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125 year anniversary of the Kirksville Cyclone
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — April 27, 1899 started off probably just like any other mid spring day in the Heartland as weather data was not something being regularly recorded at that time. However, the meteorological ingredients to form tornado producing storms were beginning to take shape. Around supper time, storm...
Severe weather and flash flooding possible for the Heartland over next 3 days
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. and OTTUMWA, Iowa — Showers and thunderstorms are possible between Thursday night and Sunday night for the Heartland. The first round looks to arrive overnight Thursday into Friday morning. Severe weather does not look to be a concern with this round. Our first possibility of seeing some...
Early morning Highway 139 collision, west of Milan, injures driver and two teenage girls
An early morning collision on Highway 139, approximately 13.5 miles west of Milan, resulted in multiple injuries on Friday, April 26. The accident involved a 2013 Mack truck traveling west and a northbound 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 7:37 a.m. when the Mack failed to yield and struck the Jeep.
Kirksville disturbance leads to arrest of Iowa man on weapon and assault charges
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A southeast Iowa man is facing multiple charges following a public nuisance report in Kirksville. Just after 1 a.m. Friday, police officers responded to an area of McPherson and Franklin streets just a block west of the Kirksville police station. When they arrived, officers heard gunfire...
Kirksville resident remembers events leading up to May 2009 twister
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — We are a few weeks away from it being 15 years since multiple tornadoes hit a few communities in northeast Missouri. The first tornado touched down near Milan shortly after 5:30 p.m. on May 13, 2009. A twister then touched down again near Novinger after 6...
After 55 years, Community Opportunities in Kirksville permanently closes
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — An organization that has provided services to the northeast Missouri community for over half a century permanently closed this week. In a release on Friday, the board of Community Opportunities announced that due to financial struggles, the Fredrick Rollins Sheltered Workshop in Kirksville has closed. On...
Elderly driver from Rutledge injured in crash south of Memphis
A two-vehicle accident occurred on Route MM, two miles south of Memphis, Missouri, at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, resulting in injuries to a local man. Paul R. Chancellor, 72, of Rutledge, Missouri, was injured when his 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage ran off the right side of the road and overturned. Chancellor was transported by Scotland County Ambulance to Scotland County Hospital following the accident.
Suspect accused of threatening to kill Memphis man, firing shots into air
NEAR MEMPHIS, Mo. — A northeast Missouri suspect is in jail, accused of threatening to kill a man and firing a pistol into the air in front of the accuser's home. Lewis Dwayne Martin, 45, of Memphis, was arrested Tuesday and charged with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and one count of first-degree stalking.
Staying safe during Heartland storms: Power outages and driving tips
LANCASTER, Mo. — Power Outages can happen at any time. With storms passing through the Heartland this weekend, it's important to know how to proceed in case you're caught in an outage. Storms are often the leading cause of power outages, whether it's strong winds knocking down trees or...
Kirksville man injured in Sunday evening rollover crash
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A northeast Missouri man was injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Adair County. It happened just before 7 p.m. on Lincoln Way north of Benton Way, about a quarter mile north of the Kirksville city limits. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash...
Kirksville receives federal grant for highway safety study in bid to reduce accidents
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The City of Kirksville received a $96,000 federal government grant to conduct a safety study along Highway 63 at Shepherd Avenue and Illinois Street. The city has also provided an additional $24,000 to make this audit happen. Kirksville officials told KTVO News that they hope this...
City of Kirksville receives feedback on park improvements
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department was seeking the opinions of the city's residents as they plan to make changes to two parks. An open house was held at the Kirksville Aquatic Center Thursday evening, as community members let their thoughts be known as P.C. Mills Park and Brashear Park are set to add splash pads later this year.
Former KTVO anchor recalls covering the aftermath of the May 2009 tornado
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Severe weather can happen at any point during a year. Most storms are generally forgotten about quickly, but there are some that can resonate with you. Many northeast Missourians still remember where they were when multiple tornadoes touched down on the evening of May 13, 2009.
Trio of thieves succeed in robbing northeast Missouri bank over the weekend
MEMPHIS, Mo. — KTVO has learned about a successful robbery attempt in northeast Missouri over the weekend. Per KMEM News, Captain Bill Holland, with the Memphis Police Department, said that shortly after 4:30 a.m. Saturday, at least three suspects were caught on security camera footage breaking into the ATM of Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri in Memphis.
Outgoing Kirksville store owner credits community for the store's longevity
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — After serving as the owner for 47 years at King Appliance & Furniture in the square in downtown Kirksville, Dan Lammers is calling it a career. Lammers told KTVO that it's time for him to spend some time with family, and that he looks forward to it.
Kirksville resident recalls a scary May evening 15 years later
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — May 13 will mark 15 years since a scary evening took place in northeast Missouri. Multiple tornadoes left a path of destruction near Milan, Novinger and the north side of Kirksville. Former Storm Team 3 Chief Meteorologist Teresa Carter has told us in the past these...
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