December 2010 News Archive

Public Defenders 3 Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-30) Concluding our series on Missouri's public defender crisis, we examine other states in similar situations.

The Score Promo Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-30) Tomorrow night KXCV and KRNW will begin a new series for your Friday night line-up.

Healthy Eating Harrison County, Mo. (2010-12-30) Even if you blew it over Christmas, you can avoid regrets in the new year by eating healthy.

Salvation Army Grant St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-29) The Salvation Army Shelter in St. Joseph has been awarded a grant.

Atchison Missouri Audit Atchison County, Mo. (2010-12-29) State auditors find several areas of improvement for Atchison county Missouri finances.

Public Defenders 2 Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-29) In part two of our series on the problems of representing defendants in court for free, we examine a dispute at the heart of the problem.

Corn Test Albany, Mo. (2010-12-29) The University of Missouri is now distributing 2010 Corn Hybrid Performance tests.

Farm Match Funds Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-28) A program in the hawkeye state is providing a much needed financial hand through the next centeration and savings incentive program.

Christmas Puppets Trenton, Mo. (2010-12-28) A unique program opens tonight in Trenton, one that promises to be a retreat from the bustle of the season.

Public Defender 1 Springfield, Mo. (2010-12-28) Today we begin a 3 part series on the public defender system in the state of Missouri.

Kids Sad Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-28) The holidays are normally a time of excitement for most kids.

Chillicothe Council Preview Chillicothe, Mo. (2010-12-27) The Chillicothe city council will honor a long-time city employee tonight.

St. Joseph City Council St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-27) The St. Joseph city council meets tonight.

Missouri Education 2020 Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-27) A group of Missouri lawmakers are hoping to clearly see what education in the state will look like in the year 2020.

Agriculture Added Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-27) Area agriculture producers can now apply for money aimed at assisting with value-added efforts.

Mini Cams Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-27) Maryville Public Safety officers have a new tool to help fight crime.

Murder-Suicide Atchison County, Mo. (2010-12-24) We now know the names of the father and son believed to be victims of a homicide-suicide.

McAdamsbook Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-24) Dr. Charles Mcadams, dean of the college of arts and science at Northwest has book publichsed.

White Christmas Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-24) It looks like we will have somewhat of a white Christmas this year for most of our listening area.

Livingston Audit Livingston County, Mo. (2010-12-24) Livingston county finances are in good shape.

Monastery Renovation Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-24) The Clyde Monastery for the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration East of Maryville will not have its normal public Christmas eve mass this year, due to renovations.

Christmas Drive-bys Chillicothe, Mo. (2010-12-24) Leaving your house behind while you are out of town for Christmas can be a concern.

Food Safety Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-24) During the holiday season food borne illness is very possible.

Green Trash Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-24) After the presents are unwrapped, the amount of paper and trash can often be higher than the original pile of gifts.

Holiday Weight Gain Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-23) We are down to the final holiday of the season, and there is good news for new year's partiers.

Snow Outlook Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-23) Just in time for the extended Christmas travel weekend, experts are still calling for snow throughout northwest Missouri today and tomorrow.

Trenton Dwotown Trenton, Mo. (2010-12-23) The downtown dream project for the city have Trenton is underway.

New Green Hills Trenton, Mo. (2010-12-23) Changes are underway at the Green Hills Community Action Agency in Trenton.

Christmas Grinch Iowa. (2010-12-23) Despite good will this time of year, some prey on the giving spirit by ramping up scams.

Coat Donations St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-23) The salvation army in St. Joseph gets a major donation just in time for harsh winter weather.

Iatan Death Suits Weston, Mo. (2010-12-23) The verdicts are in for the explosion at the KCP&L plant north of Weston in 2007.

Clarinda Council Clarinda, Ia. (2010-12-23) The Clarinda city council meets tonight.

Winter Driving Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-23) Regardless of how much snow our region gets today, the Missouri Department of Transportation says it's ready.

TOPS Cameron, Mo. (2010-12-23) With Christmas just around the corner it can be difficult to watch waht you eat at holiday dinners and parties.

Chamber Winner St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-22) A winner comes forward in the St. Joseph area chamber's holiday promotion.

Holiday Hours Savannah, Mo. (2010-12-22) With the Christmas holiday falling on Saturday, many businesses and groups are changing the hours they are open.

