(Missourinet) – Missouri Senator Roy Blunt says he’s looking forward to Mike Parson’s leadership as governor. Blunt was hosting a roundtable with business leaders at Associated Industries of Missouri in Jefferson City, as Governor Eric Greitens announced his resignation. Blunt gave his first interview to Missourinet after Greitens resigned: Blunt says Greitens’ situation […]
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Lawmakers respond to resignation of Eric Greitens
Missouri House Speaker Todd Richardson, Speaker Pro Tem Elijah Haahr, and Majority Floor Leader Rob Vescovo issued a joint statement regarding the decision of Governor Eric Greitens to resign from office. The statement said they believe the governor put the best interest of Missourians first by choosing to resign. The statement went on to say […]
Former inmate at Chillicothe Correctional Center accuses officer of sexual assault and rape
A former inmate at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution filed a suit Tuesday accusing a correctional center employee and a mental health professional of rape and sexual abuse. Also named in the suit are a Virginia mental health services company and the supervisors of the accused. Jason Taylor with Missouri Net files this report. […]
North Central Missouri College Foundation reorganizes
The North Central Missouri College Foundation presented the Foundation’s Board Salute Award recently. Ketcham Community Center Director Nate Gamet received the award for his work on behalf of the college and the Foundation. NCMC Development Director Alicia Endicott says Gamet is a vital part of Holiday Hoops, which is sponsored by the Foundation. She adds […]
Grundy County Health Department to sponsor 5K/10K walk/run
The Grundy County Health Department will sponsor the Gooseberry Festival 5K/10K Walk/Run at Eastside Park in Trenton next month. The free race will be the morning of June 16 with sign-in beginning at the park shelter house at 7 o’clock. The walk/run will start at 7:30. Medals will be awarded in all of the age […]
Several Missouri tax credits see chopping block, including low income housing
(MissouriNet) – Several Missouri tax credits will not be issued beginning in July, including one to finance low-income housing. The Missouri Housing Development Commission – MHDC – killed off the housing program in the current fiscal year, claiming it has a poor rate of return. Republican House Budget Chair Scott Fitzpatrick said his committee’s decision […]
USDA Invests $256 Million in Water Infrastructure in Rural Communities
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $256 million in 81 projects to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in rural areas in 35 states. Missouri State Director Jeff Case is pleased to announce that over $10 million was invested into rural Missouri communities. “Rural […]
Missouri Veterans Recognition Program expands to include Gulf War, Iraq
Missouri’s Veterans Recognition Program is now accepting applications from Veterans who served on active duty during recent conflicts in Iraq. The Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield and Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn Veterans Recognition Awards are now being offered to eligible Missourians, said retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 James Ortmeyer, the Veterans Recognition Program manager. “The awards […]
Missouri Public Service Commission approves merger of utility companies
The Missouri Public Service Commission has unanimously approved the merger of Great Plains Energy Incorporated and Westar Energy Incorporated. The Commission determined the merger will benefit shareholders, ratepayers, and the general public. Great Plains Energy is the holding company for Kansas City Power and Light Company and KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company stock. KCP&L and […]
Hugs from Home Quilt Display set for June 16th
The Scrappy Quilters Quilt Guild will accept contributions to help ship quilts to area deployed servicemen in time for Christmas when the quilts are on display in Trenton next month. The Hugs from Home Quilt Display will be at The Space at 1013 Main Street in Trenton June 16th from 10 o’clock in the morning […]
Spickard Board of Education approves insurance bid
The Spickard R-2 Board of Education approved the 2018-2019 budget and a bid for life insurance at its meeting Monday. Superintendent Burnie Schneiderheinze reported the approved budget included projected revenues of $784,946 and projected expenditures of $779.996. The board approved a bid for $200,000 in life insurance from Principal Financial Group for full-time employees and […]
Missouri Department of Agriculture issues critical stewardship reminder during Pesticide Stewardship Awareness Week
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced Pesticide Stewardship Awareness week through May 25, 2018, by reminding pesticide applicators of Missouri’s Special Local Need (24c) label restrictions for ENGENIA, XTENDIMAX, and FEXAPAN for the 2018 growing season. During Pesticide Stewardship Awareness Week, pesticide applicators will see an increased promotional effort by the Department to encourage pesticide […]
North Central Missouri College hires new mathematics faculty
Eric Christopherson from Columbia, Missouri has been hired as a full-time Mathematics/Physics faculty member for North Central Missouri College to begin August 2018. Eric will fill the math department vacancy recently held by Lola Swint. Lola will retire this year after teaching mathematics at NCMC for 19 years. Eric has a Master of Arts in […]
Trenton Police Department arrest five over the weekend
Charges have been filed in Grundy County Circuit Court against five persons arrested on various charges over the weekend at Trenton. Forty-three-year-old Ricky Eugene Shoemaker of Trenton and his brother, 25-year-old Forrest Lee Shoemaker of Brookfield are held in jail on $20,000 cash bond on three counts. Each faces charges of second-degree burglary, attempted burglary, and possession of […]
Connie Olmstead selected as Teacher of the Year in Trenton R-IX district
The Trenton R-9 school district announced its first-ever Teacher of the Year recipient. From four individuals nominated, the Trenton R-9 Board of Education selected Connie Olmstead as the Teacher of the Year at Trenton. She was nominated on behalf of the pre-school special services departments. Mrs. Olmstead recently retired as a special education instructor. Her […]
High School students in agriculture education courses receive technical skills certificates
High school students enrolled in agriculture education courses have the unique opportunity to go beyond the classroom and learn real-world applications in a number of disciplines. Whether it is in agricultural mechanics, livestock evaluation, or a dozen other areas of learning, the Missouri Agricultural Skills and Knowledge Assessment Industry Recognized Credential (MOASK IRC) program recognizes […]
THS recognizes students at awards ceremony on Friday
Trenton High School recognized underclassmen with awards Friday for various academic and athletic achievements. Eighth through 10th-grade counselor Brooklyn Stevens presented several of the awards. Among awards presented, Jadan Whitney and Ainsley Tolson received the “I Dare You” Award. Weston Otto was named as a delegate for Missouri Boys State. Werthen Gass was named as […]
Trenton Middle School recognizes students at awards ceremony
Trenton Middle School recognized one female and one male student from fifth through eighth grade for demonstrating academic success, citizenship, and character education at awards ceremonies Friday morning. Students receiving the Top Dawg award included fifth-graders Traeh Swank and Mason Rongey, sixth graders Jena Harris and Cade Claycomb, seventh graders Eliana Cowling and Levi Johnson, […]
Grundy County Nursing Home Board of Directors approves health insurance, room rates
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors approved health insurance and room rates at its meeting this week. The board approved the current minimum essential health insurance plan with Life Styles, which remained the same price. Also approved was the comprehensive medical plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield, which increases by $40 for […]
Grundy R-5 School recognizes students with awards
Grundy County R-5 High School presented multiple awards to students at an award assembly Thursday. Among awards Principal Randy Huffman presented was the Principal’s Award, which went to Tracer Golden. Perfect Attendance Awards went to Mayce Axtell and Avianna Nemo. Staff also chose students to receive ticket vouchers to attend one of the Kansas City […]