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October 7, 2026

Chillicothe Man Booked By Probation & Parole

A Chillicothe man was booked into the Caldwell County Detention Center by Missouri Probation and Parole. Thirty-six-year-old Chase Jordan Fantazia was booked on Probation Violation warrants. From a Livingston County conviction for resisting or interfering with an arrest. He is…

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October 7, 2026

Former Assistant City Clerk Bound Over To Circuit Court

A former Chillicothe Assistant City Clerk, 44-year-old Kaleena Rae Johnson of Mooresville, made an appearance in Livingston County Associate Court on charges of alleged stealing from the City of Chillicothe from March 1st of 2024 to March 31st of 2026….

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October 7, 2026

November Election Statewide Ballot Issues – Amendment 6

The November General Election includes five statewide ballot questions to be considered by Missouri voters. KCHI is reviewing the Ballot Language for each issue and the “Fair Ballot Language” provided by the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office. Amendment 6 reads:…

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October 7, 2026

Parking Variance Requested For Proposed Apartment Construction

A Parking Regulation Variance was approved as a first step in constructing new apartments in Chillicothe. American Tiger Realty Group made the request to the Chillicothe Board of Adjustments. Codes Officer Gil Gates explained the request. Requested a variance to…

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October 7, 2026

Board Of Public Works Approves Concrete Bid

A bid for concrete work at the CMU Electric Warehouse was approved by the Chillicothe Board of Public Works. CMU General Manager Matt Hopper explained. For 7,500 sq/ft of flat work at a cost of $58,125. Hopper says this is…

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October 7, 2026

Opening On Historic Preservation Commission To Be Filled By Appointment

An opening on the Chillicothe Historic Preservation Commission will be filled by appointment. Chillicothe Mayor Theresa Kelly is accepting nominations to fill the opening for a three-year term, beginning October 30th. Those interested can pick up a board volunteer form…

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October 7, 2026

Three Jail Bookings

Area Departments report three Jail Bookings. For Livingston County, a 40-year-old Chillicothe man was booked into the Caldwell County Detention Center Monday evening by Chillicothe Police. Michael C. Pennington has since been charged with alleged violation of an order of…

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October 7, 2026

Marshall Man Arrested By Troopers In Carroll County

A Marshal man was arrested by State Troopers in Carroll County Tuesday. Forty-seven-year-old Aundra L. Butner of Marshall was arrested on a warrant and taken to the Caldwell County Detention Center pending the posting of bond.

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October 7, 2026

Chillicothe Police Report For Tuesday

The Chillicothe Police Department report for Tuesday includes 91 calls for service. Officers investigated a report of possible counterfeit money being passed in the 1000 block of South Washington Street. A report was taken, and that investigation continues. Officers also…

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October 7, 2026

Cooler Weather Means Wildlife On The Move & Near Roadways

With the cooler fall temperatures and longer nights, deer and other wild animals are on the move. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds drivers that most deer strikes with vehicles occur in October and November between the hours of 6:00…