(St. Joseph News Press) – A DeKalb man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges in Buchanan County after a chase ensued on Sunday evening on U.S. Highway 59, south of Missouri 752. Jeffery Carpenter, 40, is charged with a felony for resisting a lawful stop by fleeing, and two class B misdemeanors for operating a motor […]
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Live election day coverage begins at 7 pm on KTTN-FM
It’s election day as voters decide the outcome of races for local offices as well as a host of issues. Polling sites are open until 7 o’clock tonight. On our news yesterday, we highlighted many of the ballot issues proposed by local and area cities, school districts, and counties. There are ten names printed on […]
Two arrested on drug charges in Daviess County
Two persons from Wichita, Kansas – arrested at mid-day Sunday by the Highway Patrol – are to be arraigned today on felony drug related charges when they appear in the Daviess County, Associate Division of Circuit Court. Warrants were issued accusing 22 year old Marquis Leeks and 27-year-old Sarena Oliver with distribution of a controlled substance, or […]
Trenton High School boasts five top marks in Saturday district singing competition
The Trenton High School Vocal Music Department had five entries earning a top rating of “1” during Saturday’s district evaluations for solo’s and small ensemble. Soloists earning a “1” were Salem Croy, Jesse Farmer, and Kail McCarter. A double quartet comprised of Sarah Dryer, Emma Gilham, Emily Bonta, McKenzey Willey, Landon Ellis, Jesse Farmer, Kail […]
THS picks up five “1” ratings in music competitions
The Trenton High School Instrumental Music Department has five ratings of “1” during district evaluations for solo’s and small ensembles. Soloists earning a top rating of “1” during Saturday’s evaluations in St. Joseph were senior Jose Barron on trumpet, junior tuba player Jasmyn French, sophomore violinist Claire Utley, and freshman Jaima Knight on flute. The […]
Two under arrest at Trenton law enforcement center
A second defendant has been arrested in connection with the alleged burglary early last year at Coon Manufacturing of Spickard. 36-year-old Jason Miles of Green Ridge, Missouri surrendered Saturday at the law enforcement center on felony charges of second degree burglary. He had been named in a Grundy County Grand Jury indictment last month. Bond […]
Liriano dominates, Pirates open with 4-1 win over Cardinals
PITTSBURGH (AP) Clint Hurdle spent spring training tinkering with the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup and preaching the importance of selflessness. Of moving runners over. Of being patient at the plate and aggressive on the bases. The message found an unlikely landing spot in pitcher Francisco Liriano. The veteran tied a Pirates opening day record by striking […]
North Carolina looks for 6th NCAA title against Villanova
HOUSTON (AP) North Carolina will look for its sixth NCAA championship when the Tar Heels meet the Villanova Wildcats, trying for their second, on Monday night. The Tar Heels (33-6) last won it all in 2009 and Villanova’s only title came in 1985. Both teams advanced to the championship game with lopsided wins, but Villanova’s […]
Royals announce changes for 2016 season at Kauffman Stadium
The World Champion Kansas City Royals are excited to announce great renovations and additions to Kauffman Stadium for the 2016 season. Rivals Sports Bar, the Royals Hall of Fame and Frank White Lounge all will have a new look for the season. In addition, walk-through metal detectors have been added to stadium entrances. Rivals Sports […]
Royals finalize opening day roster
The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have finalized their 25-man roster for Sunday’s Opening Night contest against the New York Mets at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Chien-Ming Wang, adding him to the 25-man Major League roster. To make room, the club has placed left-handed pitcher Tim […]
Royals survive shaky 8th, win 2016 opener over New York, 4-3
For six innings on Sunday night, it was a prototypical Royals performance, with strong pitching, spectacular defense, and an offense hunting and pecking out runs for a 4-0 lead over the New York Mets. In a rematch of the 2015 World Series, the Mets made the Royals sweat late, but clutch pitching from Luke Hochevar […]
Kahoka man killed in Sunday accident
A Kahoka man was killed early Sunday In far northeast Missouri when the sport utility vehicle he was driving overturned off highway 136, ejecting him from the vehicle. Fatally injured was 31-year old Jacob Nance of Kahoka. The accident happened two miles west of Wayland on Highway 136, when the westbound SUV went off the […]
Hannah Persell takes part in Missouri Youth Civic Leadership Summit
Hannah Persell of Grundy County participated in the SPARK! 2016 Missouri Youth Civic Leadership Summit at Windermere Conference Center near Camdenton March 4-6. University of Missouri Extension 4-H and Missouri Community Betterment (MCB) sponsor the weekend summit. Barton and Perry County 4-H members served as hosts and challenged teens to find their natural gifts or […]
Carrollton teen hurt in Saturday accident
A Carrollton teen was hurt Saturday evening west of Tina when the car she was driving went through a Highway 65 intersection and off the road. 17-year-old Brittany Stanley of Carrollton was taken by private vehicle to Carroll County Memorial Hospital at Carrollton with minor injuries. The accident happened at the intersection of route Double […]
3 hurt in Saturday night accident south of Spickard
Three persons were hurt late Saturday night south of Spickard when a car overturned and hit a concrete barrier. 20-year-old Kiersten Allen of Browning, and 25-year-old William Grimes of Kansas City, were taken to Wright Memorial Hospital at Trenton with moderate injuries. 19-year-old Tristan Vencill of Trenton also was taken to Wright memorial with minor […]
2 from Chillicothe, 1 from Kidder hurt in Sunday rollover accident
Two persons from Chillicothe and one from Kidder were injured early Sunday evening in a roll over accident two miles west of Kidder. The highway patrol listed injuries as minor for all three persons with each taken by private vehicle to Cameron Regional Medical Center. 33-year-old Lena Turpin of Chillicothe was driving westbound when she […]
Two Princeton boys hurt in ATV Accident
Two Princeton boys were hurt Saturday evening when an all terrain vehicle hit a tree on private property at Princeton. A passenger, ten year old Andrew Matthews, was transported to Wright Memorial Hospital at Trenton and, later flown by medical helicopter to Childcare’s Mercy Hospital at Kansas City with serious injuries. The operator of the […]
Chillicothe Police Department answers 230 calls over weekend
Officers from the Chillicothe Police Department were exceptionally busy over the weekend, answering a total of 230 calls for service, involving a myriad of circumstances. Officers arrested Niki Kimberling for possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop Washington Street and Business 36. Kimberling was processed at the police department and transferred to the […]
Area voters face a multitude of issues on Tuesday, April 5th ballots
Numerous ballot issues, in several jurisdictions await voters Tuesday, April 5th, on election day. Involved are cities of Trenton, Princeton, Jamesport, Winston, Lock Springs, Ridgeway, Lucerne, Laclede, and Marceline. School districts with issues to decide include Princeton, Unionville, Chillicothe, Winston, Pattonsburg, and Hamilton. There also are issues for Sullivan and Harrison Counties. City of Trenton […]
Two St. Joseph students arrested for bringing guns to school
(St. Joseph News Press) – Two St. Joseph students have been arrested for allegedly bringing guns to Benton High School. The St. Joseph School District is working with the St. Joseph Police Department regarding a situation at Benton High School involving guns brought to the school by a student. Friday afternoon, Benton High School parents […]