Rotary Unsung Hero 5/16 6am
     The Chillicothe Rotary Unsung Hero received a plaque this week recognizing her actions within the Chillicothe R-II School District. Rotary President Michael Leamer made the presentation.
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     Susan Norris talked about receiving the award.
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     The award was presented Monday at Dewey School.


New Security Cameras at CHS 5/16 6am
     New Security Cameras will be installed at the Chillicothe High School. The Chillicothe R-II School Board approved the $30,866 to purchase the cameras and have them installed. Superintendent Dr Roger Barnes says they will be a vast improvement over the current system.
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     The current system has about 18 cameras; the new system will have 25 cameras and will allow expansion to 32 cameras. Barnes says they will consider similar upgrades for next year at a couple other buildings.
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     The CHS Cameras will be installed with funding from this year's budget, the other buildings will be considered for next year.


Chula Woman Injured In Accident 5/16 6am
      A Chula resident had minor injuries from a two vehicle accident Tuesday, on US 65, south of Trenton. 23 year old Sarah R Lowery of Chula was taken to Wright Memorial Hospital for treatment following the accident at 6:25 pm. State Troopers report Lowery was southbound on US 65 when a vehicle ahead of her, driven by 20 year old Dakota C Wilford of Trenton, slowed to make a right turn onto Route Z and Lowery slid into the rear of the Wilford vehicle. Both drivers were wearing their safety belts.


Chillicothe Police Daily Report 5/16 6am
     Chillicothe Police Officers are investigating a report of theft in the 700 block of Commercial Street. They are also investigating a report of theft in the 600 block of Missouri avenue. A suspect was identified in that incident and charges are pending.
A vehicle was reported stolen in the 100 block of Calhoun. A suspect was identified and charges are pending.
     Officers also responded to a report of a dog running at large in the 2600 block of Shawnee Drive. The dog owner, 80 year old Boise Burge was cited for allowing the dog to run at large.


Highway Patrol Daily Report 5/16 6am
     State Troopers made two arrests in the local area on Tuesday. Shortly after noon, 41 year old Dominick Nelms of Kansas City was arrested in Caldwell County for alleged Driving While Suspended. He was taken to the Caldwell County Jail on a 24 hour hold.
     At about 8:00 pm, Troopers in Livingston County arrested Alfredo C Chima of Brookfield for alleged DWI, Careless and Imprudent Driving involving an accident, Driving While Suspended and no insurance. He was taken to the Livingston County Jail on a 24 hour hold.


School Board Talks Salaries and Insurance 5/16 6am
     There was little movement for now on the Chillicothe School district salary schedule, but there was some good news on their health insurance. The Chillicothe R II School Board approved the salary Schedule that is the same as last year, but Superintendent Dr Roger Barnes says that could change as soon as next month.
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     The board did allow for movement on the scheduled for staff development. For the school district health insurance, Barnes says there is no increase in the rate, but that is not the only good news.
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     Both items were approved by the board.


Investigation Continues of Attempted Abduction in Wheeling   5/15 12pm
     A report of an attempted child abduction in Wheeling remains under investigation. The incident on May 11th happened when a girl was walking from the park and she reported a man with an open top white jeep pulled up and grabbed the girl. She was able to get away and fled. The report states the man is about 5 foot 3 inches tall some facial hair and medium build. The investigation continues by the Livingston County Sheriff's Department.

     Sheriff Deputies are investigated a report of a loud pickup that tore up the grass and plants at a location in the 9000 block of LIV 228.
     Identity theft is under investigation. A resident reported their credit card was used in Michigan. The law enforcement office for the location where the items will be shipped has been contacted.
     A gas leaf blower was reported stolen from a truck in the last two months.
     A laptop computer and case was reported stolen from a home on LIV 433 near Dawn.
     27 year old Timothy Eugene Rodenburg of Bogard was arrested for alleged Violation of a Protection Order from Carroll County. Bond was set at $1,000.
     Deputies investigated endangering the welfare of a child. The child was not injured and the matter remains under investigation.


