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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
