2013 January News Archive

Killed Motorist identified Holt County, Mo. (2013-01-31) A 50 year old Omaha man has been identified as the motorist killed earlier this week in a confrontation with a Missouri Highway Patrolman in Holt County.

Nodaway County Inclement Weather Nodaway, County (2013-01-31) Residents in the KXCV/KRNW listening area were busy yesterday digging out from the snow storm that hit the area.

Cameron Man Recieves Purple Heart St. Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-31) A soldier from northern Missouri has been awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained in Afghanistan.

Highway Patrol's New Plane Mo.The Missouri House Budget Committee is demanding answers from the Highway Patrol superintendent over the agency's purchase of a new $5.6 million airplane.

Fremont County Jail Fremont County, Ia. (2013-01-31) More discussion on the Fremont County Jail's future takes place this evening.

Iowa Medicaid Expansion Ia. (2013-01-31) Iowa has a chance to expand Medicaid coverage as part of the Affordable Care Act, but Governor Branstad is expressing reservations about the idea.

Mixed Media Artist Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-31) The work of Mixed Media artist John Y Chang is currently being showcased on the Northwest Missouri State Campus in the Olive DeLuce Art Gallery.

Andrew County Grant Andrew County, Mo. (2013-01-31) The Andrew County Museum and Historical Society received a grant of over one thousand seven hundred dollars to inventory its genealogical records collection.

Mozingo Rebranding Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-30) A plan rebranding the Mozingo Lake and Golf Course as the Mozingo Lake Recreation Park is moving ahead.

Lied Library iPad Club Clarinda, Ia. (2013-01-30) Lied Public Library in Clarinda will be hosting a monthly iPad Club for individuals who are looking to improve their knowledge on how to use their iPads.

Battle of the Belt Mo. (2013-01-30) The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety and the Missouri Department of Transportation have teamed up to promote seat belt usage among teenage drivers.

Volunteers Needed for GND Jefferson City, Mo. (2013-01-30) A delegation of northwest Missouri residents will be in Jefferson City next Tuesday and Wednesday to lobby legislator's on the needs of this region.

State Raises Mo. (2013-01-30) Missouri Governor Jay Nixon wants to raise the pay of state employees while also cutting 190 positions in state government.

Wednesday Weather Closures Mo. (2013-01-30) Wednesday winter weather closures and cancellations update.

Wear Red Fairfax, Mo. (2013-01-30) Community Hospital-Fairfax officials are hoping local businesses make a fashion statement next month to promote heart health.

Flu Visits Shenandoah, Ia. (2013-01-30) Shenandoah Medical Center has announced a restriction involving visiting patients.

I-29 Shooting Update Craig, Mo. (2013-01-30) More details have been released by the Missouri Highway Patrol concerning a fatal shooting of a motorist by a patrol officer last night.

Frozen Pipe Myths Mo. (2013-01-29)During the winter months it is important to not only keep yourself warm, but your plumbing as well.

Special Olympics Awards Mo. (2013-01-29) Several Northwest Missouri residents were recently honored by Special Olympics Missouri for their contributions to the organization.

Redesigned Metro Chamber Website St. Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-29) The Saint Joseph Metro Chamber of Commerce recently launched a redesigned website.

Two Killed in Dekalb Co Accident DeKalb County, Mo. (2013-01-29) Two Maysville residents were killed in a one-vehicle accident yesterday morning in DeKalb County.

State Worker Raise Mo. (2013-01-29) Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon wants to raise the pay of state employees while also cutting 190 positions in state government.

Munn Avenue Project Grandview, Mo. (2013-01-29) A Grandview, Missouri construction management firm has been hired to complete the Munn Avenue Street Improvement Project.

Nixon Address Mo. (2013-01-29) Missouri's Democratic governor offered Republican legislators both a carrot and a stick in his State of the State address last night.

Nixon Medicaid Mo. (2013-01-29) Governor Jay Nixon may have put Medicaid expansion into the budget and his State of the State address, but that doesn't mean state lawmakers are buying it.

Youth Talent Competition Chillicothe, Mo. (2013-01-29) The Chillicothe Area Arts Council is hosting a Youth Talent Competition on Saturday, February 23.

