A man accused of operating an illegal daycare out of a home in Chillicothe had his case certified to Division One of Livingston County Circuit Court on April 7th. Twenty-one-year-old Cloyce Oliver Wollard waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Arraignment is scheduled for April 8th. Wollard and co-defendant 24-year-old Jessica Maurine Busker of Chillicothe […]
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Missouri man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for attempting to purchase chemical weapon on the dark web
A Missouri man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison without parole for attempting to purchase a chemical weapon, capable of killing hundreds of people, on the dark web with Bitcoin. Jason William Siesser, 46, of Columbia, Mo., pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to acquire a chemical weapon and one count of […]
Chillicothe firefighters respond to fire on Highway Y, returning a second time after the blaze rekindles
Firefighters from Chillicothe responded to a grass and brush fire at a rural residence early Saturday evening, returning to the site late Saturday night after it rekindled. The location of the fire was 4677 Highway Y, where approximately ten acres of timber burned. Firefighters used approximately 100 gallons of water Saturday evening and approximately 150 […]
Grundy County Health Department reports almost 25% of Grundy County residents received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Twenty point four percent of Grundy County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That is according to Missouri’s vaccination website. Two thousand thirteen first doses have been given to all age groups, and 3,363 total doses have been given. The Grundy County Health Department’s report from March 25th indicated 1,869 […]
Putnam County Sheriff’s Department seeking assistance from the public with shooting investigation
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is seeking public assistance with an investigation into a pickup truck driving by and shooting at a residence the night of March 27. No injuries were reported from the incident on 290th Road. Residents with information or who can help identify the truck or anyone involved are asked to contact […]
Chillicothe woman accused of operating illegal daycare has bond amended to “own recognizance”
A Chillicothe woman accused of operating an illegal daycare out of a home had her bond amended in the Associate Division of Livingston County Circuit Court on March 29th. Online court information shows 24-year-old Jessica Maurine Busker’s bond was amended to own recognizance posting pending making bond in Greene and Warren counties. No bond was […]
Carport and vehicle destroyed by fire at residence on Maple Street in Chillicothe
Fire Saturday afternoon in Chillicothe extensively damaged the Ted and Norma Blankenship residence at 1308 Maple Street. A carport was destroyed and a car was a total loss; however, both residents were able to safely exit the home and vehicle. According to Chillicothe Fire Chief Eric Reeter, Norma Blankenship was planning to leave the residence […]
Missouri woman sentenced to 16 years in prison without parole for distributing almost 7 pounds of heroin
A Missouri, woman has been sentenced in federal court for her role in leading a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of heroin in Greene County, Mo. Jasmine D. Steed, 34, of Springfield was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough on Thursday, March 25, to 16 years and eight months in federal prison without […]
Missouri man sentenced to 70 years in prison without parole for sexual exploitation of a minor
A Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for coercing a minor victim to engage in illicit sexual activity. Tracy Todd Presson, 55, of Gainesville, Missouri was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough to 70 years in federal prison without parole. The court also sentenced Presson to spend the rest of his life […]
Chillicothe couple accused of operating illegal daycare; both charged with six counts of endangering the welfare of a child
A man and a woman accused of operating an illegal daycare out of a home and having unsanitary living conditions have been charged in Livingston County. Twenty-four-year-old Jessica Maurine Busker of Chillicothe and 21-year-old Cloyce Oliver Wollard (no address given) have each been charged with six counts of felony first degree endangering the welfare of […]
Missouri man pulls 20-year prison sentence for distribution of methamphetamine
A Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine. Richard G. Wacker, 61, of Springfield, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough to 20 years in federal prison without parole. On Jan. 10, 2020, Wacker pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy […]
Missouri man sentenced to 24-years in prison for distributing 12 pounds of methamphetamine
A Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that distributed at least 12 pounds of methamphetamine in the Joplin area, as well as for illegally possessing numerous firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition. Mark E. Burdge, 50, of Joplin, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. […]
Suspect dies in officer-involved shooting in Randolph County
Officers with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday responded to a call in Jacksonville to a male with a knife who was attempting to break into residences. The deputy arrived on the scene and located the suspect, who approached the deputy with a knife in a threatening manner. The deputy responded by drawing their […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approve tuition, fees and room and board rates
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees March 23rd approved tuition and fees as well as room and board rates for the 2021-2022 academic year. The majority of tuition and fees increased by $5 per credit hour. The student development, facility, and technology fees increased by $1 per credit hour. Dual credit increased by […]
Woman convicted in 2018 murder of St. Clair County Missouri man
On Saturday, March 6, in a case handled by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, a jury convicted Elizabeth Kilgore in connection with the murder-suicide of her husband, Lance Kilgore, and father Charles Sander. On the morning of September 7, 2018, the defendant’s husband Lance Kilgore was ambushed and murdered by her father Charles Sander […]
Daviess County Sheriff’s Department seeking assistance locating suspect who fled the scene of a crash
The Daviess County Sheriffs Department reports that at approximately 12 noon on Monday, officers were dispatched to a vehicle crash on Interstate 35 near the 72-mile marker. Before the arrival of officers, a male subject had fled the scene on foot. A manhunt ensued; however, the subject was unable to be located. The sheriff’s department […]
Missouri man connected to drive-by shooting sentenced to 5-years in prison
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing several firearms, including the firearm used in a drive-by shooting. Eric L. Harper, 28, Kansas City, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to five years and six months- in federal prison without parole. The sentence reflects an upward variance from the […]