The Child Care Working Group, comprised of leadership from the Missouri Departments of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Social Services, Elementary and Secondary Education, Public Safety and the Attorney General’s Office has submitted a report to Governor Mike Parson detailing recommendations for enhancing Missouri’s early childhood care and education system in effort to support Missouri’s current and future workforce. Governor Parson announced the […]
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Rainfall in Trenton during May, 2019 is the most recorded in nearly 26-years
The weather summary for May in Trenton shows rainfall was more than double of what’s normal for the month with measurable precipitation on 22 of the 31 days. One daily rainfall record was established and there was a record high temperature, however, high temperatures overall were cooler than normal with lows averaging near normal. The […]
Officer fires service weapon at suspect after being run over in Walmart parking lot in Cameron
One individual was taken into custody west of St. Joseph in connection with an incident Saturday in Cameron in which a Cameron police officer was hit by a car and run over in the Walmart parking lot. The officer was treated and released from a local hospital. Cameron Police Chief Rick Bashor said Cameron officers, […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen accept ordinance regarding water and sewer rates and charges
The Spickard Board of Aldermen accepted an ordinance regarding water and sewer rates and charges at a special meeting Wednesday. Board member Maggie George reports the ordinance rescinded a previous ordinance that set the rates. April utility bills were discussed and customers whose bills showed usage greater than their actual meter reading were given a […]
Pre-trial conference held for Gallatin man charged with attempted sodomy, kidnapping and assault
A pre-trial conference was held in Division One of Daviess County Circuit Court on Thursday for a Gallatin man charged with the felonies of first-degree sodomy or attempted sodomy, second-degree kidnapping, and third-degree assault. Online court information shows the matter for Salvador Hernandez was continued to July 30th through August 2nd for a four-day jury […]
Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton reports on damage assessments to city-owned properties
Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton reports damage assessments will be made to city-owned properties once flood water recedes. An engineer from Olsson Associates, Incorporated will evaluate the damage to the airport. An insurance adjuster was scheduled to arrive Wednesday to inspect damage from Sunday and Monday, but that has been postponed. Urton reports water is […]
NCMC Board of Trustees approve the hiring of new staff
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the hiring of several new employees at its meeting Tuesday evening. Crystal Johnson of Kansas City was hired as an exempt adjunct instructor for History courses beginning this fall and will teach classes online. Rick Sharp of Saint Joseph was approved as a part-time exempt adjunct […]
Roads closed in Northeast Missouri due to flooding
Many roads in Northeast Missouri are flooded this Wednesday morning due to the rains that fell Tuesday evening. Here is a complete listing by county from the MoDOT website of roads closed in Northwest Missouri as of 5:00 am, May 29, 2019. These road closures may change as waters recede so please check the […]
Hundreds of roads in northwest Missouri closed due to flooding
Hundreds of roads in Northwest Missouri are flooded this Wednesday morning due to the torrential rains that fell Tuesday evening. Here is a complete listing by county from the MoDOT website of roads closed in Northwest Missouri as of 5:00 am, May 29, 2019. These road conditions will change as water recedes from the […]
Highway patrol reports arrest of three
The highway patrol reports a liberty resident, 27-year old Jacob Spencer, was arrested late Saturday night in Caldwell County and accused with felony first degree tampering with a motor vehicle, felony assault on law enforcement, and misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest, driving while revoked, and careless and imprudent driving. Two excelsior springs residents, 18-year old […]
ATV crash in Spickard sends two to hospital
Two Rockford, Illinois residents sustained injuries as the result of an all-terrain vehicle overturning in Spickard Friday afternoon. The Highway Patrol reports driver 18-year-old Abigail Hearne was transported to Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton with moderate injuries. Passenger 19-year-old Cayman Blais was transported to Wright Memorial with minor injuries. The ATV traveled north on Second […]
Princeton Board of Education accepts resignations
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved health insurance matters at a special meeting this week. The district’s health insurance will be contracted with Insurance Management Services, and the district will offer four plans for employees. The plans include two health savings account options and two preferred provider organization options. The premiums range from $516.63 […]
Pleasant View R-6 School ranks #7 in the state of Missouri
“The Pleasant View R-VI School District has announced it is ranked 7th out of the 1,228 elementary schools in the state of Missouri. This ranking has been awarded by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and is based on Pleasant View’s academic performance, high school readiness and attendance,” said Rebecca Steinhoff, Pleasant […]
Columbia man to face charges in Grundy County
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports a Columbia man was transported to Grundy County Monday after his arrest in Boone County Sunday on felony non-support, total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under an order of support. The bond for 30-year-old Michael Sanders is $5,000, and he is scheduled for the Associate Division […]
Investigation in Chula results in summons for animal abuse and neglect
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports an investigation into alleged animal cruelty and neglect led to a 32-year-old woman being issued two summonses. The sheriff’s office began the investigation last week outside of a Chula residence with results revealing a dead dog inside a kennel, who is believed to have died after being attacked by […]
After lengthy debate, Trenton Board of Education chooses health insurance carrier
The Trenton School Board selected a health insurance carrier for next school year at a special meeting Monday. The board approved board member David Whitaker’s amended motion to select United Healthcare for coverage with a cap of $602 per month per employee. Board member Marcie Cutsinger was the only no vote and said she was […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to East 2nd Street
The Chillicothe Fire Department was dispatched to a possible structure fire on East Second Street Friday morning. Chillicothe Fire Lieutenant Rob Williams reports, upon arrival to the property owned by M and M Utilities, firefighters determined a large pile of dimensional lumber and refuse piled with a loader was set on fire. Williams reports Engine […]
Judge faces busy docket in Division One of Grundy County court
In was a busy docket in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court on Thursday. Lexington resident Duane Lee Shiner pleaded guilty to four felony counts and was sentenced to prison. He received seven years for assault on a special victim; plus three years each on two separate counts of resisting or interfering with an […]
Missouri Highway Patrol reports arrests of Chillicothe and Spickard residents
The Highway Patrol reports arrests on Wednesday of Chillicothe and Spickard residents in separate incidents. Twenty-seven-year-old Ryan Wheeler of Chillicothe was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in Livingston County and accused of speeding along with unlawful possession of drugs. Online information shows potential counts include felony possession of a controlled substance, alleged possession of fewer […]
Old Timers Reunion in Milan kicks off Saturday, May 18th, 2019
This month’s Old Timers Reunion in Milan offers two events this coming Saturday, May 18th. The jackpot sheep and goat show will be held at the expo show barn located on top of the hill at the new fairgrounds. Entry fee is $20.00 a head per ring. Registration is for the two hours beginning at […]