Legislation that prevents Missouri counties from imposing regulations on concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) that are stricter than state regulations has been signed into law by Governor Mike Parson. The bill is backed by many of the state’s commodity groups, including the Missouri Farm Bureau and the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. Critics include St. […]
Gallatin City Administrator Lance Rains reported on rate studies regarding water at the Gallatin Board of Aldermen meeting Monday. Missouri Rural Water calculated the cost of production per 1,000 gallons of water at $8.70 and People Service calculated the cost at $8.66 per 1,000 gallons. Rains requested the board’s approval to allow him to contact […]
The Sullivan County Public Water Supply District has announced a precautionary boil advisory following repairs yesterday to a flood-damaged water main. Rural water customers in Sullivan County included in the boil advisory are those along Highway 139, north of 90th Nest Road to Mohawk Road. This also includes Autumn Road. The boil advisory continues until […]
Two Carrollton drivers were injured Monday night in rural Carroll County when one vehicle attempted to pass while the other was making a left turn. The collision, at 8:45 Monday night took place on Route E northwest of Carrollton and involved a tractor, driven by 59-year-old Phillip Henderson, and a vehicle operated by 75-year-old Sandra […]
The wind energy power lines known as the Grainbelt Express is moving forward under new ownership. Invenergy got the Missouri Public Service Commission’s unanimous OK to acquire the transmission line project to run from Kansas to the East Coast. This is the latest step in what has been a 5-year process. Landowners and […]
A series of ordinances pertaining to medical marijuana were approved Monday night by the Trenton City Council. They are based on state regulations stemming from the voter-approved Amendment Two in last November’s election. In part, the ordinances allow for the location of manufacturing facilities, cultivation facilities, and dispensaries within the city of Trenton. One ordinance […]
An arrest has been reported in connection with a burglary and theft nearly eight months ago at a rural Trenton location. Twenty-six-year-old Dylan Ray Robertson of Odessa was arrested on two counts: second-degree burglary and felony stealing. The arrest warrant was served at the Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City and bond was set at […]
The Trenton Police Department reports a Trenton resident sustained non-life-threatening injuries when a motorcycle and sport utility vehicle collided at the intersection of Ninth and Rural streets Wednesday evening. Police Officer Kami Nelson reports the motorcycle driver, 22-year-old Billy Jo Brown, had visible abrasions and was seen by Grundy County Emergency Medical Services but refused […]
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. […]
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has lifted two boil advisories for Sullivan Rural Water customers. One advisory affected Highway 6 from Antelope Drive east to Glasgow Drive and included Glasgow Drive, Orion Road, Gully Road, and Gator Drive. The other lifted boil advisory for Sullivan County affected Route OO north of Daisy […]
The financing plan for the East Locust Creek Reservoir project in Sullivan County has received $3,000,000 in state funding following legislative approval this year. Governor Mike Parson had requested and the General Assembly supported $10,000,000 to be placed in the Multi-purpose Water Resources Fund which enables the State to enter into a debt-share arrangement with […]
The Sullivan County Public Water Supply District has announced the lifting of boil advisories for some customers. Advisories lifted include the following locations: Customers on Paris Road and Echo Road. All Sullivan Rural Water Customers on Highway 139 from Newtown South to Highway 6 including Jasper Road, Acorn Drive, Kelp Road, Acorn Drive, Helium Road, […]
Farmers’ Electric Cooperative of Chillicothe will celebrate 81 years of service at its annual meeting. Member-owners are invited to the meeting at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center at the Chillicothe High School June 11th. Registration will begin at 5:30 that evening. Members are encouraged to bring their registration cards, which can be found in […]
The Spickard Board of Aldermen accepted an ordinance regarding water and sewer rates and charges at a special meeting Wednesday. Board member Maggie George reports the ordinance rescinded a previous ordinance that set the rates. April utility bills were discussed and customers whose bills showed usage greater than their actual meter reading were given a […]
Due to flood-damaged water main the following Sullivan County PWSD, #1 customers will be on a Precautionary Boil Advisory. All Sullivan Rural Water Customers on Paris Road. These customers will be under a Precautionary Boil Advisory until further notice. Due to flood-damaged water mains, the following Sullivan County PWSD #1 customers will be on […]
Livingston County officials met at the Chillicothe Department of Emergency Services on Wednesday afternoon to discuss plans for emergency situations around the county. Sheriff Steve Cox reports Livingston County has plans to use are first responders, law enforcement, and emergency medical technicians and paramedics in rural areas as well as area agencies, the Highway Patrol, […]
The Milan Rural Fire Department reports the rescue of an Iowa couple from a flooded highway and rising water in rural Sullivan County. Rural Fire Chief Rick Gardner reports the couple is safe after being rescued when their mini-van stalled in high water on Route E due to a flooding creek. Gardner reports the emergency […]
The Trenton Fire Department reports a fire Thursday afternoon caused extensive damage to a tractor’s engine compartment and cab area. Firefighter Lane Beverlin says the tractor was fully engulfed upon arrival of the fire department at East 16th and Lord streets. Crews deployed a one and three-quarter-inch attack line to extinguish the fire. No injuries […]
A southern Iowa man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly using a tractor to spear a county sheriff’s car and push the vehicle more than 100 feet. The Iowa Department of Public Safety says Decatur County Sheriff Ben Boswell and two deputies were called Thursday afternoon to a family dispute at a home […]
A disaster aid package that includes much-needed resources for Missouri farms and communities impacted by flooding passed the Senate by a vote of 85 to 8. “The flooding in our state has been completely devastating in some areas – from destroyed homes to lost crops to damaged infrastructure,” said Blunt. “Relief is finally one step […]
