The University of Missouri Extension will receive a $432,747 Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) grant through the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The grant runs from September 2018 to August 2021, says MU Extension BFRDP coordinator Karen Funkenbusch. MU Extension is one of 36 BFRDP grant recipients. Teams of experts plan […]
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New Missouri corn organization officers to take charge
The Missouri Corn Merchandising Council and the Missouri Corn Growers Association have announced a new slate of officers, the appointment of recently elected board members and national committee assignments. The election of the 2018-19 MCMC officer team took place during an August board meeting held in Branson. The following MCMC leaders assumed their new roles […]
Audio: Steve Schieber, CEO of Wright Memorial Hospital, on why the Obstetrics Department closed
Chief Executive Officer Steve Schieber reports he was on the review team two years ago that did evaluations of the obstetrics programs at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe and Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. The decision ultimately was made to close the OB department at Wright Memorial, and Schieber discussed the background that led to […]
Audio: Missouri officials launch mobile app to help with heart emergencies
Southwest Missouri officials have launched a mobile app designed to help with cardiac emergencies. The Springfield Fire Department and local emergency services workers have unveiled Pulse Point – an app meant to support public safety agencies working to improve heart attack rates. App users who have indicated they are trained in CPR and […]
Audio: Fall harvest traffic accidents involving farm equipment on the rise
Missouri has had at least 100 traffic crashes this year involving farm equipment – three have been fatal. State Highway Patrol Sergeant Eric Brown the number of Missouri traffic crashes involving farm machinery is on the rise. State Highway Patrol Sergeant Eric Brown says drivers should not try to pass a slow-moving farm […]
Audio: Missouri law expert slams Senate confirmation process of Kavanaugh
University of Missouri Law Professor Richard Reuben was a Supreme Court news reporter in 1991 when Anita Hill accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment. He thinks Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, whose accused current nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault can thank Ms. Hill for more favorable conditions to come forth with such […]
Audio: 1,200 Missouri registered sex offenders not following state law, including failing to check-in with officers
About 1,200 Missouri registered sex offenders have failed to comply with state law, including not checking in with law enforcement. Deputy Rashid Brown with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in western Missouri says his county has more than 430 missing sex offenders. Brown says his county leads the state in the number of […]
Audio: Two women, Republican & Democrat, run against female incumbents in Missouri House
A self-employed veterinarian wants to be the next Missouri State Representative in a district that includes a portion of mid-Missouri’s Columbia. Maren Bell Jones says she learned a lot about voter issues when making house calls for her work. A Republican woman is trying to defeat a female who is the only Democratic […]
Highway patrol arrests Unionville man
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Unionville man in Putnam County Saturday on several allegations. The Patrol accused 31-year-old Dillon Pittman of driving while intoxicated, no insurance, careless and imprudent driving, and no valid license. Pittman was transported to the Putnam County Jail and released.
Putnam County Democratic Committee to hold candidate debate
Putnam County R-1 Government students will assist the Putnam County Democratic Committee in holding a debate and candidate meet and greet next week. Putnam County teacher and administrator Mary Comstock and Government teacher Chris Lindhoff will moderate the debate at the commons of the high school in Unionville Tuesday evening at 6:30. Background on the […]
Grundy Electric Community Foundation now accepting grant applications
Qualified applicants may apply for grants from the GEC Community Foundation, Incorporated. The Foundation assists qualifying schools and organizations with grant monies in the areas of education, health, and rural development. Grants are open to entities in the Grundy Electric Cooperative’s service area. The service area includes the counties of Harrison, Mercer, and Grundy as […]
MoDOT planned road work in North Missouri for week of October 1, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of October 1 – 7 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and […]
Two injured in Highway 136 crash in Putnam County
A Highway 136 accident in eastern Putnam County Thursday afternoon injured two residents of Livonia. The highway patrol reports 77-year-old Paul Bradshaw and 66-year-old Karen Bradshaw were taken by private auto to Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis with minor injuries. The pickup driven by Paul Bradshaw was westbound when it traveled off the north […]
Audio: Semi driver wanted for leaving fatal crash involving young girl going to school bus
A semi-truck driver is wanted for hitting and killing a young girl on her way to her school bus today in southwest Missouri. Sarah Novotny reports from Joplin affiliate KZRG.
Homecoming Royalty announced at Princeton and Gallatin
The Princeton and Gallatin high schools held Homecoming coronations Wednesday. In Princeton, Logan Krohn was named King, and Sidney Weber was named Queen. Senior attendants were Kylie Willett, Jasmine Mathews, Zane Hickman, and Logan Boxley. There were also two attendants each for the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes. The Princeton varsity football team will play […]
Grundy County Health Department and Trenton School District partner to offer flu vaccine to students
The Grundy County Health Department and the Trenton R-9 School District are partnering to offer influenza vaccines to middle and high school students towards the end of October. Influenza vaccines will also be available to staff at Rissler Elementary School as well as the middle and high schools. The health department will determine the date […]
Audio: Serve Trenton initiative gets underway this weekend
Volunteers are expected to help with about 20 projects for the Serve Trenton initiative this weekend. Spokesman Kasey Bailey says volunteers will meet at C. F. Russell Stadium in Trenton Saturday and Sunday mornings at 8 o’clock for a short time for worship with a message or devotional. Many volunteers will meet in […]
Smithfield to host tailgate meal prior to Princeton football game
Smithfield will host a tailgate meal Friday evening prior to Princeton High School’s football game. The meal will include pulled pork, potato salad, baked beans, and cookies. The event prior to Princeton hosting Putnam County at 7 pm, starts at 5:30 with a cost of $5 per plate.
Trenton Marching Festival set for October 20th
The 22nd Missouri Day Marching Festival is around the corner with thirty-three schools bands will be gathering in Trenton on October 20th to take part in the evaluative events that are being provided the participating bands in the parade, auxiliary, drumline, and field show. The Missouri State High School Activities Association has sanctioned this event. […]
Audio: Mercer County Health Department to celebrate Walk to School Day
The Mercer County Health Department of Princeton will celebrate National Walk to School Day as part of Safe Kids Northwest Missouri. Administrator Gina Finney explains parents of children in preschool through sixth grade may drop off their children with representatives from the health department for the free Walk to School Safety Event on the Mercer […]