2012 December News Archive

Savannah Threat Savannah, Mo. (2012-12-21) A teenager was taken into custody after allegedly making a threat against a northwest Missouri school.

Brookfield/Marceline Brookfield, Wi. (2012-12-21) The Brookfield and Marceline School districts are fierce rivals.

Morning Drive Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-21) After mother nature dumped anywhere from 3 to 5 inches of snow on the KXCV-KRNW listening area yesterday with winds up to 44 miles per hour causing drifting.

Missouri Population Jefferson City, Mo. (2012-12-21) Missouri's rate of population growth is lagging behind most of the rest of the country.

Missouri Deer Wasting Jefferson City, Mo. (2012-12-21) The Missouri Department of Conservation says one adult deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease out of about 800 recent test samples.

Teen in Custody Savannah, Mo. (2012-12-21) A teenager was taken into custody after allegedly making a threat against a northwest Missouri school.

Upward Board Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-20) Northwest Missouri State University's Upward Bound Math and Science program is accepting applications for the summer.

Driving Advise Mo. (2012-12-20) The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind drivers to drive with caution in severe weather.

Pets and Severe Weather Mo. (2012-12-20) Winter weather is here in full force, and keeping your pets in mind during the severe winter weather is something every one should have on their mind.

Workshop Fire Mo. (2012-12-20) Vince and Judy Else are coping after a fire destroyed a two-story residence serving as a storage facility and workshop for donated toys.

Freedom Rock Ia. (2012-12-20) Every county in Iowa should have a Freedom Rock.

Warming Shelters Cameron, Mo. (2012-12-20) The American Red Cross has set up warming stations for motorists at the request of the Missouri State High Patrol.

I-29 Closed St.Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-20) Travel was at a standstill in Northwest Missouri on this morning.

Winter Weather Compilation Mo. (2012-12-20) In consultation with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Missouri Department of Transportation determined Interstate 29 from its junction with Route 116 (mile marker 30) north of St. Joseph, Mo., to the Iowa State Line has closed until further notice.

Livingston Co Jail Closing Chillicothe, Mo. (2012-12-20) A northwest Missouri jail dating back more than 30 years is closing.

NW Regents to Meet Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-20) Northwest Missouri State University's board of regents will conduct a meeting by telephone in the president's conference room, located on the first floor of the administration building on the Northwest campus at 5 PM thursday, December 20th.

NE Smoking Lincoln, Ne. (2012-12-19) Nebraska has been awarded settlement money in a multi-state agreement with four major tobacco companies involving a 10-year dispute over payments.

Mo Unemployment Jefferson City, Mo. (2012-12-19) Missouri's unemployment rate fell in November, but so did the number of people with jobs.

Mo Budget Jefferson City, Mo. (2012-12-19) Missouri budget officials are forecasting continued growth in state revenues for the next fiscal year.

Jefferson BOE Mo. (2012-12-19) The Jefferson C-123 Board of Education meets this evening.

Library Christmas Events St.Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-19) The Rolling Hills Libraries in St. Joseph and Savannah have a variety of events scheduled over Christmas break.

Amber Alerts Mo. (2012-12-19) The way some people receive AMBER alerts will be changing soon.

Mountain Lion Mo. (2012-12-19) The Missouri Department of Conservation has confirmed a photograph of a mountain lion taken last week.

Pets for Christmas Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-19) Pets are often a popular gift during the holidays.

NWS Update Kansas city, Mo. (2012-12-19) The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Winter Storm Watch, which is in effect from this afternoon through tomorrow morning.

Winter Storm Watch Kansas city, Mo. (2012-12-19) The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Winter Storm Watch, which is in effect from tomorrow afternoon through tomorrow night.

Maryville BOE Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-18) The Maryville Board of Education meets this evening.

MoDot App Mo. (2012-12-18) The Missouri Department of Transportation wants you to stay safe this holiday season and know your road conditions and closures before setting out to your holiday destination.

