The Missouri USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced March 30th as the cut-off date to apply for Fiscal Year 2020 funds through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program -Environmental Quality Incentive Program (RCPP-EQIP). EQIP allows farmers, ranchers, forestland managers, and landowners an opportunity to conserve natural resources by […]
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Tornado drill scheduled for Tuesday morning
This is Severe weather awareness week for Missouri and as such, Missouri State Emergency Management and the National Weather Service will hold the annual tornado drill Tuesday morning, March 3, 2020. The drill is scheduled for 10 o’clock Tuesday morning and Grundy County’s Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs reports the city of Trenton will participate […]
Chillicothe Fire Department saves home on Woodward Street
Chillicothe Fire Department describes the damage as significant while firefighters were able to save a house last night at 903 Woodward. Upon arrival, Captain Derrick Allen stated occupants were outside of the house with fire coming out of windows in an upstairs corner room. An exterior attack was initiated and then the fire-fighting effort transitioned […]
NCMC students participate in Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum
NCMC students Katie Blanchard from Lucerne, MO Cash Miller from Warsaw, MO and were two of the 98 collegiate students that participated in the 33rd Annual Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum on Faith and Values held February 14-16, 2020, in Jefferson City, Missouri. The forum challenges students’ character development by encouraging them to reflect on […]
GFG Ag Services to close for two days as business sells to Braymer company
Changes are coming in the business structure of GFG Ag Services that will include a temporary closing later this week of the office location in Trenton to prepare for the changes. According to Troy Smith, ownership of the GFG feed division will be changing effective March 1st. The new owner is Consumers Oil and Supply […]
Time change announced for performance of Golden Dragon Acrobats
The time has been changed for the Golden Dragon Acrobats performance as part of Truman State University’s Kohlenberg Lyceum Series March 2nd. The acrobats will now perform in the Baldwin Auditorium in Kirksville at 7:30 that night. The Broadway veterans are originally from China and have toured the United States continuously since 1978. They use […]
Trenton Police Department investigates possible burglary at local business
The Trenton Police Department recently investigated a possible burglary at a local business. The police caution business owners to keep their doors and windows locked and report suspicious activity. Business owners and/or employees who discover they have been a victim of a burglary are asked to not touch or disturb anything, so investigating officers can […]
Video: Golden Dragon Acrobats to perform in Kirksville
A group of acrobats originally from China will return to Kirksville as part of Truman State University’s Kohlenberg Lyceum Series. The Golden Dragon Acrobats will perform in the Baldwin Auditorium on the night of March 2nd at 7 o’clock. The Broadway veterans have toured the United States since 1978 and utilize traditional dance, costumes, ancient […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued for northern Missouri
Mother Nature is reminding residents of northern Missouri that Spring doesn’t start until mid-March. A winter storm will spread across Missouri this morning, and linger through tonight. This storm will start as snow, but surface temperatures may warm up just enough to convert the precipitation type to rain or a rain/snow mix by the afternoon […]
Southwest Missouri producer sees success in first-year warm-season crop
The sea of native warm-season grass on Gene Cowherd’s Barry County farm is a reminder of a time when buffalo grazed tall prairie grasses. Cowherd’s first-year grasses stand more than 6 feet high with thick, green undergrowth. The grasses are part of a diverse grazing system that also includes alfalfa, Bermuda grass, orchardgrass, red clover, […]
Audio: National Weather Service meteorologist says to expect a bit of everything with upcoming winter storm
The National Weather Service is predicting a fair amount of snow with the upcoming winter storm in northern Missouri. Meteorologist Jimmy Barham provides details of when to expect the snow to begin in north-central Missouri. Barham was asked if any freezing rain or ice can be anticipated with this winter weather event and […]
Audio: What to expect with the winter weather predicted for Thursday night through Friday night
The National Weather Service has changed it’s thinking from a Winter Storm Watch mentioned on Wednesday to now upgrading to a Winter Weather Advisory for northwest and north-central Missouri. Jimmy Barham is with the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill. The weather service criteria to issue a Winter Storm Warning includes a prediction […]
National Weather Service issues Winter Storm Watch for north Missouri
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a Winter Storm Watch that will go into effect late Thursday night, January 16 and continue through Friday evening, January 17, 2020. According to the weather service, A mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will overspread the region from south to north as a strong […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen review investments while tackling a busy agenda
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen took action on various matters Monday evening. Certificate of deposit rates from Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri and BTC Bank were reviewed. The board approved cashing out the sales tax CD that matures January 27th for $65,199.06 and purchasing a 36-month CD at the highest interest rate between Farmers and […]
National Weather Service: 4 to 7 inches of sleet and snow predicted for northern Missouri
Rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow are in the forecast today for Trenton and the surrounding areas. A representative of the National Weather Service office in Pleasant Hill, Pamela Pietrycha says our temperatures will be an important factor in the accumulation amounts. Sleet and snow accumulations are predicted from four to seven inches […]
Trenton man extradited from Adair to Grundy County
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the release of a Trenton man from Adair County on Thursday and his extradition to Grundy County. Thirty-seven-year-old Robert Andrew Brandon is accused of violating his probation on felony first-degree property damage and the misdemeanors of fourth-degree domestic assault—first or second offense and driving while revoked or suspended—second or […]
Traffic stop in Chillicothe results in arrest of driver when narcotics and firearm were discovered
On Thursday night, a Chillicothe Police Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of South Washington Street for defective lighting and knowledge that the driver did not possess a valid driver’s license. The investigation ended with the arrest of the driver for alleged possession of drugs and a weapon as well as the […]
Missouri Youth Preparedness Initiative to launch in area counties
Multiple agencies from a four-county region are working to launch a new program that will train youth on how to prepare for a disaster event. The Missouri Youth Preparedness Initiative, or MyPI, is a national award-winning program that will be offered for free to interested youth next year. Knowing that youth and families are busy […]
A day packed with activities set for December 7th at Unionville Winterfest
The Unionville square will be the site of fun and magical activities on Saturday, December 7, 2019, when the annual Winterfest provides free activities for all ages. Events begin Saturday morning with both the Quilt Show and Art Show opening at 10 a.m. The Quilt Show will be held in the museum on the southeast […]
THS students participate in Honor Bands
Five Trenton High School students participated in two area Honor Bands. The 22nd Annual Truman State University Honor Band held on November 18, junior Amanda Parrack was second chair tenor saxophone, sophomore Mari Atup was fifth chair flute, sophomore Trager Leeper was fifth chair trumpet, freshman Connor Campbell was 12th chair clarinet, and senior Mackenzie […]