Fatal Crash

Queen City man dies in crash on Route K

A Queen City man died as the result of a pickup truck accident one mile west of Greentop the morning of Wednesday, July 1st. The Highway Patrol reports an ambulance transported 34 year old Tyson Vincent to the Northeast Regional Medical Center of Kirksville. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. The pickup traveled west […]

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Crash on 9th Street in Trenton injures Galt teenager

The Trenton Police Department reports a Galt resident sustained minor injuries in a two-car accident the afternoon of Monday, June 29th. An ambulance transported 17-year old Brian White to Wright Memorial Hospital with injuries including a cut on his forehead. No injuries were reported for the other driver, 77-year-old Lowell Dean Anderson of Trenton. The […]

Schools Closed COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Audio: Missouri education commissioner says closing schools was necessary but kids suffer serious consequences

State Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven says closing schools was necessary in mid-March to help fight the coronavirus. But she says there are several “serious consequences” that can come from students not attending school in person.     A task force is working to develop tools to help schools identify gaps in student learning, both academically […]

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Eight year study shows impact 4-H has on youth

County Engagement Specialist in 4-H Youth Development Shaun Murphy reports a study by Tufts University of Massachusetts shows 4-H has an impact on the lives of youth. The study was conducted over eight years and engaged more than 7,000 youth in fifth through 12th grade in annual surveys that allowed researchers to gauge trends among […]

Chautauqua In The Park

Chillicothe officials cancel Chautauqua in the Park

The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce and Chillicothe Area Arts Council has decided to cancel this year’s Chautauqua in the Park that was to be held September 12th and 13th. The chamber and arts council made the decision after they considered Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, public health authorities, and general public health […]

Traffic Accident

Two injured in crash west of Clarksdale

The Highway Patrol reports a teen from Cameron and a man from Saint Joseph sustained minor injuries when a car struck a pickup truck five miles west of Clarksdale the afternoon of Tuesday, June 23rd. An ambulance transported car driver 17 year old Alley Millsap to the Cameron Regional Medical Center. Pickup driver 44 year […]