2008 News Archive

Trails MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-22) Once the snow and ice melt in the spring, Maryville will have more to look forward to than just a new season.

Ice Fundraiser MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-19) Even though we dodged a bullet unlike last December's 50 year ice storm… one group in Maryville is commemorating that event for something good.

KCP&L Update MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-19) Power outages like we saw last year just didn't happen this time around, although North Missouri's largest power supplier says there were some outages this morning.

Maryville Ice MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-19) Even though streets and roads are ice covered, officials are reporting very few problems in and around Maryville.

Maryville Dream Money MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-18) The city of Maryville was named a "dream" community this year.

New Rates In Albany MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-17) Albany residents will see higher water and sewer bills in the coming months.

Power Company MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-17) Even before the weather moved in, our region's power company says it's been preparing for an event like this for months.

DWI Arrests MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-17) A recent DWI enforcement effort nets 8 summons in Andrew County.

MODOT Notice MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-16) Just how much ice we get by tomorrow morning is still dependant on how much we warm up.

Snow Totals MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-16) It's the day after as far as the snowfall is concerned, and while no records were broken, snowfall totals are significant.

Gas Heaters MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-16) Ice predictions always bring concern of power outages, but officials warn how you handle the situation could make it worse- even deadly.

Miss MO at B-Ball MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-16) Bearcat basketball fans will have an extra treat during tonight's game.

Savannah City Council Followup SAVANNAH, MO (2008-12-16) Street funds in Savannah could be redirected after funding is denied for La Verna Heights.

Heaters MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-16) With cold temperatures in the listening area, people may turn to space heaters to stay warm, although it's important to keep safety in mind.

Cold Shelter Funding ST. JOSEPH, MO (2008-15-08) St. Joseph's cold shelter plans to open despite funding cut.

Heart Transplant Bedford, IA (2008-15-08) A Bedford Iowa teen has gotten the ultimate gift and just in time for Christmas.

Library Weather MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-09) The Belt branch of Rolling Hills consolidated library will hold two sessions highlighting winter preparedness.

Travelin' To 'Bama MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-09) The city of maryville will pick up and transfer to the state of alabama this weekend.

Hopkins Man Sentenced HOPKINS, MO (2008-12-09) A habitual alcohol offender from hopkins is sentenced to 20 years in state prison.

Chillicothe Gas Stolen CHILLICOTHE, MO (2008-12-08) Forty-two thousand dollars worth of gas and fuel is stolen in Chillicothe.

Atchison Audit MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-08) The state completes an audit of Atchison County Missouri government and finds a few weaknesses.

Mansion Lighting MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-05) An historic mansion in St. Joseph will be ready for the holidays.

Shooting Arrests MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-05) A four-county shooting spree causing thousands of dollars in damage could be over after the arrests of two suspects.

CMC Funding MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-05) Nearly 12 and a half million dollars. That's the funding package that's landed for the high-tech processing company coming to maryville.

Seniors and Jobs MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-05) Been feeling the pinch this recession? Try looking for a job, having just graduated.

Green Named President MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-05) Northwest Missouri state's head of Campus Safety will now lead a statewide organization as well.

Princeton Country Christmas MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-04) Santa is coming early to north Missouri this weekend.

Pearl Harbor Remembered MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-04) A northwest Missouri veteran remembers a very special anniversary this weekend.

Maryville Scam MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-04) Maryville businesses are being warned of a check cashing scam in town.

Shortfall MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-03) Missourians could see services cut as the incoming administration tries to deal with the recession.

Presidential Search Firm MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-03) A search firm out of Atlanta, Georgia is chosen to help pick the next leader of Northwest Missouri State University.

Nodaway County Historical Society Brunch MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-03) This weekend starts a series of events in our region celebrating Christmas time and the holiday season.

Greg And Obama MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-03) One university student in Maryville will witness the upcoming presidential inauguration in person.

Chillicothe Burglaries CHILLICOTHE, MO (2008-12-03) Two more business break-ins are already reported this week in Chillicothe.

St. Joseph Bank Robber MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-02) St. Joseph police are asking for the public's help in identifying a bank robber.

Cotter Leaving MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-02) St. Joseph's Air National Guard leader is leaving for the state capitol.

Lager On Wages MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-02) Northwest Missouri's Senator is speaking out against a plan to raise his salary.

Hike and Bike Granted MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-02) Great news for several of our communities and their efforts to create hike and bike trails.

Food Pantry Expansion MARYVILLE, MO (2008-12-01) Harder economic times are creating greater demand on social service agencies in our area.

Carroll County Biodiesel Expansion CARROLLTON, MO (2008-12-01) Carroll county's american energy producers have big expansion plans in the works.

Humane Venture MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-25) The new Nodaway Humane Society is teaming up with young people in Maryville to help both groups.

