The Budget for the Chillicothe R-II School District 2026/27 School year was approved in a special meeting this week. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says the budget begins in the red. By $155,055.02 The Transferred funds will cover the summer projects…
Personnel matters were handled by the Chillicothe School Board in the executive session of this week’s special meeting. Personnel matters approved include: Certified Resignations:Weston Baker – CMS Multi Media teacher Support Staff Hires:Shelly Ford – CMS paraprofessional Extra Duty –…
Following a mental health competency evaluation ordered for 22-year-old Darrell Tyrone Dickerson, Judge Michael Leamer ordered an extended commitment of Dickerson to the Department of Mental Health. Dickerson had been charged with alleged 2 counts of sexual misconduct involving a…
Ninety-one calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Wednesday. Officers responded to a person in crisis who was taken to a hospital for evaluation, and completed a welfare check where no assistance was needed. Police are…
The bridge deck replacement project for Sullivan County Route OO bridge over Locust Creek, near Milan, reopened Tuesday. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted E&C Bridge, LLC to complete a bridge deck replacement project on four bridges in Mercer, Putnam…
Nominations to serve on the Missouri Trails Advisory Board are being accepted by the Missouri State Parks through mid-August. Appointees would serve three years, beginning in October of 2026. To be eligible, you must be a Missouri resident and must…
A Cowgill man was arrested and booked into the Caldwell County Detention Center on charges of alleged rape, child molestation, sodomy, and endangering the welfare of a child, which are alleged to have occurred between June of 2025 and January…
A Trenton man had minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Lawrence County. State Troopers report the crash occurred at about 6:16 pm, as a 49-year-old Trenton man was westbound on I-44 near Sarcoxie, and he swerved to…
The Chillicothe Police Department report for Tuesday includes 84 calls for service. Among the incidents, officers are investigating reports of suspected child abuse or neglect, possible property damage on Keith Avenue, and a child pornography complaint. Officers report the arrest…
The Chillicothe R-II School District finalized the purchase of the future site of the School District’s bus barn and maintenance facility. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says they purchased the John Hutchinson property, just north of the Chillicothe R-II School Administrative…
