The Chillicothe Lady Hornets began the Grain Valley Tournament on Monday with a victory over Winnetonka. The Lady Hornets are the defending tournament champions and moved into the semifinal with a 57-17 win. Chillicothe shared the ball well and played great defense, allowing just one made field goal in the first half. Lyla Beetsma […]

House Numbers Identify Your Property
Can Emergency Services find you when you call for help? Having your house or property properly marked helps ambulance, fire, and police locate you when you call for help. Chillicothe Fire Chief Eric Reeter says giving a clear address is important. A proper address saves time in reaching those who need help. House numbers ARE […]
Chillicothe Received Demolition Grant
A $268,000 Demolition Grant was awarded to the City of Chillicothe to tear down 17 dilapidated residential structures and 1 dilapidated commercial structure within the city. The grant is through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, creating opportunities for future community enhancement and growth. The Chillicothe Demolition […]
Chillicothe City Board Openings
The City of Chillicothe is accepting applications to fill four openings on City Boards. The openings include: Railroad Advisory Board – there is one opening. The board meets on the third Tuesday in February, May, August, and November. Meetings begin at 5:15 pm. The appointment is for a 4-year term. Airport Advisory Board – there […]
Weekend Chillicothe Police Report
Chillicothe Police responded to numerous calls for service over the weekend. Saturday: 04:33 PM Officers took a report of stolen tools in the 600 block of Clay. A suspect has been identified and the investigation continues. 06:57 PM Officers were advised of a runaway juvenile the 400 block of Clay. The juvenile was located and […]
Bosworth Man Injured In Carroll County Crash
A Bosworth man had moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Carroll County. State Troopers report the crash occurred just after 7:00 am as the 31-year-old Bosworth man was southbound on Missouri 139 at County Road 160. According to the Highway Patrol, the driver struck an animal in the roadway, then ran off […]
Weekend Booking For Livingston County
A Kansas City woman was arrested by Caldwell County officers and is held pending extradition to Johnson County, Kansas as an alleged fugitive from out of state. Thirty-three-year-old Rainy Dawn Lyon is held at the Caldwell County Detention Center pending extradition. She is held with no bond allowed.