The Chillicothe Lady Hornets had four players in double figures in a 57-29 district win over Higginsville. The Lady Huskers lead early 2-1 but that would be their only lead of the game. Chillicothe outscored Higginsville in every quarter and led by 30 points early in the fourth quarter. Coach Darren Smith said it was […]
Monday Evening Fire Destroys Buildings in Trenton
A fire that broke out late Monday afternoon in Trenton destroyed buildings and the businesses they housed. Trenton Fire Department, called for assistance from Chillicothe, Jamesport and the Grundy County Rural Fire Departments. Chillicothe responded with their aerial truck to assist with the attack on the fire from above. Early reports indicate as many as […]
Chillicothe Rural Fire Protection District’s Annual Meeting
The Chillicothe Rural Fire Protection District’s annual meeting is Tuesday. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm at the Chillicothe Fire Station Conference Room. The meeting begins with the review of last year’s minutes, the 2018 financial report, the Fire Chiefs report and they will have the election of the Director for Area 5. If there […]
Shortgrass Chapter – Quail Forever Banquet Is Saturday
The 12th annual Shortgrass Chapter of Quail Forever banquet is this Saturday at the Litton Ag Center. The banquet begins at 5:00 pm and includes games for kids and drawings for both kids and adults, Dinner is at 6:30 and the live auction to follow. David Figg from Quail Forever says they have a great […]
FFA Provides Opportunities – National FFA Week
The Chillicothe FFA Chapter is celebrating National FFA Week through a variety of activities. Maggie Pfaff, Sidney Baxter and Katie Lewis are officers in the Chapter and explained how FFA has helped them. Davin Althoff, the Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture – Ag Business Development spoke at Friday’s Salute To Agriculture Breakfast and […]
Another Round of Snow and Freezing Rain Begins Tuesday Night
The next round of Winter Weather moves in Tuesday evening with snow and even a little freezing rain before the system moves out of the area. National Weather Service Meteorologist Sarah Atkins says the snow should arrive in our area about 6:00 pm. Atkins says driving could be hazardous as this system moves through the […]
Several Arrests In The Chillicothe Police Report
The Chillicothe Police report since Friday includes a couple of arrests and several investigations. Friday Officers took reports of stealing in the 200 block of Clay St and 1000 block of Graves St. At 3:15 p.m., Officers responded to the 600 block of N. Washington St. A former employee was angry about the loss of […]
Government Office Closed For President’s Day
Government offices in Chillicothe are closed today due to President’s Day. Chillicothe City Hall and The Livingston County courthouse are closed. Chillicothe Municipal Utilities office is closed and there is no trash pick-up today. The Monday trash routes will be picked up on Tuesday with the normal Tuesday routes. Emergency Services, including the fire department, […]
Troopers Arrest St. Louis Man
State Troopers made one arrest over the weekend in the local counties. Sunday at about 5:50 pm, Troopers in Linn County arrested 39 year old Leroy White of St. Louis for alleged Driving while suspended. He was processed and released.
Chillicothe Fire Department Assists With Fire Near Avalon
The Chillicothe Fire Department responded to two fire calls over the weekend. Saturday, they were called for mutual aid for a fire on Route JJ near Avalon. That call came in about 3:00 am and the fire crew arrived at 3:19. The department arrived with two trucks and five fire fighters to assist the Hale […]
