The emergency repairs for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad on Highway 11 in Brookfield have been postponed. The railroad notified MoDOT of the change of plans, but has not […]
Driver Has Serious Injuries In Crash With Train
A Salisbury man had serious injuries when his truck was struck by a train Wednesday morning. Sixty-year-old Leland Linneman was northbound on Call Hubbard Road when he attempted to stop […]
Rail Car and Trailer Declared Surplus By Council
A rock car located near the old depot on 1st street has been declared surplus by the Chillicothe City Council. City Administrator Darin Chappell explains the reason for the declaration. […]
Pit Required For City Owned Railroad
A pit for the railroad is in the process of being dug as a requirement of the Railroad Inspectors. City Administrator Darin Chappell says the pit is being dug in […]
Road Closing In Chillicothe’s Industrial Park
A portion of Corporate Drive in Chillicothe will be closed beginning next week. On Monday, October 12th, M&M utilities will be shutting down Corporate Drive for Street replacement. The contractor […]
Rail Crossing Safety Week
Thirty-five rail crossing collisions and five fatalities are the average each year in the State of Missouri. The state has about 4,800 miles of railroad tracks across the state and […]
Railroad Board Appointment
An appointment to the Railroad Advisory Board was approved by the City Council. Mayor Thersa Kelly made the recommendation of Craig Erwin. The vote to approve Erwin was 4-0.
Rail Bridge & Crossing Upgrades
Repairs and upgrades to the City owned railroad were approved by the Chillicothe City Council. City Administrator Darin Chappell says the city will spend $139,000 on the project. Chappell says […]
Chillicothe City Council – Workshop & Council Session
Chillicothe City council will have a finance workshop and regular meeting Monday. The meetings will take place at the CMU Office large meeting room. The finance workshop will start at […]
City’s Contract With Motive Rail Extended
The operating agreement for the Chillicothe Owned Railroad was extended at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The Council approved the contract with Motive Rail. City Administrator Darin Chappell says under the […]