Nebraska Public Power District Columbus, Ne. (2012-12-18) The Cooper Nuclear Station in Columbus Nebraska is planning to increase the plants output by 146 megawatts.

Brookfield Marceline Rivalry Mo. (2012-12-17) The sports rivalry between Brookfield, Missouri and Marceline, Missouri has gone national.

Stealing Safety Livingston County, Mo. (2012-12-17) In the wake of recent burglaries in the Livingston County area, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and Chilicothe Police have some advice for residents in order to help protect themselves and their belongings.

Legislative Coffee Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-17) The Maryville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its legislative coffee tomorrow.

Regents Meet Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-17) The Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents approved changes to the institution's curriculum at their meeting on the University campus last week.

Accident Mo. (2012-12-17) Two people were injured, one seriously in a one vehicle accident on Interstate 35, 5 miles north of Eagleville yesterday.

Chilli City Council Preview Chillicothe, Mo. (2012-12-17) The Chillicothe City council will meet this evening at 6:30.

Missouri House Appointments Mo. (2012-12-17) The Missouri 97th General Assembly convenes early next month.

Field Accident Mo. (2012-12-17) A man was injured in a field just one mile west of Pickering, Missouri, this morning.

Yuletide Pops St.Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-15) The Saint Joseph Symphony is hosting its annual holiday concert tomorrow night at the Missouri Theatre.

Christmas Carols and Shadows Trenton, Mo. (2012-12-14) St. Philips Episcopal Church in Trenton will be holding their third annual"Christmas Carols and Shadows" event December 27 and 28.

Music at the Mansion St.Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-15) The Wyeth-Tootle Mansion in St. Joseph will be featuring the "Music at the Mansion" event on the 29th.

Missouri Appointments Mo. (2012-12-14) Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has appointed two new members to the Missouri Western State University Board of Directors.

Energy Conservation Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-14) The month-long winter break for Northwest Missouri State University could lead to a reduction of the University's carbon footprint.

Iowa Economy Ia. (2012-12-14) While other areas of the economy are showing weakness, Iowa's agriculture is still going strong.

Trenton Scams Trenton, Mo. (2012-12-14) Two reports of scam phone calls to Trenton residents are a reminder that scams and frauds often increase during the holiday season.

Body Found in Fire Debris St.Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-14) A body has been discovered at the scene of a garage fire that occured a week again in St. Joseph.

Mission Enchanted Mound City, Mo. (2012-12-14)Riversong, a 35 member chorus made up of women in St. Joseph, hosts "Mission Enchanted" tomorrow at 7:30 in Mound City.

Burned Body St.Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-14) Investigators in Saint Joseph are trying to identify a body discovered by trash haulers anid the debris of a burned-out garage.

Transcanada Grant Nodaway County, Mo. (2012-12-14) The Nodaway Community Theatre Company received a grant from the Trans Canada Corporation to help underwrite its production of Cannibal The Musical.

Fugitive Alert Livingston County, Mo. (2012-12-14) Livingston County Sheriff's Office and Chillicothe Police have been investigating two recent home invasions that have lead to the arrest warrant for Brandon Simpson.

Iowa Economy Ia. (2012-12-14) While other areas of the economy are showing weakness, Iowa's agriculture is still going strong.

Open Enrollment Mo. (2012-12-14) Open enrollment for schools is one of the issues facing Missouri lawmakers in the upcoming 2013 legislative session.

Race to the Top Grant denied Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-13) Northwest Missouri School District officials involved in applying for a "Race to the Top" funding learned this week they will not be receiving that grant.

Mills Building Shenandoah, Ia. (2012-12-13) Some Shenandoah City Council members are expressing skepticism toward a plan to renovate the former Johnson Brothers Mills building.

Holiday Shopping Mo. (2012-12-13) Spending is in full swing this holiday season and many people should think again before they buy cash items.

Chillicothe Concert Chillicothe, Mo. (2012-12-13) The Chillicothe Area Arts Council will present a Christmas concert on Sunday.

