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Adair County jailer, 3 others accused of trying to sneak meth to inmate
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A northeast Missouri jail employee and three others are accused in an alleged scheme to sneak illegal drugs into the Adair County jail. According to court documents, the incident happened early this month. Adair County jailer, Kelly Easley, 44, of Elmer, is charged with delivery of...
Hannibal and Kirksville clash in state budget battle
As the conclusion to the legislative session approaches, so does the deadline to pass the state’s budget. One battle that remains in that process, is Hannibal Region Healthcare System’s request for state funds for facilities in Kirksville. Kirksville is served by Northeast Regional Medical Center and is nearly...
2009 tornado 15 years later: Has technology improved prediction?
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — May 13 will mark 15 years since tornadoes struck multiple northeast Missouri communities. An EF-1 tornado touched down near Milan and an EF-2 touched down near Novinger and Kirksville. Former Storm Team 3 Chief Meteorologist Teresa Carter in the past has told us that the storms...
New updates on timeline for new medical facility in Kirksville
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — KTVO is learning more on the ongoing process to bring a Hannibal Regional Healthcare Systems medical facility to the city of Kirksville. Back of the fall of 2022, 170 of the approximately 240-acre piece of land across from Leisure World Lanes on Illinois Street had been approved to be rezoned by the Kirksville City Council for Hannibal Regional Healthcare Systems to build a new ambulatory surgery center.
Tracking almost daily rain chances with plenty of dry time between
TODAY: Wednesday is a mostly dry day, with dry time to start, under some clouds. With some breaks in the clouds, you may want your sunglasses. Winds will be variable, until a warm front lifts back across the region, putting temperatures again back near 80. Showers and storms will come along the warm front, with better chances for storms south into the evening.
Galesburg man appears on attempted murder charges
A judge found probable cause to charge a Galesburg man with attempted murder following a shooting last month. Tomas Rubio, 21, appeared in Knox County court on Monday for a preliminary hearing. Michael Ingles, a detective with the Galesburg Police Department, testified Rubio and the victim both worked at McDonald’s...
Kirksville police sergeant honored for 15 years of service
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — One of Kirksville's men in blue is being honored for his many years of serving and protecting the residents of Kirksville. On Tuesday, the city recognized Sgt. Juan Chairez for 15 years of service with the Kirksville Police Department (KPD). Chairez began his career with KPD...
Honoring the ultimate sacrifice: The Purple Heart and its honorary trail
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The solemnity of honoring those who have served in our military does not go understated. This has been true ever since the birth of our country. On August 7, 1782, Continental Army Commander-in-Chief George Washington said this of his troops when establishing the Badge of Military Merit:
Brashear culvert replacement being planned
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Two northeast Missouri river crossings collapsed Sunday as a result of heavy rains and flooding. One crossing was of a one-lane bridge across the South Fabius River on Adair County Route A, five miles east of Highway 63 and just west of Willmathsville. The other crossing...
Heartland school district celebrates completion of student-build project
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A Heartland school district spent part of the day last Friday celebrating the completion of a multiyear project that was built almost entirely by students. Last Friday, the Kirksville R-3 School District held an open house for their new classroom and shop for the students in construction trades.
Tuesday is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
April 30 is set aside each year to raise awareness of the thousands of pets that are waiting for and need adoption from the shelters. Earlier this month, KTVO celebrated Sinclair's second annual Day of Service by volunteering at the Adair County Humane Society in Kirksville and at Heartland Humane Society in Ottumwa.
Former KTVO sports director remembers 2009 twister 15 years later
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — May 13 will mark 15 years since a tornado impacted residents near Milan, Novinger and Kirksville. Many recall how quickly the storm left behind a path of destruction in those communities. Several viewers have commented on our Facebook posts on what they recall from that evening,...
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