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Guardian Hills Veteran Healing Center opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony
The Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Guardian Hills Veteran Healing Center on Friday, May 17, at their campus in Greencastle, Missouri. The event included tours of the campus and refreshments. In response to the growing incidence of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) in veterans, Guardian Hills Veteran...
Hannibal Regional Healthcare Systems to bring cancer treatment center to Kirksville
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — It’s just more than 90 miles from Kirksville to Columbia, Missouri. For many, 90 miles isn’t that significant. But those numbers become so much more significant when you attach them with cancer radiation treatment, making 90 miles seem like an eternity. And it’s because...
U.S. Highway 63 resurfacing in northeast Missouri delayed until mid-June
NORTHEAST MISSOURI — Road resurfacing work on U.S. Highway 63 in northeast Missouri that was set to begin this week has been delayed. In a release Monday morning, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) officials announced that work on a 24-mile stretch of U.S. 63 from the Iowa state line to 0.6 mile north of Business 63 near Kirksville will now begin as early as mid-June.
Novinger native Frances Orek celebrates 100th birthday
KIRKSVILLE, MO. — A Kirksville nursing home celebrated a special milestone for one of its residents Thursday afternoon. Frances Orek celebrated her 100th birthday today at Kirksville Manor Care. Orek was born and raised in Novinger and worked did accounting work in the Heartland. While she wasn't married, she...
Deer causes motorcycle crash on Highway 3 near LaPlata
A motorcycle accident occurred on the night of May 18, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Highway 3, six miles southwest of LaPlata, Missouri. The incident involved a 2007 Harley Davidson Electra Glide traveling northbound when it struck a deer and overturned, resulting in the driver being ejected from the motorcycle.
Kirksville scholarship program helps kids in need learn to swim
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Kirksville Parks and Rec has a scholarship program to help parents teach their guppies how to swim. The organization has a scholarship program that will help kids in need participate in swim lessons at the Kirksville Aquatic Center. Any child who is eligible for the free...
Kirksville veteran enjoys action-packed trip to Washington D.C.
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — It's the 15th year in a row that honor flights are being offered out of the Hannibal-Quincy area. The Great River Honor Flight is a 24-hour journey designed to recognize veterans for their service while allowing them to enjoy a free trip to Washington D.C. Great...
Hard deadline set for major step in Kirksville housing project
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A new ultimatum has been set regarding one of Kirksville’s most anticipated projects. At a special city council meeting last week, the council agreed to a hard date proposed by Donnie O'Haver, the owner of the mobile home park located at 909 West Gardner Street.
Farnsworth family reacts to Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Thursday's Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in Kirksville gathered nearly 50 units of blood. The event's main goal is to keep the blood supply in Northern Missouri at a high level, but the underlying meaning is way deeper. When Kirksville Police Chief Steve Farnsworth died...
Morris Solar Project eyeing finish line, officials explain how power will be distributed
ADAIR COUNTY, Mo. — Construction continues on the largest solar farm in the Show-Me State. The nearly $400 million facility is located east of State Highway 3 near Troy Mills in Adair County and extends south toward the Kirksville Regional Airport. Solar Panels will be spread across the 1,100...
Accident on Highway 11 near Kirksville leaves two injured
An accident occurred on Highway 11, five miles northeast of Kirksville, at approximately 8:30 a.m. on May 15, 2024. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2012 GMC Yukon, driven by Scott E. Hale, 40, of Kirksville, failed to yield and struck a northbound 2015 Toyota Sienna driven by Cassandra N. Villhard, 26, also of Kirksville.
Canton man who reportedly shot wife in face in October 2023 pleads not guilty; case moved to Adair County
MONTICELLO, Mo. — The case for a Canton man charged with first-degree murder after he reportedly shot his wife as they fought in their home in October 2023 has been moved to another county. Adam Wolf, 47, appeared with Clayton attorney Jeffrey Becker to be arraigned in Lewis County...
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