An all-terrain vehicle accident Sunday evening in southwest Adair County has claimed the life of one man and injured another. The accident at 5:45 pm occurred on Highway 11, four miles to the east of Winigan. The highway patrol reports 35-year-old Nicholas Hauser of Washington, Missouri was pronounced dead at the scene by the Adair […]
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Novinger man who threatened to kill woman has case bound over to Division One of Adair County court
A case has been bound over to Division One of Adair County Circuit Court for a Novinger man accused of threatening to kill a woman in October while he possessed a long rifle. Twenty-five year old Ethen Reece Dimmitt had been charged with the felonies of second-degree kidnapping, tampering or attempting to tamper with a […]
Missing Kirksville woman found deceased
The Kirksville Police Department has canceled an endangered person advisory for a missing person incident on October 30th. The Highway Patrol reports 55-year-old Meredith Ann Water Lewis was “located deceased.” A representative from Adair County Dispatch says the incident is still an “active investigation,” and no more information has been released at this time on […]
Trenton Board of Adjustments approves request, Planning and Zoning Commission tables request
The Trenton Board of Adjustments approved a request on Monday night for a variance to allow for the construction of a 50 by 80-foot storage building at 315 South Johnson Drive. Deputy City Clerk Tracy Maberry reports no further action is required on Jason and Wendy Shuler’s request for a 3,136 square foot variance on […]
Two northern Missouri students are national winners of agriculture proficiency awards at FFA Convention
Northern Missouri has two first-place national winners of agriculture proficiency awards at the annual FFA Convention. They are Kylynn Mallen of Cameron and Amelia Liebhart of the Bucklin Chapter. Two other national finalists represented northern Missouri. Teresa Yoder of Trenton and Addison Burns of Gallatin were in the top four of their respective ag proficiency […]
Community of Galt to conduct smoke testing of sewer system
The community of Galt will be testing for leaks in its sewer system by blowing smoke into sewer lines on Wednesday, November 6th and Thursday, November 7, 2019. The smoke is to reveal sources of sewer odors and locations where stormwater and other surface waters are entering the sewer system. A special non-toxic smoke is […]
Two Missouri women plead guilty to distributing large amounts of methamphetamine
Two more southern Missouri women pleaded guilty in federal court to their roles in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in Springfield, Missouri. Cassidy R. Clayton, 24, of Springfield, and Ginger L. Huerta, also known as Ginger L. Gray, 39, of Halfway, Missouri, pleaded guilty today in separate appearances before U.S. Magistrate Judge […]
Trenton Police Department to conduct checks on sex offenders to ensure compliance with Halloween restrictions
The Trenton Police Department will conduct random compliance checks for registered sexual offenders in regard to Halloween restrictions defined by city ordinance and state statute. The police department notes sexual offenders must follow restrictions on Halloween, including avoiding all Halloween-related contact with children. Remain inside their homes from 5 o’clock to 10:30 this evening, unless […]
National Assessment of Educational Progress releases Missouri’s scores on nationwide report card
Missouri’s 2019 scores in national math and reading assessments remained statistically steady in math at Grade 4 and Grade 8, as well as at Grade 8 reading, but fell in Grade 4 reading according to data released by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The state was in line with national averages in all […]
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri offers weatherization to low-income households
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri offers weatherization all year to provide cost-effective energy-efficient home improvements to low-income households, especially for the elderly, children, disabled, and others hit hard by high utility costs. The program aims to lower utility bills and improve comfort to ensure health and safety for homeowners and renters. It is […]
Chillicothe woman charged in child abuse case where baby was shaken
A Chillicothe woman appeared in court on Monday for arraignment and a bond hearing regarding felony charges of abuse or neglect of a child causing alleged emotional or physical injury, no sexual contact. Beatrice Josephine Anderson was accused in an October 21st incident that authorities say involved a three-month-old girl. She allegedly confessed to shaking […]
Audio: Former CEO at Putnam County Memorial Hospital Pleads Guilty to $114 million billing scheme
A former executive of a northern Missouri hospital pleaded guilty in federal court in Florida to a $114 million pass-through billing scheme. The Justice Department in Washington says former Putnam County Memorial Hospital chief executive officer David Lane Byrns pleaded guilty to a one-count information charging him with conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Byrns pleaded […]
First Winter Weather Advisory of the season issued for North Missouri
Winter weather will return to the area tonight and last on and off through Thursday morning. Most of the freezing drizzle will be overnight into the mornings with the heaviest snowfall over northern Missouri with the potential of 2 to 3 inches. Snow and freezing drizzle will begin tonight over central Missouri into eastern Kansas […]
KCK man sentenced to four consecutive life terms in prison
Two Kansas City, Kansas, men were sentenced in federal court today for a violent, hours-long crime spree in which they kidnapped, robbed, and terrorized three women. Anthony B. Williams, 37, and Jamerl M. Wortham, 34, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. District Judge Brian Wimes. Williams was sentenced to four consecutive terms of […]
Livingston County Health Center announces upcoming Flu Shot Clinics
Livingston County Health Center has announced two upcoming opportunities for adult and child county residents to receive their vaccination for influenza for the 2019-2020 flu season. On Wednesday, October 30th, a walk-in flu clinic will be held at the health center, located at 800 Adam Drive, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those 19 […]
Daisy Award winners announced for Wright Memorial and Hedrick Medical Center
Nurses from Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center held a recognition ceremony on Thursday, October 24 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the NCMC Barton Campus in Trenton. Several achievements were recognized throughout the evening, and two nurses were presented with the DAISY Award. The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and […]
Ketcham Community Center enters into agreement with YMCA in Chillicothe
There is a new cooperative agreement between the Ketcham Community Center of Trenton and the Grand River Area Family YMCA of Chillicothe involving a seasonal membership proposal. Ketcham Facilities Manager Nathan Gamet says Ketcham members with annual memberships have an option to renew their memberships from Labor Day to Memorial Day. During that time, they […]
Access II Independent Living Center in Gallatin announces plans for Community Wellness Center
Access II Independent Living Center is currently working with a local contractor to finalize plans for a Community Wellness Center. The facility will be built on property already owned by Access II ILC, inside the Industrial Park located off Highway 6 in Gallatin. The 10,000 sq. ft. facility will be open to the public and […]
Hy-Vee Pharmacy installing drug take-back receptacles
To further assist in combatting the national opioid epidemic, Hy-Vee, Inc. announces it has purchased and will install drug take-back receptacles by Nov. 7, 2019, in all 276 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region to provide customers a secure place to dispose of unused medications, including controlled substances. The availability of drug take-back receptacles […]
ATV rider sent to hospital after striking deer in roadway
The collision of an all-terrain vehicle and a deer resulted in moderate injuries for the operator of the ATV. Fifty-four-year-old Manley Wilson of Hamilton was taken by ambulance to the Liberty Hospital. The accident happened Wednesday night two miles north of Cowgill as Wilson was southbound on Caldwell County Route B when the ATV hit […]