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May 12, 2026

Simpson Park – Electrical, Lighting, Water

A utility project in Simpson Park is taking place this summer. CMU General Manager Matt Hopper explains the electrical work that will take place. Move the electric underground and update the east side electrical. Hopper says the majority of the…

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May 12, 2026

Chillicothe Police Report For Monday

Eighty calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Monday. Officers are investigating a report of stealing from the 400 block of Locust Street and a domestic assault reported in the 500 block of Mohawk Road. Police…

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May 12, 2026

Nevis Sentenced Following Warrant Arrest

A Chillicothe man was sentenced in Caldwell County Court. Forty-nine-year-old Steven D. Neves was arrested Monday on a 2025 Caldwell County warrant for Failure to register a vehicle. He was held at the Caldwell County Detention Center with bond set…

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May 12, 2026

Council Approves Pool Upgrades

Two upgrades at Chilli Bay Water Park were approved by the Chillicothe City Council. Parks Director Josh Norris presented the projects. The gel coating of the open flume tube slide at the Lazy River was approved at a cost of…

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May 12, 2026

Technology Grant Funds Used For Library Upgrades

The Lillian DesMarias Library and Main Library have completed upgrades with funding from a Technology Mini Grant awarded by the Missouri State Library in October of 2025. Library Director Susan Lightfoot-Horine says the improvements include the replacement of stand-up public…

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May 12, 2026

Simpson Park Trail Expansion Approved To Go Out To Bid

An extension to the Simpson Park Trail and repairs to the existing trail was presented to the Chillicothe City Council. The total estimated cost of the trail work is $107,700. Brent Turner made the presentation and spoke about the extended…

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May 12, 2026

Chillicothe Woman Injured In Crash On Route A

A Chillicothe woman has minor injuries in a single crash, Monday afternoon, on Route A, near Jamesport. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the 63-year-old driver was northbound, crossed the centerline, overcorrected, and ran off the right side of the…

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May 12, 2026

Troopers Arrest Three In The Area Counties

Three arrests in the area counties are reported by the Missouri Highway Patrol on Monday. At about 8:25 am in Livingston County, Troopers arrested 57-year-old Abel Adolfo Sebastian of Kansas City for alleged DWI – Failure to maintain the right…

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May 12, 2026

Linn County Route U Bridge Open

The Linn County Route U bridge over Long Branch, northwest of Bucklin, is now open. The Missouri Department of Transportation contractor completed the bridge deck replacement project. Linn County Route U bridge over Long Branch was built in 1955 Two…

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May 11, 2026

Caldwell County Jail Bookings

Two bookings into the Caldwell County Detention Center are reported by the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. Friday night, deputies booked 38-year-old Trevor James Landes for alleged no valid license – 3rd offense. Bond is set at $10,000. Sunday night, deputies…