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The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of a 53-year-old Trenton man on October 9th in connection with a capias warrant for a probation violation. The individual, Scott Eric Riddle, was taken into custody and brought to the law enforcement center by Probation and Parole officials. Riddle’s...

TRENTON — An Independence man is charged with first-degree assault in Grundy County. A probable cause statement says 20-year-old Christain James Patton and the victim were walking down East 17th Street in Trenton when they got into a verbal argument. Patton allegedly refused to give the victim their phone...

Three defendants waived their preliminary hearings on Tuesday in the associate division of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Each of the individuals will be arraigned in Division One of the Circuit Court on October 17th at the Grundy County Courthouse. Beau Draeden Ireland, a Trenton resident, is facing multiple felony...

Two men with court appearances in Livingston County are in custody at the Caldwell County Detention Center. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department report:. 55-year-old Charles Edward Kirch of Pattonsburg has three cases that will be heard in Livingston County Circuit Court, on charges that include alleged Burglary and Harassment; Property Damage; and Driving without a license, leaving the scene of an accident, no insurance. Kirch was transferred from the Moberly Corrections Center for the court appearance.

TRENTON, Mo. (KCTV) - An Independence man is behind bars after he threw a knife in front of the Trenton Fire Department and nearly hit one person in the head. Grundy County, Missouri, Circuit Court records indicate that on Wednesday, Oct. 9, Christain J. Patton, 20, of Independence, was charged with assault after a knife was thrown near the Trenton Fire Department.

A man from Coffey faces serious charges in Ray County after he allegedly sexually abused a minor in Richmond in May. Fifty-one-year-old Daniel Lee Russell has been charged with felony first-degree kidnapping, which involves facilitating a felony, inflicting injury, or terrorizing. Additionally, Russell has been charged with misdemeanor fourth-degree assault involving a special victim. He is currently being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on October 15.

Trenton VFW Post 919 has been selected as the grand marshal for the Missouri Day Parade, which will take place on October 19. Parade Committee Member Scott Sharp explained that the selection of the VFW Post aligns with this year’s theme, “Let Freedom Ring.” The parade, a long-standing tradition in Trenton, honors both local and national service members.

A single-vehicle crash occurred on October 9, 2024, at approximately 8:57 p.m. on County Road 235, one mile west of Chillicothe, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, led by Corporal J.E. Hainey, reported that a 1996 Toyota Tacoma, driven by a 16-year-old juvenile from Excelsior Springs, Missouri, was involved in the accident.

Multiple trunk-or-treat events and Halloween festivities are scheduled in northern Missouri this October. These events will provide safe, fun environments for families to celebrate the holiday. In Gallatin, Missouri, the annual Scare on the Square will occur on October 26. Set-up for the event will begin at 1 p.m., with...

The Chillicothe Lady Hornets volleyball team continued their torrid pace Monday at Trenton with a three set win. The Lady Hornets won 25-10, 25-12, 25-9. Chillicothe is having one of the best seasons in program history with a 15-2 record including 8 straight wins. Statistical leaders at Trenton:. Kills: Lyla...

Nicholas Leadbetter has been named the Missouri Animal Control Association’s Animal Control Officer of the Year. He received this award in recognition of his dedication to the profession and the community. The award is given to an officer who has demonstrated heroism, professionalism, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for both animals and residents of Chillicothe.

At the Trenton R-9 Board of Education meeting on October 9th, Superintendent Daniel Gott reported that the installation of new HVAC units in the school district would begin on October 10th. A crane will be used, and campuses will close during the installation for safety reasons. Work will start at...

The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education met on October 8th, where board members approved the 2023-2024 school audit. Additionally, the board gave its approval for updates to Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) policies. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff reported that Pleasant View was awarded the Grow Your Own Grant for the...

The Chillicothe Hornets soccer team entered their road clash against Cameron with a 2-9 record and looking to get their first win in a month. On Cameron’s Pink Out both teams came out with solid energy as the match was fairly even through the first 35 minutes. That is when Hornets midfielder Magnus Maier played a ball through the defense looking for Isaac Bailey. The Dragons goalkeeper stumbled as he went to clear the ball, opening a clear path for Bailey to put the chance away for the opening goal of the game. Less than 2 minutes later the ball was bouncing around inside Cameron’s penalty box when Coy Jones managed to get the decisive touch on the ball, scrambling it across the goal line for another Hornets score. Chillicothe wasn’t done in the first half, with less than 90 seconds before the break, Maier dribbled down the left sideline and lofted a beautiful ball across the face of goal, over the Dragons keeper and waiting on the back post was Bailey who nodded it into the net for his 2nd goal. In the span of 5 minutes Chillicothe scored a trio of goals to go into halftime up 3-0.

The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled (FFDD) in Grundy County will hold a meeting to discuss a 2025 grant request on October 14 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the east entrance of the Grundy County Courthouse. The grant request will involve three...

Cameron Black of Ollis, Akers, and Arney Insurance met with the Grundy County Commission on October 8th to discuss the company’s services and what the county could expect if it chose to switch brokers. Black explained that his company is not interested in engaging in bidding wars with other brokers, as all brokers have access to the same insurance options and can submit competitive bids.

The Chillicothe Lady Hornets softball team completed their conference portion of the schedule on Monday with a win in St. Joseph against Bishop LeBlond. Chillicothe entered the contest 6-0 in the MEC while LeBlond was looking for their first conference win of the year. The Lady Hornets jumped out to...

The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education held its regular meeting on October 9, where several key approvals were made, including senior activities, policy updates, and upcoming events. The board approved senior activities for the 2023-2024 school year. The last day for seniors will be May 9, with the senior trip...

The Chillicothe Lady Hornets volleyball team had their annual Pink Out game on Tuesday night at home against Lafayette. Chillicothe’s volleyball team was successful in raising over $600 for the Livingston County Cancer Association. It was also another smashing success on the court for the Lady Hornets who moved to 16-2 with a straight set victory over their conference rival, the Fighting Irish. Chillicothe took the match 25-15, 25-15, 25-8.

•Varsity Softball vs. Polo @ 5:30 p.m. •Baseball vs. Novinger @ 7:00 p.m. •Fire Station Visit PreK-4th •PBS Assembly @2:30 p.m. •Varsity Football vs. Milan @ 7:00 p.m. October 14 -18 •FFA Week. October 14. •JH Football @ Lathrop @ 5:00 p.m. •Varsity Softball @ Stewartsville/Osborn @ 5:30 p.m.