A woman who had claimed her Ku Klux Klan leader husband was shot to death by her son now says in a letter from jail that she was the one who pulled the trigger. The wife of a southeast Missouri Ku Klux Klan leader has changed her story about who killed her husband. But […]
Saturday’s opening of firearms deer hunting season means traffic on Missouri roadways is expected to increase beginning today. Highway Patrol Sergeant Eric Brown says car travel is expected to pick up from mid-morning through the evening. Highway Patrol Sergeant Eric Brown says the roadway traffic rivals that of Thanksgiving and Memorial Day. […]
An investigation into multiple reports of theft of motor vehicles, burglaries, and stealing in October has led to three individuals being charged in Livingston County. Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples reports a 25-year-old Odessa man was charged with theft of a motor vehicle and has a $20,000 bond. He says a 22-year-old Carrollton woman was […]
The Livingston County Commission will discuss health insurance at its meetings at the courthouse in Chillicothe next week. Tuesday’s agenda includes meeting with Randy Steele from Hutchinson and Company at 10 o’clock on the matter. Thursday’s agenda includes meeting with elected county officials at 2 o’clock regarding health insurance.
The Missouri Public Service Commission reports Spire Natural Gas customers will see rates drop under a filing that takes effect November 15th. The new rates will reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas and the company’s Actual Cost Adjustment factor. The factor is a mechanism that tracks any over- or under-collection of […]
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 […]
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, as well as friends and family of Doug Harper, have announced the establishment of the Doug Harper Memorial Scholarship. Harper, who was a long-time fan and announcer of high school and college athletics, died recently. The scholarship will be awarded to one boy and one girl for $500 each […]
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office will continue its annual Secret Santa Project. Sheriff Steve Cox reports that he and deputies began the program in 2011and each year they accept donations from individuals and businesses in the area to help those having a difficult time due to uncontrollable situations. The goal of the Secret Santa Project […]
United States Representative Sam Graves of Missouri has officially announced his intention to pursue the Ranking Member position of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Graves says he feels he is qualified for the position and calls himself “an accomplished legislator with a strong conservative record”. Graves is also a professional pilot and user of […]
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the Grand Marshal for the 72nd Annual Holiday Parade in Chillicothe. The Holiday Parade Committee selected Kelly Poling and his family to receive the honor. Committee member Ronni Clark says Poling has been a major part in creating the murals in Chillicothe. “The Sounds of Christmas” themed […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Hannibal man sustained moderate injuries when a semi-truck overturned half of a mile east of LaPlata Thursday morning. Sixty-year-old Roy Couch drove the truck east on Highway 156 when it ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected, which caused the vehicle to run off the left side of […]
Trenton High School will host a 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk next month to benefit The Thirst Project. The Thirst Project is a group of socially-conscious young people on a mission to end a global water crisis by building fresh water wells in Swaziland in Southern Africa. Registration for the Holly Jolly Jog will start […]
Area FFA members participated in the Area 2 Fall Speaking Leadership Development event in Gallatin Wednesday night. Camdyn Leeper of Trenton FFA received first place, Josie Reeter of Chillicothe placed second, and Amanda Dawn Pieper of Polo placed third. Trenton Ag Education teacher Brooke Kreatz reports the top three will move on to the district […]
Trenton High School and Middle School are participating in the Thirst Project. High school student Emma Gilham says the Thirst Project is an organization that sponsors the building of wells to provide safe drinking water to communities in need. Multiple fundraisers will be held this school year to help reach a $12,000 goal to be […]
A special prosecuting attorney has been appointed in a case involving a woman from Albany accused of subjecting an 11-year-old girl to nearly a year of abuse. Online court information shows Jennifer Reed’s motion to disqualify the Gentry County Prosecuting Attorney was granted with David Baird appointed as the special prosecuting attorney. The case was […]
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education at its meeting Wednesday evening set dates for filing for the board. Candidates can file December 11th through January 15th from 7:45 in the morning to 3:45 in the afternoon. They will not be able to file on days the school is not in session due to inclement weather […]
Children in 4th thru 6th grade are invited to join the staff at the Livingston County Library in learning the process of making a fall painting. The participants will be led through each step of the process by members of the Cultural Corner. Registration is required so that the correct number of supplies can be […]
For many veterans, securing benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs proves challenging and time-consuming. According to recent estimates from the VA, veterans can wait up to seven years for resolution of an appealed claim. The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic is hosting a symposium that will address the complex and […]
Tips and information are sought from the public while the investigation continues into a fire on October 29 at the railroad bridge that crosses the Grand River just south of Chillicothe. Investigator Adam Crouch of the state fire marshal’s office has called the fire arson – meaning it was intentionally set. The blaze, described at […]
North Central Missouri College’s student organization, The Shakespeare Troupe, is hosting a Holiday Bazaar in the Ketcham Community Center on Saturday, November 17 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. All members of the public are invited to attend and start their shopping for the upcoming holidays. All proceeds from the event will go to the […]
