Resurfacing of a portion of US 36 will begin March 11th. The Missouri Department of Transportation contractor will handle the project from Coon Creek in Chillicothe, west to the Caldwell County Line. Route 36 will remain open throughout the project, but one lane may be closed in either direction. Single-lane closures could remain up around-the-clock. […]
Severe Weather Awareness – Lightning
In the United States, there are an estimated 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes each year. While lightning can be fascinating to watch, it is also extremely dangerous. Meteorologist Spencer Mell says lightning is common when we have thunderstorms. Mell says to take shelter, get indoors or get in a vehicle. Stay away from Windows. Wednesday, […]
MoDOT Sidewalk Projects In Area Communities
A sidewalk improvement project will begin March 11th in Ludlow. The project is to help ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is funded in part through the Transportation Alternatives Program. This will improve sidewalks in Chula, Ludlow, and Wheeling. The contractor, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, plan to complete […]
Sixteen From Chillicothe Earn State FFA Degree
Sixteen members of the Chillicothe FFA are recipients of the 2024 State FFA Degree. State Degrees are awarded based on a member’s supervised agricultural experience program (SAE) in agribusiness or production agriculture and leadership ability demonstrated through involvement in FFA, school, and community activities. Chillicothe’s recipients include: Avery Baxter, Landon Bradley, Bruce, Costner, Carver Crawford, […]
Recent Bookings For Livingston County
Two bookings for Livingston County law enforcement are reported by the Sheriff’s Department. Friday, the Chillicothe Police Department booked 52-year-old Carmen Annette Hershberger of Chillicothe on a warrant for alleged two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $2,500. She is held at the Caldwell County Detention Center. Sunday, Grundy County […]
Emergency Department – Hedrick Medical Center / Wright Memorial
Changes have taken place in the Emergency Departments at Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital. Administrator Catherine Hamilton says the change is primarily in who the hospitals are contracting with. Contracted physicians at Hedrick and Wright Memorial Hamilton says that contract changed at the first of the year. Dr. Pickering and his partner put […]
Chillicothe Board of Public Works
Chillicothe’s Board of Public Works meets Tuesday in Regular session. The meeting begins at 8:00 am at the CMU Office. The agenda includes reports from the department heads and from the General Manager. Matt Hopper will lead the discussion on the CMU Personnel Policy. The board will have a review of the 2024/25 budget. The […]
Severe Weather Awareness Week – Awareness & Preparation
reThis is Severe Weather Preparedness Week and KCHI and the National Weather Service will provide information about different aspects of severe weather each day. Today’s focus is on Awareness. KCHI brings you weather several times per hour and will keep you informed on what can be expected for any severe weather. When weather warnings are […]
Weekend Police Report
The Chillicothe Police Department report for the weekend includes more than 170 calls for service. Sunday: 39 calls 12:53 PM, Officers responded to 1300 block of Jackson in reference to packages being stolen from outside of a residence. Officers viewed a camera from the neighborhood but failed to identify a suspect. The investigation is ongoing. […]
Brush Fire Call Saturday
A brush fire on Highway 190 summoned Chillicothe Fire Fighters Saturday morning. The call came in at about 11:55 am to 9005 Highway 190. Fire crews used leaf blowers and mobile water tanks to put out the fire that burned 90 acres. The fire crews were called back to the scene after hot spots reignited. […]