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Governor Parson signs SCR7 and HB 574 into law

Governor Mike Parson signed SCR 7 and HB 574 into law.  “I am happy to sign these two pieces of legislation into law, and I want to give a special thank you to Senator Dan Hegeman, Representative Rusty Black, Senator Jeanie Riddle, and Representative Kent Haden for their respective work on these bills,” Governor Parson […]

Livingston County Sheriff Car

Authorities stop reckless driver going 96 mph on Highway 36; both occupants on parole and traveling to appear in court

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday morning, June 10, to a report of a speeding vehicle on eastbound Highway 36 near the Livingston/Caldwell County line. The vehicle reportedly nearly caused a crash by passing on the right shoulder. Sheriff Steve Cox says Sergeant Dustin Woelfle checked the vehicle going 96 miles per hour in […]

Larry Eugene Smith Missing

Missing Chillicothe man found safe on Thursday morning

The Chillicothe Police Department reports a man missing since Sunday was found safe the morning of June 10. Fifty-eight-year-old Larry Smith was not injured. No other information was released about how he was found. Detective Whitney Murdock expressed appreciation to everyone who assisted in looking for Smith along with tips and phone calls.

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Missouri State Auditor launches audit of Harrison County

State Auditor Nicole Galloway announced today that her office has begun a regularly scheduled audit of Harrison County, located in northwest Missouri.  The county received a rating of “fair” from the most recent state audit, issued in November 2015. “Audits can help local officials take steps to make government more efficient and effective for taxpayers,” Auditor […]

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Trenton Police Department releases information on big rig hitting stop sign at intersection of 22nd Street and Pleasant Plain

The Trenton Police Department has released information about a semi-truck with one unit hitting a stop sign at 22nd Street and Pleasant Plain on June 3rd. No injuries were reported for the driver, 77-year-old James Gruver of Kansas City. Officer Keith Edmonston reports Gruver drove the semi into a residential area following a GPS while […]

Charges Filed

Two arrested by patrol charged with multiple offenses

Two men arrested in area counties by the Highway Patrol have been charged. Thirty-five-year-old Edward Lee Cates of Bethany was arrested in Harrison County the evening of June 8th. Online court information shows he faces felony possession of a controlled substance as well as misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle on a highway without a […]

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Chillicothe City Council announces personnel actions from executive session

Information has been released from an executive session of the Chillicothe City Council last week. City Clerk Rozanne Frampton reports the city council approved promoting paid-by-call firefighter Zach Dunn to a full-time firefighter/emergency medical technician. Katherine Hobbs, Corbin Valdez, Keagan Allen, and Andy McLean were hired as paid-by-call firefighters. McLean had submitted his resignation as […]

Independence Day Celebration

Independence Day Celebration planned in Cainsville

Activities are planned in Cainsville for the annual Independence Day Celebration. The theme is “Year 14—Take 2” for the event at the Cainsville Ball Park on July 9th and 10th. That Friday’s activities will include an appreciation supper at 5 p.m. sponsored by the Farmers Bank. Free will donations will be accepted for the meal […]

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Plain language guide on COVID-19 and vaccine for those with disabilities now available

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, along with the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council, released a new resource, the “Missouri Plain Language Guide for People with Disabilities, their Families and Caregivers,” on COVID-19 and the vaccine. Through this partnership, the new guide will ensure that important information related to COVID-19 and vaccine access is more […]