An Olathe, Kansas business owner has pleaded guilty in federal court for her role in a money-laundering conspiracy tied to drug trafficking operations. Ana Lilia Leal-Martinez, 48, a Mexican citizen residing in Overland Park, admitted to participating in the conspiracy, which involved transferring proceeds from heroin and methamphetamine trafficking to Mexico. Leal-Martinez, the owner of […]
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 […]
Two men from Kirksville sustained moderate injuries in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 63 just south of Millard early Tuesday morning. According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 12:33 a.m. on July 2, 2024. Salvador P. Zelaya Pacheco, 42, was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Impala northbound when the […]
(Missouri Independent) – U.S. presidents enjoy full immunity from criminal charges for their official “core constitutional” acts, but no immunity for unofficial acts, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, sending former President Donald Trump’s case back to the lower courts. The justices left open the question of how far official acts can reach, possibly reshaping the […]
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 […]
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 […]
An electrical failure on Saturday, June 29, at one of Missouri judiciary’s data centers damaged computer equipment, resulting in various systems across the state, including Case.net and e-filing, experiencing limited functionality or being unavailable. While the cause of the failure remains under investigation, there is no indication of any suspicious activity. Information technology staff from […]
A serene photo featuring a glimpse into Missouri’s urban agriculture landscape is the Best in Show for the 2024 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest, hosted by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The photograph, submitted by Alana Henry of Kansas City, Mo., was chosen from photos submitted by photographers from across Missouri. “Once again, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This July, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) joins the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in observing Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. Vehicle theft is a multi-billion-dollar industry in the United States, costing vehicle owners more than $8 billion annually. According to NHTSA, more than one million vehicles were […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(Missouri Independent) – More than 170 items were struck from the Missouri state budget Friday as Gov. Mike Parson cut $1 billion from the spending plan passed this year by lawmakers. In a statement explaining his cuts, Parson said he vetoed earmarked items that he believed were loaded into the budget for special projects and organizations without […]
(Missouri Independent) – Four former Missouri correctional officers face murder charges and a fifth is charged with involuntary manslaughter for the December death of a man incarcerated at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. Othel Moore, 38, was pepper-sprayed in the face multiple times, had his face improperly covered by a hood that blocked his nose […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications starting Monday, July 1, through its updated Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP). This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to eligible dairy producers who incur milk losses due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) infections in their herds. The USDA’s […]
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 […]
