The Harrison County Health Department and Harrison County Health Officer Courtney Cross have issued a public health order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The order involves all persons at least two years old wearing a face covering or mask any time they are or will be in contact with others who are not household […]
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40 charged in sprawling criminal enterprise using inmates
A federal grand jury has returned a 147-count superseding indictment against 40 defendants across South Carolina in the largest federal racketeering conspiracy in South Carolina history. The indictment alleges a sprawling criminal enterprise whereby inmates with the South Carolina Department of Corrections, often through the use of contraband cell phones, orchestrated murder, kidnapping, firearms distribution, […]
Missouri Department of Conservation harvest numbers for antlerless portion of deer season
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested 15,425 deer during the antlerless portion of the firearms deer season this past weekend. That’s 4,500 more than the corresponding weekend last year across the state. This past weekend, the top harvest counties were Callaway with 438 deer harvested, Morgan with […]
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces Allied Health Scholarship Awards
“Through the generosity of others in the form of endowed funds or the giving of a gift each year, the NCMC Foundation is honored to announce that over $56,000 was recently awarded to NCMC Nursing and Health Sciences students,” commented NCMC Director of Development Alicia Endicott. “53 awards were recently made during the fall 2020 […]
Research shows heavier drift damage from dicamba and 2,4-D more likely when sprayed in stable air.
Research findings from the University of Missouri show heavier drift damage from dicamba and 2,4-D is more likely when those herbicides are sprayed in stable air. MU Extension weed scientist Mandy Bish says those synthetic auxins tend to hang in the air when there’s no wind, “So what happens is, when you get these herbicides […]
Livingston County Sheriff seeking tips on incident where bullets were fired into occupied home
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on an incident involving a firearm that happened in the 4000 block of Route A on November 28th. Sheriff Steve Cox reports investigation shows an unknown individual or individuals were outside a residence, and a firearm discharged at a window of the home. A projectile or projectiles […]
Winterfest in Unionville set for December 5, 2020
Various activities will be held as part of Winterfest on the Unionville Square on December 5th. The schedule begins with a memorial ceremony at the museum at 3 o’clock. The afternoon will also include a living nativity, a Polar Express train on the courthouse lawn, visits with Santa outside the library, carnival games on the […]
Attorney General directs Federal Bureau of Prisons to schedule executions for inmates convicted of brutal murders
The United States Attorney General has directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons to schedule the executions of three federal-death row inmates sentenced to death for brutal murders, including the murder of a child and, with respect to two inmates, the murder of multiple victims. Alfred Bourgeois abused, tortured, and beat to death his young daughter. […]
Missouri’s Hawley praises bipartisan movement on duck boat legislation
After being stuck in committee on Capitol Hill for 19 months, bipartisan duck boat legislation from U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) is expected to be voted on Wednesday morning by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It’s the first bill the committee is scheduled to take up Wednesday, and it comes a little more […]
Grundy County Rural Fire District responds to address on Route W, west of Trenton
Grundy County Rural Fire District responded to a fire Monday at the Gary Hall property on Route W, west of Trenton. Rural Fire Chief Kenny Roberts reported trash was being burned but the blaze got out of control. Aided by the wind, Roberts said some four to five acres burned along with a couple of […]
Missouri hunters take less deer on opening weekend than in 2019, weather a huge factor over the weekend
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 80,525 deer during the opening weekend of the November portion of the fall firearms deer season. That’s eight thousand fewer deer than the corresponding first weekend of 2019 which came in at a total of 88,760. Of the deer harvested […]
Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education presented update on water damage; purchase of steer for student lunches approved
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved a bid for a 1,500-pound butcher steer the evening of November 10th. The bid was from Zane Jones for 95 cents per pound. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff reported the beef will be used for student lunches. An update was presented on water damage in the third through fifth-grade […]
Trenton Board of Education review policies for inclement winter weather; board presented updates on COVID-19
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education Tuesday evening, November 10th approved a policy involving searches of students and hard surface bus routes in case of inclement weather. Superintendent Mike Stegman reported the policy involving searches of students was actually split in two, and part was adopted at the last board meeting. He explained he discussed […]
Plans developing for 2021 Trenton High School Alumni Reunion
“Plans for the 2021 Trenton High School Alumni Reunion Week-end are off and running,” said Alumni Association Secretary Steve Maxey following a planning meeting held on Sunday, November 8, 2020, in Trenton. “Despite the cancellation of many of the 2020 reunions, lots of graduating classes are planning to host reunions in 2021 to coincide with […]
Department of Conservation announces daily waterfowl draw procedures for 2020 with COVID-19 restrictions
Procedures will be determined via communication with local county health departments and department staff. Four procedure levels are available for 2020. All party leaders will be required to wear a mask while in a draw room facility and use hand sanitizer upon entry. Only party leaders will be allowed in the building and must have […]
Plans underway for Christmas parade in Trenton
Plans are being made for what’s likely to be the only “community parade” in Trenton this year. The route has been lengthened for the annual Christmas parade and includes more streets and neighborhoods than before. A committee has announced that entries are being accepted for night time Christmas parade on December 4th. The parade route […]
EPA announces 2020 Dicamba registration decision
At the Cromley Farm, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced that EPA is approving new five-year registrations for two dicamba products and extending the registration of an additional dicamba product. All three registrations include new control measures to ensure these products can be used effectively while protecting the environment, including non-target plants, animals, […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued for northern Missouri until Tuesday morning
Winter returns to northern Missouri today with snow, freezing temperatures, and wind. A Winter Weather Advisory is now in place for all counties in northern Missouri until 1 am Tuesday Morning. The exception is Scotland and Knox counties, which are excluded from the advisory. Snow with some mixed precipitation is expected with total snow accumulations […]
Missouri makes COVID data available to download, explains difference in positivity rate
(Missouri Independent) – For the first time since the start of the pandemic, the Department of Health and Senior Services made some — but not all — of its data on the coronavirus outbreak available to download this week. In a new tab on its website, DHSS now includes accessible data breaking down tests, cases, and […]