A Maysville man sustained minor injuries in a one-vehicle accident five miles north of Clarksdale the morning of Wednesday, June 24th. An ambulance transported 48 year old James Young II to Mosaic Life Care of Saint Joseph. A sports utility vehicle traveled west on Highway 6 before entering a curve and running off the north […]
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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 […]
NCMC Board of Trustees presented report on COVID-19 back to campus plans; approve budgets
North Central Missouri College President Doctor Lenny Klaver provided a COVID-19 update to the Board of Trustees the evening of Tuesday, June 23rd. He said the college is working on back to campus plans. He wants to incorporate best practices and be quick to react to changes. The National Junior College Athletic Association has made […]
Kirksville man dies in fire on West Elizabeth Street
One 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. The […]
Princeton woman hurt when she fails to yield to oncoming traffic
The 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 71-year-old […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board addresses several properties of concern
Noting 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 covering […]
UTV crash near Unionville injures one; driver accused of driving while intoxicated
An 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 happened […]
UTV crash injures 3; driver later arrested for driving while intoxicated
Three 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 injuries. […]
Two injured during attempt to avoid deer in roadway near Macon
The 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 Branson […]
2020 Missouri State Fair will continue with everything but concerts
Missouri 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 fair […]
Mercer County Fair announces activities to begin July 15, 2020
Various 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 by […]
Sullivan County Fair set to run July 6 through July 12, 2020
University 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 next […]
Four teenage girls injured in UTV crash near Powersville
Four 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 while […]
Bethany teenager injured in rollover crash
The 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 the […]
Four injured during crashes on Sunday in Linn, Carroll and Adair counties
Injury 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 year […]
Trenton Fire Department seeking donations to support fire prevention program for kids
The 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 stop, […]
Hale man injured in three-vehicle crash in Miller County
The 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 old […]
Changes coming to Carroll County Memorial Hospital
The 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 Clinic, […]
Missouri motorcycle helmet legislation still under review
Missouri’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 operating […]
Candidate for Missouri Governor to hold rallies
A Republican candidate for Missouri Governor will hold rallies in several area cities. A spokesperson says Jim Neely of Cameron will make a speech before a meet and greet with the public near the pool in Brookfield the morning of June 20th at 10 o’clock, at Simpson Park in Chillicothe that day at noon, and […]