Road Closed

Daviess County Route Y closure postponed

Local maintenance crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation had planned to close Daviess County Route Y today, May 20, between Route 6 and Reel Avenue to replace a culvert. The work has been postponed due to rain and is now scheduled for Thursday, May 27, from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. During the closure, […]

Beef Heifers

Beef heifer efficiency: Data-driven decisions for your herd

Beef producers look at their developing heifers and wonder which one will make them the most profit over her life. With tightening margins the past few years, producers must look to data-driven decisions for their breeding stock, says Reagan Bluel, interim superintendent of the University of Missouri Southwest Research Center in Lawrence County. Bluel says […]

Road Closed

Daviess County Route D closure postponed

Local maintenance crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation had planned to close Daviess County Route D tomorrow, May 20, to apply a seal coat to the roadway. The work has been postponed due to rain and is now scheduled for Monday, May 24 through Wednesday, May 26, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. During […]

Charges Filed

Hamilton man charged with domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon after threatening family members

A Hamilton man has been charged with two felonies after he allegedly threatened family members with a knife on May 18th. Thirty-year-old Grant Austin Smith faces domestic assault—third degree and unlawful use of a weapon—exhibiting. He has also been charged with misdemeanor property damage—second degree. Bond was set at $25,000 cash only with special conditions […]

Trenton Missouri Police Department (TPD)

Trenton man arrested on probation violation

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton man on May 17th on a probation violation. Thirty-seven-year-old Timothy Nguyen posted a bond of $10,000–10% cash approved. He is scheduled for Division One of Circuit Court on June 10th. Nguyen’s original charges were possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug […]

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Two board meetings scheduled for Tuesday in Chillicothe

There are two meetings scheduled for Tuesday evening, May 18, 2021, at the Chillicothe City Hall. The Railroad Advisory Board will meet at 5:15 with an agenda that includes the Yellow Creek watershed. The Historic Preservation Commission for Chillicothe meets at 6:30 Tuesday night. Topics are listed as Chillicothe Baking Committee and the status of […]

Trenton Downtown Improvement Association (TDIA)

Audio: Trenton Downtown Improvement Association to celebrate 30th anniversary with Friday evening event

What’s being called a “block party” is scheduled Friday night to observe the 30th anniversary of the Trenton Downtown Improvement Association. Activities are scheduled outdoors in the 1,000 block of Main street downtown. The evening begins with music followed by dinner and the program. Megan Taul is the director for Trenton downtown improvement association:   […]

Audit News Graphic

Missouri State Auditor announces audits of Schuyler and Sullivan counties are underway

State Auditor Nicole Galloway said her office has begun regularly scheduled audits of Schuyler County and Sullivan County, both located in northern Missouri. Schuyler County received an overall rating of “good” in its most recent audit, issued in June 2015. The most recent audit of Sullivan County was completed in December 2016, with the county receiving an […]

Trenton Missouri Police Department (TPD)

Trenton Police Department reports arrest of Trenton woman

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton resident on Monday, May 10. Twenty-nine-year-old Josy Simmons’s alleged technical violation involved special conditions by being terminated from treatment court. Bond is $2,500 cash only, and she is scheduled for Division One of Circuit Court on May 13th. The original charge for Simmons was […]

National Police Week

Nation pays tribute to service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers during National Police Week, May 9 through May 15, 2021

The service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local law enforcement are recognized during National Police Week. This year, the week is observed from Sunday, May 9 through Saturday, May 15, 2021. Acting U.S. Attorney Teresa  Moore said, “National Police Week provides an opportunity to express our gratitude and to honor the memories of law […]