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Early morning Highway 139 collision, west of Milan, injures driver and two teenage girls
An early morning collision on Highway 139, approximately 13.5 miles west of Milan, resulted in multiple injuries on Friday, April 26. The accident involved a 2013 Mack truck traveling west and a northbound 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 7:37 a.m. when the Mack failed to yield and struck the Jeep.
Northeast Missouri woman dies after being struck by SUV near Milan
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Mo. — A northeast Missouri woman died after she was struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon. It happened just before 1:30 p.m. on Route OO, three miles north of Milan, Mo. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Mary E. Baugher, 63, of Milan, was struck...
2 Mo. men air-lifted to hospital after trash truck overturns
GRUNDY COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just after 2p.m. Wednesday Grundy County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Freightliner Trash Truck driven by Preston C. Ramsey, 71, Trenton, was southbound on Route CC two miles west of Brimson. The driver failed to stop at a...
Sky lantern sparks fire at Nestlé plant in Trenton
A sky lantern was determined to be the cause of a fire at the Nestlé plant in Trenton on April 25, according to Trenton Fire Department Lieutenant, Derek Hert, the fire caused moderate damage to a small section of the roof. Upon arrival, firefighters observed no smoke. Employees alerted...
Severe weather and flash flooding possible for the Heartland over next 3 days
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. and OTTUMWA, Iowa — Showers and thunderstorms are possible between Thursday night and Sunday night for the Heartland. The first round looks to arrive overnight Thursday into Friday morning. Severe weather does not look to be a concern with this round. Our first possibility of seeing some...
After 55 years, Community Opportunities in Kirksville permanently closes
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — An organization that has provided services to the northeast Missouri community for over half a century permanently closed this week. In a release on Friday, the board of Community Opportunities announced that due to financial struggles, the Fredrick Rollins Sheltered Workshop in Kirksville has closed. On...
Kirksville resident remembers events leading up to May 2009 twister
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — We are a few weeks away from it being 15 years since multiple tornadoes hit a few communities in northeast Missouri. The first tornado touched down near Milan shortly after 5:30 p.m. on May 13, 2009. A twister then touched down again near Novinger after 6...
Kirksville disturbance leads to arrest of Iowa man on weapon and assault charges
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A southeast Iowa man is facing multiple charges following a public nuisance report in Kirksville. Just after 1 a.m. Friday, police officers responded to an area of McPherson and Franklin streets just a block west of the Kirksville police station. When they arrived, officers heard gunfire...
Trenton man arrested for probation violation and contempt
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of Lloyd Wayne Shaver, a 35-year-old resident of Trenton, on a capias warrant due to a probation violation and a misdemeanor charge of contempt of court. The arrest was made by Probation and Parole on April 23. Shaver is accused...
Galt Lions Hall hosts spaghetti supper for Emily Gann’s benefit
The Galt Ladies Auxiliary is organizing a spaghetti supper to support local resident Emily Gann. This community gathering will take place at the Galt Lions Hall on May 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a fifty-fifty raffle during the event. The...
Trenton, Princeton residents arrested by local authorities
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of two local and area residents on April 22. The Trenton Police Department apprehended Taylor Scott Groves, a 21-year-old from Trenton, for felony resisting arrest. This charge stemmed from an incident where Groves allegedly fled from police, significantly risking serious injury or death to others. Additionally, he faces misdemeanors for driving while his license was revoked or suspended—his second or third such offense—and for operating a motor vehicle recklessly. The charges also include operating a motorcycle without a valid license, failing to register a motor vehicle, and driving without maintaining the required financial responsibility for a second or subsequent time. Groves’ bond is set at $25,000, payable in cash only. His court appearance is scheduled for May 14 in the Associate Division of the Grundy County Circuit Court.
Former KTVO anchor recalls covering the aftermath of the May 2009 tornado
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Severe weather can happen at any point during a year. Most storms are generally forgotten about quickly, but there are some that can resonate with you. Many northeast Missourians still remember where they were when multiple tornadoes touched down on the evening of May 13, 2009.
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