Census Battle St. Louis, Mo. (2010-12-22) Two of Missouri's three Democrats in congress may find themselves battling each other in 2012 as a result of yesterday's census announcement.

Gift Cards Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-22) During the holiday season gift cards are the fall back gift for that person your just not sure what to give.

MHDC Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-22) The city of Maryville has been approved to receive a grant funded by the Missouri housing development commision.

Lighting Winners Princeton, Mo. (2010-12-22) Winners are announced in two regional Christmas Lighting Contests aimed at making the holidays brighter.

Grant Issued Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-22) THe Maryville Public Safety Department is awarded a grant aimed at helping officers be safer.

Albany Fire Albany, Mo. (2010-12-21) A family of 7 is homeless after their house burns yesterday morning just outside of Albany.

Fire Donations St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-21) Yesterday morning's house fire near Albany is another example of the unprecedented pressure the Red Cross is experiencing this month.

Missouri Census St. Louis, Mo. (2010-12-21) New 2010 Census figures are being released today.

New Troopers Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-21) Some counties in our region will be seeing some new highway patrolmen on their roads.

Snow Creek Open Weston, Mo. (2010-12-21) Our region's ski resort is open for business.

DWI Results Buchanan County, Mo. (2010-12-21) The results are in on the Highway Patrol's DWI Enforcement effort in Buchanan county.

Superintendent Retirement Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-20) Maryville R-2 superintendent Vicki Miller is retiring.

Missouri Senate Preview Kansas City, Mo. (2010-12-20) The holidays are the quiet before the storm for Missouri lawmakers.

Elk Fight Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-20) The Missouri Farm Bureau is elk hunting not for the animals, but for partners to oppose reintroduction in Missouri.

Family Support Division Moving Savannah, Mo. (2010-12-20) The family support division in Savannah is moving, but all services will remain.

Local Shopping Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-20) Wtih shopping days coming down to the wire, stores are pulling out all the stops.

Iowa Edu Iowa (2010-12-17) A new national report says Iowa lawmakers are ahead of most other states when it comes to funding pre-kindergarten programs.

Christmas Lights Contest Princeton, Mo. (2010-12-17) The Princeton Chamber of Commerce and Grundy Electric Cooperative would like to announce the winners of the 2010 Lighting Contest.

Trenton Lights Contest Trenton, Mo. (2010-12-17) The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce and Ambassadors is sponsoring a Christmas Lights Contest.

Iowa Wind Energy Iowa (2010-12-17) The state of Iowa now has nearly 80 companies actively doing business connected to wind energy production, literally generating jobs out of thin air.

Yuletide Pops St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-17) The St. Joseph Symphony is topping the season with pops tomorrow night.

Whooping Cough Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-17) Staying healthy during winter travel is always a challenge, and now a fairly serious disease has been confirmed in Missouri.

Mansion Lighting St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-17) Christmas in all its historic finery is on display Sunday afternoon at St. Joseph's Wyeth-Tootle mansion.

School Problems Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-16) The Maryville R-2 School District had its regular meeting last night and it started in a different way that usual.

Mound City Christmas Mound City, Mo. (2010-12-16) This Saturday the state theater arts council, Missouri Arts Council, and the Ideker family will be putting on its 23rd Annual Christmas Concert featuring Keith Plott in Mound City.

Solstice Bike Ride Shenandoah, Ia. (2010-12-16) Bike riders are braving the cold again this year near Shenandoah for an annual event on Saturday.

Northwest Commencement Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-16) A near record number of graduates are expected to get their diplomas tomorrow from Northwest Missouri Staet University in Maryville.

Pot Grower Guilty Caldwell County, Mo. (2010-12-16) Federal officials have convicted an illegal immigrant in Caldwell County for a marijuana operation.

Ribbon Cuttings St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-16) The St. Joseph area chamber is holding ribbon cuttings for two new members.

New Snow Plan Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-16) Our region dodged a bullet yesterday with forecasts of freezing drizzle.

Book Fair Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-16) You might not have heard of fancy nancy or the hunger games but chances are a child ou know has.

Chillicothe Meeting Chillicothe, Mo. (2010-12-15) The Chillicothe city council approves financing for the new fire station there.

Bond's Goodbye Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-15) Long-time Missouri politician kit bond took to the floor of the senate yesterday and said his goodbye.

