Veterans In Defense of Liberty’s® (ViDoL) Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of Liberty Riders of America™ (LRA) taking up the torch for the Midwest that was carried faithfully by Rolling Thunder, Inc® on the national level for 32 years. The affirmative vote authorized Liberty Riders of America™ to organize and coordinate the inaugural 256-mile ride […]
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Additional details released on Sliced Bread Days carnival in Chillicothe
During the upcoming holiday weekend, Chillicothe is going to be the full of activity including a long-awaited family-friendly carnival. The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce, with the support of the City of Chillicothe and Chillicothe Parks & Recreation, will be bringing back a carnival to the community. “We’ve been asked for several years to try […]
Bucklin woman killed, another life-flighted to Columbia after crash on Highway 129
One Bucklin resident was killed and another was injured in the collision on Thursday of two vehicles on Highway 129 in eastern Linn County one mile north of Bucklin. Authorities report a van had crossed the center line and entered the path of an approaching pickup truck. The driver of the van, 76-year-old Charlotte Copple […]
Galt woman turns herself into authorities on tampering allegation
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reports a Galt woman turned herself in Wednesday on a misdemeanor charge of second degree tampering with a utility meter. Forty-nine-year-old Christi Sims posted a bond of $2,500 cash or corporate surety and is scheduled for the Associate Division of circuit court July 9th. Court documents accuse Sims of tampering […]
Authorities executing search warrant in Maysville find unidentified body
Authorities in DeKalb County have found unidentified human remains as the investigation continues into the disappearance earlier this month of a Maysville woman. Sheriff Andy Clark reports a search warrant was issued and executed Wednesday afternoon at 4:45 on a property in DeKalb County that’s reportedly outside of Maysville. Sheriff Clark said other evidence also […]
USDA offering producers options to re-enroll or extend expiring CRP contracts
Farmers and ranchers with expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts may now re-enroll in certain CRP continuous signup practices or, if eligible, select a one-year contract extension. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) also is accepting offers from those who want to enroll for the first time in one of the country’s largest conservation programs. FSA’s […]
A complete list of road closures due to flooding as reported by MoDOT
Many areas of northern Missouri received as much a 4-inches or more of rain on Saturday, and along with high winds, damage was extensive. With the rains on Saturday came reports of many road closures due to the flash flooding. Here is a complete list of roads closed due to flooding as reported by MoDOT. […]
Two more Duck Boat employees indicted for misconduct, negligence resulting in 17 deaths at Table Rock Lake
Two more employees of Ripley Entertainment, Inc. – the company that operated duck boat rides in Branson, Missouri – along with the captain of the duck boat that sank at Table Rock Lake last summer, resulting in the deaths of 17 people, have been indicted by a federal grand jury. Curtis P. Lanham, 36, of […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen address sewer projects
The Spickard Board of Aldermen approved ordinances adopting water and sewer rates as well as amending the budget this week. Each vote was three to zero with board member Charles Holtzclaw was absent. The board approved replacing a sewer grinder pump control panel that Mayor Alan Tharp reported had failed. Irvinbuilt construction reported the cost […]
Body discovered on Merrill Street in Trenton
Grundy County Coroner Dewayne Slater reports an individual was found dead in the northwest part of Trenton Monday afternoon. Slater says the person was found at a location on Merrill Street, and the investigation continues. The name of the person has not been released, and authorities have released no other information at this time.
Updated: Trenton police officer shot while transporting prisoner to St. Joseph
Updated 8:15 pm June 14, 2019 The Trenton Police Officer is currently listed in critical condition at an area hospital. The suspect, Jamey A. Griffin, a white male, age 38, sustained a gunshot wound to the hand and is in stable condition. —————————————————- Updated June 14, 2019, at 6:35 pm A representative from the Missouri […]
Trenton City Council adopts ordinances pertaining to medical marijuana
A series of ordinances pertaining to medical marijuana were approved Monday night by the Trenton City Council. They are based on state regulations stemming from the voter-approved Amendment Two in last November’s election. In part, the ordinances allow for the location of manufacturing facilities, cultivation facilities, and dispensaries within the city of Trenton. One ordinance […]
Invenergy to acquire Grain Belt Express
The Missouri Public Service Commission has unanimously approved a request filed by Invenergy Transmission LLC, its parent company Invenergy Investment Company, Grain Belt Express Clean Line, LLC, and Grain Belt Express Holding LLC. The request authorizes Invenergy to acquire ownership of Grain Belt. The commission voted five to zero and determined allowing Invenergy to acquire […]
Man who ran over Cameron police officer, led authorities on high-speed chase, facing three felony counts
A Kansas City man faces three felony counts stemming from his alleged involvement Saturday that began in the Walmart parking lot at Cameron. According to online information, 33-year-old Michael Clyde David Moses was charged Monday in DeKalb County Circuit Court with first-degree assault on a law enforcement officer, armed criminal action, and resisting arrest by […]
Arrest Report Monday, June 3, 2019: Two from out of area to face judge in Grundy County
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reports the arrest Monday in Cooper County of a woman from Fayette who allegedly failed to appear in circuit court in Trenton more than two months ago. Twenty-three-year-old Elizabeth Anne Novak is charged in Grundy County with a misdemeanor of driving while her license was revoked. She also was issued […]
Officer fires service weapon at suspect after being run over in Walmart parking lot in Cameron
One individual was taken into custody west of St. Joseph in connection with an incident Saturday in Cameron in which a Cameron police officer was hit by a car and run over in the Walmart parking lot. The officer was treated and released from a local hospital. Cameron Police Chief Rick Bashor said Cameron officers, […]
Authorities in Livingston County respond to flood-related incidents
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports several flood-related incidents Friday morning. The sheriff’s office received information from the railroad crew south of Chillicothe that a man was on a levee south of U. S. Highway 36 and a couple of miles west of Highway 65. The man was reportedly yelling for someone to come tow […]
Service events to assist Veterans scheduled for June 2019
Several veterans benefits events will be held in Trenton during the month of June 2019. A Vet Center counselor and veterans service officer will be at Trenton VFW Post 919 June 7th. The Vet Center counselor will help discharged and active military with post-traumatic stress disorder and readjustment counseling from 8 to 1 o’clock. The […]
Livingston County activates Emergency Operations Center
The Livingston County/Chillicothe Emergency Operations Center has been activated due to major flooding and road closures. Livingston County Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas and Chillicothe Mayor Theresa Kelly report provisions for shelters have been set up. Residents are advised to travel only if necessary and to verify road conditions before traveling with proper authorities. Livingston County […]
All lanes of Highway 36 closed East and West of Chillicothe
Authorities are now reporting that all lanes of Highway 36 are now closed due to flooding west of Chillicothe. This comes just a couple of hours after Highway 36 was closed east of Chillicothe near Wheeling due to water flowing over all four lanes of travel. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reported earlier today that […]