The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Unionville woman on Putnam County warrants. Thirty-six-year-old Rebecka Larson was taken into custody on a warrant accusing her of a conditional release violation as well as third-degree assault – a felony charge. She previously was charged in Putnam County with misdemeanors of possessing a controlled substance and […]
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Audio: Missouri Medicaid Director Richardson to present budget this week
The state’s Medicaid director will present his budget to the Missouri House Budget Committee Tuesday morning in Jefferson City. The hearing is set for 8:15. During his January State of the State Address, Governor Mike Parson (R) credited former House Speaker and current Medicaid director Todd Richardson for finding $84 million in savings, in the Medicaid […]
Audio: Missouri Department of Conservation to consider changing the definition of a handgun
The Missouri Department of Conservation is considering changing the definition of a handgun. After more and more hunters are using modified AR-style weapons to take down game during the “alternative methods” season when rifles and shotguns aren’t allowed. The new definition would limit barrel length to sixteen inches, and not allow any sort […]
Missouri woman and her brother sentenced for $1.7 million marijuana conspiracy
A Lee’s Summit, Missouri, woman and her brother, a Denver, Colorado, man, were sentenced in federal court for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute more than $1.7 million of marijuana that was mailed from Colorado to Missouri. Natalie J. McNeil, 34, and Tanner L. McNeil, 30, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. Chief […]
State seeks organizations to provide meals to children during summer months
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is looking for organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children who would otherwise go without meals during the summer months when school is not in session. The Summer Food Service Program reimburses organizations for meals they serve to children under the age of 18 […]
DHSS issues certifications for medical marijuana seed-to-sale entities
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has begun the process of issuing the first round of certifications for medical marijuana seed-to-sale entities. A seed-to-sale tracking system is a software system designed to perform functions necessary to fulfill a licensed or certified facility’s responsibilities in tracking medical marijuana from either the seed or immature […]
Stovetop fire causes smoke damage at Plaza Apartments
A stove-top fire early Saturday caused what was described as minor smoke damage to a residence at Plaza Apartments in Trenton. Trenton firefighter Derek Hert reported there was no fire damage and no injuries. Firefighter Hert explained cooking was being done while there were papers in the middle of the stovetop, too close to the […]
Milan man falls asleep at the wheel in SUV, crashes west of Novinger
Two Milan residents were hurt early Sunday when a compact sport utility vehicle overturned on highway 6 west of Novinger. The driver, 23-year old Devin Moss, received moderate injuries while a passenger, 21-year old Caleb Meseke received minor injuries. Both were taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. The crash took place one mile […]
Country Home Inn motel sells at Grundy County Courthouse steps
Some 20 people gathered at the Grundy County Courthouse last Wednesday afternoon to view a trustees’ real estate sale of a former business location: the Country Home Inn. An attorney, John Franken of Carrollton, conducted the sale outside (at 2 o’clock) at the west steps of the Courthouse to satisfy a debt. Franken began the […]
North Central Missouri College LPN Program ranked in top 3 by professional website
North Central Missouri College’s LPN program has been ranked among the “Best LPN Programs in Missouri” for the year 2020 by the team at Nursing Process. NCMC ranks third in the state out of 43 state programs reviewed. North Central Missouri College was ranked based on academic quality, NCLEX-PN pass rates, affordability, and reputation. “We […]
Trenton Middle School announces Students of the Month
Trenton Middle School has announced the February Students of the Month for the character trait honesty. Those selected include fifth-graders Romey Huff and Henry Lasley, sixth-graders Ayla Coats and Garrison Otto, seventh-graders Baylee McCullough and Jacob Horton, and eighth-graders Sarai Fernandez Romo and Maverick Stieh.
K-9 Zaki essential to law enforcement in Livingston County
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports K-9 Handler Deputy Nicholas Leadbetter and K-9 Zaki logged more than 272 hours of training in 2019. The training included narcotics detection; obedience; tracking, article search, and bite work; and certifications. The two have found and seized various amounts of drugs with a suspected combined street value of $27,527. […]
Carrollton resident killed in crash on Route J in rural Carroll County
A Carrollton resident was fatally injured in a rollover accident on Wednesday morning, February 5, 2020, in rural Carroll County. Fifty-five-year-old Shawn Cowger was pronounced dead at the scene by the coroner. The report noted he WAS using a seat belt. An investigating officer said Cowger was eastbound when he went off the right side […]
Man involved in September incident sentenced in Livingston County to 5-year prison term
A man involved in what law enforcement described as a fugitive investigation and manhunt in September was sentenced in Division One of Livingston County Circuit Court this week. Online court information shows Brandon Michael Wood was sentenced to the Missouri Department of Corrections for five years on felony stealing–$750 or more. The sentence is to […]
Trenton Police Department advises residents to be wary of possible pet scams
The Trenton Police Department alerts residents of potential scams involving pets. The department notes scammers may use free websites, Craigslist, newspapers, online market places, or social media to facilitate their scams. They may advertise expensive animals, such as bulldogs or toy breeds, for purchase at low prices or waive adoption costs upon purchasers paying for […]
Grundy County Sheriff reports arrest of two on warrants
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two area residents on Wednesday, Feb February 5, 2020, on capias warrants involving felony non-support, total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under an order of support. Forty-year-old Robert Eugene Ewing was already in custody on another Grundy County charge. He is accused of […]
Nelson case involving Diemel brothers continued to March 24, 2020
The Braymer farmer charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Nick and Justin Diemel from Wisconsin appeared in the Associate Division of Caldwell County Circuit Court on Thursday morning. Online court information shows that upon motion of Garland Joseph Nelson, the case was continued to March 24th (at 9 am) […]
Indianola man injured in crash west of Ridgeway
The Highway Patrol reports an Indianola, Iowa man sustained moderate injuries when the sport utility vehicle he drove overturned four miles west of Ridgeway on Thursday morning. An ambulance transported 48-year-old James Taylor to the Harrison County Community Hospital. The SUV traveled west on Route A before it allegedly failed to stop for a stop […]
Kirksville man injured in crash near Greencastle
The Highway Patrol reports a Kirksville man sustained minor injuries when the car he drove overturned two miles west of Greencastle Friday afternoon. An ambulance transported 23-year-old Killian Langley to the Northeast Regional Medical Center of Kirksville. The car traveled east on Highway 6 before it ran off the left side of the road, went […]