Views: 0One Kirksville man died as a result of a structure fire in the 500 block of West Elizabeth in Kirksville on the morning of Tuesday, June 23rd. Investigators identified the deceased as 66-year-old Dennis Baker. His stepfather, 81-year-old Randall Cary of Kirksville, was transported by helicopter to a hospital in Columbia for medical attention. […]
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Princeton woman hurt when she fails to yield to oncoming traffic
Views: 0The Highway Patrol reports a Princeton woman sustained serious injuries when the car she drove failed to yield to oncoming traffic, and a pickup truck struck it in Princeton the morning of Tuesday, June 23rd. An ambulance transported 85-year-old Virginia Schilling to Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton. No injuries were reported for pickup driver […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board addresses several properties of concern
Views: 0Noting improvements were made as requested, the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board Monday evening abated three properties of concern. These are 2904 Mable Street owned by Richard and Corrin Seddon; 1011 Custer belonging to Birdie Wilson and Rose Ralston as well as 2002 Chicago owned by Samuel Southers Citing a safety issue with plywood […]
North Central Missouri College assists students through CARES Act funding
Views: 0North Central Missouri College has been assisting students by directly distributing CARES Act funding to eligible students and by providing services that assist students to adapt to the changes revolving around COVID-19. NCMC has distributed $133,860 to 281 students in federal emergency financial aid grants directly to qualifying students through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, […]
UTV crash near Unionville injures one; driver accused of driving while intoxicated
Views: 0An Indiana resident was hurt when a utility terrain vehicle overturned north of Unionville. Thirty-five-year old Timothy Rufer of South Bend, Indiana was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with moderate injuries. Rufer was a passenger on the UTV operated by 33-year old Dillon Pittman of Unionville who was not reported hurt. The crash […]
UTV crash injures 3; driver later arrested for driving while intoxicated
Views: 0Three people were hurt Saturday night in northern Macon County when a utility terrain vehicle ran off a country road and overturned three miles south of Gifford on Festival Avenue. A passenger, 21-year old Justin Adams of La Plata received serious injuries while another passenger, 21-year old Tristan Collier of Atlanta, Missouri received moderate […]
Two injured during attempt to avoid deer in roadway near Macon
Views: 0The Highway Patrol reports two men sustained moderate injuries when a car swerved to avoid a deer and struck an embankment and a building a quarter of a mile south of Macon the morning of Friday, June 19th. Driver 38 year old Danny Frederick of Springfield and passenger 50 year old Leslie Huggins of […]
2020 Missouri State Fair will continue with everything but concerts
Views: 0Missouri Agriculture Director Chris Chinn says the Missouri State Fair will take place as scheduled from August 13-23 in Sedalia. The concert lineup will be the only regular feature not included. She says that many performers have been backing out of shows this year because of COVID-19 concerns, so that helped the decision. The […]
Chillicothe Rotary Club to celebrate a “Century of Service” with fireworks display
Views: 0Chillicothe’s Rotary Club will celebrate a century of service in Chillicothe with a fireworks display. Fireworks will be set off from a restricted area at the intersection of highways 36 and 65 on the night of July 4th at 9:45 pm. The Rotary Club encourages persons to park and watch the show safely. Those […]
Mercer County Fair announces activities to begin July 15, 2020
Views: 0Various activities will be held at the Mercer County Fair at the fairgrounds in Princeton July 15th through 18th. Fair exhibits and the royalty coronation are scheduled for July 15th. A swine show and a rabbit and poultry show will be July 16th. July 17th will include a sheep and goat show and performance […]
Audio: Missouri releases $15 million in additional funding for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Views: 0The state Department of Social Services has announced an additional 15-million dollars in funding for the low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP). DSS Acting Director Jennifer Tidball tells Capitol reporters that the program assists low-income Missourians with payments for their summer cooling bills through September. Tidball says the additional dollars double the […]
Sullivan County Fair set to run July 6 through July 12, 2020
Views: 0University of Missouri 4-H Youth Specialist Penny Kittle reports the Sullivan County Fair “is moving forward as planned” at the fairgrounds in Milan July 6th through 12th. New guidelines are to accommodate public safety regarding COVID-19 concerns. Exhibitors will be allowed to show out of trailers this year only. Pre-registration will be available online […]
Four teenage girls injured in UTV crash near Powersville
Views: 0Four teens from Smithville sustained injuries when a utility vehicle overturned four miles northwest in Powersville on the morning of Wednesday, June 17th. Two 13-year-old girls and two 14-year-old girls were transported by private vehicle to the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville. Injuries for the 13-year-old driver and a 14-year-old passenger were moderate […]
Bethany teenager injured in rollover crash
Views: 0The Highway Patrol reports a Bethany teen sustained moderate injuries when a vehicle overturned six miles south of Bethany the morning of Tuesday, June 16th. An ambulance transported 17 year old Hannah Stewart to the Harrison County Community Hospital of Bethany. The vehicle traveled south on U. S. Highway 69 before it ran off […]
Four injured during crashes on Sunday in Linn, Carroll and Adair counties
Views: 0Injury accidents were Sunday in rural Linn, Carroll, and Adair Counties. At a location five miles northeast of Brookfield, the highway patrol said a vehicle ran off the left side of Jewel Drive, struck a ditch, and overturned. The driver, 22 year old Charles Moore of New Boston, received minor injuries. A passenger, 35 […]
Trenton Fire Department seeking donations to support fire prevention program for kids
Views: 0The Trenton Fire Department is seeking financial support for a fire prevention program for children. The fire department has chosen materials from the National Fire Safety Council, Incorporated that target areas the department feels are important for the community. The materials also address topics such as smoke alarms, home escape plans, cooking safety, and […]
Hale man injured in three-vehicle crash in Miller County
Views: 0The Highway Patrol reports a Hale man sustained moderate injuries when the dump truck he drove overturned in a three-vehicle accident in Miller County Friday, June 12th. An ambulance transported 43 year old Jeremy Norris to the Lake Regional Hospital. No injuries were reported for the drivers of the other vehicles, a 16 year […]
Changes coming to Carroll County Memorial Hospital
Views: 0The Carroll County Memorial Hospital of Carrollton will make a few changes Monday, June 15th to accommodate the increase in patients as the community begins to resume some normal activities. The hospital will open its Medical Plaza entrance weekdays from 7 to 5 o’clock to provide patient access to Jefferson Medical Group, Outpatient Specialty […]
Missouri motorcycle helmet legislation still under review
Views: 1Missouri’s governor is still reviewing legislation that would allow some motorcyclists to ride without a helmet. The provision is included in a large transportation bill that is now on Governor Mike Parson’s desk. Parson’s spokeswoman, Kelli Jones, told Missourinet on Wednesday that the large bill is still under review. Current Missouri law requires every person […]
Jury trials in Missouri to allow for safe distancing and other COVID-19 health concerns
Views: 0The Missouri Supreme Court is changing trial court proceedings to include safe distancing and more allowances for COVID-19 health concerns. The order issued this week says “The resumption of jury proceedings too early would not only risk the health of the participants, but it could also undermine public confidence in the courts and damage the integrity […]