New Mayor Savannah, Mo. (2010-12-15) Savannah city council member Ron Steele is the new mayor.

Bank Robbery St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-15) An alert has gone out to Northwest Missouri Law Enforcement after a bank was robbed this afternoon in St. Joseph.

A Christmas Story Belt Branch, Mo. (2010-12-15) The Rolling Hills Consolidated Library's program series for patrons 55 and older, classy seniors, will watch "A Christmas Story" at 2 on Thursday at the Belt Branch, 1904 North Belt Highway.

Missouri Drug Program St. Louis, Mo. (2010-12-15) Low-income seniors and people with disabilities might be getting a second chance with a state program that helps them with costs.

Mound City Board Mound City, Mo. (2010-12-15) Upgrades could be in store for Mound City's community building.

Courthouse Cupola Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-15) An icon of Nodaway county has been missing since mid July by the end of the week- the look of downtown Maryville will return to normal.

Maryville Comprehensive Plan Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-15) The process continues to select a firm to help Maryville with future plans.

Rock Port Board Rock Poart, Mo. (2010-12-15) The Rock Port Board of Aldermen has a meeting set for tonight.

Northwest Missouri Representing St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-15) Northwest Missouri is well represented in one of the state's largest farm groups.

Convict Free Maysville, Mo. (2010-12-15) A Missouri man whos conviction in the 1993 killing of his mother was overturned last month is now out of prison.

Giant Coyote Carroll County, Mo. (2010-12-14) Missouri Conservation Officials confirm it was a giant coyote that was shot last month in Carroll county.

Alderman Meeting Albany, Mo. (2010-12-14) New winners and a new airport improvement were both unveiled at the recent board of Aldermen meeting in Albany.

Thanking Vets Cameron, Mo. (2010-12-14) Citizen soldiers from St. Joseph have a special mission in Cameron today.

Deer Poacher Suspects Atchison County, Mo. (2010-12-14) A Northwest Missouri Conservation agent helps bring charges against two men accused of a deer poaching operation that crossed state lines.

Chillicothe Drug Sting Chillicothe, Mo. (2010-12-14) A Chillicothe woman is arrested after police there run a drug sting.

Pork Lecture Mound City, Mo. (2010-12-14) A northwest Missouri pork producer is the keynote at the Mound City Kiwanis Club tomorrow.

Humane Shelter Woes Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-14) $12,000 in debt.

Carrolton School Meeting Carrolton, Mo. (2010-12-14) The Carrolton School board meets tonight.

Real Christmas Dinner Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-14) The Maryville community once again comes together to organize a real Christmas dinner on Christmas day and donations are being accepted.

Mound City School Meeting Mound City, Mo. (2010-12-14) The Mound City School Board has a meeting set for tomorrow afternoon.

Maryville City Council Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-13) Awarding the final bids on the Maryville downtown Streetscape project is the agenda for tonight's city counci meeting.

Train V Truck Jamesport, Mo. (2010-12-13) A Jamesport woman is dead after her truck is hit by an oncoming freight train.

Mayor Meeting Savannah, Mo. (2010-12-13) Savannah could have a new mayor appointed by the end of tonight.

Green Jobs St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-13) Exploring how northwest Missouri employers can get in on the current green movement.

Farm Chairman Platte City, Mo. (2010-12-13) A northwest Missouri wine grape grower has been chosen as chairman of the Missouri farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committe.

Trenton Council Advancer Trenton, Mo. (2010-12-13) The Trenton city council takes up zoning ordinances at tonight's city council.

Rate Hike Hearing Carrollton, Mo. (2010-12-13) KCP&L plans to increase your electric bill and tonight's there's a meeting in carrollton for you to voice your opinion.

Nodaway Chorale Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-13) A special holiday concert will be performed tomorrow night in Maryville.

Academic Min Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-13) No matter what issue may personally interest you, you are likely to find it being discussed in a new daily program starting today on KXCV and KRNW.

Bridge Work Tarkio, Mo. (2010-12-13) A two week project begins today to paint a bridge half way between Tarkio and Burlington Junction.

Chillicothe City Meeting Chillicothe, Mo. (2010-12-13) THe Chillicothe city council takes up the issue of a new subdivision in town during tonight's city council meeting.

Robidoux Theater St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-10) St. Joseph's Robiduoux Resident Theater opens a new production tonight that runs through the weekend and next weekend as well.

Chillicothe Burglaries Chillicothe, Mo. (2010-12-10) The Chillicothe Business District has a crime spree on its hands.

Brownville Gala Brownville, Ne. (2010-12-10) The Brownville concert series finishes its Star-studded 20th Anniversary Season with a special Christmas Gala the next three days.

Santa In the City Nebraska City, Mo. (2010-12-10) Nebraska City is kicking off a holiday extravaganza tomorrow to encourage people to shop local.

Business Tax Breaks Chillicothe, Mo. (2010-12-10) It's Christmas come early for our region's small business owners.

Robbery Story St. Joseph, MO. (2010-12-10) An employee inside St. Joseph's mall called police saying he was robbed and stabbed in the process.

Baldrige Winner St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-09) The St. Joseph chamber is celebrating the second Baldrige Award winner in as many years.

Hurst Elected President Atchison County, Mo. (2010-12-09) An Atchison County farm leader is elected president of the Missouri Farm Bureau.

Movie Premier Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-09) Residents from Maryville, Grant City, and Parnell may recognize locations in their towns during a multi-movie premier of locally-made films tonight in Maryville.

Clarinda City Meeting Clarinda City, Ia. (2010-12-09) A number of bills are expected to be approved and paid at tonight's Clarinda City council meeting.

Lessons and Carols Maryville, MO. (2010-12-09) St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Maryville is holding its 17th Annual Lessons and Carols Service tomorrow night.

Tax Reaction Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-09) Missouri's senate delegation is weighing in on the proposed deal to extend federal tax cuts.

House Chair Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-09) Northwest Missouri's congressman has been named the chair of the house's small business committee.

Fundraising Flock of Flamingos Fly Livingston County, Mo. (2010-12-09) The Livingston County HUmane Society hopes to re-start its flamingo fundraiser in the next couple of days.

Roots Concert Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-09) The final concert of the American Roots Museum Exhibit in Maryville happens tonight.

Blood Drive Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-09) Today is the final day for this week's Blood Drive in Maryville.

Hoskins Appeal Livingston County, Mo. (2010-12-08) The Missouri Supreme Court denies an appeal of a Livingston county robber claiming he was wrongly sentenced for multiple crimes.

Educational Partnership St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-08) Central High School in St. Joseph has forged a partnership with the University in Maryville to help students pursue their International Baccalaureate program.

Deer Hunts Down Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-08) Updated numbers are in on our region's take during deer hunting season and the Department of Conservation warns it looks like this year's totals will be lower than normal.

School Board Members Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-08) The window opens soon for anyone interested in running for one of the three year positions on the Maryville R-2 School Board.

Rock Port City Council Rock Port, Mo. (2010-12-08) The Rock Port Board of Aldermen this week approve plans to build sidewalks next Spring near the school.

Princeton City Council Princeton, Mo. (2010-12-08) Plans continue forward for a new sidewalks in Princeton.

Mayor Resigns Savannah, Mo. (2010-12-08) Savannah leaders are reviewing options after the long-time mayor resigns.

Olympian Speech Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-07) Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson spoke to a packed house last night in Maryville.

Litton Open-House Chillicothe, Mo. (2010-12-07) Residents in the Chillicothe area have a unique opportunity to view not only a new structure but also a documentary that shows politics from the past.

Road Work Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-07) Road crews are shutting down three sections of Highway W spanning Nodaway and Worth counties.

Alyoop IPhone App Maryvile, Mo. (2010-12-07) A northwest Missouri company has developed its own IPhone app to spread its services.

House Chairmen Harrison County, Mo. (2010-12-07) A Harrison county lawmaker is named chair of one of the most important industries for Missouri.

Economic Summit St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-07) The St. Joseph chamber has landed Missouri's top economic development official to speak at tomorrow's 2010 Economic Summit Luncheon.

Brookfield Drug Arrests Brookfield, Mo. (2010-12-07) A 69 year old Brookfield woman is among 4 people arrested in a drug bust there.

Murderer Sentenced Daviess & DeKalb County, Mo. (2010-12-07) The convicted murderer that was one of three escapees from the Daviess-DeKalb regional jail in late October has been sentenced.

DWI Crackdown St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-07) The St. Joseph Police Department is in a week-long crackdown on drunk driving.

Gas Station Suit Princeton, Mo. (2010-12-06) A case involving a Mercer county gas station investigated by Missouri environmental officials now is being referred to the state attorney general.

Chillicothe Fire Station Chillicothe, Mo. (2010-12-06) The city of Chillicothe is breaking ground today on additions to the fire station.

Rock Port Meeting Rock Port, Mo. (2010-12-06) The Rock Port Board of Aldermen have a special meeting set for tonight.

Haiti Help Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-06) A group from Maryville will be heading to Haiti in the next few weeks.

Maryville Water Tower Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-06) Seasonally mild weather is helping crews construct Maryville's new water tower.

Olympic Lecture Maryville, MO. (2010-12-06) Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson is in Maryville tonight.

Princeton Christmas Princeton, MO. (2010-12-06) It is a busy weekend for Santa the next few days in our region.

Downtown Facelift Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-06) As local merchants try to atract Christmas shoppers, two groups in Maryville continues to give out money for business improvements.

Andrew Museum Trees Savannah, Mo. (2010-12-03) Visitors to the Andrew County Museum tomorrow are in for a holiday treat.

Officials Appointed Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-03) Two new public officials in our region have been appointed by the Missouri governor.

Eagle Days Mound City, Mo. (2010-12-03) It's a big weekend for the Squaw Creek Wildlife Refuge near Mound City.

Football Economics Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-03) Thousands of people are expected in Maryville this weekend as the quarter final NCAA Football match up is played.

Shop Local AD Campaign Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-03) The Maryville Chamber of Commerce and Nodaway County Economic Development have partnered up to the message of the importance of shopping locally.

Missouri Wikileaks Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-03) The continued controversy over national security secrets exposed through wikileaks has Missouri's senior senator calling for action.

Chillicothe Chase Chillicothe, Mo. (2010-12-03) A suspect is in custody but a Chillicothe Police car out of commission after a chase.

Holiday Hope Totals Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-03) The Maryville community has already gotten into the giving spirit in a big way.

Santa Claus Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-03) Santa Claus is coming to town.

Winter Festivals Auburn, Ne. (2010-12-03) The 4th annual Nemaha County Winter Festival will take place tomorrow and Sunday from 5 to 8 at the 4H Building in Auburn.

Holiday Party St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-02) Local St. Joseph groups are donating their time to celebrate this upcoming holiday in style.

Missouri Meth Strategy Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-02) In another battle in the meth war, Missouri's governor calls for more cold medicines to be available only by perscription.

Nodaway Road Work Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-02) Road crews are closing a road north of Maryville today.

Decker Judge Change Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-02) The judge about to hear the case involving Maryville's fired public works department recuses himself.

Fire Help Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-02) A Maryville area family survived a devastating fire, but now the drive to help them out begins.

Murder Suspect Captured St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-02) St. Joseph Police confirm the suspect in Tuesday night's murder in St. Joseph is now behind bars.

Drug Suspects Arrested Holt County, Mo. (2010-12-02) Two women are arrested in Holt county for alleged involvement with drugs.

Cooper Nuclear Auburn, Ne. (2010-12-02) Our region's only nuclear power plant gets a green light to continue operating from federal officials.

Murder Suspect Wanted St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-02) St. Joseph Police have issued an all points bulletin for a suspect in Tuesday night's murder.

Riversong Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-02) An All-Female Barbershop Group is coming to Maryville.

St. Joseph Murder St. Joseph, Mo. (2010-12-01) Another shooting reported in St. Joseph- This time authorities say about 10 shots were fired, and a woman is dead.

Mountain Lion Confirmed Platte County, Mo. (2010-12-01) The Missouri Department of Conservation confirms the spotting of a mountain lion in northwest Missouri.

Piveral Chosen Maryville, Mo. (2010-12-01) A new dean has been chosen for the college of education and human services at the university in Maryville.

Holiday Enforcement Cameron, Mo. (2010-12-01) Nearly 300 warnings were given out by the Highway Patrol during the thanksgiving break during an enforcement effort around the Cameron area.

New Wind Farm Kirksville, Mo. (2010-12-01) Northwest Missouri has often been called the "Saudi Arabia" of Missouri's wind production efforts.

Listening Sessions Auburn, Ne. (2010-12-01) The Auburn Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a series of listening sessions Thursday and Friday.

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December 2010 News Archive