Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox released information on one of three suspects taken into custody following an alleged incident in Lafayette County Tuesday morning. The incident involved the alleged stealing of pickup trucks and one of the suspects allegedly shooting at the vehicle owner. It is unknown where the firearm reportedly used is located. Cox […]
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Livingston County Health Center to offer blood draw clinics in June
The Livingston County Health Center of Chillicothe will offer private appointments for adult blood draws in June, following social distancing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Livingston County residents can schedule appointments for June 1st, 10th, and 24th. A requisition will be required before blood can […]
Chillicothe police department release details on pursuit that ended near Kearney on Monday
Chillicothe Police today provided some details on the stolen car and pursuit from Monday that ended when the vehicle stopped in Clay County and a driver was arrested. In the 200 block of Washington Street, police said the owner of the car had gone inside a business, during this time, a male in a hooded […]
Chillicothe officers seeking information regarding disturbance with possible weapon involvement
The Chillicothe Police Department is seeking information regarding a report of a disturbance in the 1200 block of North Washington Street Saturday night. An investigation implied the possible brandishing of a weapon took place. Police Chief Jon Maples reports officers and detectives are investigating the incident and have taken several statements in reference to a […]
Pursuit that started in Chillicothe ends on I-35 near Kearney
Clay County Sheriff’s Deputies on Monday morning, May 18, 2020, assisted other agencies in pursuing a stolen vehicle southbound on Interstate 35 from Clinton County. The vehicle eventually stopped and the driver was arrested on I-35 just north of Exit 20. The highway has since reopened. Cameron police reported the pursuit of the stolen car […]
Wright Memorial and Hedrick Medical Center report 758 tested for COVID-19
The weekly report from Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital indicates 758 people have received COVID-19 testing, which is an increase of 146 tests when compared to the numbers announced last Monday, May 11, 2020. Wright Memorial has tested 239 including 171 from Grundy County, 38 from Mercer County, 30 from other counties. Hedrick […]
Riding For Our Veterans event scheduled for June in Chillicothe
Riding For Our Veterans will hold the Fifth Annual Battle at the Grand Bull Riding at Chillicothe next month. Gates are scheduled to open at the Litton Ag Center the evenings of June 12th and 13th at 5:30. Mutton busting registration will start at 6 o’clock. The first 20 children to register can participate in […]
Pickup destroyed by fire in Livingston County
A pickup truck is considered a total loss after it burned near Routes A and U in the northwest part of Livingston County Friday night. Chillicothe Fire Battalion Chief Les Hinnen reports firefighters found the truck owned by David Hogan of Jamesport fully involved in fire upon arrival. Chillicothe requested mutual aid from Jamesport Fire […]
Judge Thomas Alley hands down prison sentences in Thursday session of Grundy County Court
Prison sentences were announced on four defendants during Thursday’s session in the Grundy County Circuit Court. Trenton resident Timothy Persell Junior admitted to probation violations. His probation was revoked and he was sentenced to seven years with the Department of Corrections on each of three counts of distributing or delivering drugs early in 2016. The […]
North Central Missouri College recognizes Outstanding Honor Graduates
The Vicki Wheeler Honors Brunch is held each year to recognize North Central Missouri College Outstanding Honor Graduates for their accomplishments. The NCMC Outstanding Student Award is given to only one student in each degree program annually. Faculty select students based on academic merits, campus involvement, and leadership in the classroom. NCMC was unable to […]
Chillicothe man waives preliminary hearing in Grundy County Circuit Court
A Chillicothe man waived a preliminary hearing when he appeared yesterday in the associate division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Shawn Stewart Howell faces charges of driving while intoxicated – aggravated; as well as driving while revoked or suspended and no proof of insurance. Howell was bound over to the docket tomorrow (Thursday) for division […]
Voting equipment to be tested in Livingston County
Automatic voting equipment will be tested in Livingston County next week to comply with a Missouri statute. The testing will take place on the first floor lobby of the courthouse in Chillicothe the morning of May 20th at 10 o’clock. Representatives of the political parties, news media, candidates, and public are invited to attend.
Chillicothe City Council adds COVID-19 amendment to service agreements
A COVID-19 amendment will be attached to the service agreements approved by the Chillicothe City Council last (Monday) night involving funding for several organizations. The amendment modifies the contract for services between the City of Chillicothe and the service provider for the 2020-2021 city fiscal year. It says the amount to be paid to the […]
Trenton City Council approves Orscheln Tax Increment Financing plan
The Trenton City Council Monday night adopted six ordinances, one of which continues the process leading to the eventual construction of a new Orscheln’s Farm and Home Store at 28th Street and Highway 65. Following a required public hearing, the council voted to approve the Orscheln Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan, the redevelopment area, and […]
Wright Memorial, Hedrick Medical Center report 612 tested for COVID-19
COVID-19 testing indicates 612 tests have been performed at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe and Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton which is up nearly 100 tests from the figure on Monday, May 4th. Wright Memorial has tested 210 people including 150 from Grundy County, 36 from Mercer County, and 24 from other counties. Hedrick has […]
Warrenton teen demolishes van in Linn County crash
A teenager from Warrenton, Missouri was taken to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe with minor injuries after the van he was driving went off a lettered route in Linn County. Nineteen-year-old Jase White was driving the van when it was demolished after it went off the left side of Linn County Route C and overturned. […]
Bosworth resident injured in crash at intersection
A Bosworth resident was hurt when the car he was driving was hit by another vehicle at a Bosworth intersection. Fifty-five-year-old Keith Sedgwick was taken to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe with minor injuries. The other driver, 23-year old Blake Crawford of Bosworth, was not reported hurt. The crash happened Saturday afternoon at the intersection […]
Chillicothe police give chase to individual on ATV
Chillicothe police report a person on a four-wheel ATV on Saturday afternoon attempted to evade an officer but was apprehended and placed in a patrol unit. Police say the person intentionally injured their forehead by striking it on safety screening in the police car and was then taken to Hedrick Medical Center, treated and released, […]
Chillicothe firefighters respond to grass fire
Chillicothe firefighters on Saturday extinguished a small grass fire off Highway 65 at the north edge of Chillicothe. Captain Derrick Allen reported firefighters arrived on the scene and found approximately one-quarter acre had burned about 50 yards behind Kelly’s Fireworks stand. Approximately 100 gallons of water and a leaf blower were used to extinguish the […]