Hubbard On Quality MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-25) It might be the fourth time Northwest Missouri State has brought home Missouri's highest award for quality, but it's still cause for celebration.

Cox On Quality MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-25) The missouri quality awards have found their way to Maryville.

Business Retirement MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-24) The Northwest Missouri Small Business Development Center will help area business owners address their retirement concerns tomorrow.

Gallatin Winner MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-24) A gallatin resident has claimed her prize of 50 thousand dollars after winning it in the lottery.

Bennett In Afghanistan MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-24) A Northwest Missouri soldier is taking his experiences in our ag community and sharing them with others thousands of miles away.

Road Closure MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-24) MODOT says it's closing down a main highway in northwest Missouri very early tomorrow morning- but just temporarily.

Main Open! MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-24) After nearly half a year, Maryville's main north-south trafficway is now open.

Beaver On Lab MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-24) Work on bringing another high-tech company into Maryville is moving forward on target.

Chillicothe City Preview MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-24) Chillicothe's city council meets tonight.

Election Panel MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-20) How election 2008 went from the political perspective and journalistic is being discussed monday afternoon in maryville.

Maryville Expansion MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-20) With a thrift-store complex opening in Maryville's downtown district plus a pet grooming business also starting up, Maryville seems to be bucking the economic downturn.

Variety Store MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-20) It's not often a community gets a ribbon cutting for three stores at once.

Rahn On Roads MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-20) The five-year road plan for missouri could be detoured if the economic downturn continues.

Fire Chief Steps Down CHILLICOTHE, MO (2008-11-20) The long-time fire chief in Chillicothe is stepping down.

Clarinda City Preview CLARINDA, MO (2008-11-20) The Clarinda City Council meets tonight.

High School Drama MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-20) A modern take on the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales are coming alive tonight and tomorrow at the Maryville High School.

Albany Airport ALBANY, MO (2008-11-20) Albany is one step closer to upgrading its airport in the next several years.

Go Big Greens! MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-20) You should be seeing a lot of green in Maryville tomorrow.

Graduation Speaker MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-19) A top executive with one of the nation's leading advertising agencies is tapped to speak at the winter commencement in Maryville.

Missouri Quality Award MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-19) Tomorrow is the day Maryville is put on the map as one of the most quality Missouri cities.

Nebraska City Council Meeting MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-19) Renovations are coming to Nebraska City's public safety building.

Savannah Council Preview SAVANNAH, MO (2008-11-19) The Savannah City Council meets tonight.

Princeton Chamber Update PRINCETON, MO (2008-11-18) With all the talk of bailouts these days, Washington might be able to learn something from Princeton, Missouri.

Bouncy Checks CLARINDA, MO (2008-11-18) Clarinda police are warning of a bad check scheme in town.

DNR Disposal CARROLTON, MO (2008-11-18) A Carroll County homeowner discovers a surprise in the basement: 15 sodium cyanide capsules.

St. Joseph Drowning ST. JOSEPH, MO (2008-11-18) Officials are releasing the name of a drowning victim who died near Faucett.

Annual Board Election MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-17) Three citizens are being considered to serve on the Trenton area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Nebraska City Advancer MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-17) The Nebraska city council meets tonight.

Chillicothe City Advancer MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-17) The Chillicothe City Council takes up the issue of street repairs during tonight's meeting.

Cameron School Preview MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-17) The Cameron R-1 school board meets tonight.

Courthouse Spire MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-13) A Nodaway county landmark is getting some much needed repair.

Zoo Mobile MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-13) Chillicothe gets a zoo today.

Water Partnerships MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-13) A 12-county organization in Northern Missouri will be watching closely tonight as a documentary airs on PBS.

H2O Project MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-13) Maryville residents skipping that morning Starbuck's is helping third world countries.

DWI Checkpoint Scheduled MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-13) It's not a get out of jail free card, but the highway patrol is tipping us off on a checkpoint its planning.

Shields Becomes Pro-Tem MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-07) Northwest Missouri lawmaker Charlie Shields has become the top leader in the Missouri Senate.

Cameron Anniversary MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-07) State officials are celebrating in Cameron today.

The Birds MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-07) Northwest Missouri State's theater program presents "The Birds" this weekend in the newly completed studio theater addition in Maryville.

Chillicothe Scam MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-07) A Chillicothe woman has lost more than 4 thousand dollars in a scam that posed as publisher's clearing house.

Graves On Future MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-05) Tarkio native Sam Graves keeps his set in the US Senate.

Mumps-Measles-Rubella MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-05) Students at Northwest Missouri State have more than classes to get to in the coming weeks.

Oats On Ebay MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-04) Next time you sell something on ebay you can give back to a local transportation group.

Fischer On Bench MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-04) The Northwest Missouri judge picked to sit on the Missouri Supreme Court starts his term tomorrow.