Council Hears Update on New Hospital  5/15 12pm
     The update of the new Hospital for Chillicothe included discussions about the size of the Medical Office Building and about landscaping. City Administrator Ike Holland says the City and Hedrick Medical Center are trying to determine the correct size of the building based on how many doctors will be using the building.
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     The workshop session also included a viewing of the drawings for the lay out of the landscaping, including the locations of 198 trees of various types.
     Holland says they have not yet officially scheduled the ground breaking.
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     Before the ground breaking, Holland says they want to have the purchase of the land completed. He says they hope to close on that late in May or early June.


Keytesville Woman Arrested for Alleged Stealing  5/15 12pm
     A Keytesville woman was arrested by the Missouri Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control. 46 year old Tammy Sue Littleton of Keytesville was arrested Monday for alleged two counts of stealing. The department had been investigating a report of alleged theft of funds from the Chariton County Soil and Water District and the Keytesville Athletic Boosters. Littleton was taken to the Chariton County Jail with bond set at $75,000 cash only.


Chillicothe Main Street Program Luncheon  5/15 12pm
     Chillicothe Main Street program will have their annual luncheon to review what they have done in the past year and what may be coming. Main Street Director Crystal Narr says the luncheon will be held Thursday May 24th.
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     Narr says the luncheon is $9.00 and they are asking you call to make your reservation.
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     For more information or to make your reservation, call 646 4071.


Chillicothe Summer School Programs  5/15 12pm
     The Chillicothe R II School District Summer School program will begin May 29th and run through June 29th. Younger students will have core classes in the morning and enrichment classes in the afternoon, but Summer School Coordinator Pam Brobst says for the High School, they will have classes that are more specific to their needs.
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     Brobst says the computer classes will be on line, but the students are required to be physically at the school for the class. To sign up for the High School and Middle School classes, stop by the building office and ask for the packet.
     Summer School classes for the district will be held at two locations this year. The pre K through 3 will be at Dewey School and 4 through 12 will be at the High School.

 
New Equipment for Chillicothe Street Department  5/15 6am
     The Chillicothe Streets Department will soon have three new pieces of equipment: two for the streets and one for the shop. The City Council approved a new 2013 freightliner dump truck with an automatic transmission, snow plow and brackets, a steel v box and stainless steel spreader for sand and salt. The cost of the dump truck is nearly $106,000. The Automatic transmission option added about $4,200 to the price tag, but Street Department Superintendent Barry Arthur says it is worth the price.
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     The second item is an asphalt hot melter purchased for $34,400. Arthur says this piece of equipment will be used year round.
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     The final piece of equipment is one Arthur says he could not believe the department did not already have: a four post vehicle lift for trucks and also used for maintenance on the ambulances. The lift was purchased for $7,774 installed. This will allow the mechanics to get underneath the vehicles safely without using a creeper.


Danner Park Building To Be Repaired  5/15 6am
     The maintenance and storage building at Danner Park will be repaired, but not until late this summer. The building at Danner Park was damaged last August when vandals burned the building. The parks department had talked with contractors last fall to get a repair estimate. The Chillicothe City Council had the project on their agenda for the last three meetings, tabling it twice to make sure the contracts correct and everyone was aware of all the requirements. Monday night, the City of Chillicothe finally awarded that contract to the low bidder, Chip Webb Construction at a cost of just over $37,000.
     But there is still a catch. The city originally wanted to get the work done as soon a possible, but because of the delays of about a month and a half in the awarding of the contract. Chip Webb Construction has begun work on other projects and will not be able to start until the end of July.
     Parks Director Josh Norris says because the SPA program has begun, and they can still secure the building as it stands, they will be fine with the end of July start.


Police To Apply For Grants  5/15 6am
     The Chillicothe Police Department received the approval of the City Council to apply for three grants that will have no cost to the city. Sergeant Scott Chubick presented the information to the council.
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     The grants include: Youth Alcohol Prevention for $2,112 for overtime, DWI Enforcement $10,224 for overtime and Hazardous Driving Prevention $16,000 for overtime. Plus some equipment: DWI Equipment replacing two radar units at $3,990 each and Handheld Lidar unit, basically a laser radar unit at a cost of $2,595. The paperwork was signed by the council so it could be submitted by the deadline today.


