Improvements to the driving surface for Washington Street in Chillicothe are planned for this year. The Missouri Department of Transportation had requested bids for the project once, but those bids were rejected. They plan to go out for bids again in April and if they accept a bid, the work could start this summer. MoDOT […]
Budget On The Agenda For Board Of Public Works
The Chillicothe Board of Public Works will discuss the 2019/20 budget when they meet Tuesday, at the CMU office. The meeting begins at Noon and will also include reports from the department heads and an executive session if it is needed.
Sheriff’s Office Recent Incident Reports
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department handled three recent incidents involving children. Monday, the School Resource Officer filed a report of a parent not requiring her child to attend school regularly as the student has a 66% attendance rate. A report was sent to the prosecuting attorney to consider charges on the parent. Wednesday, deputies responded […]
Livingston County Sheriff’s Department – Drug Investigations
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department has investigated numerous drug incidents this month. They include: February 18th, a domestic disturbance call in Utica resulted in discovered alleged methamphetamine and methamphetamine paraphernalia on the property. Evidence is being submitted to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for identification. February 18th, a deputy checked on a vehicle […]
School Bus Stop Arm Safety
In the hour or so before and after school – and really any time, if you see a school bus, be prepared for that bus to make stops to pick up or drop off children. Chillicothe Assistant Superintendent Dr Zack McMains says when the flashing lights are on and the stop are is extended, STOP. […]
Troopers Arrest Chillicothe Man Thursday Morning
A Chillicothe man was arrested by State Troopers in Grundy County early this morning. Thirty-one year old Cody Minard of Chillicothe was arrested at about 12:25 am for alleged DWI, driving while suspended and careless and imprudent driving resulting in a crash. He was processed at the Grundy County Jail and released.
Two Arrests In Chillicothe Police Report
The Chillicothe Police Department report for Wednesday included several traffic stops, resulting in warnings and citations. Other items in the report include: 7:25 AM, a single vehicle accident at US 65 and Mohawk Road was the result of icy roads. The driver, Robert Streeter, told officers he attempted to make a right turn and slid […]
City Discusses Medical Marijuana Requirements
With the voters approving the use of Medical Marijuana in November, the City of Chillicothe will soon have to revise or create ordinances to properly handle changes to the state laws. City Administrator Darin Chappell says there are many areas to be considered. Chappell says zoning changes and business licenses for dispensaries will be a […]