Mercer County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a boil advisory for part of Route U until further notice. The advisory affects customers on Route U from U. S. Highway 136 to Harbor Place as well as gravel roads in between. Mercer County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a boil […]
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NCMC dual credit scholarship opportunities available through the NCMC Foundation
The North Central Missouri College Foundation is once again offering scholarships to area high school students currently enrolled in an NCMC Dual Credit Course. The Jack N. Young, Mildred M. Young, Noble J. Young, and Myra A. Young Dual Credit Scholarship will be awarded to dual credit students that fall within the NCMC 16 county […]
Motorcycle overturns near Lawson injuring woman
A Kansas City resident was hurt late Saturday afternoon in western Ray County when the motorcycle she was operating overturned near Lawson. Twenty-six-year-old Megan Matheson was taken to Excelsior Springs Hospital with minor injuries. The motorcycle was being turned from West 208th Street onto a private drive when the machine overturned. The motorcycle sustained minor […]
DeKalb County Sheriff releases details related to murder of Maysville man
More information has been released on a criminal investigation involving the death of a Maysville man Thursday, August 27th. DeKalb County Sheriff Kasey Keesaman says officers responded to the area of 1200 Highland Street in Maysville for a report of a 40-year-old male needing an ambulance as the man was found unresponsive with a gunshot […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of August 31, 2020
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 31st through September 6, 2020. MoDOT will halt temporary lanes closures throughout the state to accommodate an increase in traffic due to the Labor Day holiday. Most temporary […]
Cornhole tournament to benefit Green Hills Animal Shelter set for September 26, 2020
A benefit cornhole tournament will be held for the Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton. The double elimination-style tournament will be at the Riverside Country Club on September 26th. Lunch, team check-in, and practice will go from noon until 1:45. Tournament play will begin at 2 o’clock. Players are encouraged to bring their own bags. […]
Audio: Trenton Chamber of Commerce annual Jailbreak Poker Run set for September 12, 2020
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 10th Annual Jailbreak Poker Run to support the chamber’s general fund. Two-wheeled, three-wheeled, and four-wheeled vehicles can participate in the event on September 12th. Registration will begin on Eighth Street between the north side of the courthouse and former jail that morning at 10 o’clock. Kickstands […]
Three Kansas City men charged in armed carjacking that resulted in police pursuit and fatal collision
Three Kansas City, Missouri, men have been charged in federal court for their roles in an armed carjacking Monday night that led to a high-speed chase and a collision that killed another motorist. Derrell M. Wade, also known as Derrelle, 19, Curtis R. Daniels, 18, and Michael A. Brown, 18, were charged in a two-count […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities once again extends boil advisory on Pleasant Plain
Trenton Municipal Utilities reports it is investigating after samples did not meet standards again causing a boil advisory to be extended. The advisory for Pleasant Plain between East 17th and East 20th streets is now scheduled to expire the afternoon of Monday, August 31st at 2 o’clock. TMU notes it is flushing and collecting more […]
Trenton Rotary Club addresses annual fundraiser and survey at latest meeting
The Trenton Rotary Club discussed at its meeting Thursday, August 27th the annual fish fry next month. The drive-through meal will be at the Rock Barn area on the evening of September 12th from 5 o’clock to 6:30. Vehicles can enter from Oklahoma Avenue and pick up and pay for food at the FFA cook […]
Parson calls House passage of 5 special session bills ‘A win for Missouri’
The Missouri House of Representatives did not pass two of seven bills the governor wanted as part of his special session call to address the state’s violent crime rate. During a briefing today, Gov. Mike Parson says he is still pleased about the ones that did pass. The House did not sign off on legislation […]
Former head of Missouri charter school pleads guilty to $2.4 million fraud scheme
Michael Malone, 44, of St. Louis, MO, pled guilty to three counts of wire fraud connected to a scheme to defraud and obtain education funds from the State of Missouri relative to the operation of the St. Louis College Prep Charter School from 2011 through 2018. Malone appeared before U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig, who […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities extends boil advisory on Pleasant Plain
Trenton Municipal Utilities has extended a boil advisory for a section of Trenton due to samples not meeting standards. The advisory affects Pleasant Plain from East 17th to East 20th streets and will continue to be in place until Thursday evening, August 27, 2020, at 8 o’clock.
Gallatin Board of Aldermen notified of fiber optic cable installation by Grundy Electric
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance Monday, August 24th regarding an update to an interfund transfer ordinance. City Administrator Lance Rains reported the update was needed because the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development wanted some of the wording changed. The update involved a few minor changes, including adding that the city […]
Grundy County Commission grants pre-approval to several entities for COVID-19 relief funds
The Grundy County Commission granted pre-approval to several taxable entities the morning of Tuesday, August 25th for Coronavirus Relief Funds. Pre-approval was granted to Spickard R-2, Pleasant View R-6, and North Central Missouri College for COVID-19-related expenses. Funds were allocated to those entities earlier this month based on assessed valuation. COVID-19 funding is being used […]
TMU issues boil advisory for area of Pleasant Plain
Trenton Municipal Utilities has set a precautionary boil advisory for an area of Pleasant Plain that was under a prior boil advisory. Affected by the advisory are water customers on Pleasant Plain from East 17th to East 20th street. TMU reports the advisory is due to a water sample that did not meet standards. The […]
Building and Nuisance Board removes four properties of concern, grants extensions to four others
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board met last evening with six members present voting to remove four properties of concern and granting extensions of time to four other Recognizing work has been completed as requested by the city, the board released 1113 Main to 1115 Main, 900 Main, 1814 Hillcrest Drive, and 813 Olive Street. Receiving […]
McCloskeys during RNC: “Your family will not be safe in Radical Democrats’ America”
A St. Louis couple who pulled their guns on protesters walking along their private street in June were featured last night during the Republican National Convention. Mark and Patricia McCloskey, both personal injury lawyers, called the protesters “an out-of-control mob causing chaos in the streets.” Patricia McCloskey says “your family will not be safe in […]
MDC partners with Grundy Electric Cooperative for wildlife habitat projects
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with the Grundy Electric Cooperative on a project to benefit wildlife habitat and reduce power line right-of-way maintenance costs. Private property owners are also a voluntary partner. MDC’s Wires Over Wildlife (WOW) program provides expertise and cost-share money for converting overgrown brush and trees under electrical distribution […]
Streets in Jamesport re-opened after building collapse last week
The Jamesport intersection downtown was re-opened during the weekend to allow traffic to use the streets adjacent to where the building housing the Post Office and another business had collapsed last Wednesday morning. Daviess County Emergency Management reported demolition crews were able to clear the brick and debris from the streets to allow the Missouri […]