Grundy County Public Water Supply District has issued a precautionary boil advisory for the northwest portion of Grundy County following repairs to a water main break. A spokesman listed the boundaries as the Mercer County line on the north, Thompson River on the east, Highways 146 and 190 for the south, and the Daviess-Harrison County […]
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Grundy County Commission receives update on streambank stabilization project
The Grundy County Commission received an update on August 31st on the streambank stabilization project near the Thompson River Bridge on Highway 6. Shannon Howe with the Howe Company reminded the commission they had opened bids on August 3rd, and the bids were good for 60 days. No action was taken on bids that day. […]
Grundy County Commission to meet on Tuesday
The Grundy County Commission plans to review bids next week for the Streambank Stabilization project near the Thompson River Bridge on Highway 6. Shannon Howe with the Howe Company is to meet with the commission at the courthouse in Trenton on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 11 a.m. It is anticipated Natural Resources Conservation Service […]
Three injured in crash west of Hamilton
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday evening in Caldwell County, four miles west of Hamilton. A Pleasant Hill couple received moderate injuries and were taken by ambulance to Cameron Regional Medical Center. A Hamilton resident, 83-year-old Wayne Vincent, received moderate injuries but declined treatment at the scene. The Vincent car was […]
Three-vehicle crash on Highway 6 west of Trenton sends two to hospital
The Trenton Police Department reports two area residents were taken to the hospital by ambulance following a three-vehicle crash on Highway 6 near Fourth Street on Monday afternoon, August 16, 2021. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reported that Highway 6 was closed at the Thompson River Bridge for about 30 minutes due to the injury […]
Grundy County Public Water Supply District issues boil advisory
Grundy County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a boil advisory due to a main water line break. The advisory goes until further notice for the area from Northeast 80th Street to Highway 6 and from the Thompson River to Muddy Creek. The advisory excludes the City of Trenton and the Forks of […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of August 9, 2021
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of August 9 – 15. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at MoDOT Traveler Map. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in […]
North Central Missouri Fair announces results of exhibit judging at Rock Barn
The North Central Missouri Fair accepted a variety of exhibits in the Rock Barn on Tuesday, August 3 in the areas of youth, as well as adult household arts and science. Also on display were a variety of crafts from the Grundy County Opportunity Center. In the adult household/science section, the Bessie Chambers Memorial awards […]
Grundy County Commission makes appointment to Grundy County Health Department Board; opens bids for Streambank Stabilization
The Grundy County Commission made an appointment to the Grundy County Health Department Board and opened bids for the Streambank Stabilization project this (Tuesday) morning. Cari Blackburn was appointed to the health department board to replace Troy Crawford, who resigned after he moved from the area. Three bids were opened for the Streambank Stabilization project […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of August 2, 2021
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of August 2 – 8. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned […]
Grundy County Commission to meet August 3, 2021
Streambank Stabilization bids will be opened at the Grundy County Commission meeting next week. Shannon Howe with the Howe Company will be at the courthouse in Trenton for the bid opening on August 3 at 11 a.m. The Streambank Stabilization project is near the Thompson River Bridge on Highway 6. The Grundy County Commission’s agenda […]
Nine MS-13 gang members indicted in racketeering and violent crime conspiracy
A federal grand jury in Nashville, Tennessee, has returned a 60-count indictment charging nine members of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) with a racketeering conspiracy spanning more than seven years. Those charged in the second superseding indictment are Carlos Ochoa-Martinez, 31, aka “El Serio;” Jason Sandoval, 35, aka “Bin Laden;” Jorge Flores, 29, aka “Peluche;” Kevin […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol graduates 29 new troopers on Friday
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 29 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, July 23, 2021. The ceremony began at 9 a.m. and took place on the South Lawn of the Missouri State Capitol. The public was invited to attend the event or watch […]
WireCo WorldGroup announces $15 million expansion in Sedalia
WireCo WorldGroup Inc. announced it is investing $15 million over the next five years to expand production capabilities in its Sedalia facility. The facility currently employs more than 160 individuals, and this expansion will result in the creation of 18 new jobs. “We’re excited to see WireCo finding success and opportunities for growth here in […]
University of Missouri Extension to hold “Feedlot School” at North Central Missouri College
The University of Missouri Extension will hold a Feedlot School Aug. 4-5 on the Barton Campus of North Central Missouri College in Trenton. Speakers will present the “ins and outs of feeding cattle in Missouri,” says MU Extension beef nutritionist Eric Bailey. “There is renewed interest in feedlots due to new packing plants being built […]
Funeral services announced for Lainie Kate Lewis
Funeral services have been announced for Lainie Kate Lewis, age 15, whose life was claimed in a Friday, July 9, 2021 crash. Lainie was born the daughter of Amy and Gary Lewis on September 9, 2005, in Kansas City, Missouri. She just completed her freshman year at Grundy R-5 High School in Galt, Missouri. She […]
Missouri man sentenced to 30 years in prison without parole for producing child pornography
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court today for sexually exploiting a minor to produce child pornography. Anthony Thompson, 40, of Springfield, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to 30 years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Thompson to spend 10 years on supervised release following incarceration. On Oct. […]
2020 “Focus on Missouri” Agriculture Photo Contest winners announced
A breathtaking photo featuring a glimpse into the life of a Missouri cattle rancher is the Best in Show for the 2021 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest, hosted by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The photograph, submitted by Holly Brown of Webb City, Mo., was chosen from nearly 900 photos submitted by amateur photographers […]
Coalition of lawmakers sound alarm on Biden administration’s plan to redefine “Waters of the United States” or WOTUS
Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO), Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joined Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) and other top Republican leaders in outlining their concerns regarding the Biden administration’s intention to undo the Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule. The Biden administration’s recent announcement signaled its intent […]
Grundy County Public Water Supply District issues boil advisory
Grundy County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory until further notice due to a water line break. The advisory affects the area from the Thompson River to Route Y and from the Mercer County line to Highway 6.