serving Republican […]
February is 7th driest month since 1970 with just four-tenths of an inch of moisture
The February weather summary in Trenton shows temperatures were near average while precipitation was considerably below normal. There were just four-tenths of an inch of rain and melted precipitation for the month of February in Trenton which is only 28 percent of normal. Normal for the month is 1.45 inches. The four-tenths of an inch […]
Patrol busy on Friday night with 4 arrests
The Highway Patrol arrested several individuals in the area on Friday night on various allegations. Twenty-eight-year-old Shane Robbins of Unionville and 20-year-old Brandon McCanels of Moravia, Iowa were arrested in Putnam County. They were accused of felony possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Robbins was also accused of failure to […]
Braymer man ejected from UTV, life-flighted to Liberty Hospital
The Highway Patrol reports a Braymer man sustained serious injuries after being ejected from a utility terrain vehicle two miles east of Braymer on Friday night. Sixty-two-year-old Jerry Watson was later arrested and accused of misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. He was released and taken by medical helicopter to Liberty Hospital. The UTV traveled east on […]
Trenton man crashes on 9th Street striking utility pole and residence
The Trenton Police Department reports a Trenton man was treated for minor injuries after a sport utility vehicle struck a utility pole and residence at 1201 East Ninth Street Wednesday. Emergency medical services transported 46-year-old Ryan Paul Massey to Wright Memorial Hospital where a voluntary blood sample was later collected. The SUV traveled west on […]
MoDOT planned road work in North Missouri for the week of March 2, 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 2 – 8. 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 […]
Construction work to place new bridge deck on Thompson River Bridge begins March 2, 2020
Drivers headed west out of Chillicothe on Route 190 may encounter construction delays beginning Monday, March 2. A rehabilitation project to place a new bridge deck on the Thompson River Bridge will be led by contractors from Comanche Construction Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation. This bridge is included in Gov. Parson’s “Focus […]
Chillicothe Fire Department saves home on Woodward Street
Chillicothe Fire Department describes the damage as significant while firefighters were able to save a house last night at 903 Woodward. Upon arrival, Captain Derrick Allen stated occupants were outside of the house with fire coming out of windows in an upstairs corner room. An exterior attack was initiated and then the fire-fighting effort transitioned […]
Ronnie Russell of Richmond to lead Missouri Soybean Association
Ray County soybean farmer Ronnie Russell was elected as the new president of the Missouri Soybean Association during the annual meeting in Jefferson City. Following his installation at the Commodity Classic conference, Russell leads Missouri’s statewide advocacy organization for soybean growers. Ronnie Russell “I look forward to bringing farmers together to strengthen the Missouri soybean […]
Missouri sex offender sentenced to prison for failing to register for 4th time
A Springfield, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for his fourth conviction of failing to register as a sex offender. Terry Lee Holmes, 66, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to two years and nine months in federal prison without parole. Holmes will be required to register as a sex offender […]
Missouri joins multistate investigation of Juul
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has announced that Missouri has joined a bipartisan, multistate investigation of JUUL Labs. The 39-state multistate coalition is investigating JUUL’s marketing and sales practices, including the targeting of youth, and more. “Ensuring that Missourians, especially our kids and teenagers, are protected is an integral part of my job as Attorney […]
Additional charges dismissed against Trenton man in Daviess County
Two more charges have been dismissed in Daviess County for a Trenton man previously accused of felony drug possession, even though supporters said he has a medical marijuana card. Online court information indicates charges most recently dismissed for 48-year-old Jamie Leon Wilson include the misdemeanors of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia—prior offender and no insurance. […]
Missouri man sentenced to 13 years in prison for meth trafficking
A Springfield, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Tim I. Hocutt, 53, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 13 years in federal prison without parole. On June 25, 2019, Hocutt pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and […]
NCMC Board of Trustees address busy agenda at Tuesday meeting
North Central Missouri College Vice President for Student Affairs Doctor Kristen Alley reported on recognition at the NCMC Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening. Jaqueline Perez of Milan was nominated for the Newman Civic Fellowship. Four A-Plus students were recognized as outstanding students: Sidney Lynch of Trenton High School, Josephine Deen of Jefferson C-124 High […]
USDA Sets March 20 application cutoff for Conservation Stewardship Program contract renewals
USDA officials announced a March 20, 2020 application cutoff for Missouri agricultural producers interested in renewing their General 2014-1, 2015-1, 2016-1 and 2016-RCPP Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contracts. To be eligible for the renewal opportunity, the existing contract must expire in 2020. General contracts are only allowed one renewal contract. The CSP program helps agricultural […]