The July 4th Holiday Travel Period begins today and will continue through Monday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe holiday. In 2021, seven people were killed and 532 injured in Missouri over the holiday. Troopers also arrested 80 people for DWI. There were 12 boating crashes, […]
The USDA says there are fewer acres in production this year, even though commodity prices are up. Deputy USDA Chief Economist Cindy Nickerson says the new USDA Acerage report shows acres planted are down. Nickerson says there are many factors playing a part in the decisions. Additionally, there are concerns of the market situation for […]
The Livingston County Commissioners meet in regular sessions on Tuesday and Thursday next week. Those meetings begin at 9:30 am in the commission room of the Livingston County Courthouse. The agendas include county road and bridge matters and administrative and departmental responsibilities.
The Chillicothe Board of Public Works will meet Tuesday morning. The meeting begins at 7:00 am in the CMU meeting room. The agenda includes reports from the department heads and the General Manager, Matt Hopper. Meetings of the Board of Public Works are open to the public.
A bill that provides visitation standards for hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice facilities was signed into law by Governor Mike Parson. HB 2116 allows a resident or patient in a health care facility in-person contact with a compassionate care visitor during visiting hours. State Representative Rusty Black this legislation came about due to the restriction […]
A new Code Enforcement and Zoning Officer was hired for the City of Chillicothe. In Monday’s Executive Session, the council approved Gil Gates to fill the position full-time. The pay is set at $21.64/hour. The vote from the council was 5/0
A 16-year-old Hamilton girl was injured in a roll-over accident Thursday morning in Caldwell County. State Troopers report the accident happened on Pacific Road, north of Route U at about 7:15 am. According to the report, the girl was southbound and lost control. The car ran off the west side of the road, struck a […]
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 106 calls for service Thursday. The report includes an unattended death. 11:37 am, a vehicle accident was reported near Third and Wilson Street where a vehicle struck and damaged a parking sign at the street edge. Minor damage. 6:27 pm, Officers responded to the area of Gale St. and […]
Beginning this morning, fireworks can be used within the Chillicothe city limits. The City of Chillicothe has limitations to the type of fireworks you can use and when they can be used. City Code states fireworks can be used within the city limits from July 1st to the 4th. The public may use ground-based fireworks […]
Couple together kayaking on the river
A free canoeing and kayaking class will be offered for those 12 and older at the Litton Ag Center on July 7th. The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering the program in partnership with the Grand River Family YMCA. Adam Brandsgaard, MDC conservation educator says the class is for newcomers who want to learn paddle […]
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