Missouri Gift Guide Mo. (2012-12-13) Looking to buy local for the holidays?

MoDot Tech Mo. (2012-12-13) Winter weather can bring greater concern for safety on road trips. But the Missouri Department of Transportation wants drivers to be aware of road conditions before they even get behind the wheel.

Drake Book Signing Rolling Hills, Mo. (2012-12-13) The St. Joseph Rolling Hills Library will host a book signing for local author Glen Drake, Tuesday December 18th at 7pm.

Daviess Flags Lowered Daviess County, Mo. (2012-12-13) Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has ordered flags lowered in northwest Missouri's Daviess County to honor a fire chief who died over the weekend.

Second Harvest Interim Executive Director St. Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-12) The Second Harvest Board of Directors in St. Joseph has selected an Interim Executive Director as the search for a new C-E-O continues.

St. Joseph Lions Club Fruit Sale St. Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-12) The St. Joseph Host Lions Club will be opening their annual fruit sale this Friday which will run through December 22nd.

Santa's Workshop Chillicothe, Mo. (2012-12-12) A special event for Chillicothe's House of Prayer will be held Saturday from 2 to 4 pm at the Comfort Inn in Chillicothe.

Hwy Project in NW MO Mo. (2012-12-12) The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission recently awarded three contracts for projects in Northwest Missouri.

Chillicothe City Council Meeting Chillicothe, Mo. (2012-12-12) The Chillicothe City Council met on Monday evening to discuss construction progress of the Hedrick Medical Center among other issues.

Maryville Trails Project Update Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-12) Construction work for the trail system to be built in Maryville was discussed during this week's Maryville City Council meeting.

Livingston Accident Chillicothe, Mo. (2012-12-12) A Tina, Missouri woman was seriously injured after a car accident south of Chillicothe this morning.

The Spitting Incident Shenandoah, Ia. (2012-12-12) No criminal charges will be filed against a Shenandoah teacher for her role in an alleged spitting incident occurring in October at Shenandoah Community Schools.

Snow Eventually Mo. (2012-12-12) Sooner or later, snow will fall in the area.

Molly Pitcher Award Albany, Mo. (2012-12-11) An Albany woman recently received the Honorable Order of Molly Pitcher award.

Ag Drought Mo. (2012-12-11) The drought of 2012 has been a challenge for agriculture in our area.

MFB Hart St. Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-11) A Saint Joseph farmer is re-elected to the Missouri Farm Bureau board of directors.

Young Farmers Cameron, Mo. (2012-12-11) A Cameron couple receives the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award from the Missouri Farm Bureau.

Dekalb Accident Dekalb County, Mo. (2012-12-11) A car accident in Dekalb County injured two people on Saturday.

Northwest Refinances Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-11)Northwest Missouri State officials have been given approval by the Board of Regents to refinance the University's Housing Systems Revenue Bonds.

Education Performance Mo. (2012-12-11) A proposal being considered by Missouri lawmakers would base 10 percent of funding for public colleges and universities on whether they meet performance goals.

Maryville Plan Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-11) The Maryville City Council was presented a Comprehensive Long-Range Plan for the community during last night's session.

Pedestrian Hurt in Accident St. Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-11) A 49 year old St. Joseph man was seriously injured last night after being struck by his own parked vehicle on I-229 two miles south of St. Joseph.

School Boards Mo. (2012-12-11) Residents, administrators and instructors, alike, are working together in ironing out final details for wholegrade sharing between 2 districts.

Hunting Accident Mo. (2012-12-11) A teenage suffered a head injury from an accidental shooting while hunting with his father on Saturday.

School Bill Mo. (2012-12-10) Currently, Missouri requires districts to decide whether students should attend school on a 4 or 5-day-a-week basis.

St. Joseph Murder St. Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-10) St. Joseph police were in the early stages of a homicide investigation Sunday morning after finding a 57-year-old man stabbed to death.

