North 65 Center

North 65 Center in Trenton changes meal delivery policy

The North 65 Center of Trenton has waived it’s homebound stipulation on its home-delivered meals for persons more than 60 years old while the center has suspended its congregate meals. Home delivery clients will still receive meals on a daily basis Monday through Friday. Procedures will be reevaluated and might change to deliveries only two […]

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Governor Parson announces April 7 Municipal Elections postponed until June 2 in response to COVID-19

Pursuant to Governor Mike Parson’s Executive Order 2002 declaring a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 and a request from Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Governor Parson today signed Executive Order 2003 ordering all Missouri municipal elections previously scheduled for April 7, 2020, to be postponed to June 2, 2020. The Executive Order declares […]

Missouri Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

The Big Picture: Missouri’s response to COVID-19

As concerns over the new coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to grow across the state and the nation, Governor Mike Parson and his administration are working each day to respond to the virus and protect the health and well-being of Missourians. Expanding COVID-19 Testing The state is currently working with the University of Missouri to expand COVID-19 […]

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North Mercer School District cancels after-school activities

The North Mercer School District announces several decisions impacting activities previously scheduled through March 27th. All after-school activities, with the exception of the 21st Century After School Program, are being suspended for two weeks. This includes all MSHSAA activities; academic team and track and field, FFA, FBLA, and elementary basketball. All Mercer school field trips […]

Evergy Website

Evergy suspends disconnects as communities address Coronavirus

Evergy will not disconnect service for non-payment as customers and communities are facing potential hardship from coronavirus. This temporary moratorium includes residential and business customers. “Evergy provides an essential service,” said Chuck Caisley, senior vice president and chief customer officer. “Coronavirus is an unprecedented challenge and may result in customers facing unexpected or unusual financial […]

Missouri State Highway Patrol

New Mexico man arrested on multiple allegations

A man from New Mexico was arrested on multiple allegations Tuesday night while traveling on Interstate 35 in Harrison County. The patrol accused 55-year-old Lowell Millburn of Albuquerque of felony possession of a controlled substance; driving while intoxicated prior offender, and driving while suspended. Millburn was also accused of exceeding the posted speed limit of […]

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Patrol reports arrest of two area residents

The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of area residents on Friday night. Forty-eight-year-old Shawn Howell of Chillicothe was arrested in Grundy County. He was accused of felony driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, and no insurance. He was transported to the Grundy County Jail on a 24-hour hold. The Patrol arrested 41-year-old Margaret Harryman of […]