As a fourth-generation cattle farmer, Jared Decker knows that cattle suffer from health and productivity issues when they are taken from one environment–which the herd has spent generations adapting to–to a place with a different climate, a different elevation, or even different grass. But as a researcher at the University of Missouri, Decker also sees […]
Captain Clark N. Stratton, the commanding officer of Troop H, in St. Joseph, announces the assignment of one new trooper within the Troop H area. The new trooper was a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 111th Recruit Class that graduated from the Patrol Academy on July 23, 2021. The new trooper will report […]
The theme for this year’s Missouri State Fair is “Our Missouri Celebration.” State Fair Director Mark Wolfe says the theme is tied to the state’s bicentennial celebration, which is what the events at the fair are planned around. August 10 is the actual 200th anniversary of Missouri entering the United States. Missouri State Fair Director […]
We often think of the period from July 3rd to August 11th as the “Dog Days of Summer.” Some say that it signifies hot sultry days “not fit for a dog.” The Dog Days of Summer describes the most oppressive period of summer and it is certainly going to feel that way over the next […]
(Missouri Independent) – Missouri must expand Medicaid to 275,000 eligible people who were expecting coverage under a constitutional amendment that took effect July 1, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday. In a unanimous opinion, the court overturned a trial court ruling that the amendment, passed in August 2020 was unconstitutional because it may increase the state’s cost for […]
Worth County authorities investigated a burglary at a funeral home in Grant City, resulting in the arrest of a teen who’s now been charged with two felonies as well as the referral of a minor to juvenile authorities. Eighteen-year-old Cassandra Marie Boner of Grant City is charged with second-degree burglary and first-degree property damage for […]
Leadership Northwest Missouri recently held their 2021 graduation ceremony in Cameron at the Cameron Community Center. The celebration began with a welcome by Master of Ceremonies, Julie Robertson, Chair of the Graduation Planning Committee and 2020 LNWMO alum. Tim Wymes, 2020 LNWMO alum, blessed the group with an invocation prior to dinner. Katelyn Addison and […]
The American Red Cross is partnering with Marceline Fire and Rescue and family and friends of Zach Cupp to host a blood drive in Cupp’s memory for the 10th consecutive year. Blood donations will be accepted at the Walsworth Community Center of Marceline July 31st from 8 to 3 o’clock. Cupp died as the result […]
The highway patrol reports a Shakopee, Minnesota resident, 22-year old Keagan Bozicezich, was arrested Friday afternoon in Harrison County and accused of felony possession of heroin, felony resisting arrest, plus unlawful use of paraphernalia, speeding, and misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. Bozicezich was taken to the Harrison County Jail. Twenty-eight-year-old Gabrille Brown of Carrollton was arrested […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in north Missouri for the week of July 19 – 25. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the MoDOT traveler map. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned […]
In results from the Mercer County Fair in Princeton The fair queen is Hannah Meighen, the princess is Coley Power, and the prince is Brodie Ellsworth. Swine show results include Cash Walker of Hamilton showing the grand champion boar. Grason Park of Hamilton exhibited the reserve champion boar. Bailey Miller of Hamilton had the grand […]
A Texas man pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding two Kansas City-area brothers who have also been convicted in the investment fraud scheme. Duc Nguyen, also known as “Doug,” 57, of Houston, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to one count of wire fraud. By pleading guilty, Nguyen admitted that he engaged […]
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Evergy Missouri West and Evergy Missouri Metro to adjust the Demand Side Investment Mechanism (DSIM) charge on customer bills. The charge is a separate line item on customer bills. The charge is designed to allow Evergy Missouri West to recover demand-side management program costs […]
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s Local Records Division is pleased to announce 23 grants totaling $283,584. These awards include 17 Local Records Grant Program awards totaling $144,809 and 6 Electronic Records Grant Initiative grants worth $139,775. “My office is pleased to help local communities in our state with records preservation,” Secretary Ashcroft said. “It’s a […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of July 12 – 18. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at MoDOT traveler map. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in […]
A Mexican national who has been deported seven times after illegally entering the United States was sentenced in federal court for his role in a Daviess County, Missouri, marijuana-growing operation where law enforcement officers seized nearly $10 million worth of plants. Sergio Medina-Perez, 47, of El Monte, California, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg […]
The Drought Monitor Map for Missouri this week looks similar to last week’s, which still indicates areas of abnormally dry conditions in part of Northern Missouri. There are more abnormally dry conditions in the southeastern part of the state; however, no moderate drought is shown in the state. The map was released July 8 and […]
Special Olympics Missouri is celebrating 50 years this year and kicking off its Sponsor an Athlete campaign. Sponsorships make it possible for Special Olympics North Area to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in 18 Olympic-type sports for individuals with mental disabilities in 27 counties. Those counties include those in the Green Hills area […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of July 5 – 11. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of […]
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Denver, Missouri man in Harrison County July 2nd on a Worth County felony warrant on second-degree kidnapping. Fifty-three-year-old Ronald Lee Angle, Senior was taken to the Harrison County Law Enforcement Center. Angle has been charged with the felonies of second-degree kidnapping and second-degree domestic assault. A warrant […]
