A Trenton, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in north central Missouri. Faron Wayne Lawrence, 52, of Trenton, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to 12 years in federal prison without parole. NITRO (the Northwest Inter-agency Team Response Operation) initiated an […]
On a beautiful fall afternoon, visitors came in transport old and new for the 32nd annual fall driving tour at the Poosey Conservation Area in Livingston County. Missouri Department of Conservation staff set up education stations along the tour route where visitors could stop and ask questions. More than 1,300 visitors drove pickups, guided wagons, […]
The Livingston County Library is proud to be a participating location for the 2018 Halloween ComicFest, a celebration of all things Halloween and comics. Similar to Free Comic Book Day, patrons may stop by the library on Saturday during open hours of 9-4pm to select their free Halloween-themed comic issue. There will be comic choices […]
A Belton, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in north-central Missouri and for illegally possessing firearms. Robert Ryan Hicks, 36, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to 17 years and seven months in federal prison without parole. On Dec. 4, 2017, Hicks […]
Mother Nature has much to say about soybean yield and grain quality almost every year, says University of Missouri Extension soybean specialist Bill Wiebold. This year was no exception. Several important soybean-growing regions in Missouri experienced severe drought this year. The most worrisome effect from drought is yield loss, but producers face several other effects […]
Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill’s campaign claims the right-leaning Project Veritas has committed fraud in its production of hidden camera video of her and her staff. McCaskill campaign manager David Kirby is calling on the State Attorney General’s office to investigate the activities as a violation of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. Kirby says […]
Governor Mike Parson is traveling the state this week to focus on infrastructure needs. Tuesday morning he made a stop in the St. Louis-area. The Governor spoke at the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Workforce 2030 Conference. His speech centered around Prop D, which will be on the November ballot. If approved, […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation announces to waterfowl hunters that it has closed portions of the Fountain Grove Conservation Area south of Meadville for the upcoming youth waterfowl hunting weekend Oct. 20 and 21 due to flooding on the area. According to MDC, some roads in the area are damaged and impassable due to floodwaters, […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Bosworth woman sustained minor injuries as the result of a vehicle running off the road in northern Carroll County Friday afternoon. Forty-two-year-old Gayle Grace drove north on U. S. Highway 65 at Route U when a vehicle stopped on the side of the road allegedly pulled onto the road. Grace […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Kirksville woman sustained moderate injuries when a car struck a pickup truck south of Lancaster Friday night. The pickup, driven by 58-year-old David Jonaitis of Livonia, had reportedly stopped on northbound U. S. Highway 63 to attempt to make a left turn when the northbound car, driven by 23-year-old Angela […]
The Livingston County Library will host “The Walking Dead” day on October 13th, which commemorates the world’s favorite, long-running, survival Image/Skybound Entertainment comic by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. Participants can stop by the front desk during open hours of 9-4 to choose your free The Walking Dead swag, including a Walking Dead Day special giveaway […]
Procedures at Missouri polling places are in question for next month’s election after a judge struck down key elements of the state’s voter ID law Tuesday. Cole County Circuit Court Judge Richard Callahan overturned the requirement for voters who don’t present a photo ID to sign an affidavit. Missouri Secretary of State Jay […]
A motion for bond reduction has been denied for a Milan man facing charges in Adair County stemming from an incident last month. Online court information shows 35-year-old Daniel Stephens has been charged with the felonies of first-degree kidnapping and first-degree domestic assault as well as a misdemeanor violation of an order of protection for […]
Sixth District Congressman Sam Graves was in Trenton Tuesday afternoon stopping for a visit at the Nestle’s plant. The visit included a presentation on Nestle’s by Plant Manager Andy Darley, a tour of the production facility, and sampling the Chef Mate products made in Trenton. Nestles’ purchased the factory from ConAgra Foods the first of […]
Today (Monday) is Columbus Day, which is a federal, state and county holiday. Brian Hauswirth with Missourinet has the story. The holiday celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americans in 1492. Most federal, Missouri and county offices are closed today, except emergency services such as the Missouri State Highway Patrol, […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Chillicothe man sustained minor injuries as the result of a car striking the tow unit of a pickup truck south of Cameron Saturday at 12:42 am. The car driven by 22-year-old Cody Kanniainen and pickup driven by 55-year-old Darryl Young of Cameron both drove north on Interstate 35 when the […]
Two boys from Hamilton received minor injuries when the car they were passengers in, struck debris last evening on Interstate 35 that became lodged under the vehicle. The state patrol reports both 15-year-old Chase Mathews and 12-year-old Devon Mathews were taken by private vehicle to Cameron Regional Medical Center. The boys were passengers in the […]
The Livingston County Library is hosting its 6th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest for children and families. There will be five categories the pumpkin can be entered into: 2 and under, ages 3-5, ages 6-9, ages 10-12, or a family entry. There will be a prize for each category. Pumpkins need to be turned into the […]
Two individuals have been arrested on separate Grundy County charges. Forty-six-year-old William Nicholas Griffin of Trenton is charged with harassment in the first degree. Court information says Griffin is accused of sending repeated text messages to another person with the alleged purpose of causing that person, emotional distress. The allegation covers a two month period: […]
A Jamesport resident was involved in a rollover accident Thursday afternoon one mile south of Jamesport. The highway patrol reports 52-year-old David Kauffman was flown by a medical helicopter (LifeFlight Eagle) to the Truman Medical Center with serious injuries. The crash occurred as the southbound vehicle he was driving crossed the centerline of Highway 190, […]
