A case has been certified to Division One of Circuit Court for a Chillicothe man charged with two felonies after an accident in Livingston County in May that reportedly caused the death of another man. Thirty-four-year-old Steven Lee Wilson waived his right to a preliminary hearing in the Associate Division on July 28. He is […]
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Chillicothe Police Department seeks assistance identifying individual regarding stolen vehicle
The Chillicothe Police Department is seeking public assistance in reference to a stolen vehicle investigation. A picture of the suspect from surveillance footage is posted below. Anyone who can help identify the man is asked to contact the Chillicothe Police at 660-646-2121.
Brookfield teenagers injured when car strikes big rig south of Chillicothe; driver of the car arrested for DWI
The Highway Patrol reports two Brookfield teens sustained injuries when a car ran into the back of a Peterbilt truck five miles south of Chillicothe on Tuesday morning, July 27. The driver of the car was later arrested. The passengers in the car, a 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, were taken by emergency medical […]
Presentation on Missouri Sunshine Law to be held in Chillicothe
The Missouri Sunshine Law was introduced in the General Assembly as Senate Bill 1 in 1973. With the passage of Senate Bill 1, Missouri became one of the earliest advocates of ensuring that meetings and records would be open to the public throughout the state. Missouri’s commitment to openness in government is clearly stated in […]
Items being collected for Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Area Youth Benefit Fund auction
Items are being collected for the 29th Annual Farmers’ Electric Cooperative’s Area Youth Benefit Fund’s fundraising events. An online auction will be held from August 30 through September 12 in place of the annual dinner-auction banquet. The golf tournament will be on August 30. The auction will be available on the Farmers Electric Coop website as […]
“Back to School” event set to begin at 11 am today for Kindergarten through 12th grade students in Chillicothe
A “Back to School” event is scheduled today (Tuesday, July 27, 2021) in Chillicothe. Free backpacks and school supplies are to be provided for all Livingston County Kindergarten through 12th-grade students who registered with the Livingston County Office of MU Extension. There are no income guidelines on eligibility. The event is listed for two periods […]
Crash at entrance of Simpson Park injures four; 54-year-old woman arrested on drug allegations
Chillicothe Police, just after 6 a.m. Sunday, responded to a single-vehicle accident that injured four minors. The accident occurred at the Walnut Street entrance of Simpson Park. Officers reported a juvenile driver lost control of the vehicle, traveled off the left side of Walnut Street, and went into a creek. The juvenile driver and three […]
Chillicothe police receive call regarding a grenade
Chillicothe police late Saturday afternoon received what Assistant Police Chief Rick Sampsel called a non-viable hand grenade. Sampsel said a person took the ordnance to the police station after it was found, and the device was to be destroyed.
Chillicothe Area Arts Council presents pianists Betty Preston Steele and Jamie Pauls in concert
The Chillicothe Area Arts Council will present pianists Betty Preston Steele and Jamie Pauls in concert. “Together Again” will be held at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center of Chillicothe on August 1 at 3 p.m. The box office will open at 2 o’clock. The performance will include different music genres. Adult tickets are $15, […]
Authorities respond to domestic violence call involving a gun; burglary investigation leads to arrest of Trenton man
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports no one was arrested after officers responded to a call of an alleged domestic violence in progress the night of July 22, in which a male was reportedly pointing a handgun at a victim. The Highway Patrol and a Chillicothe Police officer also responded to a home in the north […]
WireCo WorldGroup announces $15 million expansion in Sedalia
WireCo WorldGroup Inc. announced it is investing $15 million over the next five years to expand production capabilities in its Sedalia facility. The facility currently employs more than 160 individuals, and this expansion will result in the creation of 18 new jobs. “We’re excited to see WireCo finding success and opportunities for growth here in […]
Leadership Northwest Missouri class of 2021 graduates 19 from the region
Leadership Northwest Missouri recently held their 2021 graduation ceremony in Cameron at the Cameron Community Center. The celebration began with a welcome by Master of Ceremonies, Julie Robertson, Chair of the Graduation Planning Committee and 2020 LNWMO alum. Tim Wymes, 2020 LNWMO alum, blessed the group with an invocation prior to dinner. Katelyn Addison and […]
Trenton City Council to look at increasing base electric rate to $21.00
While no official recommendation was made due to the lack of a quorum Tuesday night for the Trenton Utility Committee, the City Council will take a look at increasing the base electric rate by seven dollars for residential customers in Trenton. This is primarily a monthly charge for having an electric meter. The current rate […]
Intruder assaults resident of Chillicothe home; suspect flees to roof of home after officers serve warrant
Chillicothe Police responded to a report of an intruder inside a house in the 300 block of Mansur Street. Upon arrival, officers determined a 31 year old male suspect had assaulted the resident while inside the home. Officers located the individual who then allegedly used a closed fist to assault an officer in the face. […]
Chillicothe woman injured in DeKalb County crash
A Chillicothe woman received minor injuries on Sunday morning when the car she was driving traveled off Highway 36 in DeKalb County and struck an embankment two miles east of Osborn. Thirty-Seven year-old Heather McLean was taken by ambulance to Mosiac Life Care of St. Joseph. The patrol reports she was using a seat belt. […]
Patrol reports the arrest of six in north Missouri
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a Trenton resident, 43-year old Stephan Elliott, was arrested early Sunday in Grundy County. Elliot was accused of felony counts of driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest, failure to drive on the right half of the road, failure to signal, not dimming lights for an oncoming vehicle, and no […]
Premium Market Animal Sale at Livingston County Fair raises more than $144,000
The Premium Market Animal Sale at this year’s Livingston County Fair in Chillicothe raised more than $144,000 to support 4-H and FFA members showing their animals. The $144,100 was $20,850 more than at 2020’s sale. The number of animals sold, 147, was up by 11 animals compared to a year ago. The number of buyers, […]
Court news for Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court on Thursday, July 15, 2021
In Grundy County Circuit Court on Thursday, a Trenton man pleaded guilty and was sentenced regarding a felony drug possession charge from April 14. Six other misdemeanor counts were dismissed by the state. Edwin Floyd Gordy the fourth was sentenced to five years in the Department of Corrections. Judge Thomas Alley suspended the execution of […]
Officials at the Livingston County Fair announce Rabbit Show results
Fair officials have announced the results from the rabbit show at the Livingston County Fair in Chillicothe. Rabbit 4 Class results: Angela Cunningham – Best of Breed Mini Satin Jaclyn Hines – Best Opposite Sex of Breed Dutch Best Opposite Sex of Breed Mini Rex Best of Breed Tan Best of Breed Mini Rex Best […]