It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kelsie Jane Graham Wisner on July 7, 2024, after a brief and devastating illness. Kelsie was a devoted mother, nurse, daughter, sister, and friend who touched many lives with her warmth and compassion. She resided in Lee’s Summit, MO. Kelsie was born in May […]
Chillicothe Police Report For Tuesday
Nearly 90 calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department Tuesday. Some of the calls include Animal Control issues. Calls in the report include: 8:15 AM, Officers responded to the 200 block of Polk Street in reference to a neighbor’s tree branch had fallen down partially in his yard he stated that someone […]
Illinois Man Booked On Drug Charge
An Illinois man was arrested by Chillicothe Police officers Wednesday morning for alleged possession of a controlled substance. Forty-four-year-old Joshua Patrick Dickermann was booked into the Caldwell County Detention Center on a 24-hour hold. He was since charged in Livingston County Court.
Sharp Pleads Guilty To Child Molestation
A Polo man pled guilty to two counts of Child Molestation in Caldwell County Court. Twenty-two-year-old Timothy S. Sharp entered the Guilty plea on the 2022 charges of Child Molestation with a victim more than four years younger than him. The prosecution has recommended three years on one count and two years on the other, […]
County Commission
The Livingston County Commissioners will meet in regular session Thursday. The meeting begins at 9:30 am in the commission room of the courthouse. At 9:30, the commissioners will have discussions on insurance. At 11:30, there is a meeting on the courthouse structure. Meetings of the Livingston County Commission are open to the public.
Writ Of Habeas Corpus Granted – Hemme Still In Prison
A woman found guilty of a 1980 Buchanan County murder, Sandra L. Hemme, filed a Habeas Corpus suit in February of 2023 against the prison seeking release. Hemme has been serving her sentence at the Chillicothe Correction Center. In January, a hearing was held in Livingston County Circuit Court on a Writ of Habeas Corpus, […]
Council Approves New Police Officer
A new police officer was hired in Monday’s Chillicothe City Council Executive Session. The Council, on a vote of 4-0, hired Matt Wright as a full-time police officer at $22.00 an hour. He was hired as of Tuesday. There were no other executive session items.
Zoning Changes Approved By Chillicothe City Council
Two zoning items were considered by the Chillicothe City Council in the recent meeting. Codes Enforcement Officer Gill Gates presented the ordinances to the council. The first was to amend the zoning at 532 McCormick from Industrial – I-1 to Commercial – C-3. To allow apartments in part of the building The second item was […]
Candidate For Livingston County Coroner – Nathan Zabka
The August Primary election is less than a month away and KCHI has spoken with the candidates for Livingston County Coroner and Western District Commissioner. The Livingston County Coroner race includes Republicans Megan Hall, Scott Nichols, and Nathan Zabka. Today we hear from Nathan Zabka. Zabka explains why he wants to be Livingston County Coroner. […]