Maryville City Council Approves CID Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-29) The Maryville City Council approved the formation of a Community Improvement District for the Mary Mart Shopping Center on South Main.

Northwest District Council President Albany, Mo. (2013-01-28) Northwest Medical Center in Albany C-E-O Jon Doolittle has been elected President of the Missouri Hospital Association's Northwest District Council.

Cheerleading Championship Feature Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-28) Northwest Missouri State University is celebrating yet another National Championship.

Catholic Schools Week Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-28) St. Gregory's Catholic School in Maryville celebrates is celebrating Catholic Schools Week this week.

Jasinski Attending State of State Mo. (2013-01-28)Missouri Governor Jay Nixon will give his annual State of the State address this evening.

Lager on Feds Mo. (2013-01-28) Many state lawmakers have proposed laws that directly opposes President Obama's new gun control policies.

MCCA Meeting Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-28) The Maryville Citizens for Community Action host their annual Community Planning Meeting today.

St. Joseph Man Charged in Shooting St. Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-28) A 20 year old St. Joseph resident has been charged in connection with a shooting incident on January 18th in St. Joseph.

Power Surcharge Mo. (2013-01-28) Missouri Power companies could seek to levy a surcharge for costs from infrastructure projects under a legislative proposal

Maryville City Council to Meet Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-28) The Maryville City Council meets tonight.

Chillicothe City Council Meeting Chillicothe, Mo. (2013-01-28) The Chillicothe City Council meets tonight.

Montgomery County History Center Montgomery County, Mo. (2013-01-28) Big things are happening at the Montgomery County History Center.

Fort Madison Mental Health Fort Madison, Ia. (2013-01-28)State Representative Cecil Dolecheck wants more information on a proposal to shift mental health services provided prisoners at Fort Madison to other institutions, including Clarinda's.

Chillicothe Rotary Club Donation Chillicothe, Mo. (2013-01-28) The Chillicothe Rotary Club recently donated books to a Garrison School Classroom.

More Beef Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-28) A project from Northwest Missouri State University and Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation aims to help business find new ways to add value to existing meat products.

Maryville Chamber Banquet Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-25) The Maryville Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet Wednesday night to celebrate the past year and look ahead to the rest of 2013.

Utility Shut-Off Trenton, Mo. (2013-01-25) The Green Hills Community Action Agency in Trenton is encouraging area residents facing a utility shut-off to apply for assistance.

Nodaway County Extension Elections Nodaway County, Mo. (2013-01-25) Elections are underway for the Nodaway County University of Missouri Extension Council.

Hatchet Murder Sentencing Platte City, Mo. (2013-01-25) A northwest Missouri man has pleaded guilty to killing a co-worker with a hatchet and disemboweling a second woman seven months later.

Shields Appointed to Education Board Jefferson City, Mo. (2013-01-25) The Missouri Senate has confirmed the appointments of some of its former members to state boards and commissions.

Neglected Horses (2013-01-25) Four neglected horses are needing a new home.

Mental Health Ia. (2013-01-25) At least one southwest Iowa sheriff believes area jails are becoming pseudo mental health facilities.

MU Tax Extension Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-25) University of Missouri Extension will offer tax preparation services to Maryville residents on Friday, March 8th at the Nodaway County Extension Center.

Essex School Essex, Ia. (2013-01-24) Essex School Superintendent Jim Dick is among the local school officials questioning the latest education reform proposals from Iowa Governor Terry Branstad.

Women's Defense Class Trenton, Mo. (2013-01-24) The Trenton Police Department is partnering with the Trenton Chamber of Commerce to host a Women's Survival Awareness and Self Defense class.

Meeting Set Atchison library Renovations Atchison, Ks. (2013-01-24) In an effort to explore options to renovate the Atchison, Kansas Public Library, a public meeting has been set to get input on what needs to be done to the facility.

Nodaway County Accident Nodaway County, Mo. (2013-01-24) A Burlington Junction man is seriously injured after a one vehicle accident one mile east of Maryville yesterday afternoon.

Nurse Health Meeting St. Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-24) Nurses from the St. Joseph Health Department and other nurses across northwest Missouri will be attending a one day conference in Cameron Friday.

