Central Missouri Law Enforcement: Weekly Arrest and Booking Report
Central Missouri law enforcement agencies were active throughout the past week, responding to a wide range of incidents spanning routine traffic violations, driving under the influence, drug offenses, and serious felony charges. Across the region, officers conducted traffic stops, served warrants, and executed arrests, reflecting…
Local Schools Share Updates as Fall Semester Approaches
Districts across Chariton County have been sharing news with families as students prepare to return to the classroom. Northwestern R-I At Northwestern R-I, the district celebrated graduate Taylor Fry, a member of the Class of 2024, who completed basic training in San Antonio, Texas. Fry…
Hometown Business Spotlight: Grand River Marketplace
Welcome to the very first edition of our new Hometown Business Spotlight series — where each month we’ll introduce you to a different small business that makes our communities unique. From family-run shops to local service providers, we’ll share the stories, the people, and the…
Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrests: August 2 through August 8
From high-speed chases to sobering drug busts, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has been hard at work keeping our roads and communities safe. This report, covering August 2 to August 8, 2025, shines a spotlight on arrests across area counties near Chariton County. From driving…
Chariton County Sheriff’s Office K9 Charco to Receive Lifesaving Body Armor
Keytesville, MO — The Chariton County Sheriff’s Office announced that K9 officer Charco will soon receive a custom-fitted bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a donation from the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Donation Details The vest for K9 Charco is being sponsored by…
Local Schools Announce Registration, Practice Schedules, and New Hours
As summer break comes to an end, school districts across Chariton County are preparing for the 2025–26 academic year. This week, Northwestern R-I, Salisbury R-IV, Brunswick R-II, and Keytesville R-III School Districts released important back-to-school announcements for students, parents, and the community. Northwestern R-I School…
Missouri SB4: Rural Missouri Pays for Big Tech’s Kansas City Data Centers
In rural Missouri, where family farms and small businesses anchor communities like Chillicothe, Bunceton, and Keytesville, residents are facing a new challenge: rising utility bills driven by Senate Bill 4 (SB4). Signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe in April 2025, SB4 has sparked debate…
Area Schools Prepare for Back-to-School Events, Football Season
As summer winds down, school districts across Chariton County are preparing for the 2025–2026 school year with student registration events, open houses, and the kickoff of Thunder Football season. Families in Keytesville, Brunswick, and Salisbury will have multiple opportunities in the coming days to get…
Chariton County Schools Prepare for a Vibrant 2025-2026 School Year
With the 2025-2026 school year approaching, Chariton County’s school districts—Keytesville R-III, Brunswick R-II, Northwestern R-I, and Salisbury R-IV—have been bustling with preparations, offering dynamic academic programs, thriving athletic teams, and strong community involvement. Serving students across Chariton County, these districts embody a commitment to nurturing…
Why Are Missouri Gas Prices Higher Outside Kansas City? Investigating Potential Price Gouging
Residents of rural Missouri, particularly in north central areas like Chariton County, are paying more at the pump than their counterparts in Kansas City. With gas prices in north central Missouri ranging from $2.86 to $2.92 per gallon, and Kansas City enjoying prices as low…