The most recent Drought Monitor map puts portions of six of the eight local counties in Extreme Drought conditions. The six local counties affected by the Extreme Drought Designation include Livingston, Carroll, Chariton, Grundy, Linn, and Sullivan County. 20.23% of the state of Missouri is listed in Extreme Drought. That is down from 23.18% last […]
Recent Livingston County Jail Bookings
Four recent bookings are reported by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department for the area. Monday, 44-year-old Julius Lamont Boyd of Kansas City, KS was booked out of state on alleged violation of bond conditions from a charge of alleged possession of a controlled substance. He is held at the Caldwell County Detention Center with no […]
East District Commissioner Alvin Thompson Resigns
The East District Livingston County Commission seat will be vacated as Commissioner Alvin Thompson is resigning after 6 ½ years in the position. The resignation, effective July 31st, is so he can focus on his health. The Governor’s office has been notified. Interested residents of the Eastern District may apply for the appointment by the […]
Excessive Heat Warning – COOLING CENTERS Available
An Excessive Heat Warning is issued until 9:00 pm Friday. This is due to the dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109. Overnight lows remain above 75 degrees. This includes all of the local area until 9:00 pm Friday We will experience Hot temperatures and high humidity that could cause heat illnesses […]
Pursuit To Courthouse Ends In Arrest
A pursuit on US 36 ended at the Livingston County Courthouse Monday afternoon. The Livingston County Sheriff reports the vehicle was eastbound on US 36 alt LIV 251 at about 2:35 pm. A Deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, which sped up. The vehicle turned onto Mitchell Avenue, nearly striking another vehicle. The driver worked […]
Chillicothe Police Report
The Chillicothe Police Department report for Wednesday includes 120 calls for service. Some of the calls include: 1:54 p.m., Officers responded to the 1500 block of Clay St. for a report of Child Abuse. Officers took a report and the investigation is currently ongoing. 3:31 p.m., Officers responded to the 1500 block of W 2nd […]
Soper Case Continued To August
A Chillicothe woman charged with alleged Abuse or Neglect of a Child was in Livingston County Court Wednesday. Fifty-two-year-old Stacey Sopermade her appearance before Judge Michael Leamer on the charge and requested the case be continued. The request was approved and the next appearance is August 23rd at 9:00 am in Livingston County Associate Court, […]
No Creek Bridge Opened By MoDOT
The Grundy County Route N bridge over No Creek, Northeast of Trenton, is now open. The Missouri Department of Transportation closed the bridge in March 2023 and reopened it to all traffic as of July 25th.
Highway Patrol Offers Boater Safety Course In St. Joseph
A Boater Safety Course will be offered August 19th in St. Joseph. Missouri law requires everyone born after January 1, 1984, who operates a vessel on Missouri lakes to possess a certified boating safety education card. This includes personal watercraft operators. This course will be offered August 19th from 8 a. to 4 pm, at […]
Billy Dean Pilmore, Sr.
Billy Dean Pilmore, Sr., age 79, a resident of Trenton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at his residence. Billy was born the son of Frank and Gladys (Peek) Pilmore on May 7, 1944 in Tecumseh, Nebraska. He was united in marriage to Mary King on October 7, 1961. He was then united […]