Medicare and Social Security Ia. (2013-01-24) Nearly 436,000 Iowans receive Social Security benefits and about the same number get Medicare.

Deer Found with CWD Mo. (2013-01-24) A deer recently harvested in north-central Missouri has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease, which is fatal to deer.

Pittsburg State Indoor Facility Pittsburg, Ks. (2013-01-24) The city of Pittsburg has agreed to contribute $5 million toward an indoor event center and track to be built at Pittsburg State University.

AT&T Network problems Mo. (2013-01-24) The network outage affects customers that have phone service below LTE capabilities.

Joetown MODOT St. Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-24) Thanks to the Missouri Department of Transportation, pedestrians in St. Joseph will be able to enjoy worry-free walking and shopping around town.

Dry Weather Continues Mo. (2013-01-24) Forecasters expected the midwest would see more precipitation this winter... unfortunately, that hasn't happened.

Committee Assignments Mo. (2013-01-23) Missouri's Republican-led House is creating three special committees after a Democratic member was stripped of committee assignments by her party's leader.

Albany School Board Albany, Mo. (2013-01-23)The Albany Board of Education is continuing to look for ways to keep its students safest when at school.

Nebraska City Council Meeting Nebraska City, Ne. (2013-01-23)The Nebraska City City Council met Monday night.

Guns Stolen Livingston County, Mo. (2013-01-23) Livingston County officials are investigating the theft of firearms in two recent burglaries.

Chaplians Program Conception Junction, Mo. (2013-01-23) United States Army chaplains will be honored during an event in Conception Junction, Missouri.

Nodaway County Accident Nodaway County, Mo. (2013-01-23) A 40 year old Ravenwood resident suffered serious injuries in a one-vehicle accident yesterday morning two miles west of Ravenwood on Highway 136.

GOP Power Jefferson City, Mo. (2013-01-23) Past and present Republican lawmakers are gathering at the Missouri Capitol to commemorate a decade in power.

Fresh Start Needs Volunteers St. Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-23) Second Harvest based in St. Joseph is looking for volunteers to assist with their new community market called...Fresh Start....which opened for business earlier this month.

Missouri Budget Discussions Jefferson City, Mo. (2013-01-22) Missouri lawmakers are kicking off the state's annual budgeting process this week.

Gas Pump Skimming Kansas City, Mo. (2013-01-22) Several Kansas City area residents were recently the victims of "Gas Pump Skimming" where an electronic device was hidden inside a gas pump to obtain data from credit cards used to pay gas charges at the pump.

Mo. University Presidents on Gun Control Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-22) Debate over proposed Gun Control policies is shaping up to be one of the major discussions in the Missouri General Assembly early in this year's session.

Maryville Ministry Receives Gift Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-22) Hope Lutheran Church in Maryville recently provided the Maryville Ministry Center with a gift over Two Thousand dollars from profits of their annual Soup and Chili Cupper held in November.

Nebraska GED Ne. (2013-01-22) State officials are urging Nebraskans working on their GED certificates to finish their task this year or they'll have to start over next year with a new series.

MLK Week Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-22) Northwest Missouri State University campus activities will be celebrating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through various activities promoting civil rights.

Glenwood Pool Glenwood, Mo. (2013-01-22) Efforts are underway to resurrect Glenwood's dormant outdoor pool project.

Iowa Immunization Ia. (2013-01-22)A new immunization requirement is now in place for kids across Iowa.

Red Light Cameras in St. Joe St. Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-21) It will be tougher to get away with running a red light at two busy intersections in St. Joseph.

Helipad Renovations Clarinda, Ia. (2013-01-21) The Clarinda Regional Health Center's 24 hour Medical helicopter service has only been in operation since October but current renovation work to it's helipad will allow the program to expand.

Rolling Hills Black History St. Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-21) The Rolling Hills Library in Saint Joseph will host several special events to recognize Black History Month.

Jefferson Bond Issue Jefferson City, Mo. (2013-01-21) The Jefferson C-123 Board of Education last week voted to place a one-point-five million dollar bond issue on the April ballot.

