The next edition of Missouri’s Big BAM, Bicycle Across Missouri, is just three weeks away, with more than 100 cyclists already registered and plenty of room for more to join the cross-state trek on the Katy Trail. The recreational autumn ride takes place October 11 through October 15, 2021. Day 1 is 36 miles from […]
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Learn black bear hunting basics during a Missouri Department of Conservation virtual program September 30
Four hundred Missourians were drawn to participate in this year’s inaugural black bear hunt, slated to open Oct. 18. Those hunters were invited to attend special education programs to prepare for their hunt, but the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is now opening the educational opportunity to the public. Learn about black bear hunting at […]
USDA extends deadline to apply for pandemic assistance to livestock producers with animal losses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing additional time for livestock and poultry producers to apply for the Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program. Producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing may now apply for assistance for those losses and the cost of depopulation and disposal of the animals through Oct. […]
Sagging power lines cause outage for some Trenton residents on Saturday night
Trenton Municipal Utility customers in north-central Trenton lost power for about four and one half hours Saturday night. Trenton City Administrator and Utility Director Ron Urton said an Evergy line sagged down onto one of TMU’s lines causing a breaker to open. Urton reported the breaker would not close because there was electricity back-feeding onto […]
Missouri Livestock Symposium keynote speaker, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, to speak on cows and climate change
Dr. Frank Mitloehner, University of California-Davis professor and air quality extension specialist will be the keynote speaker on Friday evening December 3rd at the 22nd annual Missouri Livestock Symposium, says Garry L. Mathes, chairman. The Missouri Livestock Symposium returns to an in-person event on December 3 and 4, 2021 at the William Matthew Middle School […]
“Recipe for a Merry Christmas” is theme of 2021 Chillicothe Chamber Holiday Parade
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that “Recipe for a Merry Christmas” has been chosen as the 2021 Holiday Parade theme. The Holiday Parade this year will be sponsored by HyVee & Sonoco. The parade will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 20, 2021, in downtown Chillicothe and will include […]
Livingston County Health Center to offer curbside flu shot clinic
Livingston County Health Center announces an upcoming opportunity for county residents to receive their vaccination for influenza for the 2021-2022 flu season. A Curbside Flu Shot Clinic will be held on Wednesday, September 22nd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in their parking lot at 800 Adam Drive. County residents 18 and older can get […]
Online auction to benefit Mid-America Music Festival charities now underway
Bids are being taken on four autographed Granger Smith items in an online charity auction to benefit this year’s Mid-America Music Festival charities. Bidding for two hats, a flag, and a t-shirt will go through September 25th at 10 o’clock at night. This year’s charities are Camp Rainbow, the Green Hills Animal Shelter, and the […]
USDA launches resource guide to assist rural communities seeking disaster and recovery assistance
United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today unveiled a resource guide as part of National Preparedness Month to help rural communities seeking disaster resiliency and recovery assistance. This guide follows the Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement of the American Jobs Plan, which targets investments to support infrastructure in communities that are most physically […]
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri announces local scholarship awards
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. is excited to announce 184 individual scholarships were awarded in the amount of $214,300 to graduating seniors in the Class of 2021. The Community Foundation administers 98 scholarship funds for students in the 18 counties of Northwest Missouri and beyond. The following high schools had at least one […]
Audio: Meet Missouri’s 2022 Teacher of the Year, James Young
James Young, a Musical Theatre, Vocal Music, and Guitar teacher at the Johnson-Wabash 6th Grade Center in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, was selected by a committee of his peers and education partners across the state as the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year. He becomes the 53rd Missouri Teacher of the Year since the program’s inception […]
North Central Missouri College Upward Bound Program now accepting applications for new participants
The Upward Bound Program based at North Central Missouri College in Trenton will be recruiting and accepting participant applications. High school students in the Chillicothe, Gallatin, Grundy R-V of Galt, Penney of Hamilton, Trenton, and Tri-County of Jamesport school districts are invited to submit their applications by working through their high school counselor. Students who […]
Vehicle break-ins prompt reminder from Bethany Police Department
The Bethany Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance as it conducts investigations regarding motor vehicle break-ins from the weekend. The Bethany Police Department, via Facebook, says the department received a large number of calls regarding vehicles being broken into. Vehicle owners are reminded to lock their vehicles when unable to secure the vehicle inside […]
Audio: Be careful downloading “free” software and movies
Before you get tempted to pirate software or download file-sharing software on your computer, be sure you know what you’re getting into. Consumer protection specialist Lara Sutherlin says having up-to-date malware protection and firewalls on your PC or tablet is a good first start to keeping yourself safe. Many websites that claim to […]
Miss Calamity Jane 2021 crowned
Crowned Miss Calamity Jane on Saturday night was Becca Kile who will reign at the Calamity Jane Days festival this coming Friday through Sunday in Princeton. Chosen first runner-up in the pageant was Maddi Fisher and the second runner-up was Raynah Collins. The Miss Congeniality Award went to Avery Weber.
Nelson bound to Division One on theft charge in Caldwell County
A case involving a felony stealing charge has been bound over to Division One of Caldwell County Circuit Court for the Braymer man charged with two counts of first degree murder in Johnson County for the death of two Wisconsin men. Online court information shows 27 year old Garland Joseph Nelson appeared via Webex in […]
Trenton Rotary Club hear presentation from Rick Cole, Digital Media Director, at North Central Missouri College
Rick Cole, digital media director at North Central Missouri College, presented the program at the Thursday, Sept. 9 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club. Brian Upton presided at the business meeting, Chris Hoffman gave the prayer, and Dave Bain was the sergeant at arms. Cole is beginning his third year at NCMC. As well as […]
Audio: Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins addresses members at annual meeting in Trenton
Grundy County Farm Bureau members heard Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins addressed multiple topics at the county organization’s annual meeting in Trenton on September 9, 2021. One of the topics was climate change. Hawkins said he is tired of people “pointing fingers” at farmers and ranchers and saying they are the problem. […]
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to host Out of the Darkness Northwest Missouri Walk in Bethany
A walk will be held in Bethany to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The Out of the Darkness Northwest Missouri Walk will be at the South Harrison High School on September 18th. Registration will begin at noon, and the walk will start at 1 o’clock. There will be a raffle, merchandise, […]