Mid-Missouri Arrests: High-Speed Chases, Felony Warrants, and DWIs Mark a Busy Week
Over the past several days, Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers and county deputies across mid-Missouri reported a busy stretch of arrests, ranging from high-speed pursuits and felony warrants to numerous cases of impaired driving. The following is a roundup of arrests from area counties, with…
Northwestern R-1 Selected to Join Expanded rootEd Missouri Initiative to Boost Rural Students’ Career Opportunities
Mendon, MO – Northwestern R-1 has been selected to participate in the expanded rootEd Missouri Career Advising Initiative (MCAI), a statewide effort to ensure rural high school students have access to a dedicated college and career advisor to support their success after graduation. rootEd advisors…
Chariton County Schools Kick Off 2025-26 Year with Sports, Academics, and Community Events
The 2025-26 school year is underway across Chariton County, and students, staff, and families have enjoyed a vibrant start. Brunswick, Keytesville, Northwestern, and Salisbury schools hosted a variety of back-to-school events, athletic team introductions, and academic celebrations, while emphasizing safety, leadership, and community engagement. Thunder…
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…