SALINE COUNTY, MO (KCTV) – The prosecuting attorney for Saline County dismissed three felony charges against a Missouri man who was accused of attempting to kill a Marshall police officer in 2015. The attorney said he found video proof didn’t match up with written statements by officers. Carl Clayton Roettgen appeared in court Monday where he entered a guilty […]
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Update: Trenton Fire Department called to Rapid Removal
Before daylight this morning, the Trenton fire department was called to the Rapid Removal transfer station at 86 Northwest 10th Avenue for what was described as a trash trailer that was on fire. Crews were on scene for a little over an hour extinguishing the fire and investigating the cause. Assistance was provided by the […]
Hamilton, Missouri police department sponsors public safety fair
The Hamilton Police Department invites members of the public to meet local public safety members, by sponsoring a back to school safety fair Saturday, August 13th from 1 to 5 in the afternoon, at the police department parking lot at 104 West School Street. Several activities are scheduled for the day, including an emergency vehicle […]
Sergeant Jeb Walker awarded Service Integrity Leadership honors for August
Chief Tommy Wright of the Trenton Police Department has awarded the August 2016, Service Integrity Leadership Award (S.I.L. Award) to Sgt. Jeb Walker. Sergeant Walker is recognized by his peer, Sergeant Larry Smith, for his hard work and dedication to the community of Trenton, the Trenton Police Department, his peers, and his subordinates. Sergeant Walker […]
Several roads remain closed due to flooding in Carroll, Daviess and Livingston Counties
Drier conditions allowed several Northwest Missouri routes to reopen after closing yesterday due to high water. Routes in Carroll, Daviess, and Livingston counties remain closed, however. Situations can change quickly, especially during flooding. Motorists are reminded to stay alert and to not drive through any water over the roadway. It only takes six inches of […]
Adam Baker of Cameron, Missouri found guilty of murder in death of his wife Holly
The jury returned a verdict of guilty against Adam Baker Thursday in the shooting death of his 26-year-old wife Holly Baker in a trial that began Monday, July 11. The Cameron man was convicted of Second Degree Murder and armed criminal action in a trial that lasted just four days in the death of his […]
Jamesport City Council votes to increase wastewater fees
The Jamesport City Council has voted to increase wastewater fees to help pay for future upgrades to the wastewater system that are expected to be required by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Those upgrades have not yet been finalized. Jamesport is in the process of obtaining a permit. The new rates call for a […]
Trenton City Council approves plan for water system improvements
The Trenton City Council last night approved a five-year plan for several water distribution system improvements. The plan is to be submitted to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for a permit, which allows the work to be done without getting a permit for each individual project. It also allows for flexibility in the order […]
Trenton Police Officer Matt Preston recognized for efforts in traffic safety and enforcement
Trenton Police Officer Matt Preston was nominated by Chief Tommy Wright to be in consideration for an award called the “Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Advisory Council Officer of the year.” This award is designed to recognize an officer in Missouri who has demonstrated significant efforts in traffic safety and enforcement. Although Preston was not chosen as the traffic […]
Domestic disturbance calls a common theme this weekend at Chillicothe Police Department
Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Dickinson Street. The disturbance was determined to be verbal and parties were separated. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of North Washington Street. Officers determined the incident to be verbal and no arrests were made. A black Alcatel One […]
Producers encouraged to attend sessions, offer input to address current challenges in the farm economy
The Missouri Department of Agriculture and University of Missouri Extension will offer a series of listening sessions in July that will address current challenges in the farm economy. Sessions will take place in seven locations across the state. “Life as a farmer is never boring, that we know for certain,” Director of Agriculture Richard Fordyce […]
Nominations now open for Farm Service Agency committees
Grundy County USDA Farm Service Agency Executive Director Curtis Crawford announced that the nomination period for local FSA county committees began on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. “County Committees are unique to FSA and allow producers to have a voice on federal farm program implementation at the local level,” said Crawford. To be eligible to serve […]
Chillicothe Police Department busy first week of July
The Chillicothe Police Department has been very busy the first week of July responding to a variety of calls. Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident in a private parking lot in the 200 block of North Washington Street. Officer advised a vehicle driven by Kenton Williams backed into a vehicle driven by Selena […]
Chillicothe Fire Department to hold demonstration at Mayor’s Coffee
The Chillicothe Fire Department will display a propane gas training prop and demonstrate high angle rescue techniques using a training tower and ropes during a program at its fire training center. The program is to be held Wednesday morning, July 6, at 10 o’clock at 1301 Green Street in southwestern Chillicothe. Two companies who have […]
Trenton Fire Department dispatched to electrical fire
Trenton firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at a west side residence on Friday afternoon. The fire resulted in significant damage to an unoccupied detached garage workshop. A preliminary investigation indicates that the fire originated near a work bench light fixture and was electrical in nature.
Trenton Fire Department responds to Casey’s General Store
Trenton Firefighters responded to Casey’s General Store on 9th Street Thursday evening after receiving a report of a power line falling on the building. Trenton Fire and Trenton Police closed off the area to ensure the public’s safety until Trenton Municipal Utilities could arrive on the scene. It was later determined that no actual power […]
Chillicothe Police Department responds to many calls, one involving a knife in a woman’s abdomen
Chillicothe Police Department officers were once again very busy over the weekend responding to a myriad of calls, including a call that included responding to a woman with a knife embedded in their abdomen. Officers arrested Colton Duncan in the 900 block of Sunnyview on a Lafayette Co Probation/Parole warrant. Duncan was transported to the […]
David Manus Jr. receives 7-year prison sentence
A Trenton man, David Wayne Manus Jr. received a seven-year sentence to the Department of Corrections in connection with the abduction of a 9-year-old Trenton girl in October of 2015. Manus pleaded guilty in court on Thursday, June 23 to charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child as well as sexual misconduct by […]
Farm Service Agency County Committee nomination period now open
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the nomination period for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees opened Wednesday, June 15, 2016. “Through the county committees, farmers and ranchers have a voice. Their opinions and ideas get to be heard on federal farm programs,” said FSA Administrator […]
Brookfield Police Department responds to “Shots Fired” call
The Brookfield Police Department responded to a call of shots fired at 6:20 Monday evening. Officers arriving on the scene at 610 Monroe Street were told by neighbors of hearing a dozen or more shots fired from the residence. Upon assessing the scene, it was determined that the resident, 51-year-old Danny Gardner had multiple firearms, including […]