Area veterans events have been announced for January 2021. A veterans service officer will be at the Trenton VFW on January 4th from 9 to 1 o’clock to help with VA paperwork and answer questions. Attendees are asked to bring a copy of their DD-214. A veterans service officer and a counselor will be at […]
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Oregon County, Missouri dog breeder found in contempt of court order
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that dog breeder Marlisa McAlmond of Cedar Ridge Australians in Oregon County, Missouri was found in criminal contempt of a court order. The order was entered earlier this month. Attorney General Schmitt previously filed an application for an order to show cause and a 24 count criminal complaint against […]
Audio: Senator Hawley won’t consent to vote on defense bill, without vote on direct assistance
Missouri’s junior senator is calling for a vote on two-thousand dollars in direct assistance for Americans before there’s a vote on the defense bill. GOP Senator Josh Hawley tweeted Tuesday that he will not consent to a vote on the defense bill unless the Senate votes on two-thousand dollar COVID relief for working […]
Audio: Missouri Senator wants full report released about COVID-19 deaths within veterans homes
State Senator Jill Schupp wants the full report released about the COVID-19-related deaths within Missouri’s veterans’ homes. An independent, external investigation was launched in October into the roughly 154 veterans who have died so far from the coronavirus. Investigators from Armstrong Teasdale law firm were charged with reviewing what COVID-19 safety measures have […]
Audio: Senator Hawley says changes must be made at Missouri veterans homes
A Missouri senator who serves on the Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill says changes must be made at Missouri veteran’s homes, following a recent COVID outbreak. At least 138 veterans living at state veterans’ homes have died from the coronavirus since September. Senator Josh Hawley has read Armstrong Teasdale’s report, which says the Missouri […]
Audio: Governor Parson reacts to investigative report into recent COVID deaths at Missouri veterans homes
Missouri’s governor said Thursday in Jefferson City that he wants some answers, after reading a 53-page independent investigation into recent COVID deaths at Missouri veterans homes. Governor Mike Parson ordered the investigation, which was conducted by St. Louis-based Armstrong Teasdale. The governor emphasizes that he’s limited in what he can say because he doesn’t know […]
Audio: Missouri Senator Josh Hawley says he’ll vote no on the National Defense Authorization Act
Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley plans to vote against the annual bill that authorizes funding for the U.S. military. The Kansas City Star reports that Hawley announced his intention on Wednesday to vote against the $740 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) following a veto threat from President Donald Trump. Hawley said he […]
Audio: Independent 53-page report on Missouri Veterans Homes shows failure of leadership, response and planning
An independent investigation into the COVID-19 deaths at Missouri veterans homes has found that the Missouri Veterans Commission headquarters failed to recognize the outbreak. Armstrong Teasdale’s report says MVC should have recognized the presence of an outbreak in the Cape Girardeau veteran’s home by September 2. MVC Chairman Tim Noonan says a tremendous amount of […]
Veteran service events announced for month of December, 2020
Area veterans events have been announced for December. A veterans service officer and a counselor will be at Trenton VFW Post 919 on December 4th. The veterans’ service officer will be there from 8 to 2 o’clock to help with VA paperwork and answer questions. Veterans are asked to bring a copy of their DD-214 […]
Missouri lawmaker: State employees and teachers should receive pay raises, not elected officials
A veteran state lawmaker from southeast Missouri will file a resolution this week, aimed at blocking proposed pay increases for state lawmakers and for statewide elected officials. State Rep. Andrew McDaniel, R-Deering, was first elected to the Missouri House in 2014 and will be a senior member in January during his final House term in […]
Audio: Southeast Missouri lawmaker will file resolution to block proposed pay raises for state lawmakers
A veteran state lawmaker from southeast Missouri will file a resolution this week, aimed at blocking proposed pay increases for state lawmakers and statewide elected officials. Deering GOP State Representative Andrew McDaniel has voted against previous pay raises for lawmakers, and says it’s state employees and teachers who should receive a raise: The […]
Audio: Wayne Kleinschmidt offers advice to veterans needing assistance with filing VA claims
Veterans Service Officer Wayne Kleinschmidt helps veterans file VA claims and appeals and says having a copy of VA and civilian medical records helps when filing those claims. Kleinschmidt sometimes speaks on behalf of veterans and families about conditions they cannot express themselves. He knows what to ask when dealing with claims. He […]
109 veterans have died of COVID-19 in Missouri veterans homes since September 1
The Missouri Veterans Commission’s Veterans Homes continue to fight COVID-19, and according to spokesman Jamie Melchert, they are continuing daily testing using PCR and antigen testing; training on the proper use of PPE and enhanced PPE; cleaning and disinfecting and enhanced training in these areas; infection control inspections and additional training; additional supervision, including from […]
Firefighters respond to kitchen fire on Hillcrest Street in Chillicothe
Chillicothe firefighters responded on Saturday afternoon to a stovetop fire at 208 Hillcrest in Chillicothe. Fire Lieutenant Andy Vaughn said a large pan of water was being boiled on a burner of the electric stove. He described a small buildup of grease under the drip pan that ignited. A lid was placed on top of […]
December 11th is the deadline for dairy producers to enroll in the 2021 Safety-Net program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds dairy producers that the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for the calendar year 2021 is Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened DMC signup in October to help producers manage economic risk brought on by milk price and feed cost disparities. “2020 has been […]
Animal licenses for 2021 now available at Trenton City Hall
The Trenton Police Department advises that 2021 animal licenses are now available at the Trenton City Hall. Animals in the city are required to have an annual license purchased for them. Owners must have a certificate from a duly licensed veterinarian showing animals have been inoculated for rabies. Owners must also pay a $5.00 fee […]
Beth Crawford receives Missouri Community College Association Senior Service Award
Beth Crawford, Nursing Faculty/Bethany Site Coordinator of Albany, Missouri, was recently recognized by the Missouri Community College Association for her service to North Central Missouri College and community colleges. Beth received the 2020 Senior Service award at the statewide MCCA convention held virtually November 11-13, 2020. This award is given annually to outstanding community college […]
2020 was a bloodbath for Missouri Democrats. Will 2022 be any better?
(Missouri Independent) – There’s no point trying to spin it: While the 2020 election was a mixed verdict nationally, with Republicans gaining congressional seats and minimizing Senate losses even as Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump, the Missouri verdict was unequivocal. It started atop the ticket with Trump’s dominance. He and Gov. Mike Parson set […]
Audio: Missouri construction sector seeking military veterans to fill jobs
Missouri’s construction industry is busy, and getting busier, but companies don’t have enough skilled employees. Contractors and the state are now reaching out to veterans to join their ranks. Len Toenjes represents hundreds of contractors with Missouri AGC. Toenjes says salaries in construction are well above the median in Missouri. A new grant of […]
North Mercer Board of Education informed that health insurance rates to increase by almost 20 percent
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education was notified on November 9th that health insurance rates will go up 19.9% for a cost nearing $800. The district previously set a cap of $600 per employee for health insurance. The new rates would become effective in January. Superintendent Dan Owens will discuss the matter with teachers […]