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April 24, 2026

Chillicothe Police Report For Thursday

Sixty-nine calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Thursday. The calls include: Early Thursday morning, officers made a traffic stop near Clay and Walnut Streets, where one woman was taken into custody and later released with…

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April 24, 2026

Rural Schools Town Hall

How legislative and financial issues will shape rural education will be discussed on Thursday, April 30th, at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. The program will start at 6:00 pm. Chillicothe R-II Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says patrons from three…

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April 24, 2026

Chillicothe Police Report For Tuesday and Wednesday

The Chillicothe Police reports for Tuesday and Wednesday include 153 calls for service. On Tuesday, officers responded to several overnight calls, including a domestic disturbance on East 10th Street. Welfare checks were also conducted, including one involving a reported person…

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April 24, 2026

Changes To State’s Career Ladder Program

Updates on the state of Missouri’s Career Ladder Plan were presented to the Chillicothe R-II School Board. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers described the changes. A name change and requirements. The board approved the information presented.

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April 24, 2026

Career Counselor Cindy Baker Honored In Retirement

The mainstay of the Chillicothe High School Guidance Department was the guest of honor at a retirement party this week. Cindy Baker has taught for 45 years, spending the last 35 years as a high school counselor. Principal Dan Nagel…

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April 24, 2026

A Change In A Summer School Job Description

An update to a job description for summer school was approved. The change was explained by Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers. From two principals to 1 and an assistant principal. The change required school board approval.

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April 23, 2026

Murder Charge

A Carrollton man was charged with alleged 1st Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action following the investigation of a homicide at 103 West 14th Street in Carrollton on Wednesday night. The call came in at about 10:25 pm and Carroll…

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April 23, 2026

Robbie Acton Trial Moved To Henry County

The trial for a Carrollton man charged with alleged DWI resulting in the death of another and leaving the scene of an accident that occurred on July 30th of 2025 in Benton County, has been moved to Henry County on…

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April 23, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Chillicothe’s Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, April 30th at City Hall. The meeting will start at 5:30 pm. Old business includes: Updates from “City of Chillicothe: Wabash Railboard/ Industrial Neighborhood Survey” Information on a future Tax Credit Workshop…

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April 23, 2026

School Board Approves New Scoreboard At Litton Stadium

A new scoreboard at the Jerry Litton Stadium will be installed before the Hornets Football season starts. The Chillicothe R-II School Board approved the purchase and installation of the scoreboard. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers explained. At the southeast corner of…