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August 21, 2026

Livingston County Health Center – Free Hearing Screening

The Livingston County Health Center is offering FREE hearing screening in October. The Livingston County Health Center’s Aging in Place initiative is partnering with audiologist Dr. Emily Finley to offer free hearing screening clinics for Livingston County residents. The health…

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August 21, 2026

Local Missouri State Fair Winners

Winners in the livestock showings are announced by the Missouri State Fair. A Livingston County 4H member took Grand Champion at the Fair. The Missouri State Fair Grand Champion Youth Barrow Carcass was exhibited by Harper Wolf of Chillicothe. In…

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August 20, 2026

Chillicothe School Resource Officer Program

The School Resource Officer Program for the Chillicothe R-II School District is now managed by the Chillicothe Police Department. Police Chief John Maples says they have three SROs who have been preparing for the start of the school year. Selecting…

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August 20, 2026

Livingston County Jail Booking

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reported the booking of 46-year-old Trinity J. Helm of Chillicothe on a Bond Violation Warrant from 2025 charges of alleged DWI and Driving While Revoked or Suspended. He is held at the Caldwell County Detention…

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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…