Missouri’s U.S. Senators are gearing up for a vote on the president’s Supreme Court nominee. Alisa Nelson with Missourinet files this report. Missourians are expected to learn this week how U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill and Roy Blunt will vote on President Trump’s Supreme Court pick. The U.S. Senate is set to begin confirmation […]
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Audio: U.S. Department of Labor not enforcing wage regulations
Missouri’s agriculture products bring in more than 88-billion dollars a year, based on the latest data from the Missouri Farm Bureau, and much of that labor is supplied by migrant workers on H-2A visas. The visas allow foreign nationals to enter the U-S for temporary work, and by law must meet certain stipulations about wages […]
Trenton business among recipients of federal funds to enhance rural broadband access
A Trenton based business is among recipients of federal funding to enhance high-speed broadband service. According to the Connect America Fund, phase two, auction recipient bidder summary, Mid States Services will be awarded $1,868,059 in federal funding. The information shows 358 assigned locations. There are 11 recipients in Missouri for the rural broadband auction awards. The […]
Mercer Homecoming to feature quilt show and craft sale
The Mercer Homecoming Quilt Show and Craft Sale will be held this weekend. Entries will be accepted at the Mercer United Methodist Church Friday from 3:30 in the afternoon to 7 o’clock that night with participants able to enter as many items as they want at no cost. The quilt show will be held Saturday […]
Pershing Balloon Derby set to kick off Friday
The 42nd Annual Great Pershing Balloon Derby will be held this weekend at Brookfield. The derby will begin with the South Main Night Flame Friday night with Saturday to include opening ceremonies, the John Petrehn Memorial Cup Flight, Twin Parks activities, the Lil Tykes Rolling to the Derby Decorating Contest, Balloon Derby Parade, a balloon […]
Audio: Missouri sheriff voices concern about changes to sex offender registry
(Missourinet) – A law taking effect this week is expected to reduce the number of people on Missouri’s sex offender registry. The changes will place offenders in one of three categories, depending on the severity of the crime committed. Sheriff Randee Kaiser of southwest Missouri’s Jasper County says the results may not be favorable. […]
Recent rains slightly improve drought situation in Missouri
Rain in recent days has improved drought conditions although many counties in northern Missouri remain in extreme or exceptional drought this week. The Missouri drought map released Thursday morning reflects those conditions as of Tuesday. During a one week period, Trenton has received two and three quarters inches of rain. (August 14 through 21) All […]
Vehicle clips pedestrian who is later arrested on drug accusations
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports the Highway Patrol Crime Lab is examining paraphernalia seized during a search after a vehicle-pedestrian accident in Wheeling this week. A vehicle reportedly drove south on Route B when the vehicle’s mirror clipped the arm of an adult male pedestrian wearing all black in a darkened area of the […]
Suspect runs from authorities after fleeing from vehicle, trips, then gets arrested
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports a driver who fled his vehicle and ran from deputies this week did not comply with verbal commands, even after tripping. Two deputies were on patrol near Utica and checked a vehicle going 85 miles per hour. The driver reportedly refused to stop once he pulled into Utica. When […]
Galt Board of Aldermen sets tax levy, approves trash service contract
The Galt Board of Aldermen set its tax rate levy and approved a contract for trash service at a meeting this week. The approved 2018 tax rate levy is 94.91 cents per $100 of assessed valuation which is an increase of two cents. The board approved a three-year contract for trash service with WCA Waste […]
Exceptional drought, or D4 conditions, continue to expand in Northern Missouri
More Missouri counties were placed under extreme or exceptional drought conditions before significant rain fell in areas of north Missouri. Data for the U.S. Drought Monitor map for Missouri was prepared on Tuesday, while rain was falling, with the newest map was released Thursday. The worse possible condition, D-4, shows exceptional drought conditions existed in all […]
Annual Steam and Gas Show gets underway near Hamilton
The Northwest Missouri Steam and Gas Engine Association will hold the 55th Steam and Gas Show this weekend. The event will be held at the show grounds west of Hamilton at 834 Northwest Osage Drive Friday through Sunday. Friday’s activities include a tractor cruise, Up Town Parade, Mic-O-Say Dancers, a cowboy mounted shooting competition, Stanley […]
Governor Parson meets with agriculture and business leaders in Northern Missouri
(Missourinet) – Missouri’s governor says infrastructure and workforce issues were two common themes he heard during meetings this week with agriculture and business leaders in northern Missouri’s Mexico, Kirksville, and Moberly. Governor Mike Parson spoke to Missourinet Moberly affiliate KWIX, after hosting an “Agriculture in Business Roundtable” at the Orscheln Farm and Home distribution center […]
North 65 Center in Trenton announces the hiring of a new Administrator
The North 65 Center in Trenton has announced that they have a new administrator. Karen Otto of rural Trenton began duties this week, succeeding Connie Reed who was the interim administrator following the resignation of Sarah Maloney. Mrs. Otto brings banking and bookkeeping experience to the administrator job previously working more than 20 years for […]
Grundy County reaches out of court settlement in wrongful death of Brian Mock
An out of court settlement has been reached in a wrongful death suit involving an inmate who died nearly four years ago while in custody of the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Rodney Herring confirmed a settlement was reached. However, KTTN learned terms of the attorney-client agreement prevent any other information from being revealed. A judge […]
Rain improves status of some counties, portion of another climbs to D4 status
Significant rain earlier this week has improved the drought status for portions of Livingston and Carroll Counties. The U-S Drought Monitor map for Missouri that was released today shows a northwest to southeast portion of Livingston County and the eastern half of Carroll County to be in D-2 or severe drought. Prior to the rain […]
Authorities seek information on Troy Franklin in connection with July incident
The Kirksville Police Department has announced that Troy Franklin is the subject of this week’s “Warrant Wednesday.” The Kirksville Police, Adair County Sheriff Department, and Missouri State Highway Patrol are attempting to locate Troy Franklin in reference to an active warrant through Adair County for felony resisting arrest. Franklin is a white male, 6’00”, 165 […]
Audio: Bright Futures Back to School event to be held Thursday, August 9 in Trenton
Bright Futures Trenton will hold a Community Back to School Event Thursday, August 9, 2018. Activities for the event will be held at held at various locations in Trenton throughout the day. Rissler Elementary School Counselor and Bright Futures Coordinator Terri Critten discussed Pass the Pride on a KTTN Open Line interview this week. […]
Burn ban remains in effect for Grundy County
A burn ban remains in effect for Grundy County despite reports of around a half of an inch to an inch and a half of rain from around the county Monday night and Tuesday morning. Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs reports the rain this morning has done little to improve the dry conditions in the […]
Football camp to be held for Trenton Middle School students
All area fifth and sixth-grade students interested in playing football this fall are invited to attend a camp this week. The camp will be held at the Trenton Middle School practice field Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 7 o’clock. Questions should be directed to Brandon Boswell or Frank Kinney.