The Missouri Public Service Commission will hold formal evidentiary hearings in a certificate of convenience and necessity case filed by Grain Belt Express Clean Line. The case is on remand from the Missouri Supreme Court. The hearings are intended to address material changes in the evidence previously submitted to the Commission and admitted to the […]
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Trenton teen arrested on charge of failure to appear
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton resident Tuesday on failure to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of second-degree property damage. The bond for 19-year-old Jeremiah Clayton Lovell is $1,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for the associate division of circuit court November 13th. Court documents accuse him […]
FSA announces $86M to be paid to Missouri farms enrolled in Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage
United States Department of Agriculture Missouri Farm Service Agency Executive Director Brent Hampy has announced that more than 86 million dollars will be paid to Missouri farms that enrolled in Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage for 2017 market downturns. Missouri FSA will also distribute more than 102 million dollars in Conservation Reserve Program […]
Prepare for Halloween with these safety tips
Children are now in the school routine and most children look forward to the Halloween holiday. If your daughter has already decided that she is going to be Elsa, and your son is debating between one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then you are on your way to a successful Halloween. For other children, […]
Audio: Missouri farmer goes from a drought to a flood
A Missouri farmer who has gone from drought to flooding says this year has been a really bumpy ride. Ronnie Russell, who farms in Ray County, says his area got 11 inches of rain a couple of weeks ago Russell, who farms in northwest Missouri’s Ray County, says his corn harvest […]
Trenton City Council has full agenda; takes action on ordinances and bids
The Trenton City Council took action last night on several ordinances and bids. Approval was given for Advanced Environment Testing and Abatement of Belton to remove asbestos at two locations: 111 West 11th Street and 1502 Day. Combined, the cost of $3,100 comes from demolition money budgeted by the city. The city will purchase properties on […]
Post-harvest is time for producers to review liability insurance coverage
Post-harvest is a good time for producers to review their liability insurance coverage, says University of Missouri economist Ray Massey. Recent issues with dicamba spray drift highlight the need for farmers to understand their third-party liability due to herbicide applications, Massey says. Massey recommends that farmers consult with an insurance or legal professional experienced in […]
Road work begins on Chillicothe streets
Work on streets has begun in Chillicothe as M and M Utilities started a project today that includes digging and placement of storm drainage boxes and pipes on Hickory Street. The location is between 2nd and 3rd streets with the contractor placing pipe at street blocks one at a time. Jeff Gillespie is the Street […]
Winners of Missouri Day Car Show announced
The Trenton Elks Lodge held the Third Annual Missouri Day Car Show October 21st. Vince Neal with the Elks says vehicles were on display around the Elks Lodge with several classes of vehicles in competition. Trophies were awarded to Best of Show, Best Interior, and Best Paint. These are the results of the show held […]
Trenton sales tax receipts down slightly in first half of fiscal year
Trenton city sales tax receipts in the first half of this fiscal year are down one percent for parks and fire department purposes, and down less than one percent for general purposes and capital projects. The receipts are compared to the same period a year ago which encompasses May through October. Trenton city sales tax […]
First Impact driving program to be presented in Chillicothe for teenagers and parents
Parents, are you approaching the intersection of teenagers and driving? Driving is a huge responsibility and knowing how to help your teen become a safe, new driver is often difficult. But First Impact is here to give you some tools to make that road a bit easier. First Impact: Chillicothe High School – Performing Arts […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board and Trenton City Council to meet Monday
The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board will meet prior to the Trenton City Council meeting at the Trenton City Hall Monday, October 22nd. The Building and Nuisance Board will review 13 properties at its meeting at 6 o’clock that evening. That review includes four properties for the declaration of a nuisance, six for a public hearing, […]
Soybean specialist offers tips for handling weather woes
Mother Nature has much to say about soybean yield and grain quality almost every year, says University of Missouri Extension soybean specialist Bill Wiebold. This year was no exception. Several important soybean-growing regions in Missouri experienced severe drought this year. The most worrisome effect from drought is yield loss, but producers face several other effects […]
Oscar Mensa from Milan named 2018 Missouri Livestock Person of the Year
Oscar Mensa, a long-time rancher from Milan, Missouri, will be honored at the 2018 Missouri Livestock Symposium on Friday, November 30, 2018, when he will be inducted into the Missouri Livestock Symposium’s Livestock Person of the Year Hall of Fame. Mensa is the 16th person to be selected for this honor. Those selected have made […]
USDA Issues farm safety net and conservation payments
The United State Department of Agriculture continues to invest in rural America with more than $4.8 billion in payments being made, starting this month, to agricultural producers through the Farm Service Agency’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Conservation Reserve (CRP) programs. Approximately $3 billion in payments will be made under the […]
Secretary of Agriculture announces $9.4M in Support of socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will issue $9.4 million in grants to provide enhanced training, outreach, and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. This funding is available through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also known […]
Gallatin FFA members selected to perform onstage at National FFA Convention & Expo
Several area FFA members including Jacob Wilson, Macie McNeely and Bethany Bailey who are members of the Gallatin FFA chapter will be on stage and in the spotlight October 24 through the 27th during the 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Wilson, a senior and the son of Jason and Abbey Wilson, has […]
Trenton High School Band places last at competition in southwest Missouri
The Trenton High School Band placed last in its class during events in southwest Missouri on Saturday. Trenton Band Director Tim Gilham indicated Trenton faced stiff competition some of which was forced indoors because of rain. Gilham said there were some amazing bands in Trenton’s class. Results from the Branson Marching Invitational found Mountain Home, […]
Annual Missouri Day Festival Car Show set for October 21st
The Trenton Elks Lodge will hold the Third Annual Missouri Day Car Show October 21st. Vince Neal with the Elks says vehicles will be on display around the Elks Lodge rain or shine. Vehicles can register for several classes from 8 o’clock to 11:30 on the morning of October 21st. The entry fee is $20.00 per […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of October 15, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in northern Missouri planned for the week of October 15 – 21 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and […]