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April 29, 2026

Chillicothe Police Report For Tuesday

Ninety-five calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Tuesday. Early morning, officers checked on a suspicious person on North Washington Street. Throughout the day, several individuals contacted or visited the department with questions involving stealing investigations,…

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April 29, 2026

City Moves to Sell Locomotive

The sale of Chillicothe’s locomotive for the city-owned railroad received approval from the Chillicothe City Council. City Administrator Roze Frampton says the Rail Operator has their own engine. Declared Surplus. The locomotive will be sold to the highest bidder.

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April 29, 2026

ADA Project Start Soon In Carroll And Chariton Counties

ADA and Sidewalk improvements on Route K in Keytesville will begin on Monday and on Route M in Bosworth on Tuesday. The Missouri Department of Transportation says the project is to help ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act…

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April 29, 2026

Missouri Jobs Report For March 2026

The State of Missouri’s Jobs report for March has been released. The report shows Missouri’s non-farm payroll decreased by 3,200 jobs, private industry employment decreased by 3,400 jobs, and government employment increased by 200 jobs. Missouri’s smoothed seasonally adjusted unemployment…

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April 29, 2026

City Seeks To Fill Chillicothe City Council Opening

Following the resignation of Second Ward Councilman Weston Baker, the City of Chillicothe is seeking to fill the vacancy for the Second Ward Council member position. Mayor Theresa Kelly is accepting letters of interest from qualified residents of the Second…

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April 29, 2026

City Council Approves SRO Program With Chillicothe R-II Schools

A Memorandum of Understanding is now approved by the City and the Chilliothe R-II School Board for the SRO or School Resource Officer Program. City Administrator Roze Frampton calls it a partnership. The School district covers most of the expense….

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April 29, 2026

Fireworks Approved With Limitations For Chillicothe Prison

A request for the use of fireworks at the Chillicothe Correction Center was approved with limitations. City Administrator Roze Frampton explains. Because it is in the approach for the airport, no aerial fireworks will be allowed. They will limit the…

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April 28, 2026

Endangered Silver Alert – James Jones – Chillicothe

Updated report that Jones has been found safe Tuesday evening at 5:30 PM. The Chillicothe Police Department has issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a 93-year-old man. James Edward Jones is reported missing from 1001 Smith St. at 08:30 PM…

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April 28, 2026

2025/2026 End Of Year City Of Chillicothe Financials

The Chillicothe City Council Finance Workshop included a review of the end-of-year financials for the 2025/26 fiscal year. City Administrator Roze Frampton says that despite some revenue challenges, the city finished the year in the black. Revenues still exceeded expenses….

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April 28, 2026

Chillicothe Police Report For Monday

Ninety-two calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Monday. Officers followed up on an ongoing assault investigation. They also responded to several routine calls, including assisting the fire department with a medical call, addressing questions about…