Mozingo and the Drought Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-10) The recent drought has affected everything, including Mozingo Lake.

Maysville Boil Order Maysville, Mo. (2012-12-10) A precautionary boil advisory has been issued for Maysville through Tuesday.

Trenton Meeting Trenton, Mo. (2012-12-10) The Trenton City Council will meet tonight.

Home for the Holidays Nodaway County, Mo. (2012-11-10) As the weather gets colder more stray dogs and cats are being turned into the New Nodaway Humane Socitey's Animal Shelter.

Maryville City Council to meet Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-10) The Maryville City Council tonight will hear a presentation from R-D-G Planning and Design concerning the long-range Maryville Comprehensive Plan the organization has conducted for the city.

Jingle Animals Trenton, Mo. (2012-12-10) The Green Hills Animal Shelter will hold a special Jingle Bell Special Pet Adoption Day on Saturday from 1 to 4 pm at the Shelter Building near Trenton.

Winter Wonderland Thefts Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-07) Maryville Public Safety is investigating a series of thefts and vandalism to the Holiday decorations at Winter Wonderland located at Franklin Park at 7th and Main.

Holiday Campaign of Hope St. Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-07) The Midland Empire Chapter of the Red Cross in St. Joseph, has raised a large amount of money and sent many volunteers to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

2012 Winter Outlook Mo. (2012-12-07) Missouri is currently in one of the warmest winter to date, but cold weather is on its way.

Mo Foreclosures Mo. (2012-12-07) Third-quarter sales of Missouri homes involved in foreclosure actions rose by 39 percent over the previous quarter amid concentrated efforts to unload distressed properties and strengthen the housing market.

Influenza Vaccinations Nodaway County, Mo. (2012-12-07) This week has been designated as National Influenza Vaccination Week, the Nodaway County Health Center urges students and citizens to prepare for the virus by getting an Influenza shot, which would effectively counter the virus.

Step Up to Leadership St. Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-07) The Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph, along with the Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living program has begun accepting applications for the February 2013 "Step Up to Leadership" program.

Peru State Disappearance Peru, Ne. (2012-12-07) The family of a missing Peru State College student accuses the school and other entities of negligence in her disappearance.

Fremont meeting Fremont County, Ia. (2012-12-07) Fremont County, Iowa residents are invited to attend a special meeting on Monday.

Mozingo Rebranding Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-07) Maryville city officials were presented a number of ideas on how to rebrand Mozingo Lake and the recreation opportunities the lake and surrounding property has to offer residents and tourists.

Interstate Designation Change Mo. (2012-12-07) U.S. Route 71 is getting a face lift. On December 12th, the route between Pineville and Kansas City will officially be designated Interstate 49.

Earhart Memorial BridgeAtchison County, Ks. (2012-12-07) Atchison County, Kansas officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week to mark the official opening of the new Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge that spans the Missouri River between Missouri and Kansas.

Library Christmas Village Rolling Hills, Mo. (2012-12-06)The Rolling Hills Library is assembling a miniature Christmas village to memorialize a library employee who died of cancer.

Construction on Western Iowa Campus Ia. (2012-12-06) More construction projects are in offing at Iowa Western Community College's campuses and centers the next few years.

Chillicothe Christmas Party Chillicothe, Mo. (2012-12-06) The Chillicothe High School Drama Department will present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at 7:30pm on December 6th, 7th, and 8th at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center.

Northwest Holds Special Graduation Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-06) A December Northwest Missouri State graduate who is being deployed today by the U-S Navy for service in Afghanistan was surprised with a special graduation ceremony yesterday afternoon.

Polar Bear Mate Kansas City, Mo. (2012-12-06) The Kansas City Zoo's male polar bear might be getting a female companion.

McCaskill War Mo. (2012-12-06) The United States Senate has passed a defense bill that includes wartime contracting provision sought by Senator Claire McCaskill.

Shenandoah Benefactor Shenandoah, Ia. (2012-12-06) Shenandoah residents are paying tribute to a "generous, gracious" benefactor.

