Grundy County Coroner Dewayne Slater has ruled a 69-year old Galt man’s death a suicide. David Hagler, took his own life Saturday afternoon at his Galt residence. Grundy County Sheriff Rodney Herring said authorities were at the residence previously on a domestic matter but had left the scene. The sheriff indicated Hagler was home alone […]
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Flooding Damage and Recovery: First flood repair roadway contracts awarded, repairs underway
Roadways in Northwest Missouri sustained significant damage in the floodwaters that first inundated the area in March 2019. In some places, water remains over roadways more than a month later. As floodwaters recede, broken and missing roadways, damaged bridges, debris, drainage issues, and hazardous materials have been left in their wake. The Missouri Highways and […]
Milan woman arrested in Grundy County
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Milan woman on a parole violation of residency and reporting and directives. Thirty-six-year-old Michelle Harding’s original charges were seven counts of theft or stealing—value of property $500 or more but less than $25,000. Harding also faces two counts of passing a bad check. The Sheriff’s […]
Jamesport man to present program on Purple Martins at Grand River Audubon Society meeting
A man who has spoken on Purple Martins at various conferences and has a large number of Purple Martin houses on his farm outside of Jamesport will present a program for the Grand River Audubon Society. The public is invited to attend Ivan Ray Miller’s program at the Mildred Litton Community Building at the Litton […]
Two-vehicle crash north of La Plata injures six
Four members of a La Plata family and a couple from South Dakota sustained injuries when a pickup truck struck a sports utility vehicle two miles north of La Plata Thursday evening. The Highway Patrol reports La Plata residents 13-year-old Elaine and 11-year-old Olivia Larson received moderate injuries and were transported by ambulance to the […]
Boil advisory issued for the community of Humphreys
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 reports the Village of Humphreys will repair a water main today (Friday, May 3, 2019). Water service was be turned off at 1 o’clock and is expected to be restored within three hours. All Humphreys water users will be under a precautionary boil advisory after service is […]
MoDOT planned road work for northern Missouri the week of May 6, 2019
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of May 6 – 12. Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole patching, […]
Audio: Corps of Engineers braces for Mississippi flooding over next few days
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is activating what it calls its flood fight teams for the Mississippi River in the Southeast area of Missouri.
Boil advisory issued for portions of Sullivan County
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory for some Sullivan County Rural Water customers due to a water main break. The advisory affects Route D north of Green Castle, including Mayfair, Ironbank, and Mead roads. The advisory will continue until further notice.
Trenton Police Department reports multiple instances of theft on Oklahoma Avenue
The Trenton Police Department is seeking information on three reported thefts of catalytic converters from cargo vans. The police department reports the crimes occurred Thursday, May 2, 2019, in the 3400 of Oklahoma Avenue and the 12 hundred block of East 17th Street. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Trenton Police at 660-359-2121.
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri celebrates 54-years of service to the community
On August 20, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act which created a variety of programs, including Community Action Agencies, as part of his War on Poverty. He knew then as we know now, that the war against poverty must be won in the field, in every private home, in every public […]
Cost-share funding available to assist produce growers in paying for Good Agricultural Practices certification
Cost-share funding is available to help produce growers pay for USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification. “These funds are available for Missouri farmers who are applying for USDA GAP certification for the first time or for farms who are reapplying for USDA GAP certification,” said Londa Nwadike, state food safety specialist for the University of […]
Senator Roy Blunt now accepting applications to military service academies
United States Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri is accepting applications to service academies from interested Missourians. Nominations to the U. S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, and Naval academies are available for qualified applicants. Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 23, U. S. citizens, and legal residents of Missouri. A committee of Missouri […]
Boil advisories lifted in Sullivan County
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has lifted two precautionary boil advisories for Sullivan County Rural Water customers. One affected the area of Route M north of the intersection with King Road to Route B, including Grove and Jasmine roads, as well as Route B north of the intersection with Route M. […]
Trenton Park Board sets admission prices for Trenton Family Aquatic Center
The Trenton Park Board approved admission prices for the Trenton Family Aquatic Center as well as lifeguard wages at its meeting Wednesday evening. The daily admission prices will be the same as last year: free for children younger than two years old, $5 for anyone age two to 54, and $2.50 for seniors age 55 […]
Livingston County Sheriff Department responds to call with individual threatening suicide
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports he, two deputies, and the Chillicothe Department of Emergency Services recently responded to a call regarding an adult allegedly actively attempting to kill himself or herself. Cox says the person was located and admitted to taking several pills before being non-compliant and resisting officers. The individual was transported to […]
Livingston County Health Center to hold event on breast health
The Livingston County Health Center will hold an event at the Chillicothe Country Club next week to educate women on breast health. Health Center Administrator Sherry Weldon says Liberty Hospital Women’s Imaging Department Center Director Doctor Amy Patel will discuss how to identify breast health changes at the Women’s Breast Health Event May 10th at […]
Gene Kauffman Scholarship applications now available for Mercer County students
The Board of Directors of the Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundation, Incorporated has announced scholarship applications are now available for the Fall 2019 semester (May 1st, 2019). The Gene Kauffman Scholarship is available to female, non-smoking, unmarried graduates of Mercer County high schools. A potential recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited […]
Trenton Police Department “Cops N Bobbers” event set for June 1st
The Trenton Police Department is once again holding its Cops and Kids fishing event titled “COPS ‘N BOBBERS”. The event, scheduled for June 1, 2019, will be held from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus located at 96 SE 8th Avenue. This event is being co-sponsored by […]