VA Shuttle Mo. (2013-01-21) Veterans in the Northern Missouri area have a new transportation option to reach V-A facilities.

Albany Board of Ed preview Albany, Mo. (2013-01-21) The Albany Board of Education holds their January meeting tonight

Maryville Ed Donations Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-21) The Maryville R-Two School District Educational Foundation received two donations at the start of the year.

AK 47 Protest Kansas City, Mo. (2013-01-21) A Southwest Missouri man wielding an unloaded A-K-47 marched in front of the federal courthouse in Kansas City in protest of the president's proposal to ban military-style assault rifles.

Bearcat Cheer Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-21) The Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat Cheerleading team claimed the Universal Cheerleaders Association Division II National Championship Saturday evening at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Gov Nixon Job Numbers Mo. (2013-01-21) Gov. Jay Nixon said a recent jobs report is just another sign the state's economy is headed in the right direction.

Heartland Permanent Doctors St. Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-21) Heartland Regional Medical Center will soon be employing its own emergency department physicians.

Midwest Transmission Project Meeting Midwest. (2013-01-18) A project looking to place an electric power transmission line through the Midwest offers area residents opportunities to learn more.

The St. Joseph Museum Presents: Mary Todd Lincoln: Her Role as Wife, Mother, and First Lady St. Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-18) The St. Joseph Museum will host an evening of entertainment centered around first lady Mary Todd Lincoln.

MoDOT Speakers Mo. (2013-01-18) If you have wondered why a traffic light was never installed in a specific location, Missouri Department of Transportation has a way for your question to be answered.

Lager Gun Bill Mo. (2013-01-18) As President Obama issued 23 executive orders related to fire arms the Missouri Senate it considering its own gun bill.

ATV Accident Parnell, Mo. (2013-01-18) A Parnell resident was seriously injured after an ATV accident last night.

Mound School Safety Mound City, Mo. (2013-01-18) The Mound City School Board met Wednesday evening.

University Police Investigation at Horace Mann Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-18) Northwest Missouri State University Police are investigating a report of a suspicious person entering the first floor of Everett Brown Hall...which contains the Horace Mann Laboratory School.

MPS investigating possible attempted abduction Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-18) The Maryville Public Safety Department has issued a community alert concerning a possible abduction attempt which took place last night around six o'clock.

Community Garden Grant Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-17) Northwest Missouri State University will receive a grant to construct a community garden.

Maryville Board of Ed Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-17) At last night's meeting, the Maryville R-2 School District Board of Education discussed their current crisis plans.

CAN-Struct Your Habitat St. Joseph, Mo. (201301-17) The St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity will host their third annual CAN-struct Your Habitat fundraiser.

St. Joseph Needs Police St. Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-17) A new study says the St. Joseph police department needs 22 more employees to handle its current case load.

New Manager for Rosecrans St. Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-17) Rosecrans Memorial Airport has a new general manager.

Iowa Legislator likes Gov's Address Ia. (2013-01-17) At least one southwest Iowa lawmaker likes what he heard from Governor Terry Branstad's Condition of the State Speech Tuesday morning.

Iowa Schools Look to Share Ia. (2013-01-17) Officials with the Essex and South Page School Districts continue to put out feelers on expanded sharing opportunities.

Guernsey Files Gun Bill Mo. (2013-01-17) After a school shooting last month in Connecticut, the Obama administration is looking at ways to tighten federal gun laws, but at least one Missouri lawmaker says those new rules shouldn't apply in the Show-Me State.

Maryville Board of Ed Preview Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-16) The Maryville Board of Education meets tonight.

Two File MV City Council Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-16) Two current Maryville City Council members have filed to retain their seats on the Council.

Jefferson Board meeting Jefferson City, Mo. (2013-01-16) The Jefferson C-123 Board of Education will discuss a possible bond issue or Proposition C Waiver during tonight's meeting at the Jefferson School District Library.

Mound City B of E Preview Mount City, Mo. (2013-01-16) The Mound City Board of Education holds their January meeting tonight.

Chillicothe Council Wrap Chillicothe, Mo. (2013-01-16) The Chillicothe City Council toured the new Headrick Medical Center site and heard an update on the progress of the construction project during their meeting earlier this week.

