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Missouri State Highway Patrol reports additional arrests over the weekend of February 10, 2023

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the arrest of multiple individuals in area counties. Twenty-nine-year-old Ram Lian of Kentwood, Michigan was arrested in Daviess County on February 10th. He was accused of driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, and failure to place a vehicle not in motion near the right-hand side of the highway. […]

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Man seriously injured in ATV crash in Chillicothe

The Chillicothe Police Department reports a man sustained injuries when the four-wheeler he drove hit a parked car in the area of 400 Williams Street on Friday evening, February 10th. The driver was later cited. Emergency medical services took the man to an unspecified location for treatment of what were considered serious injuries to the […]

Mercer County Sheriff Radar clocking Vehicle at 132 mph

Man who eluded authorities twice, after being clocked at 132 mph on Highway 65, arrested in Princeton

A suspect was arrested on February 9th after allegedly fleeing in a vehicle from a sheriff’s deputy and the sheriff in Mercer County. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office reports the deputy clocked the vehicle going about 132 miles per hour on Highway 65. The driver allegedly failed to stop, despite activated emergency lights and siren, […]

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U-Haul catches fire on Highway 36

No injuries were reported when the right front wheel of a U-Haul van caught fire early Saturday afternoon on Highway 36 near Chillicothe. A representative from the Chillicothe Fire Department reported the engine compartment and cab received heavy smoke damage. No damage was reported to the cargo bed, or to a car being towed. About […]

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Fire in Milan being investigated as suspicious

No injuries were reported from a fire early on Sunday in Milan that Police Chief Gail Hayes said was being considered suspicious. The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office was investigating. The fire occurred in a vacant upstairs apartment in a commercial building in the 200 block of East Third Street. Heavy flames and smoke could […]

Gallatin Courtwarming King and Queen 2023

Gallatin High School crowns Courtwarming royalty

Gallatin High School held its Courtwarming coronation on February 9th. Crowned King was Brett Hemry, and crowned as Queen was Presley Wells. They were the Student Council candidates. Other Gallatin Courtwarming candidates included seniors Kaydence Clevenger, Hannah Loubey, Peyton Johnson, and Colt Baker. Junior candidates were Ashley Feiden, Alex Endicott, Boston Bell, and Jaden Wilson. […]

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Chillicothe City Council to meet February 13th

The Chillicothe City Council will consider ordinances involving city code and a contract. The council will meet at the Chillicothe City Hall on February 13th at 5:30 in the evening. One ordinance would amend city code for marijuana. Another ordinance would authorize a contract with Gilmore and Bell, PC regarding post-issuance disclosure compliance services for […]