Auditor Galloway outlined the successes of her Public Corruption and Fraud Division, which has contributed significantly to her office’s fight against public corruption. Auditor Galloway launched the division and announced efforts to direct increased resources towards investigations of fraud and abuse at the start of 2019. “I am proud of the work of my team and […]
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Audio: Missouri Congresswoman Bush to introduce legislation to remove Trump and some GOP allies
Newly-elected Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush wants President Trump and some of his GOP allies removed from office. Congresswoman Bush says Trump and some Republican members inciting the attack on the U.S. Capitol by working to overturn election results must be expelled from Congress. She tells MSNBC the “coup attempt in Washington is white […]
MU Extension offering three night class on estate, succession and retirement planning
The University of Missouri Extension will offer a three-night class on estate, succession, and retirement planning for farmers and business owners. Extension Agricultural Business Specialist Darla Campbell will teach “Your Farm, Your Business, Your Future” with other Extension specialists and a probate judge on January 19th and 26th and February 2nd from 6 to 9 […]
Audio: Missouri Senate majority leader reacts to violence at U.S. Capitol
Violence has erupted today in Washington. Rioters have stormed into the Capitol. A woman has reportedly been shot in the neck in a stairwell of the Capitol. They are there as Congress was prepared to work on the election certification process. At the Missouri Capitol today in Jefferson City, Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden responded […]
Green Hills Regional Planning Commission announces new Executive Director
The Green Hills Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors announces the next Executive Director of the commission. Corrine Watts plans to assume her duties in the first week of March. She is currently the Director of Workforce Services for the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council in Olympia, Washington. She will replace Randy Railsback who was […]
Audio: If you have had COVID-19, should you still wear a mask and get vaccinated?
An infectious disease specialist at Washington University in St. Louis says if you have already had COVID-19, wearing a mask and getting the vaccine are still advised. Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis says you could still infect others after your symptoms subside. Plus, she says wearing masks and getting the vaccine are two of the most […]
Video: Hawley says “Antifa scumbags terrorized his family”; video shows different story
Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley says “Antifa scumbags terrorized his family” last night at his Virginia home while he was away in Missouri. Alisa Nelson reports. On Twitter, Senator Hawley says the group screamed threats, vandalized, and tried to pound open the door to his home with his wife and baby inside. The […]
Audio: Infectious disease doctor says new COVID-19 strain believed to transmit virus at higher rates
A new strain of COVID-19 has made its way to the United States. Dr. Mati (Maw-tee) Hlatshwayo (Hlaht’-shway -yo) Davis, an infectious disease specialist at Washington University in St. Louis, says there have been other strains of the virus but they have not had a significant impact like this latest one. Davis, an […]
GRM Networks to sponsor high school students on youth tour to Washington; will offer scholarships to area students
GRM Networks will sponsor two high school juniors on an all-expense-paid trip to the 2021 Foundation for Rural Service Youth Tour June 5-9 in Washington, D.C. Youth representing GRM Networks will join other students representing rural telecommunication providers from across the United States as they learn about legislative and government processes and the importance of […]
Emergency Snow Route Ordinance in Trenton goes into effect at midnight tonight
Trenton’s emergency snow route ordinance will go into effect the night of December 29th, so snow can be cleared from streets designated as emergency snow routes. Vehicles are prohibited from parking on streets designated with signs as emergency snow routes during the hours the ordinance is in place from midnight until 7 o’clock on the […]
Chillicothe police investigate vehicular assault on Christmas eve; arrest man on outstanding warrant
Investigation continues into a possible vehicular assault in the 200 block of Washington Street in Chillicothe on December 24th. Chillicothe Police Sergeant Cody Dysart reports officers responded and spoke with the victim. A suspect has been identified. While on the scene, officers arrested a man on an outstanding warrant from Livingston County. Dysart notes the […]
Department of Health and Senior Services says COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread
The State of Missouri is now partnering with the Missouri Primary Care Association and MAKO Medical to continue hosting free COVID-19 testing events throughout the state. Missourians can register for events currently scheduled at health.mo.gov/communitytest and continue to check back for future opportunities to be tested at a nearby event. Missouri residency is the only requirement; individuals […]
Big rig collides with farm tractor on Highway 36
Two drivers were taken to a hospital Sunday evening following an accident on Highway 36, ten miles to the west of Chillicothe. The Highway Patrol listed injuries as minor for 21-year-old Brady Bothwell of Mooresville and moderate for 65-year-old Stewart Seidel from Port Washington, Wisconsin. Both were taken by Chillicothe EMS to Hedrick Medical Center. […]
Audio: Hawley’s attempt to give $1,200 payments to Americans has been blocked
Wisconsin U.S. Senator Ron Johnson has blocked an effort co-sponsored by Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley that would give 1,200-dollar direct stimulus payments to many Americans. Johnson’s move comes as lawmakers in Washington continue to work on another coronavirus stimulus package. On the Senate floor today, Hawley, a fellow Republican, says what he is proposing […]
Missouri’s next shipment of COVID-19 vaccine to be short thousands of doses
Missouri is getting fewer doses of the COVID-19 vaccine next week than expected. The second shipment was supposed to include enough doses to vaccinate about 64,000 health care workers. During a Capitol briefing in Jefferson City, state Health and Senior Services Department Director Randall Williams says the federal government is giving Missouri about 25% to […]
Audio: CDC and Missouri officials begin work on first-ever COVID-19 study within K-12 schools
The CDC continues its work in Missouri to help local K-12 schools and public health leaders review current COVID-19 measures. Schools participating in the first-of-its-kind pilot project are being identified in St. Charles, St. Louis, and Greene Counties. During a Missouri Board of Education meeting this week, State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education spokeswoman […]
Missouri Attorney joins multistate lawsuit seeking to end Facebook’s illegal monopoly
Attorney General Eric Schmitt joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Facebook Inc., alleging that the company illegally stifles competition to protect its monopoly power. The filing can be found here. The lawsuit alleges that, over the last decade, the social networking giant illegally acquired competitors in a predatory manner […]
Charges filed in Chillicothe against man from Washington state
A man has been charged in Livingston County following an attempted traffic stop in Chillicothe the night of December 2nd of a vehicle reported as unregistered by law enforcement. Online court information shows 57-year old David Dale Straub faces a felony charge of resisting or interfering with an arrest for a felony. Bond is $7,500 […]
Washington state felon apprehended by Chillicothe Police
Chillicothe Police said a man was arrested last night who allegedly was uncooperative with officers and was wanted on numerous charges in another state. Sergeant Jeremy Stephens said it was 9:30 when officers attempted to stop an unregistered vehicle in the 1900 block of North Washington Street, however, the vehicle failed to stop for the […]