Clean-up of storm debris in Chillicothe continues. City Administrator Roze Frampton says the amount of storm debris across the city is overwhelming for the City Street Department. Frampton says they have suggestions for residents if they do not want to wait for the City Street Crews to come around. In addition to the storm debris, […]
Mayor Seeks To Fill Second Ward Council Seat
The City of Chillicothe is accepting letters of application to fill the Second Ward Council Seat. The seat is vacant due to the death of Councilman Wayne Cunningham. Second Ward residents that are interested in serving on the council for the remainder of the current term ending in April 2025, should send a letter or […]
Offender Death At Chillicothe Correction Center
A detainee at the Chillicothe Correction Center died Monday afternoon. The Missouri Department of Correction reports 67-year-old Joyce Burgess was serving a 15-year sentence for second-degree murder and armed criminal action. Burgess had been taken to Hedrick Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. An autopsy will be conducted.
Two Killed In Head-On Crash In Lafayette County
A two-vehicle crash Monday evening in Lafayette took the lives of a 17-year-old Carrollton boy and a 61-year-old Hale man, State Troopers report 61-year-old Gerald Ratcliff died at the scene and the teen died at Carroll County Memorial Hospital. According to the report, Radcliff was northbound on Missouri 23 and crossed the centerline and the […]
Detective Murdock Recognized For Work With Child Crimes
A Detective with the Chillicothe Police Department, Whitney Murdock, was recognized by Mayor Theresa Kelly at Monday’s Chillicothe City Council meeting. The recognition was for a national award for her work with child crimes Kelly says locally, other agencies request assistance from Detective Murdock on child crime cases. Murdock says in addition to the award, […]
Pickleball Court Conversion Contract Approved
The conversion of two tennis courts at Simpson Park into pickleball courts is ready to begin as the Chillicothe City Council approved the contract with Gerald Perry Tennis Company to do the work. Parks Director Josh Norris says the project is possible with the ARPA funds from the city and Livingston County. Norris says a […]
Work Complete – Roads Open
Two area roads are open after work is completed. In Chillicothe, the Jackson Street Railroad Crossing is open. Street Superintendent Jeff Gillespie says the work was completed by the Railroad and the crossing opened before 6:00 am. MoDOT reports the Highway 13 bridge over US 36 at Hamilton is open. The project to replace the […]
Equipment To Outfit K9 Vehicle Approved
The items required to outfit the new Chillicothe Police Department K9 vehicle were approved by the Chillicothe City Council Monday. The package includes lights, sirens, decals, normal equipment for inside a police vehicle, and the package required for a K9 vehicle. The City Council approved the bid from “Toys For Trucks” of $22,507. Chief Jon […]
Monday Chillicothe Police Report
Ninety-four calls for service were handled by Chillicothe Police Department Monday. The calls include animal control issues, well-being checks, and attempts to serve warrants. 9:00 a.m., Officers responded to the 1000 block of Graves St. for a report of a theft. 9:41 a.m., Officers responded to the 200 block of Washington St. for a report […]