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January 30, 2026

December Unemployment Report Shows Mixed Results

Unemployment numbers for December 2025 remain mixed across the local counties compared to the November figures. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development released the December unemployment figures. Looking at the area counties, from lowest to highest… Daviess…………….

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January 30, 2026

Macon Bridge Project Begins Soon

A Bridge Rehabilitation project will start February 9th at US 36 and US 63 in Macon. Motorists in that area should be aware of possible delays as roadwork and bridge work continue through early October. MoDOT announced bridge rehabilitation work…

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January 30, 2026

MDC Offers Prescribed Burn Workshop At Tina

A Prescribed Burn Workshop will be held in Tina on March 14th. Prescribed fire is a valuable land management tool, but if not used properly, it can also be dangerous and ineffective. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is conducting…

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January 30, 2026

Brunswick Man Injured While Avoiding Deer With UTV

A 73-year-old Brunswick man had serious injuries in a UTV crash while avoiding a deer. State Troopers report the crash occurred Thursday at about 5:45 pm, on Raphael Road, 10 miles north of Keytesville, as the man was westbound and…

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January 29, 2026

Livingston County Commission Approves Budget With Deficit Spending

A budget that includes revenue of $11,612,905 and expenses of $13,161,003 was approved by the Livingston County Commission. Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas says the budget includes a 4% cost of living increase for most hourly employees and a 3% increase…

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January 29, 2026

Missouri Auditor’s Report For Livingston County

The Missouri State Auditor’s report for Livingston County was released this morning. The report has a GOOD rating, which indicates this entity is well-managed. Findings were noted in four areas. County Commission’s Controls and Procedures Sheriff’s Controls and Procedures Sheriff’s…

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January 29, 2026

Chillicothe Police Report For Wednesday

The Chillicothe Police Department report for Wednesday includes 77 calls for service. Officers responded to several information-only calls involving protection orders, possible scams, and a reported hit-and-run, with no reports filed in those cases. Police also conducted a well-being check…

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January 29, 2026

Resident of Mexico Sentenced In Fentanyl Conspiracy

A Sinaloa, Mexico man was sentenced in Federal Court to 20 years for his part in a Fentanyl Conspiracy. Thirty-four-year-old Raymundo Guadalupe Felix-Perez was sentenced to 20 years in prison without parole, 5 years supervised release, and a money judgment…

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January 29, 2026

Caldwell County Route D Bridge Open

The Route D bridge in Caldwell County is now open according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The bridge over Shoal Creek had been closed following a routine inspection in June of 2024, due to advanced deterioration. The bridge was…

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January 29, 2026

City Extends Work Release Program Agreement With Prison

The Work Release program with the Missouri Department of Corrections was extended under an agreement with the City of Chillicothe. City Administrator Roze Frampton explained that this is a program that has been in place for some time. Helps financially…