NFL Domestic Violence Thoughts Mo. (2012-12-05) murder-suicide involving an NFL football player has placed domestic violence back in the national spotlight.

Lied Library Concert Clarinda, Ia. (2012-12-05) he Lied Public Library in Clarinda will be hosting a holiday event for the public on Monday, December 17th.

Fresh Start Sign-Up in St. Joe St. Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-05) The opening of the Second Harvest Fresh Start Community Market in St. Joseph is anticipated for the end of the month or first of January.

Faucett Accident Savannah, Mo. (2012-12-05) A 75 year-old Savannah man suffers moderate injuries after an accident in Faucett last night.

I-29 Road Work Buchanan County, Mo. (2012-12-05) Drivers should plan for road construction on a stretch of Interstate 29 in Buchanan County this week.

Project Patricia Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-05) The Department of Behavioral Sciences at Northwest is organizing the community to help females in need in Africa.

Princeton Accident Des Moines, Ia. (2012-12-05) A 20-year-old Green Castle, Missouri man was seriously injured in an accident yesterday morning.

Salvation Army Holiday Season St. Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-05) The Salvation Army will be active once again this holiday season with their fundraising efforts and community patronage.

Southwest Iowa Aid Southwest, Ia. (2012-12-05) Southwest Iowa Families is joining a long list of organizations aiding families this holiday season.

Hay Thieves Mo. (2012-12-05) In this year of near-record drought, hay is becoming a precious commodity.

USDE Recognizes Northwest Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-04) The United States Department of Education has recognized Northwest Missouri State University's Student Employment program as one of the best in the country..

St. Joseph Public meeting St. Joseph, Mo. (2012-12-04) St. Joseph City Officials will be holding a public meeting Thursday evening on the planned Eastside Wastewater Improvement Project.

SSM Homecare Top 100 Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-04) SSM Home Care at Saint Francis Hospital in Maryville has been named to the Top 100 of the 2012 HomeCare Elite.

Social Security Retirement Savannah, Mo. (2012-12-04) The University of Missouri Extension offers informative workshops to assist those nearing Social Security retirement.

NW Class to Brand Mozingo Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-04) A senior-level advertising class at Northwest Missouri State University has been working on a re-branding campaign for Mozingo Lake...a recreational area just east of Maryville.

Mo Supreme Court Appointment Cole County, Mo. (2012-12-04) Gov. Jay Nixon has named a former Cole County Circuit Court judge and assistant attorney general to fill a vacancy on the Missouri Supreme Court.

Adult Programs Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-04) The Maryville Public Library presents the 2013 Winter Reading Program for Adults.

Holiday Time Crime Mo. (2012-12-04) 'Tis the Season' for getting ready for the holidays ahead.

Culture Luncheon Chillicothe, Mo. (2012-12-04) The Chillicothe Area Arts Council is inviting community members to get into the holiday mood by attending their Christmas cultural luncheon.

Bullying Summit in Iowa Des Moines, Ia. (2012-12-03) The Nodaway River Overflow Bridge on Route 113 in Nodaway County is closed until tomorrow, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Bridge Closing Nodaway County, Mo. (2012-12-03) The Nodaway River Overflow Bridge on Route 113 in Nodaway County is closed until tomorrow, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Gala Christmas Show Brownville, Ne. (2012-12-03) The Brownville Concert Series ends the concert season with the Gala Christmas Show.

Generators Grant Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-03) A grant looks to improve the lives of Maryville citizens in case of an emergency.

Hunter Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-03) A Northwest Missouri State student hunts for pleasure and for those who need food.

Pottery Sale Maryville, Mo. (2012-12-03) The Clay Club and Art Association at Northwest Missouri State University will host their Winter Art Show and Christmas Pottery Sale.

Red Cross Giving Mo. (2012-12-03) The American Red Cross is asking for support with their Holiday Giving Catalog this year.

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2012 December News Archive