Missouri’s senior senator says she will vote “no” on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U-S Supreme Court. Brian Hauswirth reports. Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill issued her statement on Wednesday evening, saying she’ll vote “no.” McCaskill says while the recent sexual assault allegations are “troubling and deserve a thorough and fair […]
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Audio: Officials now clear why Missouri’s budget is $100 million in the hole
(Missourinet) – Missouri lawmakers and administrators are trying to figure out what has caused a $100 million budget shortfall in the first two months of the current fiscal year. Democratic State Representative Deb Lavender of Kirkwood is a member of the House Budget Committee. She notes there’s a level of uncertainty over how the federal tax […]
Eric Bailey to speak twice during Thompson Research Center Field Day
Eric Bailey has hit the ground running since he joined the University of Missouri last year as an assistant professor in the Division of Animal Sciences and a state beef Extension specialist. Bailey has been a regular at the Agricultural Research Centers’ field days since he came to MU in June 2017, speaking and engaging […]
Audio: Jamesport Community Association to hold fish fry
The Jamesport Community Association will hold a fish fry on Friday, September 14, 2018, to raise money for the upkeep of the Spillman Evens Center and other community projects. Wayne Scott with the association says the serving of food at the Spillman Center starts at 5 o’clock in the evening. Those attending the […]
Audio: Tractor cruise, baby show and Melodrama all part of Calamity Jane Day Festival
The Calamity Jane Day Festival kicks off in Princeton Friday with a tractor cruise. Kelly Bertrand with the festival says tractors will leave the lower Mercer County Fairgrounds at 9 o’clock that morning. The tractors will return to Princeton at 4 o’clock Friday afternoon and will then be parked on the west side […]
Linn County Republican Women to meet
The Sixth District Missouri Federation of Republican Women president will speak at the next Linn County Republican Women meeting. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the Central Committee at the Turner Agency of Linneus the night of September 20th. Social hour begins at 6:30, and the meeting starts at 7 o’clock. This month’s […]
Audio: Federal appeals court rules in favor of stronger abortion clinic requirements
(Missourinet) – A federal appeals court has ruled Missouri can enforce laws that pro-choice groups say will sharply reduce access to abortion. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a 2017 decision that blocked enforcement of the laws. The regulations require abortion doctors to have hospital admitting privileges and abortion clinics to […]
Chula Street Fair to kick off Saturday morning
Numerous activities kick off the Chula Street Fair which is slated for Saturday, September 15th, 2018. Activities start with biscuits and gravy as well as coffee at the Community Center at 7 o’clock Saturday morning. There is no cost but donations will be accepted and benefit the Chula Fire and Rescue. Sign up for the Baby […]
Entries continue to be accepted for Missouri Day Festival parade
Entries continue to be received for the 34th annual Missouri Day Festival parade next month. The Trenton Rotary Club is encouraging participants to pre-register for the October 20th parade which has a theme of “Hometown Heritage.” Floats and entries will celebrate the importance of local history, historic, business or civic individuals or cultural traditions. Parade […]
Cows heat stressed after breeding may have unseen pregnancy losses
Prolonged heat stress this year may bring a smaller calf crop next year. Herd owners are seeing cows known to be pregnant coming back into heat to be rebred. Pregnancy losses are due to several reasons, says Scott Poock, University of Missouri Extension veterinarian. “The first is increased internal temperature of the cow.” In July, […]
Audio: Missouri Governor Parson emphasizes workforce development during St. Louis visit
(Missourinet) – Missouri’s governor is calling for mutually beneficial city and state partnership opportunities. Governor Mike Parson spent the entire day Friday in St. Louis, as a guest of Democratic Mayor Lyda Krewson. Parson says infrastructure and workforce development are the two most important issues facing urban and rural Missouri. The GOP governor spent […]
Audio: Missouri legislature starts special session today
(Missourinet) – Missouri lawmakers are heading back to work today for a special session requested by Governor Mike Parson. The special session will coincide with the annual veto session that takes place on the first Wednesday after the second Monday in September. The veto session is held for the legislature to consider action on […]
Trenton city sales tax receipts up nearly 4%
Trenton city sales tax receipts in the first five months of the fiscal year are up nearly four percent for general purposes, capital projects, and fire department purposes. City sales tax revenue is up nearly three-and-one-half percent for parks. The receipts are compared to the same period a year ago which is May through September. […]
Audio: Morale problems still abound in Missouri prison system
Efforts to improve morale and change a corrosive culture among Missouri prison workers has been criticized as ineffective. Department of Corrections Director Anne Precythe says progress is being made and defends a 24-hour hotline installed for disgruntled employees to report mistreatment. The head of the Missouri Corrections Officer’s Association says the only way […]
USDA to implement regulatory reforms to increase access to capital; Local listening session to be held at Lake Ozark
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is hosting listening sessions to solicit feedback on a plan to increase access to capital in rural areas by streamlining regulations for four Rural Development loan guarantee programs. “At USDA, we know that for many rural communities the regulations that govern our […]
GRM Networks announces second quarter grant recipients
GRM Networks has announced its Second Quarter Community Improvement Grant Program recipients. The Wilson-Axline American Legion Post Number 216 of Bethany received $500 to purchase items needed for remodeling the Legion Hall bathrooms. The Graceland University Sustainability Program of Lamoni, Iowa received $500 to help start a bike share program in Lamoni. The Lamoni Farmers […]
MU researchers looking to see if intercropping Sunn Hemp can provide Summer forage
Harley Naumann, an assistant professor in the Division of Plant Sciences, has a research and teaching appointment in forage physiology. His research focuses on understanding the critical physiological components of warm- and cool-season forages that lead to improved forage-livestock production systems. Naumann has been working with a unique forage since he arrived at Mizzou in […]
Trenton Park Board accepts playground equipment bid
The Trenton Park Board accepted a bid for one playground unit and approved the repair of pool floatables at a meeting Wednesday evening. Miracle Recreation Equipment Company of Monett submitted two bids for a playground unit to replace one at Moberly Park. The equipment price for the item was $13,470.72, and the other was for […]
Homecoming week at THS kicks off on Monday
Next week is Homecoming week for Trenton High School and multiple activities are on tap. Paul Cox will be the guest speaker at the traditional pep rally at the C. F. Russell Stadium the night of Wednesday, September 12th at 7 o’clock. Fall sports teams will be introduced and the coronation of the Homecoming king, […]
Deer hunters once again encouraged to Share The Harvest
The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Conservation Federation of Missouri encourage deer hunters around the state to share their harvests through the state’s Share the Harvest program. Deer season in Missouri runs from Sept. 15 through Jan. 15, 2019. Administered by MDC and CFM, Share the Harvest coordinates the efforts of thousands of deer […]