Checking tonight’s football schedule: In the Midland Empire Conference: Chillicothe at Marshall KC Lincoln Prep at St Joseph Benton Savannah at Excelsior Sprigs Cameron at KC Northeast Maryville against Blair Oaks at Lee’s Summit North KC St Pius X at Pembroke Hill St Joseph Lafayette at St Louis Carnahan scheduled for Saturday was cancelled by […]
Hornets Football Opens At Marshall
The Coach Chad Smith era of Hornets Football begins tonight when Chillicothe travels to Marshall for a 7:00 pm kick off. Coach Smith expects Marshall to continue running their spread offense, with a new Quarterback. Marshall coach Adam Huse says his team will need to make adjustments on the fly during the game. Chillicothe returns […]
Chillicothe High School Enrollment Rising
If the classrooms, hallways, and lunchrooms at the Chillicothe High School seem a little fuller this year, Principal Dan Nagel says that is due to an increase in enrollment. Nagel says a large number of the students are participating in extracurricular activities. Superintendent Dan Wiebers says district-wide, enrollment is up about 33 from last year, […]
USDA Expects Larger Food Price Increases
Food prices, like the prices of so many things, rise each year. The US Department of Agriculture says on average the increase for most food is 2%. USDA Economist Carolyn Chelius says meats are seeing larger increases. Chelius says Beef could increase around 5%. She says others areas are also seeing increases. The challenges this […]

EAA 944 Fly-In Set For October 2nd
The EAA Chapter 944 Fly-in and Drive-in Breakfast is back at the Chillicothe Municipal Airport this year, but will be held a bit later in the year. Cathie Hamilton from the EAA says this year’s event will be on October 2nd. The Young Eagle Flights will start as early as 8:00 am. The Chillicothe Fire […]
Florida Man Arrested After Fleeing Chillicothe Officers
A Florida man was arrested Thursday night after a chase that started as a traffic stop in the 1000 block of South Washington in Chillicothe. The incident began at about 11:50 pm. As the officer approached the driver, the man sped off, nearly striking the officer. The man fled east on US 36, at speeds, […]
Main Street Chillicothe – Drop of Dublin Craft Beer Event
Main Street Chillicothe will once again host their Drop of Dublin Craft Beer event Friday, September 17th. This event will be held on Webster Street, between Washington and Locust. The ticketed event is limited to 300 people and will allow the ticket holders to sample different craft beers. Food and other vendors will be available […]
Marceline Woman Arrested
A Marceline woman was arrested Thursday evening in Linn county. State Troopers arrested 48-year-old Erin K Hand of Marceline for alleged DWI with drugs. She was processed at the Linn County Jail and released.
Chillicothe Police Report For Thursday
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 89 calls for service Thursday. Some of the calls include: 7:32 AM, Officers assisted a stranded motorist in the 1900 block of North Washington Street. 6:06 PM, Officers responded to the 1000 block of South Washington Street for a report of a downed power line. Officers determined the line […]
Road Tube On County Commission Agenda
The Livingston County Commission will discuss a roadside tube as part of their meetings next week. The commissioners meet Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 am in the Commission Room of the Courthouse. Items on the agenda for both meetings include County Road and Bridge matters and Administrative and Departmental Responsibilities. Thursday, the commissioners will meet […]