A Missouri man has been convicted at trial for the sexual exploitation of a child. Terry Lee Miksell, 65, of Diamond, was found guilty on Tuesday, March 29, of one count of producing child pornography and one count of using the internet and a cell phone to induce a child to engage in sexual activity. […]
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Missouri man pleads guilty to meth trafficking and an illegal firearm
A Missouri man who was arrested after he drove two victims of an accidental shooting to the hospital emergency room has pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and to illegally possessing firearms. Jason Ruben Breedlove, 40, of Independence, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays on Monday, March 28, […]
U.S. Senate panel bickers over Supreme Court nomination but sets vote next week
(Missouri Independent) – The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee reopened partisan disagreements Monday as members scheduled a vote for April 4 on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Republicans’ criticisms of Jackson’s record and responses were either untrue or disingenuous. Meanwhile, ranking Republican Chuck Grassley of Iowa again raised […]
Missouri State Auditor launches audit of Nodaway County
The office of State Auditor Nicole Galloway has begun a regularly scheduled audit of Nodaway County in northwest Missouri. The county received a rating of “good” in a state audit released in July 2015. “These audits will provide independent reviews of county government operations to ensure taxpayer resources have been used appropriately and to recommend improvements that will […]
Trenton man arrested on probation violation
A Trenton man has been arrested on a warrant alleging violation of probation. Thirty-five-year-old Jesse Lee Ingraham is scheduled for Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court on April 14th. Ingraham’s original charge involved felony stealing of a zero-turn lawn mower in August of 2020. Bond was set at $2,500 with a ten percent cash […]
Video: “Re-ignite Street Reach” tent revival set for three nights in Trenton
A tent revival is scheduled for three nights this weekend in Trenton. According to Scott Treadwell of Trenton, a tent will be erected on the soccer field at 12th and Normal. Beginning at 7 pm in the evenings of April 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, there will be testimony, preaching, and music. The event is free […]
Planned power outage underway to replace power pole in the downtown Trenton area
Power will be off at City Hall and Green Hills Regional Planning beginning about 8:30 am and will be off most of the day. The Building Board and City Council meeting scheduled tonight will still be held at the regular times. The outage is required to replace a burned pole in the parking lot. Customers […]
Teacher and coach at Braymer School District facing charges after allegedly sending nude photos and videos to students
A teacher and coach for the Braymer C-4 School District is facing charges after allegedly sending nude photos and videos to students. Twenty-nine-year-old Zachary Wayne Douglas of Utica has been charged with one count of felony sexual misconduct involving a child under 15, one count of felony first-degree sexual misconduct, and four counts of misdemeanor […]
Physician convicted for unlawfully prescribing over 1 million opioid pills in a single year
A physician was convicted for unlawfully prescribing more than one million pills of the opioid hydrocodone. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, James Pierre, 52, a doctor, of Houston, Texas, unlawfully prescribed controlled substances from June 2015 through July 2016 to individuals posing as patients at West Parker Medical Clinic (West […]
Missouri man who shot at police chief after failed bank robbery, found guilty at trial, faces 27 years in prison
A Missouri man has been convicted after shooting at law enforcement officers while fleeing a failed bank robbery. Jacob Allen Monteer, 30, of Drexel, was found guilty following a bench trial before U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes on Monday, March 21, of one count of bank robbery, one count of brandishing a firearm during […]
Grundy County Law Enforcement Center reports the arrest of two individuals
The Trenton Police Department arrested a Trenton resident on March 24th on a capias warrant on an alleged probation violation and a Kansas City resident on March 23rd. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reports 45-year-old Tonya Baumgartner violated her probation on original charges of felony driving while intoxicated involving physical injury and misdemeanor operating a […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol is now accepting applications to become a trooper
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is now testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 117th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training […]
Senate winds up grueling Supreme Court hearings on Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination
(Missouri Independent) – Representatives of the American Bar Association reiterated their finding that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is well qualified to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court, and law enforcement groups rebutted GOP accusations Jackson is soft on child pornographers during the final day of Jackson’s confirmation hearings Thursday. Republicans, however, called in witnesses to […]
Trenton’s Utility Committee reviews engineering proposal and work to be done at various locations
The Trenton City Council’s committee that oversees Trenton Municipal Utilities Tuesday evening reviewed an engineering proposal from the Howe Company LLC. Utility Director Ron Urton reported the engineering requested includes rehabilitation of the Pleasant Plain lift station including two new submersible pumps, a new electrical service connection, and control panel, and possible storage. The Howe […]
Spickard woman waives preliminary hearing and is scheduled for Division One in April
A Spickard woman has waived a preliminary hearing and is scheduled next month for Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court on three counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, creating substantial risk. Avery Mock appeared with her attorney on Tuesday in the Associate Division of circuit court where Judge Steve Hudson advanced […]
NCMC Board of Trustees approve increases in tuition and fees, as well as, room and board
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees on March 22nd approved increases in tuition and fees as well as room and board. Tuition for NCMC district students will stay the same at $92 per credit hour for the 2022-2023 academic year. However, there is a $5 per credit hour increase for other Missouri residents, […]
Missouri State Auditor launches audit of Dent County
State Auditor Nicole Galloway announced that her office has begun a regularly scheduled audit of Dent County, located in south-central Missouri. The county received a rating of “good” from the most recent state audit, issued in July 2019. “Audits can help local officials take steps to make government more efficient and effective for taxpayers,” Auditor […]
Missouri man pleads guilty to possession of illegal firearms
A Missouri man pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally possessing several firearms. Fredrick Lee Mixon, Jr., 47, of Columbia, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr., to one count of being a felon in possession of firearms. By pleading guilty, Mixon admitted that he was in possession of a Smith & […]
Trenton man ordered to court on “failure to obey a judges order”
A Trenton man is scheduled next month for Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court on a warrant alleging he failed to obey a judges’ order. Thirty-eight-year-old Timothy Nguyen was to be picked up on Monday, March 21, 2022, from the Missouri Department of Corrections and returned to the Grundy County Detention Center. Bond is […]