Livingston County Accident Livingston County, Mo. (2013-01-16) A Dawn, Missouri resident is seriously injured after a one vehicle accident in Livingston County.

Maryville City Budget Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-15) The Maryville City Council received the 2012-2013 Budget in document form during last night's meeting.

Savannah Homicide Sentencing Savannah, Mo. (2013-01-15) A St. Joseph man has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms for the death of a northwest Missouri general contractor.

Record Number of Iowans Behind on Power Bills Ia. (2013-01-15) Just as the midwest enters the coldest days of winter, utilities in Iowa report an all-time record number of customers who are past due on their power bills.

Flu Behavior Mo. (2013-01-15) Flu season is in full swing.

Shenandoah Flu Shenandoah, Ia. (2013-01-15) More than a dozen cases of the Flu have been confirmed in Shenandoah.

Artwork at Rock Port Rock Port, Mo. (2013-01-15) Motorists traveling into Missouri on I-29 can now see new artwork on display at the Rock Port Welcome Center.

Alcohol Violation Report Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-14) The Maryville City Council heard a report last night from Public Safety Director Keith Wood comparing alcohol laws and enforcement with two other Missouri communities with state universities.

St. Joseph Chamber Banquet St. Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-14) The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce held their 93rd annual banquet Saturday.

Clarinda City Council meeting Clarinda, Ia. (2013-01-14) The Clarinda City Council recently heard a presentation on making the city's public park system tobacco-free.

Prokes Begins Last Term Mo. (2013-01-14) Missouri Fourth District Judicial Circuit Court Judge Roger Prokes of Maryville is beginning his third term as judge of the judicial circuit that covers northwest Missouri.

Nixon seeks longer school year Mo. (2013-01-14) Missouri Governor Jay Nixon says he’ll push for another six days to the school year this legislative session, bringing Missouri in line with the national average.

Thomson on Budget Mo. (2013-01-14) The Missouri General Assembly begins their first full week of the 2013 session today.

Lair to Chair Committee Mo. (2013-01-14) Missouri Seventh District State Representative Mike Lair... a Republican from Chillicothe has been named Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations-Education.

Chillicothe Council to meet Chillicothe, Mo. (2013-01-14) The Chillicothe City Council has a busy day scheduled as they will tour the construction site of the new Hedrick Medical Center at four o'clock and hold a workshop on the construction progress of the hospital at 5:30 at City Hall.

Maryville City Council to meet Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-14) The Maryville City Council is set to discuss Alcohol Violations Data for the community as compiled by Maryville Public Safety during tonight's regular meeting at the Maryville City Hall Council Chambers.

Accidental Shooting Breckenridge, Mo. (2013-01-14) 12-year-old northwest Missouri boy is dead after accidentally shooting himself inside a home.

Service Crash Victim Atchison, Ks. (2013-01-14) Services have been set for a 54-year-old Atchison, Kansas business leader that was killed Friday in a Nebraska plane crash.

Shenandoah Medical Center Shenandoah, Ia. (2013-01-14) If you're a patient of the Shenandoah Medical Clinic you may have noticed something different with the new year.

Iowa Statehouse Ia. (2013-01-14) Lawmakers old and new began a new legislative session at the Iowa Statehouse on Monday.

Clarinda Water Levels Clarinda, Ia. (2013-01-14) Clarinda officials will appreciate any precipitation that falls in the next few days.

Smoke Detectors (2013-01-14) A record number of people's lives were saved by smoke detectors in Iowa last year.

Brownville Concert Series Brownville, Ne. (2013-01-11) The Brownville Concert Series announces the line up for its 23rd season.

New GED Test Mo. (2013-01-11) Changes are coming to the current General Educational Development or G-E-D test.

Flu Slow to Reach Nodaway County Nodaway County, Mo. (2013-01-11) The Flu bug is reaching epidemic numbers nationwide but it hasn't hit Nodaway County in large numbers yet.

Beef Conference King City, Mo. (2013-01-11) A four state beef conference will be held in Northwest Missouri later this month.

Murder Conviction St.Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-11) The trigger man in the shooting death of a St. Joseph man has been convicted in the killing.

