The official ribbon-cutting for the Lillian DesMarias Youth Library is today. Library Director Candy Warren says the event starts at 5:30 and runs until 7:00 p.m. Warren says the event was delayed for a bit. Warren says this will be held outside and will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by guided tours, food, games, and prizes. In addition […]
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The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 99 calls for service Thursday. Some of the calls include: 1:41 am, Officers stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. During the stop, they found that a passenger to be underage and in possession of intoxicants. The 18-year-old was arrested. After processing, the subject was advised they were free to go with a citation […]
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The Missouri Highway Patrol reports one accident and several arrests in the area counties Thursday. At about 10:45 am, an Excelsior Springs man was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 6 near Jamesport. Fifty-one-year-old Leslie Keasling was eastbound on a motorcycle and failed to make it through a curve and ran off the road. He was taken to Liberty […]
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St. Lukes Health Systems have relaxed the visitation restrictions at both Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital. Officials announced both facilities are now at Level 3 – Limited Visitation. Level 3 visitor guidelines allow two visitors per patient per day in inpatient areas, and the emergency department. Visitors may exit and re-enter, but there can be no visitors under […]
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An event from the Livingston County Fair that was delayed due to weather has been held and winners announced. Winners in the Horse Show include: Clover kid participants: Gabrielle Barnett and Reata Mccracken Age 11-13 Age 14 and over Showmanship Glenna Barnett Samantha Rounkles Horsemanship Glenna Barnett Samantha Rounkles Pleasure Glenna Barnett Kadie Rounkles Egg & Spoon Hallie Anderson Kadie […]
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A student asked the Chillicothe R-II School Board to consider a High School Swim Team. Superintendent Dan Wiebers says Lilly Rose made that presentation The School district has had a Swim Team in the past. Wiebers noted the district does not have a pool at any of their buildings, but could have the option of working with the Grand River […]
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Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke are heat-related illnesses that are not uncommon when the outside temperatures start climbing into the 90’s and above. Ann Burchett from the Livingston County Health Center says one of the keys to avoiding those is to avoid dehydration. Burchett suggests drinking plenty of water early and continuing to replenish your body throughout the day. Experts […]
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As we move into the hottest part of the year, there may be some that don’t have access to air-conditioning. Some of the most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses include the very young and the very old. Those with health conditions and even pregnant women are also at higher risk. The Livingston County Emergency Management has compiled a list of COOLING […]
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The Chillicothe Mudcats lost to the Mustangs in St Joseph 5-3 Monday night. KCHI’s Ryan Christofferson has the story. Chillicothe travels to Iowa tonight for a doubleheader against the Des Moines Peak Prospects. First of two seven inning games starts at 5:00pm
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The new Chillicothe R-II School District office building is nearing completion. Superintendent Dan Wiebers says they are looking forward to next week. Plans for an open house to show off the new building have not been announced.
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