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January 16, 2026

Missouri Releases November Unemployment Report

Unemployment numbers for November 2025 are mixed across the local counties compared to the September figures. The release was delayed due to the Federal Government Shutdown. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development released the November unemployment figures….

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January 16, 2026

Route K Bridge Near US 65 To Close Monday For Replacement

The Livingston County Route K Bridge over North Fork Crooked Creek will be closed for replacement beginning Monday. The bridge located just east of US 65 was built in 1932 and has a traffic volume of approximately 221 vehicles per…

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January 16, 2026

Special Weather Statement Issue For Snow Squalls

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement due to the possibility of bursts of heavy snow showers or snow squalls this afternoon and early this evening. Areas of heavy snow showers or more intense snow squalls will…

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January 16, 2026

Abuse Charges Filed Against Brunswick Man

A Brunswick man is charged with three counts of alleged abuse or neglect of a child. Thirty-nine year old Marty J. Bennett is charged following the investigation by the Brunswick Police Department of incidents alleged to have occurred in October…

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January 15, 2026

Contract For Legal Services Approved

A contract for legal services was approved by the Chillicothe City Council in a closed executive session. The contract with Jackson Lewis P.C. is to represent the City of Chillicothe in contract negotiations with the Firefighters Union, IAFF Local 2460….

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January 15, 2026

Livingston County Budget Includes Drawing On Reserves

Livingston County will be dipping into reserves in 2026. The first of two public hearings on the 2026 budget was held. Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas broke down some of the primary numbers. $11.6m in revenue – $13.1m in expenditures. Douglas…

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January 15, 2026

Crashes Result In Minor Injuries

Two crashes in the area counties left drivers and a passenger with minor injuries. A Pattonsburg woman had minor injuries when she struck a deer Thursday morning on Interstate 35 in Clinton County. The 34-year-old woman was southbound at about…

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January 15, 2026

Found Firearm Turned Into Sheriff

A handgun found at Poosey Conservation Area has been turned into the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department. The semi-automatic handgun was found on January 11th. If you are the owner of the weapon or have information about the owner, contact the…

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January 15, 2026

Chillicothe Police Report For Wednesday

Fifty-seven calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Wednesday. Among the calls, officers investigated a reported juvenile sex offense, but determined no crime occurred, with assistance from the Livingston County Children’s Division. A two-vehicle injury crash…

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January 15, 2026

Four Bookings Reported In Area Jails

Area Sheriff’s Departments reported bookings into their jails. A Cameron man was booked into the Caldwell County Detention Center by Caldwell County Deputies. Twenty-year-old Hunter S. Barton was arrested on a probation violation warrant from a conviction in 2023 for…