Ninety-one calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Wednesday. Officers investigated a two-vehicle crash at Highway 36 and Highway 65, with both vehicles moving to a nearby parking lot. No injuries were reported. Throughout the day,…
Personnel matters were handled as part of the Chillicothe R-II School Board’s executive session. Certified Staff Hires (2026-27): Kayla Leatherman – Career Pathways to Teaching Instructor Danielle Costner – 2nd Grade Teacher Certified Staff Resignations (End of Year) Gabrielle Hall…
The Average Daily Attendance for the Chillicothe Schools affects the district budget. Superintendent Dr. Dan Wiebers says that means when students graduate early, it can have an effect. Fewer students mean a decrease in revenue. Wiebers says the formula does…
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Drinking Water Emerging Contaminant Grant program has awarded $70,000 to the community of Salisbury to evaluate the city’s drinking water system. The program helps communities to assess their systems and identify improvements to address…
A RED FLAG warning is issued for central Missouri counties, including Carroll and Chariton Counties in the local area. The National Weather Service issued the Red Flag Warning from Noon to 8:00 pm due to low relative humidity and gusty…
The Grundy County Rural Fire Department responded to two grass fires on Wednesday. One fire was called in at about 12:11 pm near 190 NE and Route N. The fire burned about 35 acres of CRP land and crews were…
A Puerto Rican man was injured when the truck he was riding in overturned on Route C, 15 miles south of Marceline in Chariton County. According to the Highway Patrol, the driver, a 30-year-old man from Temple, Pennsylvania, was westbound…
Eight people were interviewed for the opening on the Livingston County Health Center Board of Trustees. Livingston County Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas commented on the candidates for the opening. Fortunate to have 8 quality people interested in the volunteer board…
Four jail bookings on Tuesday for Livingston County are reported by the Sheriff. At about 9:50 am, Pettis County officials arrested 25-year-old Gregorio L. Diaz Gutierrez on a Livingston County warrant for alleged failure to appear on a speeding charge….
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office reports several investigations and arrests during the first half of February. Among the incidents, deputies investigated possible adult abuse in the Dawn area, but no charges are pending. A shots-fired investigation near LIV 242 and…
