Missouri Governor Mike Parson has named State Treasurer Eric Schmitt to replace outgoing Attorney General and U.S. Senator-elect Josh Hawley. Parson said he has trust and respect for Schmitt and has confidence in how he’ll handle the new position. Governor Parson said it would be too early to comment on the high-profile lawsuits […]
A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Gallatin due to a leak. The advisory affects residents east of Main Street and north of Mill Street.
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 […]
Modine Manufacturing of Trenton reports over 500 persons attended the Open House on Saturday. Modine also reported the Trenton Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony and issued Modine, a certificate recognizing 50 years in business for the Trenton facility.
An appeals court ruled today that a challenge to the state of Missouri’s failure to provide adequate funds to educate the public and make appropriate preparations to implement its voter ID law can proceed. The voter ID law went into effect on June 1, 2017. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Missouri, and Advancement […]
The Putnam County Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a boil advisory for eastern Putnam County. The boil advisory affects customers in Worthington and within one-half of a mile radius around the Worthington city limits. The boil advisory continues until Wednesday evening at 5 o’clock.
The state of Missouri mailed letters last week to 10,400 individuals informing them their personal information was breached almost two months earlier. The Department of Health and Senior Services issued a generic news release Friday noting the breach occurred sometime before September 30th. But the agency also says the state discovered the situation […]
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory due to a water main break. The advisory affects customers on Route OO north of Milan to Noble Road and includes Daisy Drive half a mile north of Noland Road, Otter Road, Desert Drive, Northfield Road, and Diamond Drive. The precautionary […]
Chillicothe police officers were dispatched to a two-vehicle non-injury traffic crash in the 1200 block of N. Washington Street. A motorcycle driven by Jacob I. Brown collided with a van driven by George M. Stevens after Stevens pulled out in front of Brown from a private drive. Brown’s motorcycle was towed by a private party. […]
The Trenton City Council took action last night on several ordinances and bids. Approval was given for Advanced Environment Testing and Abatement of Belton to remove asbestos at two locations: 111 West 11th Street and 1502 Day. Combined, the cost of $3,100 comes from demolition money budgeted by the city. The city will purchase properties on […]
A mid-Missouri judge’s decision to strike down several key provisions of Missouri’s photo voter ID law will remain in place, at least through the November election. The Missouri Supreme Court issued a one-sentence order late Friday afternoon in Jefferson City, overruling the state’s emergency motion for a stay. The order simply means that […]
Putnam County Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a 48-hour boil advisory for customers in Worthington as well as customers within half a mile radius around the Worthington city limits. The advisory continues until Sunday morning at 9 o’clock.
Grundy County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory due to a broken water line and repairs. The advisory affects customers from the intersection of Route N and NN north on Route NN to the Route O intersection, including Northeast Geode Lane, Route NN, and Northeast 45th Street. The advisory […]
Chillicothe Police Officers responded to the intersection of Willams and Olive Street for a two-vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival at the scene, it was determined a vehicle driven by Loretta S. Goosey was southbound on Willams Street when a second vehicle driven by Raymond E. Harding Jr. failed to yield at the yield sign […]
Officers with the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a three-vehicle crash at Hornet Drive and Hwy. 190. A vehicle driven by Matthew Anthony collided with the rear of a vehicle driven by Chloe Peery, which then collided with the rear of a vehicle driven by Brennan Munson. No injuries were reported and the vehicles were driven […]
Mercer County Public Water Supply District Number 1 reports repairs are nearly complete on a water main break on Route WW near Hidden Valley Lake and north of Princeton. The public water supply district has put a precautionary boil advisory in place for the affected area which encompasses the area from south of Hidden Valley […]
The Spickard Board of Aldermen approved a new ordinance regarding burn bans at its meeting Monday evening. The ordinance implements a burn ban in the Spickard city limits when a burn ban is issued in Grundy County. Permission was granted for the fire department to charge violators $500 for fire equipment and apparatus and $100 […]
A Missouri judge has left the state’s 2016 voter ID in place after a court challenge but has stripped several of its major provisions. Cole County Circuit Judge Richard Callahan summed up his decision on Missouri photo IDs by saying, “Unlike an American Express Card, you may leave home without it, at least […]
Low water pressure has prompted a precautionary boil advisory for the town of Mercer. City Clerk Colleen Hinshaw reports the boil water advisory continues for the next 48-hours until Thursday morning for customers in Mercer.
Continuing rain has caused creek and river levels to rise, also likely spilling over onto roads that are prone to flooding. As of 8:15 am Monday morning, a Grundy County Emergency alert has been issued advising several roads are flooded with motorists advised to use caution when driving. In the Trenton area, a caller told KTTN […]
