Missouri’s 48th State Treasurer, Vivek Malek visited KCHI on Thursday to discuss legislative efforts aimed at requiring Missouri’s public pension systems to divest from certain foreign adversaries, including China. Malek has outlined both the economic and national security concerns tied to such investments. As well as the rational behind the decision by the Missouri State […]
Chillicothe Fire Department Aerial Truck
The Chillicothe Fire Department purchased their large Aerial truck in 2004. The Truck has a 95-foot tower and is capable of reaching the 9th floor of a building for rescue and firefighting purposes. Chillicothe Fire Chief Erick Reeter says the truck has been used locally for fires and used to assist other departments including in […]
Chillicothe Middle School Career Fair
Chillicothe Middle School held their 2nd annual Career Fair on Thursday. Nearly 50 presenters from various career paths engaged with the 8th grade class. CMS Counselor, Lendy Donoho discussed the goals and turnout of the career fair. Guiding students into High School and beyond KCHI’s Sports Director, Brent Hesse was one of the […]
Traffic Crash In Brookfield
An 18 year old female from Chillicothe failed to yield at US Hwy 36 at Huron Drive in Brookfield on Thursday just after 5 PM, striking an 81 year old male driver from Leclede. The passenger of the 18 year old female, was a 16 year old male from Brookfield who suffered moderate injuries. The […]
Board of Education Hires and Resignations
The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education met for a regular monthly meeting Tuesday at the Administrative Offices. The following action was taken by the Board of Education during the Executive Session in Personnel: Certified Staff – Resignations: Brittni Naugle – CES Behavioral Teacher Jocelynn Howard – First Grade Teacher Jody Henderson – FACS […]
Thursday Police Report
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 98 calls for service throughout the day on Thursday. Including these significant activities: 2:05 PM: Officers responded to a two-vehicle accident at Lilly Street and Brunswick Street. One driver was cited for failure to yield. No injuries were reported. 8:54 PM: Officers investigated a trespassing complaint on […]
Parks and Recreation Department Meeting
The Chillicothe Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board will meet in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 715 Washington Street, on Monday at 6 PM. The meeting will include a directors report under new business.
Richard “Dick” Lee Triplett
Richard “Dick” Lee Triplett, age 80, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Saint Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri. Dick was born the son of Thomas Lee and Jean Marie (Cox) Triplett, on October 25, 1944, in Trenton, Missouri. He was a 1962 graduate of Meadville, Missouri. After […]
New Tasers For Chillicothe Police Department
The purchase of 12 new Tasers for the Chillicothe Police Department at a cost of $51,466 was approved by the Chillicothe City Council. Police Chief Jon Maples says the department currently has several models. Learned from a training incident they need one model He says training on several models can cause confusion […]
Approval of Chillicothe Graduates
As the end of the school year approaches, the Chillicothe High School will prepare the list of 2025 graduates, and diplomas will be prepared and forwarded to the School Board for approval. Superintendent Dr. Dan Wiebers says this requires a special board meeting which is scheduled for Thursday, May 8th at 7:30 am. Chillicothe […]