Braymer, MO

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of an Independence woman at the Chillicothe Correctional Center on August 9th on felony charges from Grundy County. Forty-nine-year-old Mira Ann Huffman has been charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia involving amphetamine or methamphetamine. They stem from an alleged January incident.

The four-day school week is gaining traction across the country, including Missouri, where 25% of the state's districts have it in place.

The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved a bid and purchases on August 8th. The bid was from Renewal by Anderson for window replacement and installation at Gallatin City Hall. The bid for Fibrex windows and installation with a 20-year warranty was $59,854. Pella Windows and Doors also submitted a bid for Fiberglass windows at $26,132.48 and installation by a subcontractor for $11,550 with a 20-year warranty. Board Member Steve Evans moved to approve the bid from Renewal by Anderson because of the quality of the windows and the installation by the manufacturer.

The Jamesport City Council approved a tax levy at a hearing before its regular meeting on August 8th. According to unofficial minutes, the levy is the same as the previous year at 92.7 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. It includes 74.95 cents for the General Fund and 17.75 cents for the Park Fund.

A Shawnee, Kansas, attorney was sentenced in federal court for smuggling heroin to an inmate at the Western Missouri Correctional Center in Cameron, Mo., with whom she had a romantic relationship. Juliane L. Colby, 44, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to one year and one month in...

CAMERON, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation says the U.S. Route 36 bridge over Interstate 35 in Cameron was struck Monday by a dump truck. After an initial inspection, the eastbound right-hand lane of the bridge was closed and a 12-foot width restriction was put in place. The safety measures will remain in place until further notice.

The 2022-2023 Cameron High School athletic year got underway at exactly 12 a.m. Monday morning as part of the CHS Lady Dragon Softball Team’s midnight madness practice. As a way to softly acclimate the younger players to the program, CHS softball coaches hosted a midnight madness practice at the Cameron Elks Lodge and showcased a few unorthodox methods of preparing for the upcoming season.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A 44-year-old Shawnee, Kansas attorney was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for smuggling heroin to an inmate at the Western Missouri Correctional Center in Cameron, Missouri, with whom she had a romantic relationship. Juliane L. Colby was sentenced to one year and one month in...

The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 110 calls for service Monday. Some of the calls include:. 1:31 am, Report of suspicious activity in the 400 block of Cherry Street. Report of two subjects running from the area. Officers located them at Clay and Vine Streets. They were checked and released.

The Cameron High School Dragon Football Team hit the field for the first time under new Coach Wes Bell Monday. A new regime means a clean slate for many players looking to climb up the depth chart before the August 26 home opener against Lincoln Prep. “It’s really good for...

One-hundred-sixty-seven calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department Tuesday. 8:52 am, Officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and determined the 57 year old operator was driving with a revoked license. They were cited and released. 9:00 am, Subject calling to report a possible sexual offense...

It could be said that Kenneth David (Junior) Sandy “died with his boots on”. He passed away while working on the family farm he enjoyed so much. “Junior” was 82 years old when he passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. Junior and his wife, Nancy...

Mrs. Helen E. Nickell 95, resident of Jamesport, Missouri died at 9:45 P.M., August 9, 2022, at Sunnyview Nursing Home, Trenton, Missouri. Funeral services will be Monday, August 15, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Church Of Christ, Trenton. Burial at Pilot Grove No.2 Cemetery, Jamesport, Missouri. Family visitation will be...

The Chillicothe R-II school year begins on August 23rd. Parents need to make sure their children are up to date on vaccinations before school begins. Mary Taylor from the Livingston County Health Center says there are several vaccinations required at various ages. Taylor says the next round with a deadline...

David D. Lodwick, 92, passed away at home surrounded by family on Aug. 5, 2022. David was born Mar. 15, 1930, in Excelsior Springs to John S. Lodwick and Ethel Forsyth Lodwick. He attended Excelsior Springs public schools and graduated in 1948, during which time he earned the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts. He attended Iowa Wesleyan University in Mt. Pleasant, IA and graduated with a degree in Business and Economics in 1952.

The Cameron Food Pantry and Clothes Closet has a new name following a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday in downtown. During the ceremony, attended by various Cameron government and business leaders, the Cameron Food Pantry and Clothes Closet rebranded itself the New Life Shoppe, but will continue the services that made the not-for-profit group a mainstay.

LATHROP, Mo. — A major school district in the Kansas City metro could be considering a four-day school week. On Tuesday night, the Independence Board of Education could take the first step toward looking at how a shorter week would work. There's an item on the meeting agenda asking...