CHILLICOTHE – Jacob Strobel tossed a complete game Saturday, Caleb Chance ripped a late RBI single, and Nevada took down Chillicothe 6-4 at Shaffer Park. Strobel’s only challenging inning was the third, where he gave up four hits and four runs. Including the final out of that inning, Strobel went on to retire 19 of the last 20 Mudcat hitters […]
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The Chillicothe Fire Department wants you to be safe this fourth of July holiday and remind you of these safety tips when handling fireworks and grilling. Be sure fireworks are legal before using or buying them. Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities and never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks. Sparklers alone account for one quarter of […]
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A bill that provides visitation standards for hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice facilities was signed into law by Governor Mike Parson. HB 2116 allows a resident or patient in a health care facility in-person contact with a compassionate care visitor during visiting hours. State Representative Rusty Black this legislation came about due to the restriction at the beginning of COVID. […]
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CHILLICOTHE – Des Moines tossed a combined two-hitter in game one, but the bullpen faltered late in game two, and the Mudcats scraped together a three-run seventh and walked off on a Jonas Espinal sacrifice fly to split the doubleheader at Shaffer Park Thursday. In game one, Peak Prospect pitching dominated throughout, with Jonah Walker and Mike Bonner keeping Chillicothe […]
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The NTSB remains on the site of the fatal train crash and derailment Monday at Mendon. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy stated they have collected the black box from the train and footage from the front-facing cameras. The data recovered indicates the train was traveling 89 mph at ¼ mile from the crossing and at impact, the speed was 87 mph. […]
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The Chillicothe School District ended the 2021/22 school year with a 38.9% reserve balance. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says that is an increase from 26.75% from the start of the fiscal year. Final bills for the year were approved and funds were transferred to cover the necessary payments that are coming up. That includes a transfer of $1.537 million for […]
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A Patriotic Sing and Fireworks Display are scheduled for Sunday, July 3rd in Chillicothe. The Patriotic Sing will be from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the Bethel Black History Museum, across from the Grand River Historical Society Museum. Mary Lou Vandeventer and Dr James Cockman will lead the program. A free-will offering will be accepted. The Chillicothe Rotary Club Fireworks […]
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Amtrak officials are releasing additional information about Monday’s deadly crash and derailment near Mendon. The Missouri Highway Patrol says three people died, including two passengers and the driver of the truck that was struck at the uncontrolled grade crossing. Amtrak says there were approximately 275 passengers and 12 crew members onboard. (the number of passengers varies as all of the […]
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A public hearing was part of the Chillicothe City Council meeting Monday. The hearing was for the use of the Capital Improvement Sales Tax Funds. Parks Director Josh Norris presented the request to use $130,000 for improvements at Chilli Bay Waterpark. Work could take place beginning this fall and the city would have to go out to bid on the […]
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SEDALIA – Elijah Maris homered in the eighth inning Monday, giving Chillicothe the insurance they needed to survive a ninth inning Sedalia rally, and the Mudcats held on for a 5-4 win at Liberty Park Stadium. The Bombers loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth against Mudcat closer Tanner Sears, who walked in a run with two out. […]
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