The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether lethal injection would be a cruel form of execution for Missouri inmate Russell Bucklew. His attorney, Robert Hochman says a tumor in Bucklew’s throat could rupture, causing his client to suffocate. He says the method could make a tumor in his throat burst and cause him […]
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Coon Creek Baptist Church now accepting orders for Thanksgiving Dinner
The Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton is accepting orders for its 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner November 22nd. Volunteers will deliver meals to anyone in the area who needs or wants a meal. That includes anyone who has to work Thanksgiving Day, shut-ins, or those in need of a meal. Dianna Crawford is […]
MoDOT planned road work in Northern Missouri for the week of November 12, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of November 12th through the 18th from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations […]
Forage Systems Research Center near Linneus donates ground beef to local food pantry
Every so often the Forage Systems Research Center, located near Linneus, Mo., has a beef animal it can’t bring to the sale barn. There are a variety of reasons for this, including a limp leg or unwanted coat defect. While there is nothing actually wrong with the beef animal, its value at the sale barn […]
Princeton attorney disbarred after violations from allegations arising two years ago
An attorney at Princeton, Jennifer Ann George, has been disbarred following an October 30th Missouri Supreme Court order over allegations arising from her actions two years ago that involved a divorce and child custody matter. The Missouri Supreme Court recently announced the disciplinary action after finding her guilty on multiple counts of professional conduct rules […]
Kansas man injured when driver of Mack truck loses control on icy bridge
A truck driver from Kansas was injured this morning, according to the highway patrol, when he lost control on an icy bridge floor near Bethany causing the northbound truck to go off the east side of I-35 and overturn onto the driver’s side. Fifty-five-year-old Mack Terrapin of Alma, Kansas was taken by ambulance to the Harrison […]
Duck Boat Captain indicted for misconduct, negligence resulting in 17 deaths
The captain of the duck boat that sank at Table Rock Lake last summer, resulting in the deaths of 17 people, was indicted by a federal grand jury. “Our entire community was shocked and saddened by the loss of 17 lives in this tragic event last summer,” U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison said. “Today’s indictment alleges […]
Missouri Department of Conservation: Hunters should use free landowner permits properly
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people using its free resident landowner permits for deer and turkey hunting to comply with the Wildlife Code of Missouri by being sure they qualify for the permits and use them properly. MDC issues free resident landowner permits for deer and turkey hunting to qualifying Missouri landowners and […]
Chillicothe Police Department announce street closures for November
Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples reports he has approved street closings for November. Webster Street from Washington to Locust Street in Chillicothe will be closed the night of November 15th from 5:30 to 8 o’clock for the Main Street Memory Tree Dedication and Lighting Service. Jackson Street east of Washington Street will be closed on […]
Local election results for November 6, 2018
It was a 61.24% voter turnout for Grundy County in the November 6, 2018 election. Five people last night were elected to Grundy County offices, without opposition. Phillip Ray wins as presiding commissioner. Incumbents winning another term were Associate Judge Steve Hudson, Circuit Clerk and Ex officio recorder Becky Stanturf, County Clerk Betty Spickard, and Prosecuting Attorney […]
Galt man accused of using stun gun on children
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports a Galt man turned himself in Monday on a felony charge of abuse or neglect of a child, no sexual contact. Bond for 39-year-old Michael Lee King is $15,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for the Associate Division of circuit court November 13th. Court documents accuse him of […]
Audio: Missouri farmers differ on ballot measure to limit political money, redraw voting districts
There’s disagreement among farmers over the Clean Missouri ballot measure to redraw voting districts. The Missouri Farm Bureau opposes the proposal, claiming it would weaken the power of rural voters. Mid-Missouri cattle rancher Susan Williams says Cooper County where she lives is already disenfranchised because it’s divided into four legislative districts. Former Missouri […]
Vanessa Olivo selected as NCMC’s Outstanding Student
Vanessa Olivo from Trenton, Missouri has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for November. Vanessa is pursuing her Licensed Practical Nursing certificate and plans to continue to receive her degree as a Registered Nurse. After she graduates from NCMC, Vanessa plans to attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City to obtain her Bachelors […]
General Election: A preview of candidates and issues in north Missouri as well as issues statewide
Polls are open until 7 o’clock tonight across Missouri as candidates are elected to office and local and statewide issues are decided by the voters. There are no countywide races in Grundy, Mercer, Sullivan, Harrison, and Livingston counties. Within the rest of the Green Hills, there are only a handful of races for county office. […]
Authorities report the arrest of two over the weekend.
Trenton Police arrested 42-year-old Michael Jason Hall of Trenton on Friday. Hall has been charged in Grundy County Circuit Court with a felony, first degree endangering the welfare of a child, creating an alleged substantial risk for their safety. Bond is $15,000 cash and Hall is scheduled November 13th to appear in the Associate Division […]
Gallatin man falls asleep at the wheel, crashes head-on with man from Coffey
The Highway Patrol reports two persons were injured this morning when a pickup and car collided on Highway 13 in Daviess County. The patrol reports 35-year-old Brandon Bush of Coffey received serious injuries in that accident five miles south of Gallatin and was flown by medical helicopter (Lifeflight Eagle) to St. Luke’s Hospital on the […]
2 killed, 1 injured in Sunday night crash in Randolph County
Two people were killed and a third individual was injured Sunday night in a Randolph County accident. The highway patrol identified the fatality victims as 47-year-old John Birmingham of Bucklin and 31-year-old Kayla Cox of Salisbury. Receiving moderate injuries was the driver of a pickup, 67-year-old David Dunn of Huntsville who was taken to University […]
Unionville teen hurt in Sunday rollover crash
A Unionville teenager received minor injuries in a rollover crash Sunday afternoon in Adair County. Seventeen-year-old Jerry Gibson was taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. The Highway Patrol reports Gibson was southbound when the pickup he was driving went off Highway 63, traveled down an embankment, and overturned. The vehicle was demolished in […]
Milan resident dies in Sunday rollover crash
A rollover accident Sunday afternoon in Sullivan County has claimed the life of a Milan resident. The Highway Patrol reports 48-year-old Achai Aroub was westbound when a car went out of control and ran off Highway 6 where it struck a fence and overturned into a field near Apollo Road. Aroub, who was using a […]
Audio: One medical marijuana ballot measure drums up most attention; Opposition speaks out
The Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars has strongly endorsed the Amendment 2 medical marijuana ballot measure. Tom Mundell is the former State Commander of the organization. He says the VFW rarely makes political endorsements but thinks medical marijuana could be a difference maker in the fight against addiction. Lieutenant Colonel Todd Scattini served […]