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August 20, 2026

Chillicothe Police Report For Wednesday

Eighty-three calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Wednesday. Officers responded to several welfare and mental health-related calls. At Hedrick Medical Center, officers assisted with a person experiencing a mental health crisis, while another person on…

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August 20, 2026

MoDOT Evaluation Rural Highway Speed Changes

While the Missouri Legislature has approved permitting MoDOT to increase rural highway speed limits to 75 mph, MoDOT says no changes will take effect until an evaluation of eligible locations is complete. MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger says, “There’s a balance…

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August 20, 2026

Crash Leaves Two With Serious Injuries

A three-vehicle crash in Howard County left two with serious injuries Wednesday afternoon. State Troopers report the crash occurred at 3:30 pm in Missouri 87, just south of Missouri 187 in Howard County. According to the report, a 32-year-old Mendon…

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August 20, 2026

Chillicothe R-II School Bus Routes Approved

The bus routes for the Chillicothe R-II School District were approved by the School Board. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says it took a bit longer to set the routes this year due to software issues. As required by State law…

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August 20, 2026

Surplus Declaration – Chillicothe Schools

A Declaration of Surplus Property was approved by the Chillicothe R-II School District. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers described what may be on the list. Desks, tables and a variety of items. The items are currently held at the NEW bus…

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August 20, 2026

Chillicothe Summer School Under Budget

The cost of Summer School in the Chillicothe R-II School District was lower than what the District had budgeted. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers explained at Tuesday’s board meeting. About $30,0000 less than budgeted. Dr Wiebers says part of that may…

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August 20, 2026

Chillicothe R-II Personnel Matters

Personnel matters were handled by the Chillicothe R-II School Board in a closed executive session. Approved actions include: Support Staff Hires: Katelynd Baker-CES Secretary/Admin Ass’t Lillian Kitchin-CELC Paraprofessional Erin Hendrix- CES Paraprofessional Pamela Chapman-CES Paraprofessional Amber Daniels-MS Paraprofessional Ashley Holloway-HS…

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August 19, 2026

July Jobs Report

The State of Missouri’s Jobs report for July has been released. The report shows Missouri’s non-farm payroll increased by 8,100 jobs, private industry employment increased by 6,900 jobs, and government employment increased by 1,200 jobs. Missouri’s smoothed seasonally adjusted unemployment…

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August 19, 2026

Chillicothe Police Report For Tuesday

Chillicothe Police handled 77 calls for service on Tuesday. The calls include: Officers assisted the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office with a domestic assault investigation and also helped a neighboring county with a possible child abuse case. Officers conducted several welfare…

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August 19, 2026

Back To School – Pedestrians, Vehicles, Buses

With the start of the new school year just days away, State Troopers remind us to be looking for pedestrians and young drivers, both before and after school. Sargent Shane Hux with the Missouri Highway Patrol says motorists need to…