Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft visited the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton on Tuesday afternoon, July 2. During his visit, he engaged with the Grundy County Commission and Grundy County Clerk to discuss potential support from his office for the county. The conversation included some residents’ interest in switching to paper election ballots. Ashcroft […]
The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office recently released a detailed account of incidents and investigations conducted throughout June 2024. These events highlight various law enforcement activities, including responses to domestic disturbances, property damage, thefts, and other criminal activities within Caldwell County, Missouri. On June 1, 2024, at approximately 11:38 a.m., deputies received a call regarding threats […]
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Missouri, has issued Tornado Watch 497, effective until 9:00 p.m. tonight. Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay vigilant and be prepared to seek shelter if conditions worsen. The tornado watch encompasses counties across northern Missouri. Below is a list of the counties and […]
Missouri State Parks, in collaboration with the Missouri Veterans Commission, is offering 35 veterans an exclusive opportunity to participate in a weekend deer hunt. The hunts will take place from November 8-10, 2024, at two locations: Mark Twain State Park (Hero Hunt) and Crowder State Park (General Crowder Hunt). Veterans interested in this all-inclusive hunting […]
The Grundy County Republican Central Committee will host a Republican Candidates Forum Picnic in Trenton on July 25th from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will occur at the corner lot of Ninth and Rural Streets. The candidate’s forum is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. State and local candidates have been invited to attend […]
In June 2024, Governor Mike Parson granted 13 pardons pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Missouri Constitution. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and sent to the individuals who received pardons. The individuals pardoned by Governor Parson are: Michael Reitmeyer Darren Dale Nathan Stephens Kevin Morgan Shane Wyatt Jimmie […]
The Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri State Veterinarian Steve Strubberg have announced updated biosecurity protocols for dairy cattle exhibiting at the 2024 Missouri State Fair, scheduled for Aug. 8-18 in Sedalia. All lactating dairy cattle must have a negative H5N1 influenza test within seven days before arrival at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Lactating cows […]
At 11:01 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Peyton McAnelly, a resident at Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron, Missouri, was pronounced dead. McAnelly, identified by DOC No. 1282902, was 32 years old. McAnelly was serving multiple sentences, including a life plus 25-year sentence for second-degree murder, a 15-year sentence for first-degree attempted robbery, and a […]
Authorities in Livingston County are currently searching for Spencer Chaise Pittman-Oleson, who is wanted on multiple felony warrants. Pittman-Oleson faces serious charges stemming from two separate cases. The first warrant relates to a probation violation for a burglary 2nd-degree charge under Livingston County Case #23LV-CR00490-01. This case has set his bond at $20,000, cash only. […]
The Grundy County Health Department (GCHD) is reminding parents to schedule back-to-school vaccines for their children. These vaccines are essential for children between the ages of 4 and 6 and for students entering 8th grade and 12th grade. The GCHD offers vaccinations each Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment. Most insurance companies cover the cost of […]
Captain Joseph L. Armistead, director of the Training Division, announced the promotion of Sergeant Cody C. Frame to lieutenant, effective July 1, 2024. Frame will be the designated assistant director of the Training Division. Frame joined the Patrol on January 3, 2011, as a member of the 93rd Recruit Class. Upon graduating from the Patrol’s […]
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has granted $37,500 to the city of Slater to assess its drinking water system. The grant, part of the department’s Drinking Water Engineering Report Grant program, aims to help communities evaluate public drinking water system improvements. Slater will utilize the funds to identify necessary improvements to ensure reliable service […]
Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled (FFDD) will convene their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Grundy County Courthouse, east entrance, in Trenton, Missouri. The agenda for the meeting includes several key items. The session will commence with a call to order, […]
Princeton is gearing up for its 2024 Fourth of July Celebration, which will be held at the Princeton High School Football Field. The event promises an exciting lineup of activities and performances for the community to enjoy. The celebration kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with a welcoming address by Marcia Cox. This will be followed […]
(Missouri Independent) – Despite resistance from lawmakers in both Kansas and Missouri, Liberty Hospital has officially joined the University of Kansas Health System, executives announced Monday. Leaders of the health system announced the completion of the merger Monday in a short video Monday alongside the CEO of Liberty Hospital, located in the Kansas City suburbs […]
(Missouri Independent) – Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision granting the presumption of criminal immunity for official actions taken by a president fundamentally altered U.S. democracy, President Joe Biden said from the White House Monday evening. Speaking for less than five minutes, Biden said the 6-3 decision contradicted the spirit of the country’s founding — set to be celebrated nationwide […]
A man pleaded guilty Monday to three felony charges and admitted shooting a sleeping acquaintance in the head in a St. Louis County, Missouri home before stealing his jewelry and drugs. Terry W. Winebarger, 52, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, discharge of a […]
U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Monday sentenced a convicted felon from St. Louis, Missouri who was caught twice with a firearm and drugs to 100 months (8.3 years) in prison. Dawon Hennings, 40, pleaded guilty in March to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He admitted being caught […]
A man from St. Louis County, Missouri who has been accused of robbing at least three banks appeared in court Monday. Derrick Snulligan, 61, of Velda Village Hills, was charged by complaint in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on June 28 with bank robbery. Charging documents accuse Snulligan, also known as Derrick Jackson, of […]
A St. Louis, Missouri man on Monday admitted receiving drugs shipped to St. Louis and mailing out the resulting drug proceeds. Timothy Carter, 35, pleaded guilty to one felony count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl. His co-defendant, A.D. Harris, 31, of St. Louis County, pleaded guilty to the […]
