The Missouri House of Representatives has given final approval to Senate Bill 391, legislation that would prevent counties from passing health ordinances aimed at large agricultural operations. The House voted 103-44 to approve the bill, which would prevent county health boards or county commissioners from passing standards stricter than state law. The Missouri House of […]
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Audio: Missouri House approves CAFO health ordinance legislation
The Missouri House has given final approval to legislation that would prevent counties from passing health ordinances aimed at large agricultural operations. The House voted 103-44 today to approve the bill from Pleasant Hill State Representative Michael Haffner, which would prevent county health boards and/or county commissioners from passing standards that are stricter […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen approve lease for new Caterpillar wheel loader
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved a lease for a new loader for the city at a meeting Monday evening. The vote was for a seven-year lease to purchase a 926M Caterpillar wheel loader at the best available financing option. City Administrator Lance Rains presented two quotes for a loader and currently available financing options […]
Boil order issued for portion of Mercer County
Mercer County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a boil order due to the installation of a new valve on a water main and completed repairs. The order affects water customers on U. S. Highway 136 from Route A to Route U, including customers on Highway 145. The boil order continues until further […]
United States Postal Service honors the USS Missouri, “Mighty Mo,” with stamp
The USS Missouri, affectionately nicknamed the “Mighty Mo” was the third U.S. Navy ship to be named after the Show Me state and the fourth American warship* to bear the name – there was a Confederate Missouri that was captured by Union forces during the Civil War but never commissioned as a United States Ship (USS). Today, a […]
Squirrel and black bass seasons open Memorial Day weekend
Hunters and anglers can add fresh wild game and fish to their Memorial Day menus. The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds Missourians that squirrel and black bass seasons open May 25, the Saturday before Memorial Day. SQUIRRELS The open season on eastern gray and fox squirrels runs from May 25 through Feb. 15, 2020. Allowed […]
Trenton City Council votes to maintain current electric rates at lower Winter level
The Trenton City Council Monday night approved several ordinances; a bid to develop city-owned land for the fire training tower; agreed to keep electric rates at the current, lower, winter level; but the council had a divided vote on beginning the process toward an electric rate study. Preliminary approval was given to establish a one […]
Trenton City Council meeting agenda includes several ordinances at May 13th meeting
The Trenton City Council will consider one resolution and seven ordinances at its meeting on Monday, May 13, 2019. The meeting will be held at the Trenton City Hall at 7 o’clock. The resolution involves imposing a use tax to out-of-state vendors. A couple of ordinances would approve agreements—one with R/S Electric Utility Services for […]
Audio: Congressman Graves says some northwest Missouri farmers see no chance of planting crops this year
Some northwest Missouri farmers face the very real possibility of not planting a crop this year due to flooding. Northern Missouri Republican Congressman Sam Graves, who lives near Tarkio, says he has heard from many farmers who still have fields under water and no prospect of getting a crop in the ground this year. […]
Resound Fest in Bethany set to begin June 7, 2019
Multiple religious musicians will perform on two stages at the Resound Fest at Miracle Hills Ranch of Bethany June 7th and 8th. Artists are scheduled to start performing that Friday on the 360 Stage at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and on the Main Stage at 6:15 that evening. The schedule shows artists will begin […]
Northwest Medical Center in Albany to hold race to benefit TriLEARNathon program
Northwest Medical Center is the proud sponsor of the 11th annual 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run on Saturday, June 8, to help promote wellness and fitness throughout our region. The race kicks off at 7:30 a.m. at 23 Century Circle Drive in Albany. All proceeds are donated to the TriLEARNathon program in Albany, Jefferson and […]
GEC Community Foundation awards 12 grants to area schools and organizations
GEC Community Foundation, Incorporated trustees have awarded 12 grants totaling $6,560. Several area school districts were awarded education grants: Newtown-Harris R-3 of Newtown, Cainsville R-1, Princeton R-5, North Mercer R-3 of Mercer, South Harrison R-2 of Bethany, Gilman City R-4, Pleasant View R-6 of Trenton, Grundy County R-5 of Galt, Laredo R-7, and North Daviess […]
Interstate 29 reopens after being closed in March due to flooding
Interstate 29 reopened today to all traffic between Exit 56 and the Iowa state line. The roadway has been closed since late March for flooding. While floodwaters had receded and debris was cleared from the Missouri portion of I-29, our neighbors to the north in Iowa had significant damage to I-29 and the routes that […]
Boil advisory issued for portions of Mercer County
After replacing a valve on a six-inch water main, a portion of Mercer County has been placed on a precautionary boil order. According to the Mercer County Public Water Supply District, the notice affects customers within the following boundaries as described clockwise. The Iowa-Missouri state line on the north, the Mercer-Putnam County line on the […]
TMU to continue flushing water distribution system
The staff of Trenton Municipal Utilities will begin flushing the water distribution system in another portion of Trenton. Beginning Wednesday, May 8th, and continuing for approximately two weeks, the area to be flushed will be west of Highway 65 to the railroad tracks. This includes all of that area between the north and south city […]
MU Extension agronomist: Stick with corn until end of May
The wet and cold start to this year’s corn planting season bodes poorly for yields, based on research from the University of Missouri Extension. But MU Extension agronomist Bill Wiebold says farmers should not switch from corn to other crops or early maturing corn varieties because of rain-delayed planting. There is still time to get […]
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 […]
Senator Roy Blunt to make several stops in northern Missouri on Saturday
United States Senator Roy Blunt will make several stops in Northwest Missouri on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Blunt will meet with state and local officials during a visit to the Grant City Medical Center at noon. He will tour the new facility, which provides primary family health care services in Worth County. Blunt will discuss […]
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 […]
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.