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 […]
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Apply now for Missouri’s veteran deer hunts in November
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 […]
Republican Candidates Forum Picnic set for July 25 in Trenton
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 […]
Crossroads Correctional Center reports inmate death
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 […]
Spencer Pittman-Oleson wanted for burglary and drug possession
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. […]
Back-to-school vaccines available at Grundy County Health Department
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 […]
FFDD schedules monthly meeting for July 8 in Trenton
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’s Fourth of July celebration schedule of events
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 […]
Two injured in head-on crash on Highway 116 near Lathrop
A head-on collision on Highway 116, approximately one mile east of Lathrop, Missouri, resulted in serious injuries to two individuals on July 1, 2024, at around 5:18 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Preston E. Ferr, 18, of Faucett, Missouri, was driving a 2020 Ram truck westbound when he attempted to pass another […]
Sliced Bread Day 5K event winners announced
The annual Sliced Bread Day 5K event, held on Saturday, recognized multiple winners across various age groups for both female and male participants. The event, organized by the Grand River Area Family YMCA, saw enthusiastic participation from the community. Women’s Division Winners Ages 14 & Under 1st: Taryn Ficken (32:51) 2nd: Lettie Simpson (58:41) Ages […]
Governor Parson vetoes Highway 36 upgrade study funding
In May 2023, Missouri lawmakers approved a $2.5 million engineering study to explore the potential upgrade of Highway 36 and its conversion into Interstate 72. This extension was considered a means to alleviate traffic congestion on Interstate 70. Highway 36 traverses the northern half of the state, extending from St. Joseph to Hannibal. Lawmakers noted […]
Cadillac Escalade strikes John Deere Skid Steer east of Brookfield
A two-vehicle accident occurred on July 1, 2024, at approximately 9:03 a.m. on Jarboe Road, two miles east of Brookfield. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2012 Cadillac Escalade driven by Janel L. Treat, 53, of Brookfield, collided with a 2023 John Deere Skid Steer driven by Seth B. Armstrong, 21, also of […]
Car collides with Coca-Cola truck at 9th and Kerfoot in Trenton
Trenton Police investigated a two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of 9th Street and Kerfoot Avenue on Friday afternoon. Emergency services checked both drivers at the scene, but they declined medical attention. An officer reported that a car driven by 44-year-old Gregory Lee Hogan of Trenton was traveling north on Kerfoot Avenue when he allegedly […]
Trenton man charged with three felonies after vehicle hits NCMC building
A Trenton man has been charged after allegedly driving a vehicle that struck a North Central Missouri College building on Friday. Robert Glen Blozvich Jr., 59, faces three felony counts and one misdemeanor. He is charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident, first-degree property damage, and third-degree domestic assault. The misdemeanor charge […]
Trenton brush dump open on weekdays and Saturdays
The City of Trenton operates a brush dump on Northwest 27th Street. The facility is open on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. These hours depend on the Street Department opening the gate during the week and the Fire Department opening it on Saturdays. Trenton […]
Construction, demolition progress continues on Trenton projects
Trenton continues to see progress in its construction and demolition projects, according to the latest report from Trenton building inspector Wes Barone. The report, submitted to the city council on June 24, 2024, details the ongoing developments across various sites in the city. At North Central Missouri College’s student center on Main Street, lower-level wall […]
Chillicothe Police arrest two individuals on drug-related charges
Officers from the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a drug offense report in the 3100 block of Litton Road. During the incident, one individual was arrested for delivery of a controlled substance into jail or prison and possession of a controlled substance. Further investigation led to the arrest of a second individual in the area […]
Support students at Bright Futures back-to-school Trenton event
Bright Futures Trenton will conduct a promotion called “Stuff the Bus” on four Saturdays in July. Each Saturday, a different location will be available for shoppers to purchase school supplies and hygiene items to support local students. The “Stuff the Bus” promotion is held in partnership with the First Student Transportation Service, the bus company […]
Collision on Interstate 29 injures four near Saint Joseph
A collision on Interstate 29, seven miles north of Saint Joseph, Missouri, resulted in moderate injuries to four individuals early Sunday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. on June 30, 2024. According to the report, Timothy A. Schneider, 40, of Hastings, Nebraska, was driving a 2022 International […]
June Weather Summary: Trenton experienced above average temperatures
Trenton experienced a month of higher-than-average temperatures and lower-than-normal rainfall during June. The temperatures recorded were above average by four degrees for lows and 1.4 degrees for highs. The hottest temperature last month was 98 degrees on June 24, while the coolest was 57 degrees on both June 7 and June 11. Rainfall in June […]