The Chillicothe police department is reporting the arrest of a Chillicothe man who was jailed Wednesday morning, March 30, for domestic assault. The CPD reports officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Broadway in reference to a disturbance that occurred Tuesday night. Samuel W. Buckley Jr. was taken into custody and transported to the […]
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Samuel Borntreger, Amish minister, waives preliminary hearing on first-degree murder charge
(St. Joseph News Press) – BETHANY, Mo. — Associate Circuit Judge Thomas Alley was present Wednesday to preside over a probable cause hearing for Samuel Borntreger, the Amish man charged with first-degree murder in the 2006 murder of his wife. R. Christine Stallings, the Harrison County prosecutor, had subpoenas issued to compel the appearance of […]
Livingston County sheriff reports on transports to DOC
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that it has received orders from the Circuit Court to transport the following individuals to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Jodi McKeever, 42, Kirksville Possession of Controlled Substance, Institutional Post Conviction Drug Program Rebecca Kirkpatrick, 55, Chillicothe Possession Controlled Substance, 3 years consecutive Lesley Copelin, 31, Lincoln Probation Violation – […]
I-35 closed almost 3 hours due to tractor-trailer accident Tuesday morning
An Arkansas resident was hurt when the tractor-trailer unit he was driving overturned on Interstate 35 south of Eagleville. 59-year-old Bruce Ray of Ward, Arkansas was transported to Harrison County Community Hospital at Bethany with moderate injuries. The Tuesday morning accident happened four miles south of Eagleville on Interstate 35. The northbound truck went off the […]
Learn all about the tax issue: Trenton Fire Tax “Sparks” interest
A Trenton committee promoting the city sales tax issue for the fire department points out home and business owners could see lower insurance premiums once a proposed fire training facility is established at Trenton. Part of the revenue generated by a one-quarter of a cent sales tax is earmarked for firefighter training locally and from […]
During Spring cleaning, don’t forget about your finances
Many people engage in spring cleaning to clean out the clutter that has accumulated during the winter months. This is a good time to air out your finances as well. If you have had some major life events since the last time you examined your financial life, you might discover some dusty financial accounts that […]
Grundy County Missouri Sheriff seeking individuals on “Most Wanted” list
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department, in an effort to clear up active warrants, will be publishing all of the “wanted persons” names for the next several weeks. This week, law enforcement offices are profiling names beginning with A, B and C. It is believed that most of these subjects are no longer in the area. If you […]
Grundy County Rural, Jamesport fire departments respond to railroad tie fire
Numerous old railroad ties burned on the Steve Gonringer property west of Trenton late yesterday afternoon and last night. Although the exact cause was not known, it was believed a grass fire spread to that location off 5th street. Firefighters from the Grundy County Rural and Jamesport departments fought the blaze. Firefighters were on the scene […]
Chillicothe fire department responds to semi-trailer fire at old prison
Chillicothe Fire Department was sent last night to the old prison property on 3rd street where a semi-trailer was fully involved with fire. The owner was listed as Derrick Fee of Hamilton. The fire department used approximately 750 gallons of water / foam mix to extinguish the fire. The cause is undetermined. Local officials called […]
Milan woman injured in rollover accident near Browning
A Milan woman received what the highway patrol listed as minor injuries when a van she was driving failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off a rural Sullivan County road and overturned onto its top. The accident late yesterday morning was five miles north of Browning. The highway patrol reports 28 year old Ashley Brewer […]
Princeton teen taken to hospital after Monday ATV accident
The highway patrol reports a 13-year-old Princeton boy was injured yesterday afternoon in an all terrain vehicle accident approximately three miles southwest of Mercer. The three wheeler was towing a small utility trailer. The patrol described injuries as moderate for Michael McFee of Princeton, who was taken by ambulance to Decatur County Hospital in Leon, […]
Trenton City Council, Trenton Nuisance Board meet
The Trenton City Council last night approved budgets for the city and Trenton Municipal Utilities for the fiscal year beginning may 1st. All eight city council members voted in favor of the TMU budget. Councilman Chuck Elliott was the only member to vote “no” on the city budget. He did not give a reason. Earlier […]
Students from 14 schools complete Highway Patrol Student Alliance Program
Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that 23 Troop B area high school students, representing 14 high schools, completed the 2016 Troop B Missouri State Highway Patrol Student Alliance Program. The program was conducted at the Troop B Headquarters in Macon, MO, on Saturday, March 19, 2016, and Saturday, March […]
Trenton Farms CAFO: Petition for review filed in Grundy County circuit court
What’s called a petition for judicial review has been filed in Grundy County Circuit Court by Trenton Farms RE LLC. Named as defendants was the Missouri Clean Water Commision of Jefferson City. At a February 17th hearing, the Clean Water Commission voted four to two to overturn a DNR issued CAFO permit to Trenton Farms. […]
Trenton man arrested on probation violation
A Trenton man, 23 year old Miles Knapp, has been arrested on a Grundy county probation violation warrant. Knapp is held in custody on 15 thousand dollars cash bond. Knapp was accused on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance. He was placed on probation in the summer of 2013.
Livingston County Sheriff’s department busy during the month of March
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox has released a report of ongoing investigations, as well as arrests and activities taking place at the sheriff’s department. March 03 LCSO Deputy and MSHP Trooper responded to address in Utica after report of possible threats of violence. Investigation revealed that no one wanted prosecution and additional services. March 03 […]
Basic law enforcement training to be offered in Chillicothe
According to Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox, the Missouri Sheriff’s Association Training Academy will offer a Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy class in Chillicothe, Mo. beginning on August 2, 2016. The academy training is a 700 hour Basic Peace Officer Academy that exceeds the State of Missouri minimum basic training requirements for peace officer licensing. […]
Albany woman charged with bringing drugs into Harrison County Jail
(Bethany Republican-Clipper) – According to the Bethany Republican-Clipper website, an Albany woman has been charged with passing drugs to other inmates at the Harrison County Jail on at least three occasions in February. Prosecuting Attorney Cristine Stallings charged Christi L. Brown, 25, with three counts of possessing a controlled substance and delivering drugs into a […]
North Missouri MoDOT roadwork schedule for week of March 28
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in MoDOT’s Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of March 28 – April 3 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge deck washing, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road […]
Chillicothe firefighters respond to home on Monroe Street
(KCHI Radio) – An overheated ceiling fan was the cause of a fire department call to the Barnabas Home on Monroe Street in Chillicothe Friday night, that according to the KCHI website. Chillicothe Firefighters responded to a call at approximately 7:00 pm Friday night, when a ceiling fan had apparently overheated in room 314. Firefighters […]