New Name on County Most Wanted List  5/15 6am
     A Ludlow man is the latest to be added to the Livingston County Sheriff's Department Most Wanted list. 38 year old Brandon Lee Williams is wanted for alleged failure to register as a sex offender. Williams is described as a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 165 pounds, with blond hair and green eyes. Call 646 0515 if you have any information about the where about of Brandon Lee Williams.


Highway Patrol Daily Report  5/15 6am
     A Green Castle man was arrested by Troopers in Sullivan County Monday afternoon. 46 year old Paul E Gardner was arrested for alleged possession of a controlled substance and no driver license. He was taken to the Sullivan County Jail on a 24 hour hold.


Chillicothe Police Daily Report  5/15 6am
     Chillicothe Police Officers took a report of fight between a 12 year old boy and a 17 year old at Danner Park. The report was sent to the Livingston County Juvenile office.
     Theft of a vehicle was investigated in the 100 block of Calhoun. The report states a woman loaned her vehicle out on May 11th with the condition the man return the vehicle by the end of the day. The woman has not heard from the man since. Chillicothe Police Officers have identified the suspect who is wanted for questioning.
     Joshua Holtzclaw was arrested in the 1000 block of Olive Street for alleged driving while suspended.


Chillicothe Street Work 5/14 12pm
     Chillicothe Street Crews will be handling several projects around the community this week. Street Superintendent Barry Arthur says they will be painting concrete and wood sign posts on the east side of town. Vine Street, Trenton Street, Easton Street and Maple Street. He says once all the sign posts on the East side of town are done, they we will be moving to the west side.
They will be doing Concrete Replacement on streets early this summer. Some of the first will be Dale Drive, Ridgecrest Drive, and Meadowlane Drive. Arthur says he will be adding to the list as the summer progresses.

 

CHS Graduation Successful 5/14 6am
     The Chillicothe High School, Class of 2012 joined the ranks of CHS alumni on Sunday, crossing the stage of the Chillicothe High School Gymnasium before family and friends to receive their diploma. The senior class selected two students to speak to those that gathered, they were Maggie McCoy & Phoebe Pyrtle.
     Two seniors were selected as Class Valedictorians. Sarah Baldwin, daughter of Stan and Stephanie Baldwin and Elizabeth Sivill, daughter of Gary and Jayne Sivill
     This class of 120 that crossed the stage on Sunday has also been thinking about their future and their plans after high school. Those plans include: 39 students will attend a 4 year college or university, 38 students will attend a 2 year college, 17 students will attend a vocational or trade school, 5 students will enter the military, 12 students will enter the work force and 10 students are undecided at this time.
     Nearly half, 55 students, earned a B+ average or better over four years. 44 students have earned a total of 660 college credit hours. Bright Flight scholar is Zachary Garr, son of Mark and Mary Garr 66 students earned the A+ education opportunities
 

Three Injured in Altamont Accident 5/14 6am
     Three passengers in a vehicle driven by a Jamesport teen received minor injuries in an accident in Altamont Sunday evening. The accident investigated by the Missouri Highway Patrol happened at 3rd and Whistell Streets in Altamont when 18 year old Heather M Clairborn of Jamesport was northbound on Whistell and 56 year old Cynthia L Rader of Bates City was eastbound and failed to stop at a stop sign, pulling into the path of the Clairborn vehicle. Neither driver was injured in the accident, but Clairborn's passengers, 55 year old Mary Clairborn, 25 year old Wendy Clairborn and 2 year old Matthew Waln, all of Altamont had minor injuries and were treated at Cameron Regional Medical Center


Highway Patrol Arrests Milan Man 5/14 6am
 A Milan man was arrested Sunday morning in Sullivan County. Troopers arrested 42 year old David M Chapman of Milan at 2:49 am for alleged Driving While Intoxicated. He was taken to the Sullivan County Jail pending the posting of bond.
 

Trenton Council Meeting Agenda  5/14 6am
     The Trenton City Council has two ordinances and budget adjustments on their agenda for this evening. The Trenton City Council meets at 7:00 pm at Trenton City Hall.
     An ordinance will be presented for a tax exempt lease purchase agreement with US Bancorp. There will also be an ordinance for a conditional use permit to build additional apartments at 2414 Oklahoma Avenue. They will have budget adjustments and a discussion on their banner and sign policy.