Cancer Screening Decline Ia. (2013-01-11) The American Cancer Society, along with cancer experts across the country, have promoted preventive cancer screenings as a way to cut cancer death rates.

Nodaway Community Theater Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-11) The Nodaway Community Theater Company will be holding auditions for the comedy-mystery "Nothing but the Truth" .

Young Professionals in Chillicothe Chillicothe, Mo. (2013-01-11) The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has organized a new group which will hold it's first social event tonight.

Missouri Highway Funding Proposal Mo. (2013-01-11) Missouri's new legislative leaders proposed a sweeping package of proposals on the opening day of the General Assembly's 2013 session.

Maryville 4th Street Project Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-11) The City of Maryville has been awarded a grant from the Transportation Enhancement Committee of the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Justin Ross Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-11) Northwest Missouri State University graduate is experiencing big success at the box office.

Christmas Tree Recycling St.Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-10) The city of St.Joseph is providing for the disposal of "Live" Christmas trees.

Governor Appoints Two to NW Regents Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-10) Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has appointed two persons to the Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents.

USDA Disaster Designation Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-10) Drought-stricken farmers in several northwest Missouri counties are eligible for federal assistance after the U-S Department of Agriculture issued a primary natural disaster area designation.

Air Ordinance St.Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-10) A series of public meetings will be held in St. Joseph to present information to the public about a proposed clean air ordinance.

KCP&L Rates to increase Jefferson City, Mo. (2013-01-10) Monthly bills will be rising for hundreds of thousands of electricity customers in western and northwest Missouri.

Clarinda City Council to Meet Clarinda, Ia. (2013-01-10) The Clarinda City Council tonight will hear a presentation on tobacco-free parks and also hold a budget workshop during tonight's session.

Maryville School Safety Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-10) Maryville R-II school district wants to make sure parents know the steps they take in their students safety.

Chamber Concert II St.Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-10) The St.Joseph symphony will be holding a chamber concert this Sunday at the Ashland United Methodist Church.

State Bond Issue Proposal Jefferson City, Mo. (2013-01-10) A proposal for a nearly one-billion dollar bond issue for building construction across the state is getting words of support from one of the legislature's top leaders.

Southern Prairie YMCA's Ia. (2013-01-09) After being closed for several months following a devastating tornado, the Southern Prairie YMCA's ordeal is over.

Education Funding Before Reform Ia. (2013-01-09) At least one southwest Iowa school official believes legislators must address funding questions before tackling education reform again this coming session.

Pothole patching Mo. (2013-01-09) Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing one lane on US Highway 71 today.

Ag Updates Mo. (2013-01-09) Farmers in Northwest Missouri will have an opportunity to further their education this month.

Joe's Got Talent St.Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-09) The St. Joseph Allied Arts Council is hosting their third annual St. Joe's Got Talent competition.

Corn Growers St.Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-09) The Missouri Corn Growers Association will be holding an informational meeting for area corn growers.

Strong Family Class Chillicothe, Mo. (2013-01-09) University of Missouri Extension in Chillicothe will host a four week series of parenting classes that follow the Building Strong Families curriculum.

John Tapia St.Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-09) The St. Joseph Public Library is having their monthly program about local history.

Murder Conviction Overturned Jefferson City, Mo. (2013-01-09) The Missouri Supreme Court has overturned the murder conviction of a Livingston County man who had been sentenced to life in prison for the 1990 slaying of a woman on a neighboring farm.

Recovered Weapon St.Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-08) Officers of the St. Joseph Police Department have recovered the weapon used in a homicide that occurred early last month at 136 Park Lane.

Atchison Robbery Arrest Atchison County, Mo. (2013-01-08) An Atchison, Kansas man accused of severely beating and robbing another Atchison man last year is now in custody.

Tuesday Night Talks St.Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-08) The Pony Express Museum is preparing for its 16th year of sponsoring Tuesday Night Talks.

Piccadilly Escape Chillicothe, Mo. (2013-01-08) The Piccadilly Escape is a silent and live auction to raise money for the Chillicothe Area Chamber and Main Street Chillicothe.

