The Chillicothe Codes Department report for the calendar year of 2023 shows $33,641 in fees were collected for permits. This includes: 39 permits for roof replacements or repairs, 20 flat work permits, 68 permits for digging, 20 fence permits, 14 demolition permits, 1 house move, 1 permit for storm and grading, and 28 permits for […]

November Unemployment Numbers Down
Unemployment in November is down across the local counties. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development released the most recent unemployment figures that include… Looking at the area counties, from lowest to highest… Livingston………. 2.3%, down from 2.7% in October Chariton…………. 2.3%, down from 2.7% in October Carroll…………… 2.4%, down from 2.8% in […]
Industrial Park Plat On Planning & Zoning Agenda
Chillicothe Planning and Zoning Board will meet Tuesday evening to consider the new Industrial Park Plat. The meeting is at 5:30 pm in the council chambers at Chillicothe City Hall. The plat review is the only item on the agenda and is under old business. The public is welcome to attend.
Chillicothe Police For Thursday
Seventy-six calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Thursday. Some of the calls include: 2:19 pm: A subject reported kids running into a vacant house in the 600 block of Polk Street. Officers made contact with the juveniles, gathered information, and escorted them to their respective homes. Officers conducted traffic stops, […]
County Commission Begins Budget Work Tuesday
The Livingston County Commission will be working on the 2024 budget with the meetings beginning January 2nd. The commissioners are meeting Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday next week, starting at 9:30 am in the commission room of the courthouse. Tuesday and Wednesday, they will have Budget Reviews at 9:30 am. Thursday they will hear budget requests […]
Reorganizing Chillicothe Police Command Structure
Reorganization of the command structure at the Chillicothe Police Department was approved by the Chillicothe City Council. Chief Jon Maples explained the changes that are planned. Each of the Captains will have different areas of responsibility. The Administrative Captain would have more internal responsibility. Maples says this will take some time to implement as they […]
Chillicothe Board of Public Works
Chillicothe’s Board of Public Works will start the new year with a meeting on Tuesday at 9:00 am. The meeting takes place at the CMU office and includes reports from the department heads. An executive session is planned to follow the regular meeting.
Two Arrests In Area Counties
Two arrests in the area are reported by the Missouri Highway Patrol for Thursday. At about 2:15 pm in Daviess County, Troopers arrested 28-year-old Catherine V. Benitz of Kansas City, MO. The arrest was on a Clay County warrant for alleged failure to appear on no valid plates, the was also arrested for alleged no […]
New Year’s Resolutions
As we approach the end of 2023 and are ready to start a new year, some may choose to make resolutions about how they plan to improve their lives. Jessica Trussell from the Livingston County Extension Office says to keep your expectations and resolutions focused and attainable. Trussell says the resolutions should truly be yours. […]