Two ordinances were adopted at a special meeting last night of the Trenton City Council. But there was a lengthy discussion on a third topic, one that pertains to the police officers handling investigations of nuisances. It was January of 2013 when police were assigned duties related to enforcement of Trenton’s ordinance on nuisances, such […]
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Kidder man arrested in Caldwell County
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Kidder man in Caldwell County Thursday morning on five allegations. The Patrol accused 58-year-old Brad James of felony possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine, felony tampering with evidence, failure to stop at a stop sign, possession under 10 grams of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was […]
Milan Old Timers Reunion to feature “Taste of Italy” event
The Milan Old Timers Reunion will be held May 24th through 28th this year. The Old Timers will host “Taste of Italy” as part of the Memorial Day weekend activities. The event will include an Italian meal, a glass of wine, and musical selections by Doctor Victor Marquez Barrios under the tent on the west […]
Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron remains on lockdown
Authorities at the Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron say the inmates involved in a disturbance Saturday night have been identified, searched, placed in restrictive housing, and may face referrals for prosecution and payment for damages. The Missouri Department of Corrections reports the prison’s dining halls, kitchen facilities, storage areas, and staff offices as well as […]
Portion of Princeton placed under Boil Advisory
A 48-hour boil advisory has been issued for part of Princeton due to work on the track at the school. The advisory affects South College Avenue and South Ballew Street and remains in effect until 11 o’clock Friday morning.
Overpass scheduled to close in Harrison County
The bridge on Route AA/H over Interstate 35 in Harrison County is scheduled to close Monday, May 21. Contractors from Chester Bross Construction Company of Palmyra, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will close the overpass for approximately two months for a bridge deck replacement project. The removal of the old bridge deck will […]
MoDOT to hold community briefing on bridge replacements near Milan
Plans are underway to replace two bridges on Route 6 near Milan. The Missouri Department of Transportation will host a community briefing on Tuesday, May 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Milan C-2 Cafeteria. Designers and engineers from the Missouri Department of Transportation and the consulting firm Bartlett & West will be on […]
Two Joplin detectives honored for work on behalf of child victims
Timothy A. Garrison, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, presented the annual Crystal Kipper & Ali Kemp Memorial Award to two detectives in the Joplin, Mo., Police Department in recognition of their valued contributions to investigating and prosecuting those who prey upon children. Detective Charles Root, Jr., is also an FBI task […]
Trenton Family Aquatic Center to open May 26
With Summer weather approaching, the staff at the center and Trenton Park Department have been diligently working to prepare The Trenton Family Aquatic Center to open for the season May 26th. The pool’s hours and admission passes will remain the same as last year and the center will be open from 1 o’clock in the […]
Workshop to train those growing produce to be held in Grundy County
The University of Missouri Extension will hold a workshop in Grundy County to train produce growers about food safety. Horticulture Specialist Tim Baker says the workshop will be held on a farm between Trenton and Spickard May 24th. Growers who sell more than $25,000 of produce covered under the Food Safety Modernization Act must attend […]
Hamilton placed under “Stage Two” water restrictions
The City of Hamilton Board of Alderman has announced the City will impose Stage II water conservation restrictions effective immediately. Hamilton city ordinance calls for the restriction to take place when the water level falls 48” below the overflow at the spillway. The water level hit the 48” mark this week so City Officials felt […]
Ticks can carry many diseases so be tick aware this Summer
Tick season is here and milder winters and warm spring temperatures could result in higher numbers of ticks and tick-borne disease. National numbers recently released May 1 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that cases of diseases transmitted by ticks doubled from 2004 – 2016. In addition, new disease-causing agents that can […]
Audio: Revenge porn bill close to clearing Missouri legislature
A bill dealing with “revenge porn” that cleared the House in late February has been modified and approved by the Senate which means it only needs one more vote in the Missouri House. The bill would create a felony crime for distributing intimate images of another individual when a reasonable person would understand that […]
LIHEAP Summer program to begin June 1
One of multiple programs the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri provides is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Executive Director Aaron Franklin says that LIHEAP assists families by paying utility bills. He says the agency began the winter portion of the program in November. The agency was able to make a one-time […]
Volatility in Dicamba remains controversial
Of all the factors that led to the off-target movement of dicamba in 2017, volatility remains the most controversial. Older formulations, such as Banvel and Clarity, have long been known to volatilize when sprayed under certain environmental conditions. Engenia, FeXapan, and XtendiMax were all marketed as dicamba formulations substantially lower in volatility than previous formulations. […]
David Bain named as Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation Development Officer
Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation announced the selection of a new Foundation Development Officer. David Bain of Trenton is a lifelong resident of Trenton, noting he has a special place in his heart for the community and the people, Bain said the Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation plays an important role in the healthcare environment of the […]
Audio: Lieutenant Police Chief Rex Ross talks “Cops and Bobbers”
Multiple activities are planned for youth during the Sixth Annual Cops and Kids Fishing Event next month. The free event titled “Cops ‘N’ Bobbers” will be held at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus Pond June 2nd from 9 o’clock to Noon and Lieutenant Police Chief Rex Ross discusses the activities that are […]
Lathrop man sentenced to prison for $1.7M fraud scheme
A Lathrop, man was sentenced in federal court for a $1.7 million fraud scheme related to the sale of his business. Todd Edwin Rood, 53, of Lathrop, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to four years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Rood to pay $1,347,608 in restitution and […]
Former high school teacher, swim coach indicted for child pornography
A former high school teacher and swim team coach has been indicted by a federal grand jury for sexually exploiting seven minor victims. James Russell Green, Jr., 53, of Blue Springs, Mo., was charged in a nine-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. […]
Missouri College Advising Corps marks 10 years of service
The Missouri College Advising Corps, headquartered at the University of Missouri, has helped more than 20,000 students enroll in college since 2008. As it begins its second decade, MCAC is poised to help even more students. MCAC’s trained advisers, themselves recent college graduates, commit to two years of full-time, on-site service at one of 43 […]