This past May and June the Grand River had near-record flooding. These floodwaters created major damage to the levee tops and roads at the refuge. Since that time Swan Lake staff have had to make pretty major repairs to the roads and levees, which forced the closure of the refuge until those repairs could be […]
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MoDOT to set up NEW detours at I-435 and I-70 on game days at Arrowhead Stadium
MoDOT Kansas City and the Kansas City Chiefs are working together to make traffic during game days at Arrowhead Stadium as safe and efficient as possible during the construction of the new I-435 and I-70 interchange. In order to accommodate the immense traffic volumes to and from the stadium, New detours will be in place […]
The late Kelly Poling of Chillicothe awarded “Volunteer of the Year” award.
Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. presented downtown revitalization awards on July 25, 2019, recognizing revitalization excellence during the annual Missouri Main Street Conference in St. Louis. The ceremony also honored communities, individuals, businesses, and organizations from across the state that have completed exemplary work in downtown revitalization. Competitive nominations were submitted for projects, activities, and […]
NCMC Board of Trustees accepts resignations, fills open positions
Multiple topics were reported on during the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening. NCMC President Doctor Lenny Klaver gave reports on behalf of Vice President for Academic Affairs Doctor Tristan Londre and Vice President for Student Affairs Doctor Kristen Alley. Londre and Alley were absent from the meeting due to other […]
USDA to host flood recovery assistance meetings
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and Missouri state partner agencies are holding four public meetings, July 23, 24, 25 and August 13th to discuss flood recovery assistance available for agricultural producers. The meetings will take place: Tuesday, July 23, 1:30-4:15 p.m. at the URSA Farmers Coop, 307 Elm Street, Canton. Wednesday, July 24, 9:00-11:45 a.m. […]
You can vote in the highway patrol “America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest”
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is taking part in the American Association of State Troopers’ “2019 America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest” and invites the public to vote for the MSHP’s cruiser. The 2019 MSHP submission featured in the photo above the story is a marked, vibrant blue, MSHP Dodge Charger and marked MSHP Donzi patrol […]
North Mercer Board of Education discusses no longer accepting tuition waivers
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education discussed no longer accept tuition waivers at its meeting on Monday evening. The topic is to be on the August agenda. The discussion was due to parent transportation concern requests. Immediate family members paying taxes to the district will be considered for a waiver if and only if […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge closes due to flood damage
During the recent flood events on the Grand River, Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge has received substantial damages to the visitor facilities and other infrastructure. Until further notice, Swan Lake NWR will be closed to the public, with the exception of the Taylor Point Access. Visitors can access the north end of Silver Lake for […]
Crowder State Park to offer a multitude of events this Summer
Crowder State Park west of Trenton has multiple activities planned the next few months. One of those activities is Summer Fun Day at the lake parking lot on Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 o’clock. Park Resource Manager Anna Persell says there will be kayak tours of the lake and free fishing. This weekend is […]
Crowder State Park to host celebration of the National Park Trust’s Kids to Parks Day
Join the staff at Crowder State Park on May 25 for activities throughout the day to celebrate the National Park Trust’s Kids to Parks Day! The activities begin at 10 a.m., with Explorer Hour. Meet at the campground amphitheater to explore a short section of a trail. Participants are encouraged to bring water, wear comfortable […]
Missouri Quilt Museum of Hamilton to host permanent display from National Quilt Museum
The Missouri Quilt Museum of Hamilton and The National Quilt Museum of Paducah, Kentucky have finalized an agreement to bring a collection of modern quilts to visitors to Hamilton all the time. When the Missouri Quilt Museum opens this fall, it will create a permanent location for quilts from The Collection of The National Quilt […]
Trenton community-wide cleanup week set to begin April 29, 2019
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce has designated the week of April 29th through May 4th as Community Wide Clean Up Week. Chamber Ambassador Jeanie Griffin says volunteers will clean the community that week to “get rid of the dead from winter” and get it ready for visitors coming for graduations, Mother’s Day, and other […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol to offer boater safety certification course
Highway Patrol Troop B Commanding Officer Captain James Wilt announces a boater safety certification course will be offered at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center of Macon next month. The free course will be held on May 11th from 8 to 3 o’clock. Participants who successfully pass the course will be eligible […]
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site to host “Park Day” on April 6
History buffs can join the Battle of Lexington State Historic Site staff at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 6 at the visitor center for Park Day 2019, an annual event that brings volunteers across the country together to preserve Civil War battlefields and historic sites. For the younger volunteers, there will be trash removal and light […]
Big BAM (Bicycle Across Missouri) Announces 2019 Ride
Over 500 riders from over 30 states will ride five days in a nearly 300-mile loop on Missouri Life’s fifth annual Big BAM (Bicycle Across Missouri). It will begin in Columbia, Missouri on June 9 and end on June 14 in Columbia. On the first day, Big BAM riders will head northeast to Perry which […]
Missouri Department of Conservation holding free public event in Milan tonight
The Missouri Department of Conservation invites the public to discover nature and spend an evening with wildlife from 6 to 8:30 Tuesday evening, March 19th in the Milan C-2 School gym. No registration is required. Conservation staff will display exhibits on forestry, furbearers, deer, turkey, fisheries, quail, habitat management, and hunter education. Visitors can also […]
Jamesport City Council agrees to city website
The Jamesport City Council has agreed to have a website for the city at a cost of $165 to establish the site with a fee of $125 yearly to host the site. The city’s utility software company, Softline Data, will provide the expertise. Councilman Gary Alexander, who’s also Mayor Pro Tem, is to look at […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge to open for the season on Saturday, March 2nd
The gates at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge will once again open to the public on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 6 AM. The Refuge is closed annually from late October to the first Saturday of March to allow for undisturbed habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Once spring arrives the place becomes a Refuge […]
Visitor at Chillicothe Correctional Center arrested attempting to smuggle drugs into facility
The Chillicothe Police Department made two arrests Friday afternoon. Sergeant John Valbracht reports one of the arrests involved a Chillicothe Correctional Center visitor allegedly attempting to deliver illegal narcotics to an inmate. Officers arrested Edward Vonthun on possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Valbracht reports Dale Marvin Barker was arrested in the […]