Graves & Barnes Preview MARYVILLE, MO (2008-11-03) One of the more hotly contested campaign's in Northwest Missouri this election season is for the sixth district House of Representatives seat currently held by Republican Sam Graves of Tarkio.

Northwest E-Books MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-30) Books and school seem to go together, but the university in Maryville is changing that equation.

Presidential Search MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-30) Thirteen people. That's the number chosen to help search for the next president of Northwest Missouri State University.

Red Ribbon Week MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-30) The grim reaper will visit Maryville High School tomorrow.

Cameron FFA Winner MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-30) A cameron resident wins a national award.

CMC Groundbreaking MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-30) A ground breaking addition to Maryville will be breaking ground next week.

Northwest Debate MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-30) We've all heard the ads debating various candidates, but tonight Maryville area residents can attend a formal debate.

Halloween Predators MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-29) Halloween is supposed to be scary for kids.

Mound City Meeting MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-29) The Board of Aldermen in Mound City will spend about $6,700 on tree removal.

Gentry Country Road Work MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-29) More road repairs being done in Gentry County this week.

Chillicothe City Council Advancer MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-17) The Chillicothe City Council meets tonight.

Savannah Bank Robber MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-27) Troop "H" highway patrol headquarters in St. Joseph will be wired directly to the court system in Portugal.

AG Border Permits MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-27) Ag producers on the Missouri-Iowa border are getting a break from both states when it comes to using their large vehicles.

Gentry Bridge Repairs MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-27) Weather permitting, MODOT plans on making bridge repairs today in gentry county.

Missouri Gas Energy Bills Down MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-24) More than half a million customers of Missouri gas energy will see their natural gas rates drop instead of go up.

Phone Bills MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-23) The Embarq Telephone Company can now raise and lower rates whenever it wants in northern Missouri- it no longer has to ask state regulator's permission.

Savannah City Follow MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-23) Savannah will be monitoring pollution from St. Joseph.

Albany Appointments MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-23) Two are appointed to special committees in Albany.

Great Communities MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-22) Several communities in our Missouri listening area are recognized for their efforts in community improvement and involvement.

Ploghouft Lecture MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-22) Ensuring education for all. That's one of the themes tonight during a lecture in Maryville.

Crime Prevention ST. JOSEPH, MO (2008-10-22) This is National Crime Prevention Month.

Mound City Changes MOUND CITY, MO (2008-10-21) Mound City's swimming pool doesn't leak anymore, but operating it is like trying to stay above water.

Missouri Corn Leadership MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-20) Several producers in our area are taking leadership in the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council.

Voter Registration MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-20) With the presidential race neck-in-neck and conventional wisdom saying undecided's could determine the outcome, voter registration is being scrutinized this year.

Missouri Quality Winner! MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-20) It's a special day for Maryville. Northwest Missouri State University has won the 4th "Missouri Quality Award".

St. Joseph Attorney Influence ST. JOSEPH, MO (2008-10-20) New figures just released show a St. Joseph law firm ranks second in the state for the amount of money given for political campaigns and movements.

Chillicothe Information CHILLICOTHE, MO (2008-10-16) A grass-roots project is being considered for promoting Chillicothe's historic square.

136 Upgrades MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-16) Drivers traveling between Maryville and Mozingo Lake know just how bone-jarring that trip can be.

Bike Trail MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-15) The grass-roots group that has gotten Maryville's trail system into reality has decided to become an officially-recognized not-for-profit organization.

Akin Killing? MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-14) A northwest Missouri man died yesterday morning after he told investigators he was beaten.

Corn Harvest Update MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-14) Yesterday's rains and cool weather are not what area corn producers were hoping for.

Animal Homes MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-14) The new Nodaway Humane Society in Maryville gets a boost from a unique program.

Top Rock MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-14) A Northwest Missouri State senior is named the top geology student in the Show-Me state.

Flood Aid MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-14) Nearly 9 million dollars. That's the amount that's now coming to Missouri residents effected by flooding this summer.

Atchison City Commission MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-13) The city of Atchison is cracking down on nuisance properties in the community.

Safe Bridges MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-13) Northwest Missouri drivers may have already seen the "safe and sound" signs posted near area bridges, and that means road work is on its way.

Interstate Maintenance Crews MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-13) Interstate 29 travelers in Atchison and Holt counties should be on the lookout for road crews starting this week.

United Way MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-13) Despite the global economic crisis and confusion of the political season, Nodaway Countians appear to be digging deep for a good cause.

Blood Drive MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-13) The community blood center will host a blood drive tomorrow.

Biden in St. Joseph MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-10) The democratic vice-presidential nominee's campaign tour through Missouri brought him to St. Joseph yesterday.

