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St. Louis among top five cities for gun thefts from cars
ST. LOUIS — A new report from the gun safety group Everytown reveals that the number of guns stolen from cars in the U.S. has tripled since 2013. This study, which analyzed FBI crime data from 337 cities across 44 states, indicates a significant rise in these thefts. The report also highlights that states with […]
Raid on home in Chillicothe leads to arrests and child safety concerns
The Chillicothe Police Department carried out a search warrant following several drug investigations. Chief Maples said, “We remain steadfast in our resolve to address criminal activities and uphold the rule of law in our community.”. On May 3, 2024, at approximately 9:20 a.m., officers and detectives successfully executed a...
Chillicothe Police Department handles 166 calls over first weekend in May
The Chillicothe Police Department attended to a total of 166 calls for service over the first weekend of May 2024, indicating a busy period for law enforcement. Officers managed various incidents ranging from routine checks to addressing severe disturbances. Friday, May 3rd, 2024. 01:59 a.m., Officers were dispatched to the...
Fatal crash on Highway 36 claims the life of a Brookfield man
An accident on Highway 36 led to the death of a 60-year-old man from Brookfield, Missouri. The incident occurred three miles west of Chillicothe at approximately 4:35 p.m. on May 2, 2024. Joseph P. Anderson was driving a 2007 Dodge Ram eastbound when the vehicle experienced a mechanical defect. The...
Train derailment causes road closure in Livingston County
Highway C near Livingston County Road 420 will remain closed until further notice following a train derailment on Saturday near Ludlow. According to a post on the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department website, three train cars derailed, but the scene has been secured and deemed safe. A spokesperson for the...
Moderate injures for Polo man after crash, vehicle fire
CALDWELL COUNTY — A Polo man was moderately injured in a crash south of Cowgill early Saturday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the Chevrolet Silverado driven by Luke B. Carr was northbound on Route B when it crossed the center line and went off the west side of the road.
Richmond drivers collide on Highway 10, one hospitalized after crash
A two-vehicle crash occurred Wednesday morning at the intersection of Highway 10 and Route M, leaving one man with moderate injuries. The accident took place at 11:00 a.m. and involved a 2005 Kia and a 1986 Ford. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Donald R. Nichols, 47, from Richmond,...
You can help the Norborne Soybean Festival win a $100k prize. Here’s how.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - For 41 years, the Norborne Soybean Festival has attracted thousands of Missourians and people from across the region. This year, the event is hoping it rakes in thousands of dollars. The soybean festival is one of three finalists for the Cenex Hometown Throwdown grand prize...
Chariton County murder suspect accepts plea deal
CHARITON COUNTY — A Chariton County murder suspect gets a plea deal to serve only 20 years in prison. According to online court records, James Johnson of Keytesville entered a guilty plea Friday to first-degree assault and possession of a controlled substance in an amended information filed by the Prosecution.
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