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July 8, 2026

Chillicothe Watermain Flushing

Watermain flushing continues in Chillicothe, with work taking place from Polk Street south to the railroad tracks. CMU Water Services Superintendent Chris Bonderer says the department is flushing fire hydrants both east and west of Washington Street. Bonderer says this…

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July 8, 2026

Livingston County Commission Meets Thursday

The Livingston County Commission meets this week in regular session on Thursday at 9:30 am in the commission room of the courthouse. Thursday’s agenda includes:At 9:30 am is a meeting with David Beck for maintenance on LIV 230At 10:00 am…

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July 8, 2026

Colkers’ Case Moves To Linn County Circuit Court

A Brookfield man accused of alleged endangering the welfare of a child, resulting in the death of the child in December of 2025, is bound over to Circuit Court in Linn County. Nineteen-year-old Caleb Frances Colkers of Brookfield was in…

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July 7, 2026

Ag Moves – Chillicothe Summer Program

Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move (Ag Moves) helped Chillicothe Elementary students discover agriculture this summer. Educator Morgan Brockmeier provided 10 hands-on lessons at no cost to the school through the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation. Through Ag Moves,…

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July 7, 2026

CMU Electric Generation

Chillicothe Board of Public Works met Tuesday morning. One topic was electric generation. CMU General Manager Matt Hopper says their generation department has been called on by MPUA (Missouri Public Utility Alliance) to supply power. Generating electricity on demand. Hopper…

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July 7, 2026

Chillicothe Police Report For Monday

Nearly 100 calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Monday, including an arrest for suspected impaired driving. Officers investigated a property damage report in the 1100 block of Northwood Terrace that remains under investigation. Police also…

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July 7, 2026

Chillicothe Municipal Utilities Recycling Program

Household Recycling in Chillicothe is handled through the Chillicothe Municipal Utilities refuse department, working with Hope Haven Industries, and is entirely voluntary. If you want to participate, you will need to separate the recyclables from the trash and place them…

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July 7, 2026

Sullivan County Bridge Replacement

A Sullivan County bridge will close for replacement on July 20th. The Missouri Department of Transportation announced the Sullivan County Route N Little Yellow Creek Bridge, west of Green City, will close for a replacement project through the Northwest Bridge…

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July 7, 2026

Jail Bookings

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department booked 44-year-old Travis Dale Anderson into the Caldwell County Detention Center on a Bond Violation warrant. He is held with no bond allowed. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reported two bookings. 36-year-old Veronica Chantel Ruiz…

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July 7, 2026

Street Closings For Annual Cruise Night

Street closings in Chillicothe have been approved for the 38th Annual Chillicothe Lion’s Club Cruise. Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples announced that on Friday, July 17th, the area around the downtown square will be closed from 5:00 to 10:30 PM….