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December 20, 2025

Continued Bridge Projects On MoDOT Roadwork List

The Missouri Department of Transportation roadwork for the week of Christmas includes several bridge projects in the local counties. Caldwell County Route D – remains CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Shoal Creek Bridge through March. Carroll County…

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December 19, 2025

Former Miss Missouri Selected To Lead Main Street Chillicothe

The new Executive Director of Main Street Chillicothe is McKinsie Saunders, formerly McKinsie Garber of Chillicothe. Saunders brings extensive experience in community leadership, financial management, event planning, and strategic communications from her history with various national and regional organizations. Her…

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December 19, 2025

Brookfield Man Charged In Infant Death

A 19-year-old Brookfield man faces charges in the death of a two-month-old child on December 13th. The Linn County Prosecutor charged Caleb Frances Colkers with alleged endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death. The complaint states Colkers allegedly…

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December 19, 2025

Chillicothe Police Report For Thursday

Sixty-six calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Thursday. Some of the calls include: Officers secured a business after finding an open door on International Road, with no crime discovered. Police also conducted a welfare check…

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December 19, 2025

Charges Filed On 19 Year Old Man

A Chillicothe man was booked at the Caldwell County Detention Center for Livingston County. On Wednesday, Chillicothe Police officers arrested 19-year-old Jayce Bryson Gatson. He has since been charged with alleged leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in…

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December 19, 2025

Chillicothe Board Meetings In January

Chillicothe’s Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the Tiny House ordinance amendments as part of their meeting on January 5th. The meeting will start at 5:30 pm in the council chambers. Also on the agenda will be a review of…

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December 19, 2025

New Filing For Ambulance Board

Another name has been added to the ballot for the April Municipal Election. Megan Hall has filed for the Livingston County Ambulance Board. Filing for the April Municipal Election continues through 5:00 pm on December 30th.

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December 19, 2025

Declaration Of Surplus Approved By School Board

The declaration of surplus items was approved by the Chillicothe R-II School Board. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says the list includes some kitchen equipment. Some desks and library items. The date of the auction was not discussed.

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December 19, 2025

2026/27 Chillicothe R-II School District Calendar Approved

The Chillicothe R-II School District will begin the school year in 2026 on August 25th. The school year will end on May 21st, with Senior Graduation on May 16th. The calendar does have enough days built in to ensure that…

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December 19, 2025

Jail Booking For Livingston County

Another booking at the Caldwell County Detention Center for Livingston County was reported by the Sheriff’s Department. On Wednesday, Chillicothe Police officers arrested 19-year-old Jayce Bryson Gatson. He was booked on a 24-hour hold with no bond allowed, pending the…