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October 16, 2025

Carroll County Route JJ Bridge Work Delayed

A delay is announced for the closing of Route JJ in Carroll County. The Missouri Department of Transportation announced the closing of the Route JJ bridge over West Fork Wakenda Creek, northwest of Norborne, was scheduled to close on Monday,…

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October 16, 2025

Hunters Urged To Share The Harvest

The Missouri Department of Conservation and Conservation Federation of Missouri are encouraging deer hunters to share their harvests by donating venison to the Share the Harvest program. The donated venison goes to local food banks and food pantries to help…

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October 9, 2025

Arkansas Seeks Extradition Of Inmate On Murder Charge

An extradition hearing will be held for a woman serving a life sentence at the Chillicothe Correction Center. Extradition has been requested by the state of Arkansas for thirty-two-year-old Taylor Paige Santiago on charges that include alleged capital murder, attempted…

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October 9, 2025

Household Hazardous Drop-Off Events

Two Household Hazardous Material Drop-off events are planned soon. Ann Hamilton from the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission says there are residential drop-off events on October 11th in Bethany and on November 1st in Carrollton. Items with and without fees….

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October 7, 2025

Missouri Hunting & Fishing Permit Price Increasing

Anglers and Hunters can expect higher prices for permits soon. Beginning in January, Missouri residents will see price increases that were approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission. Examples of the increases include: firearms deer hunting permits rise to $19.50, fishing…

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October 6, 2025

Chamber Of Commerce Director Announces Her New Position

Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Crystal Narr announced she is leaving the Chamber after 11 years.. Narr announced she has accepted a position with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry as the Director of the Missouri Chamber…

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October 6, 2025

Chillicothe Police Department Receives Blue Shield Grant

The Chillicothe Police Department is the recipient of a prestigious Missouri Blue Shield award of $50,000. Captain Hays says the Blue Shield Program is part of Governor Mike Kehoe’s Safer Missouri initiative. The $50,000 in funding will be used to…

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October 3, 2025

Wear Bright Colors In Wooded Areas

If you plan to spend time in or along a wooded area, you want to be seen. Missouri deer and turkey hunting seasons are underway, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield…

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October 2, 2025

DNR Pesticide Disposal Event In Chillicothe

A FREE pesticide disposal event will be held in Chillicothe this Saturday. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will accept up to 8,000 pounds of pesticides from non-commercial sources at no charge. The event will be held at the Litton…

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September 29, 2025

Fordyce Returning To DC With USDA

A Bethany man who once ran the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Washington DC, will return to the Nation’s Capitol as the new USDA’s Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation. Richard Fordyce was sworn in by the USDA…