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January 5, 2026

Caldwell County Jail Bookings

The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department reports three weekend bookings at the Caldwell County Detention Center. Saturday: Deputies booked 36-year-old Brian Douglas Claypool of Cowgill for two counts of alleged endangering the welfare of a child. The probable cause statements indicated…

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January 5, 2026

FFA Greenhand Motivational Conference At NCMC

An estimated 400 agriculture students will travel to North Central Missouri College on Thursday for the annual Greenhand Motivational Conference for Area 2 FFA Chapters. The event is an opportunity for area high school students to meet State FFA Officers…

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January 5, 2026

Weekend Chillicothe Police Report

The Chillicothe Police Department handled 142 calls from Friday through Sunday. Some of the significant calls included: On Friday evening, officers responded to a woman in crisis in the 1200 block of Easton Street. Officers provided assistance and resources, and…

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January 5, 2026

Troopers Report Three Injured In Accidents In Area Counties

Three accidents investigated by State Troopers on Saturday left three injured. State Troopers report a pedestrian was injured when they were struck by a pick-up on Highway 190 in Jamesport at about 5:45 pm. According to the report, the pick-up…

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January 5, 2026

Sunday Afternoon Fire Destroys Livingston County Home

A fire on LIV 515 on Sunday afternoon destroyed a house and garage. The Chillicothe Fire Department received the call at 1:46 pm and arrived in about 15 minutes to find the house was fully involved. There was no one…

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January 3, 2026

Walters Arrest

A 40-year-old Chillicothe woman was arrested Friday by the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department. Krystal Marie Walters was booked on an alleged bond violation of alleged financial exploitation. Walters is held in Caldwell County with no bond set.

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January 3, 2026

MoDOT Roadwork

New bridge projects on MoDOT’s roadwork list for the week of January 5th. Local projects include: Linn County Route 11 – will be CLOSED at the Badger Creek Bridge, north of New Boston, for replacement, from January 5th through May….

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January 3, 2026

Assessment Forms

Assessment forms from the County Assessor’s Office should be in your mailbox soon. Livingston County Assessor Rich Thieme says they were mailed on December 31st. Thieme says you have two options for filing the forms. Fill them out manually and…

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January 2, 2026

County Personal Property & Real Estate Tax Deadline Passed

The deadline for paying your personal property and real estate taxes without penalty was the end of the day on December 31st. Those who did not pay in person, by drop off, on line, or by mail with a postmark…

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January 2, 2026

City Making Plans For Completion Of New Police Facility

The City of Chillicothe is making the necessary arrangements for taking possession of the new Police Facility on March 3rd. City Administrator Roze Frampton says at that time they will begin moving in. Moving in furniture and equipment, including for…