Chillicothe Police Weekend Report  5/14 6am
     Chillicothe Police Officers investigated a child abuse reported at a home in the 900 block of Walnut Street. The report states the allegations were unfounded, but officers found an altercation had occurred between a mother and her ten year old son. The incident was turned over to the Children's Division and Juvenile Office.
     Child abuse was also investigated at a home in the 1100 block of Smith Street. The allegations were unfounded and no criminal action was taken.
     Officers investigated accident involving a child on a bike happened at Washington and Polk Streets. Katelynn Ralls was cited for failing to yield the right of way to an individual on a bicycle. The child on the bike had very minor injuries.
     Officers made several arrests, including: Cody Adams in the 900 block of Jefferson Street for alleged attempted statutory sodomy, William Recor on a Pettis County Warrant for alleged stealing, Jacob Hale for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia and Dennis Blankenship on a Chillicothe Municipal Warrant for alleged receiving stolen property.
     Officers investigated a report of a counterfeit money order cashed at a business in the 1200 block of Washington Street.
A citizen reported finding a 100 dollar bill near Simpson Park. Officers determined the bill was counterfeit. The bill was seized.
     Officers took a report of several items stolen from a garage in the 700 block of Cowgill Street. The incident remains under investigation.
     Officers took possession of a 22 caliber rifle found near the intersection of Hwy 190 and Tomahawk Drive. Anyone with information about rifle should contact the Chillicothe Police Department at 646 2121.


State Rep Lair Talks Education Budget 5/12 6am
     The Chairman of the Education Committee for the Missouri House of Representatives, Mike Lair of Chillicothe says school districts should receive about the same amount of funding from the state this year as they did last year. The House and senate forwarded their budget recommendations totaling more than $24 Billion. That includes more than $5.3 Billion for Elementary and Secondary Education and $1.2 Billion for Higher Education.
     Lair says committee work on the DESE budget started in January, working through the committees, house floor and the senate before going to conference committee for the final draft.
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     Higher Education had additional challenges this year.
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     Lair says when the educations budgets left the house and senate, they were funded better then they were last year.


Chillicothe School Board Meets Tuesday 5/12 6am
     The Chillicothe R II School board will consider teacher salaries and health insurance as part of their meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the district office.
     The meeting starts with middle School and High School recognition, retiring teacher recognition and recognition of support staff. There will be a second reading of board policy updates. The Superintendent will present an update on the budget and they will have the declaration of surplus items, including cars from Grant River Tech that will be sold May 29th.
     Action is expected on the teacher salary schedule, district health insurance, new security cameras for the high school, the revisions to the Middle School Handbook and they will be asked to approve applying for grants and to support the 21st Century Community Grant.


Chillicothe City Council Meets Monday 5/12 6am
      Chillicothe's City Council will have an update on the Hospital project, consider several bids and handle zoning and final plat items as part of their meeting on Monday. The council will hold a workshop at 5:30 at City Hall to hear an update on the hospital.
     At 6:30 is the regular session at City Hall. They begin with invoices, payroll and then will consider bids for the Danner Park Maintenance Building, a Street Department Dump Truck, an asphalt melter and a rotary lift for the street department.
     A new police officer will be introduced; there will be discussions on police grants, an ordinance for the final plat for Lakeview Estates and the recommendation to re-appoint Jody Case and Don Overton to the Board of Adjustments.
     Items will be declared surplus and the council will consider and ordinance for the zoning for the new hospital


Relay for Life is June 9th in Chillicothe 5/12 6am
     The Relay for Life of Livingston County will be held Friday June 9th, from Noon to Midnight at Simpson Park. As the Relay for Life approaches, the local committee will hold the Relay Survivor Banquet on Thursday May 24th. It will be held at Corner Stone Church at 900 Adam Drive. Registration will start at 5:30 and the dinner is at 6:00. There is no charge for cancer survivors and it is $5.00 for guests. The evening will include a Birthday Fashion Show and giveaways from local merchants. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Thursday, call Jenna at 973-2103.


