The 2024/25 school year comes to a close this Friday for the Chillicothe R-II School District. Superintendent Dr. Dan Wiebers says it is a fun, exciting week. A lot of fun activities this week. Classes will dismiss early on Friday, after lunch is served. Dr. Wiebers says Summer School will begin on May 21st. Summer […]
Chillicothe Considering Board & Commission Ordinance
An ordinance that defines the requirements and responsibilities to serve on Chillicothe City Boards and Commissions was presented to the Chillicothe City Council, but no action was taken at this week’s meeting. City Administrator Roze Frampton explains the changes that were presented. Biggest change is in the residency requirement. Frampton says the Park Board and […]
Chillicothe Is Host Community For Marceline Disney Event
A contract with Disney Worldwide was approved by the Chillicothe City Council pending clarification. Tourism Director Amy Supple explained a Disney fan group is having an event in Marceline this weekend and they are using Chillicothe as the host community. A contract to provide services, including a reception and transportation. The council approved the ordinance […]
April Jobs Report For Missouri
The State’s Jobs report for April shows non-farm payroll decreased by 6,600 jobs, private industry employment decreased by 6,900 jobs, and government employment increased by 300 jobs. Missouri’s smoothed seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point in April, to 3.9 percent. That is two-tenths of a percentage point higher than in […]
Chillicothe Police Report
Eighty-three calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Tuesday. Some of the calls include: At 9:30 a.m., Officers took a report of stealing in the 300 block of N. Washington St. Officers later arrested a 40-year-old woman for stealing. She was processed and released. At 11:04 a.m., Officers took a property […]
Grundy County Jail Booking
Grundy County Sheriff’s office report 44-year-old Tara Leanne Weimer of Trenton was booked into the Grundy County Jail on a probation violation warrant from a 2024 conviction for Assault. Weimer was sentenced to 4 years in prison – suspended, with 5 years of probation. She began serving the sentence in August of last year. Her […]
Missouri’s Free Fishing Weekend Is June 7th & 8th
Missouri’s annual “Free Fishing Days” are June 7th and 8th. During the Free Fishing Weekend, any person may fish state waters without an MDC fishing permit, trout permit, and prescribed area daily tag. While you will not need a state fishing license or permit, user fees and permits may still be required at county, city, […]

Bevier Man Faces Charges In Macon County
A man arrested in Chariton County has been charged in Macon County with alleged Rape, Sexual Abuse and kidnapping. State Troopers investigated the allegations of sexual assault against 18-year-old Cameron J. Hunter from Bevier. He was arrested Monday afternoon, and charges were filed in Macon County Court. Hunter is held at the Macon County Jail […]
Caldwell County Kidnapping Case Moved To Circuit Court
A Polo man charged in Caldwell County Court with alleged Kidnapping, Armed Criminal Action, and domestic assault will have his case heard in Caldwell County Circuit Court. Thirty-seven-year-old Joshua S. Clevenger was in Associate Court on Tuesday, where the judge found probable cause to move the case to the higher court. Clevenger is scheduled for […]
City Council Meeting Change Due To Holiday
The date of the next Chillicothe City Council meeting has been changed, due to the Memorial Day Holiday. City Administrator Roze Frampton says the meeting scheduled for May 26th has been moved to Tuesday, May 27th. The meeting will start at 5:00 pm for a finance workshop. The regular council session will start at 5:30.