The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and Missouri state partner agencies are holding four public meetings, July 23, 24, 25 and August 13th to discuss flood recovery assistance available for agricultural producers. The meetings will take place: Tuesday, July 23, 1:30-4:15 p.m. at the URSA Farmers Coop, 307 Elm Street, Canton. Wednesday, July 24, 9:00-11:45 a.m. […]
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Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging has new CEO
The Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging has a new Chief Executive Officer. Michael Stopka began the position this month and previously served as the executive director of The Haven in Mattoon, Illinois. Former Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging CEO Rebecca Flaherty retired after 37-years with the agency. The agency is seeking volunteer drivers […]
Management Intensive Grazing School to be held at Greenley Research Center
A Management Intensive Grazing (MIG) School is scheduled for August 22-23, 2019 at the Greenley Research Center, Novelty, MO. The two-day school will provide opportunities for in-depth discussions and field exercises covering both agronomic and livestock topics related to grazing and livestock production on pastures. Topics include pasture species selection and management, fencing and watering […]
Suspect flees authorities in Livingston County, points handgun at deputy before surrendering
An individual who fled from a Livingston County Deputy late Saturday afternoon was arrested at Mooresville and taken by ambulance to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe after complaining of chest pain. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports the deputy was in western Livingston County and saw a person on a motorcycle believed to be a […]
FEMA teams canvassing disaster-designated counties to assist survivors
FEMA outreach teams will begin canvassing Missouri communities affected by the flooding and severe weather in the 20 counties included in this week’s federal disaster declaration to help impacted Missourians register for federal disaster assistance. The teams, known as Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams (DSATs), are working in counties designated as federal disaster areas to assist […]
Milan man sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child
A Milan, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court on Friday for transporting a 12-year-old victim across state lines for criminal sexual activity. Eh Tah Ger, 24, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 14 years and two months in federal prison without parole. On Jan. 23, 2019, Ger pleaded guilty to […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen approve purchase of water billing software
The Spickard Board of Aldermen approved various actions at its meeting on Wednesday night. The purchase of Missouri Rural Water Association water billing software and a package of postcard paper for $360. Bills went out late this month, but tax was not included. The tax that should have been applied will be calculated and shared […]
Flower Foods recalling hamburger, hot dog buns due to plastic choking hazard
Flowers Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling hamburger and hot dog buns and other bakery products due to the potential presence of small pieces of hard plastic that may have been introduced during production. Consumption of product may cause a choking hazard. The products being recalled were distributed to retail customers under a variety of brand […]
Federal disaster declaration granted for 20 counties in Missouri
A major federal disaster declaration has been approved today for 20 Missouri counties damaged by flooding, tornadoes and severe storms this spring. In a press release today from Governor Mike Parson’s office, it says President Trump’s declaration makes the federal Individual Assistance program available to eligible residents in Andrew, Atchison, Boone, Buchanan, Carroll, Chariton, Cole, […]
Princeton City Council to contribute funds to Rotary Club project
The Princeton City Council agreed Monday evening to contribute to the Princeton Rotary Club purchasing a welcome sign. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the Rotary discussed a grant they received for approximately $2,600 for a welcome sign, but about $4,100 would not be covered for the sign. Rotary has one year to install the sign, […]
Colorado man sentenced to 14-years in prison for enticing 7-year-old Missouri girl for Illicit sex
A Colorado man was sentenced in federal court for traveling to Kansas City to meet an undercover FBI agent, whom he believed to be a mother with her 7-year-old daughter, for illicit sexual activity. Ryan Edward Mausner, 43, of Basalt, Colorado, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 14 years in federal prison […]
Trenton City Council approves financing options for improvements to sewer plant
The Trenton City Council last night approved two documents by way of ordinances, authorizing long term financing of sewer plant improvements. One document involves the re-financing of the effluent disinfection project. The other is for the headworks building project. Money is to be borrowed at a lower interest rate of three point six percent; covering […]
Two arrested by patrol involving stolen vehicle case out of Livingston County
The Highway Patrol has released the names of the two suspects involved in the stolen vehicle investigation in Livingston County Wednesday morning. The Patrol reports 30-year-old Christopher Haun of Raytown was arrested about an hour and a half after 46-year-old Hazel Miller of Platte City was placed into custody. Online court information shows Haun has […]
Former Missouri postal carrier sentenced for stealing mail, drug trafficking
A former postal carrier was sentenced in federal court for stealing mail from dozens of residents and for possessing methamphetamine to distribute. Brandy Manning, 40, of Liberty, Missouri, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to six years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Manning to pay $3,993 in restitution. Manning, […]
MU Agronomist says corn and soybeans can be good cover crops on prevented planting acres in 2019
Rain and flooding prevented many Missouri farmers from planting corn and soybean this year. Now farmers want to protect these unplanted fields by seeding a cover crop. Cover crops do just that: The plants cover the ground, and their roots stabilize the soil. Cover crops provide a simple and natural way to reduce soil erosion, […]
Audio: Iowa man charged in fatal boat crash at Lake of the Ozarks
The body of a man from Eugene, Missouri was recovered Sunday after a Saturday night collision of two boats on the four-mile mark of the Osage arm of the Lake of the Ozarks. The boating accident injured five persons. The highway patrol reported the body of 39-year-old Jason Russell was recovered in about 80 feet […]
Missouri Department of Conservation announces plan for Missouri elk hunting
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shared its initial plan for a limited elk-hunting season with the Missouri Conservation Commission at the Commission’s public meeting June 28 at MDC headquarters in Jefferson City. The Commission gave its initial approval of the proposed plan, and MDC is asking for public comments. According to MDC Elk and […]
Mexican national sentenced to 30 years for methamphetamine trafficking, illegally reentering the U.S.
A Mexican national was sentenced in federal court for attempting to sell about 15 pounds of methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement officer after illegally reentering the United States. Javier Corona-Verduzco, 36, of Montclair, Calif., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough to 30 years in federal prison without parole. The court also […]
Body discovered in Maysville confirmed to be Leah Dawson
The DeKalb County Sheriff reported Thursday afternoon that their department had attended the autopsy of the human remains discovered during the execution of a search warrant on Wednesday. The search warrant was served on an address in Maysville in regards to a report of Leah Dawson, who had been missing since June 5, 2019. The […]
Authorities executing search warrant in Maysville find unidentified body
Authorities in DeKalb County have found unidentified human remains as the investigation continues into the disappearance earlier this month of a Maysville woman. Sheriff Andy Clark reports a search warrant was issued and executed Wednesday afternoon at 4:45 on a property in DeKalb County that’s reportedly outside of Maysville. Sheriff Clark said other evidence also […]