Brownville Autumn MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-10) A Brownville tradition hopes to be better than ever this year with special events planned for this years old time autumn.

Mammoth Follies MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-10) Southwest Iowa will get a comical look at the age of the dinosaurs tomorrow.

Savannah Office Award MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-09) A Savannah resident has been awarded the directorship of the state's motor vehicle and driver's license office in Savannah.

Hiawatha Meeting MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-08) Two ordinances are now in effect in Hiawatha after this week's City Council meeting.

Mozingo Vandalism Award MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-08) The City of Maryville is offering $5,000 to anyone who can help convict vandals who destroyed thousands of dollars in equipment.

Faith Fields MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-08) Organizers hope Tchurchma field on the Northwest campus in Maryville is packed tonight- but it has very little to do with football.

Maryville Water MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-08) Another failure for water quality in Maryville.

Mail Scams MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-08) Northwest Missouri residents are being scammed, and they're apparently not learning fast enough.

Fisher Interview MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-08) The Northwest Missouri judge on the short-list to join the state's highest court is being interviewed by the governor.

Middleton Hearing MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-08) A north central Missouri man on death row is at the center of a statewide debate on executions.

Maryville Development MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-08) Maryville receives double honors from the state governor.

Vote Now MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-07) It's the next to the last day for Missourians to register for the November election, and the Missouri Secretary of State will be in St. Joseph this afternoon to talk about it.

Gentry Road Work GENTRY COUNTY, MO (2008-10-07) Gentry county drivers tomorrow will see some roadwork that could slow them down.

Court Kudos MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-06) Several court systems in our listening area are being recognized for perfection by the Missouri Supreme court.

St. Joseph Character Education MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-02) The importance of character is spreading in northwest Missouri.

Atchison County Road Work ATCHISON COUNTY, MO (2008-10-02) Road work in atchison county starts today on highway 136… and it should last through the start of next week.

Incorrect Voter Registration MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-02) Many political analysts are pointing to younger voters as possibly making a difference in this year's presidential election.

Chillicothe Suicide Aborted CHILLICOTHE, MO (2008-10-02) Two dispatchers at the Chillicothe police department are being recognized for saving a suicidal resident… who happened to be hundreds of miles away.

LaCerf Finance MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-02) We hear a lot now about he financial crisis and comparisons of "wall street and main street".

Million Dollar Grant MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-02) More than a million federal dollars is given to northwest missouri state to help build the new nano-science program on campus.

Brockovich in Cameron MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-01) Famous environmental activist Erin Brockovich is expected to come and speak in Cameron mid-month.

KXCV Website MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-01) KXCV/KRNW launches our new website today showcasing more stories...more links and better user friendly features.

Graves On Bailout MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-01) The United States Congress will again address the financial crisis affecting wall street tomorrow after bailout legislation failed earlier this week.

Autism Walk MARYVILLE, MO (2008-10-01) Northwest missouri's first-ever walk for autism awareness will be held this Saturday.

Wet and Wild Workshop MOUND CITY, MO (2008-09-30) Teachers, home schoolers and college students have a chance to learn more about wildlife education this weekend.

AG Hall of Fame MARYVILLE, MO (2008-09-30) Today is the last day to nominate someone for the Nodaway County Agricultural Hall of Fame.

Gallatin Energy Costs Rising GALLATIN, MO (2008-09-30) Gallatin residents will be paying more for their electricity.

Atchison County Roadwork ATCHISON COUNTY, MO (2008-09-29) Roadwork is planned in Atchison County, Missouri beginning today, weather permitting.

I-29 Roadwork MARYVILLE, MO (2008-09-29) Missouri department of transportation will begin maintenance along an area interstate tonight.

Matalin & Carville ST. JOSEPH, MO (2008-09-26) Washington's top political "odd couple" is in St. Joseph this week.

Lawson Guilty BUCHANAN COUNTY, MO (2008-09-25) The former buchanan county clerk admits she's guilty of embezzling nearly 120 thousand dollars.

Savannah City Council Followup SAVANNAH, MO (2008-09-25) The savannah city council wants to upgrade a popular conference center in town.

Wind Symphony MARYVILLE, MO (2008-09-24) A historic first is in store for music lovers this weekend in Maryville.

Rockport Roadwork ROCKPORT, MO (2008-09-24) Drivers around Rockport could hit some road construction today.

Savannah City Manager SAVANNAH, MO (2008-09-24) Savannah Missouri has a new city administrator.

Youth Business CHILLICOTHE, MO (2008-09-24) Students from DeKab, Gentry, Carroll, Chariton, Livingston, and Linn counties will converge in Chillicothe for a regional youth business summit.

Chillicothe Police Rescue CHILLICOTHE, MO (2008-09-24) Two Chillicothe police officers are given letter of commendation after rescuing two children the department says were in danger.