Views: 0A Bethany man arrested by the Highway Patrol in Harrison County on March 18th at 1:16 in the morning faces four charges. Online court information shows 26-year-old Randall May has been charged with the felonies of driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk—first degree—first offense—no sexual contact. He […]
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Newtown-Harris Board of Education approves employee health insurance plans and senior trip to Branson
Views: 0The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education on March 15th approved paying $575.08 toward employee health insurance plans. Insurance will continue through the Ozark Schools Benefits Association. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis reported that the district offers seven plans, and insurance costs are less than last year. Employees can upgrade to a PPO plan, but they may […]
Vehicle stop leads to arrest of three on alleged drug violations
Views: 0Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports a vehicle stop on Highway 65 for an equipment violation led to the arrest of three individuals for alleged drug violations. Online court information shows 63-year-old Daniel Leroy Walker of Bedford, 38-year-old Dawn Rachelle King of Hale, and 40-year-old Sasha Campos of Hale have each been charged with […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education approves employee health insurance plan and four-day week calendar
Views: 1The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education has approved a health insurance plan and a four-day week calendar. The district will work with Missouri Educators Trust for the insurance. The plan will provide all full-time staff a $3,000 health savings account for $549.91. Staff will have an option to buy up to three other […]
Senate confirms Haaland as first-ever Native American to serve in the Cabinet
Views: 0(Missouri Independent) – U.S. Rep. Debra Haaland made history on Monday when she became the first Native American to ever be confirmed by the U.S. Senate to hold a position in a president’s Cabinet. In a narrow 51-40 vote, senators confirmed Haaland, a New Mexico Democrat, to serve as secretary of the interior, where […]
Pre-trial conference set for May 2, murder trial set for June 6 in case involving death of Diemel brothers
Views: 0Braymer resident Garland Joey Nelson will have his murder trial sooner than previously scheduled. At a hearing on Tuesday in Johnson County Circuit Court in Warrensburg, a three-week jury trial is now set to begin June 6, 2022. The trial was previously was listed for February of next year. Online information shows a case […]
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group and Mercer County Clinic offering COVID-19 vaccinations to Phase 1B – Tier 3
Views: 0Update 3/16/2021: According to Jordan Ferguson, the vaccine is only available to established patients of Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group, and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic who fit within the Phase 1B – Tier 3 group, or any of the previously released higher-risk tier groups. Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton and Saint Luke’s Mercer County […]
Daughter of Mexican cartel leader pleads guilty to criminal violation of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act
Views: 0A dual U.S.-Mexican citizen pleaded guilty today to willfully engaging in financial dealings with Mexican companies that had been identified as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). According to court documents, Jessica Johanna Oseguera Gonzalez, 34, of Guadalajara, Mexico, violated the criminal penalties […]
Turkey hunting clinic and mentored turkey hunt for those with terminal or chronic illnesses to be held in Unionville
Views: 0The Missouri Department of Conservation, in partnership with Missouri Disabled Sportsmen, the Outdoor Dream Foundation, and the Rest Inn Him Lodge and Retreat Center, will offer a unique opportunity for youth with terminal or chronic illnesses to participate in a hunting clinic and mentored turkey hunt this spring in northeast Missouri. The clinic will […]
Osborn man charged with murder in relation to Sheriff Andy Clark’s death, bound over to Division One of DeKalb County Circuit Court
Views: 1An Osborn man charged with second-degree murder in relation to a motor vehicle accident that caused DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Clark’s death had his case bound over to Division One of DeKalb County Circuit Court on Thursday. An arraignment is scheduled for 35-year-old Gary Wayne Downs on April 9th. Downs was also charged with […]
Woman convicted in 2018 murder of St. Clair County Missouri man
Views: 7On Saturday, March 6, in a case handled by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, a jury convicted Elizabeth Kilgore in connection with the murder-suicide of her husband, Lance Kilgore, and father Charles Sander. On the morning of September 7, 2018, the defendant’s husband Lance Kilgore was ambushed and murdered by her father Charles […]
Man who drove pickup that struck Harvest Moon building arrested; Milan man arrested on multiple allegations
Views: 0The driver of a pickup truck that the Trenton Police Department reported hit the Harvest Moon building on Ninth Street on February 13th was arrested on March 10th and posted bond. The Grundy County Sheriff reports 36-year-old Braden Mark Spicher of Trenton has been charged with felony leaving the scene of an accident–property damage […]
Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation to host virtual charity auction
Views: 0The Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation will be hosting a virtual charity auction, with proceeds going to support the Oncology Nurse Navigator Program and the Foundation’s general fund, which supports Wright Memorial Hospital in a variety of ways. The event is scheduled to occur from April 15 – 24, with the bidding all taking place […]
Senator Hawley calls for emergency Senate hearing on Biden administration’s handling of southern border crisis
Views: 0Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent letters to President Joe Biden and Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, calling for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to testify at a full Senate hearing, to be scheduled as soon as possible on the growing crisis […]
Jefferson City man arrested on charge of felony theft in Grundy County
Views: 0A Jefferson City man was arrested in Caldwell County on March 9th on a Grundy County charge. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports 41-year-old Roger Harper has been charged with felony stealing of $750 or more. His bond is $4,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit […]
Trenton Board of Education tackles huge agenda including approval of salary schedule for next school year
Views: 0The Trenton R-9 Board of Education March 9th approved salary schedules for the 2021-2022 school year. One thousand dollars will be added to the base for the certified salary schedule, making the base salary $34,000. This was estimated to cost the district $119,591. Superintendent Mike Stegman noted the base salary for certified staff was […]
Trenton man arrested on probation violation
Views: 0A Trenton resident was arrested on March 8th on an alleged technical probation violation. \ The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports 36-year-old Cory Burchett’s violation involved special conditions by being terminated from the Third Circuit Supervisory Program. Birchett posted bond of $5,000 – 10% allowed, and he is scheduled for Division One of Circuit […]
Serve Mercer County scheduled for April 17, 2021
Views: 0Serve Mercer County will take place this year on Saturday, April 17, with a rain date of Saturday, April 24, if needed. It is an opportunity for neighbors to help neighbors with civic groups, and school groups of all ages are encouraged to participate. Those interested in helping should register online by Friday, April […]
North Mercer Board of Education approves addition to base salary schedule; senior trip to Florida approved
Views: 0The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education approved items related to the salary schedule on March 8th. Seven hundred fifty dollars was added to the base salary schedule, and each teacher will receive steps on the salary schedule. After the increase, North Mercer’s base salary will be $30,250. Other personnel will receive a two-point-five […]
New date and location named for Missouri FFA Convention
Views: 0In the effort to hold an in-person event celebrating accomplishments of FFA members across the state while being responsible for current COVID-19-related health concerns, Missouri FFA plans to hold its 93rd Annual State FFA Convention on April 30 and May 1 at the Mathewson Exhibition Center on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri. […]