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Drought almost completely gone in Missouri
The drought in Missouri is almost completely gone, thanks to recent heavy rains. The latest drought monitor map shows only a small oval-shaped area of abnormally dry conditions that covers parts of Newton, Jasper, Barry, and Lawrence counties in southwestern Missouri. There’s also a thin sliver of abnormal dryness south of Branson along the Arkansas border.
WashU disputes Missouri AG’s claims on pediatric transgender center
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey claimed Tuesday that the Washington University Pediatric Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital would shut down, citing an apparent announcement from a whistleblower. The university, however, disputes this claim.
Nearly 140,000 Missouri kids under 5 get free books every month
At the beginning of each month, 4-year-old Ada Caldwell, 4, runs to the mailbox to see what new book is inside. “She gets excited about going to get the mail,” said Ada’s mother, Tara Caldwell. “Not many things come in the mail anymore. She really likes that part of it.”
North Central Missouri Fair announces lineup of grandstand events
North Central Missouri Fair officials have released information regarding additional grandstand events in Trenton. A garden tractor pull will be on July 27 at 7 p.m. General admission will cost $15 per adult and $5 per child aged six to 10 years old. Children five and younger will be admitted for free. The Lions Club will have food concessions, and there will also be a beer garden at the garden tractor pull on July 27.
Trenton Police Department answers 478 calls for service in June
The Trenton Police Department responded to a total of 478 calls for service and self-initiated activities in June, according to the department’s monthly report. In June, officers made 51 field interview contacts and completed 46 incident or offense reports. The department conducted 32 traffic stops, issued 27 warnings for traffic violations, and addressed 14 criminal charges resulting from arrests. Additionally, police collected 13 pounds of unwanted prescriptions, issued 10 citations or summons, completed 10 motor vehicle crash reports, and arrested six suspects.
$4,500 and 380 items donated to Bright Futures Trenton
Bright Futures Trenton has recently benefited from substantial monetary and supply donations, aiding their mission to support local students. On July 17, Lindsey Stevens presented a check for more than $4,500 to Bright Futures Trenton. The funds were raised during last month’s Wheels and Wine Car Show. In addition...
Attend the 85th Lucerne Stock Show July 31 to August 3
The 85th Lucerne Stock Show is set to take place from July 31 to August 3, offering a variety of activities for all ages. This annual event promises to be action-packed, featuring livestock shows, games, and community events. Wednesday, July 31. The stock show kicks off with the dairy goat...
Rural Jamesport business Shearwood Surplus destroyed by fire
A rural Jamesport business burned to the ground Thursday evening. The fire destroyed Shearwood Surplus and Supplies, located at 799 Southwest 80th Street, just off Route U, along the Grundy-Livingston county line, east of Jamesport. Fire Chief Davey Davis informed KTTN that a representative of the state fire marshal’s office...
Jamesport Junior Livestock Show kicks off July 25
The Jamesport Junior Livestock Show is set to begin next week, taking place at the Jamesport City Park from July 25th through 27th. The event promises a variety of activities and competitions for participants and attendees. The festivities will kick off on Thursday morning with goat, sheep, poultry, and rabbit...
5 injured after pickup side-swipes two vehicles on rural Missouri highway
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Five individuals were taken to an Independence hospital after a pickup side-swiped two other vehicles on a rural Missouri highway. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, emergency crews were called to Missouri Highway 131 north of Odessa near Mulberry Rd. with reports of a 3-vehicle collision.
Former KC Chiefs & Dallas trailblazer who still holds franchise records has died
Former Chiefs running back Abner Haynes, a symbol of the early, wide-open days of the American Football League and a model for young Black athletes of the turbulent 1960s, died Thursday in Dallas. He was 86. Though Haynes played only two seasons in Kansas City after the Texans moved from...
Kansas City Royals 2024 MLB Draft Review
Following the 2024 MLB Draft, we’re taking a deeper look at each individual draft class. Below, find one overarching takeaway from the draft, plus a full scouting report on the most interesting pick on days two and three. You can see all 30 draft reviews here. Draft Theme: Standout...
‘The whole city was in shock’: Skywalk collapse still leaves impact on construction industry
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On July 17, 1981, two overhead walkways at the former Hyatt Regency Hotel in Crown Center came crashing down during a tea dance, killing 114 people and wounding 200 others. “Shocking. I think the whole city was in shock,” said retired architect and attorney Bill...
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