Save Money 2013 Mo. (2013-01-08) January has long been known for the start of many new year resolutions, one resolution that many can't afford to break is helping yourself and your family save for the future.

Prescribed Burns Livingston County, Mo. (2013-01-08) There will be a workshop and demonstration on prescribed burns by the Missouri Department of Conservation on Saturday, January 19th in Livingston County.

Dancing With Our Stars Chillicothe, Mo. (2013-01-08) Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Awards Banquet with its version of Dancing with the Stars.

Fresh Start Grand Opening St.Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-08) The Grand Opening for Second Harvest's Fresh Start Community Market was held yesterday afternoon in St. Joseph.

Murder Suspect Arrested Kirksville, Mo. (2013-01-08) A northeast Missouri man is jailed on $1 million bond,accused in a gruesome killing and dismemberment.

Pothole patching Mo. (2013-01-08) Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing one lane on US Highway 71 tomorrow.

Children's Mercy expanding St.Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-07) Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics is expanding in St. Joseph.

Beef Conference Mo. (2013-01-07) The Annual 4-State Beef Conference takes place at the end of the month.

GHCAA to meet Trenton, Mo. (2013-01-07) The area governing board of Green Hills Community Action Agency will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting tomorrow at 7pm, at the central office in Trenton.

Great Northwest Day Jefferson City, Mo. (2013-01-07) Legislators, as well as citizens of Northwest Missouri, gear up for a new season in Jefferson City.

New Hospital Board Chair St.Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-07) A St. Joseph doctor has been elected to serve on the Missouri Hospital Association Board of Trustees.

Iowa Farmland Ia. (2013-01-07) Iowa farmland prices increased nearly 24 percent in 2012 - to more than 8000 dollars an acre, according to the annual Iowa Land Value survey compiled by Iowa State University.

Iowa Fiscal Cliff Ia. (2013-01-07) They averted the fiscal cliff.

Four Way Stop Clarinda, Ia. (2013-01-07) Clarinda residents may have noticed a new four-way stop at the corner of Glenn Miller Drive and Washington Street recently.

Missouri Schools D Minus Jefferson City, Mo. (2013-01-07) An education advocacy group in a new report is critical of Missouri's policies for its schools.

Missouri's Population Changes Mo. (2013-01-04) Missouri's northern rural counties are losing population.

Fiscal Cliff Deal Mo. (2013-01-04) With the recent fiscal cliff deal, everyone will see changes in their paychecks and their savings this year.

Mercer County Accident Mercer County, Mo. (2013-01-04) A 17-year-old was seriously injured in a one vehicle accident yesterday afternoon.

NW Human Resources Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-04) Officials at Northwest Missouri State University have hired a new vice president of human resources.

Year of Construction Shenandoah, Ia. (2013-01-04) The year 2012 was the "Year of Construction" in Shenandoah.

Gas Tax Hike Ia. (2013-01-04) Iowa State Representative Cecil Dolecheck believes a proposed gas tax hike will be a hot issue in the upcoming 2013 legislative session.

Second Harvest feature part 2 St.Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-03) A program based in St. Joseph is dedicated to relieving the hunger needs of residents in northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas.

Nodaway Economy 2012 Nodaway County, Mo. (2013-01-03) 2012 was a good year for economic development in Nodaway County.

GHCAA to meet Trenton, Mo. (2013-01-03) The area Governing Board of Green Hills Community Action Agency will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday at 7pm, at the central office in Trenton.

Parades Ia. (2013-01-03) Some Iowa high school students celebrated the New Year's holiday by appearing in two major parades.

Mo Legislature Mo. (2013-01-03) Missouri lawmakers' main goal in 2013 is bringing the state's fiscal house in order.

Livestock Trouble St.Joseph, Mo. (2013-01-03) Area livestock producers may be forced to sell off more cattle than normal due to the dry conditions.

Drought Outlook Mo. (2013-01-03) The snow that has fallen in our area has done little to relieve the drought conditions.

Holiday Fatalities Mo. (2013-01-03) The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 8 people died in traffic accidents over the New Year's holiday counting period in the state.

Second Harvest Feature Part 1 Maryville, Mo. (2013-01-02) An area agency continues to fight hunger in northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas.