Two Trenton men were seriously injured in a two vehicle crash Friday evening in Daviess County. A 69-year old Trenton man was traveling eastbound on Missouri highway 6 and crossed the center line, striking a westbound vehicle driven by a 62 year old Trenton man head on. Both vehicles came to rest on […]
Update from Senator Rusty Black
It’s been the “best six weeks” he’s had in the Senate according to Senator Rusty Black. Black says is the Chair of Local Governments Elections and Pensions. Black says he remains busy with finances as well. He says he has also presented a bill that would let the state “legally” have mental health courts. He […]
MoDOT Road Work and Closures
Snow and cold temperatures mean some roadwork projects around the region are delayed, but the Missouri Department Of Transportation says they have some work in process and bridges that are closed. Caldwell County Route D – CLOSED at the Shoal Creek Bridge due to bridge deterioration. A replacement project has been awarded to Cale […]
Chillicothe Board of Public Works meets Feb. 18
Chillicothe’s Board of Public Works will handle legal and real estate matters as part of their meeting on Tuesday morning, The meeting starts at 8:00 am at the CMU Meeting Room. The agenda includes reports from the department heads and from the General Manager. General Manager Matt Hopper will present the preliminary 2025/26 budget. […]
Billy Jack Rist
Billy Jack Rist, 70, of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Life Care Center in Brookfield, MO. Billy was born on August 3th, 1954 to loving parents, Jack Harvey Rist and Mildred Jean McNally Rist. After graduating from high school Billy served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. […]
MoDOT Projects Week of Jan. 27
Bridge work and culvert replacements are on the schedule for the Missouri Department of Transportation for the week of January 27th. The work includes: Caldwell County Route D – CLOSED until further notice at the Shoal Creek Bridge due to deck deterioration. Route M – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from NE Chicago Drive […]
Friday Chillicothe Police Log
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 86 calls for service on Friday, including: At 7:30 a.m., officers received a report of threats being made to a citizen. A report was not requested but the process for obtaining a protection order was explained. At 12:18 PM, officers responded to the 500 block of Washington […]
Alvin John Hoppe
Alvin John Hoppe, age 88, a resident of Tina, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Life Care Center of Carrollton, Carrollton, Missouri. Alvin was born the son of John and Marjorie (Maasdam) Hoppe on September 7, 1936, in Fairmount, Minnesota. He moved to Tina in 1945 and started at Tina Elementary […]
Trenton City Council Jan 13 Meeting
The Trenton City Council meets Monday at 7 p.m. at City Hall, with the agenda including action on two proposals. The first is an ordinance to approve a proposal between the city and Larry Bunker for leasing the “North Farm” farmland owned by the city. The second bill calls for the submission of a […]
Chillicothe Police Report for Friday
Chillicothe Police Department received 76 calls for service on Friday, including: 11:11 a.m. Officers worked a two vehicle crash without injury near HWY 36 and Mitchell Rd. A piece of farm equipment that was being towed by one of the vehicles was destroyed. 1:34 PM Officers responded to the 1700 block of Morningside for a […]