KCHI Radio Scholarship Awarded 5/12 6am
     The KCHI Radio Communications Scholarship this year goes to McKensie Garber from Hale R-I High School. The KCHI Radio Communications Scholarship of $500 is presented each year to an area high school student entering the communication or broadcast field in College. The scholarship is intended to encourage high school graduates to further their career in the broadcast or communication field.
 

Supreme Court Denies Bond for Woodworth 5/11 12pm

     A motion to set bond or bail for the release of Mark Woodworth was denied by the Supreme Court, according to a Supreme Court spokesperson. . Woodworth's attorney Bob Ramsey filed the motion on May 2nd. The state file suggestions in opposition to the motion on May 10th and earlier today (Friday), the Supreme Court denied the motion without prejudice.
     The motion to request setting bond or bail was made after Circuit Judge Master Gary Oxenhandler filed his report after reviewing the trials and holding hearings on the case. That report was filed May 1st with the Supreme Court and a spokesperson for the court stated the report means the judge feels Woolworth's case should be reviewed and considered for retrial.
      Both sides have 30 days from May 1st to file objections to the report and the Supreme Courts Decision will probably take at least 30 days.

Livingston Co Jail Post-Riot Update 5/11 6am
     The Livingston County Sheriff's Department began returning the nine men that were removed from the Livingston County Jail Sunday because of what Sheriff Steve Cox called riotous behavior. Cox says eight of the men will be given an opportunity to make statement about their involvement. There will also be a report sent to the prosecuting attorney for consideration of charges. Cox says the eight will also have a due process hearing for jail rule violations and could face in-house disciplinary action.
      Cox says they plumber completed cleaning and inspecting the plumbing system. Several items of evidence was pulled from the plumbing and photographed. Some items were traced to a specific pod in cell area three. The report indicates the detainees did not cause any additional damage other then destruction of jail property. Most of that was paperwork, hygiene supplies, and possible bedding materials.


State Budget Sent to Governor 5/11 6am
     The Missouri House and Senate have passed a budget that was sent to the Governor. Senator Brad Lager says the Missouri Legislature's number one priority is to pass a balanced budget.
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     Lager says right now, there is no formula for funding higher education.
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     The governor will now review the budget that was presented and make his decisions on approval.


Highway Patrol Arrest Report 5/11 6am
A Maryland woman was arrested in Caldwell County Thursday evening. State Troopers arrested 24 year old Megan Atwill of Rockville, Maryland for alleged no valid drivers license. She was taken to the Caldwell County Jail pending the posting of bond.


Chillicothe Police Daily Report 5/11 6am
     Theft, Property Damage and three accidents are in the report form the Chillicothe Police Department for Thursday.
Officers are investigating a report of property damage in the 100 block of JFK. They are also investigating a report of theft in the 100 block of Conn Street.
     Three accidents were investigated.
     In the 600 block of Locust, Jason Greer improperly backed from a parking space and struck a vehicle driven by James Palmer. Greer was cited for improper backing, resulting in an accident.
     Near the intersection of East and Montgomery Streets, Virginia Radar struck a parked vehicle.
     And in a parking lot in the 1000 block of Graves Street, an unknown vehicle struck a parked vehicle and left the scene. That investigation continues.


Livingston Co Sheriff's Report 5/11 6am
     Burglary and damage to a mailbox was investigated by the Livingston County Sheriff's Department.
     Deputies investigated a report of burglary and theft at a home in rural Livingston County. The victim told the deputy she believed someone entered the home and removed a part to her garden seeder. The victim stated nothing else was missing at the time, but she had concerns that milk and cigarettes had been removed from the home at different times. The investigation continues.
     A mail box was struck on US 65 north. The mailbox had significant damage.
     A Fair Grove resident was arrested on a Christian County warrant for alleged possession of methamphetamine and a probation violation. Twenty-seven year old Natalie K. Hampton was taken to the jail with no bond allowed.
     Deputies took two men to prison on Parole Violation warrants. They are 39 year old Richard D. McLaughlin of Brookfield and 32 year old Patrick W. Cope of Chillicothe.
     A detainee at the jail had work release privileges removed when the rule for the release were not followed.