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18-wheeler wrecks in Glenwood, blocks highway for 4 hours
GLENWOOD, Mo. — A wrecked 18-wheeler prompted the closure of a northeast Missouri highway for almost four hours on Friday morning. The one-vehicle crash happened shortly before 7 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 202 and Schuyler County Route AA on the west edge of Glenwood. Captain Laura Watson...
Kirksville police officer honored for 15 years of serving citizens
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A northeast Missouri police officer honored for a decade-and-a-half of serving the citizens of his community. The City of Kirksville recently recognized Officer Ray Jagger for 15 years of service with the Kirksville Police Department (KPD). Jagger joined KPD on January 20, 2009, after he retired...
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. In 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.
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...
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...
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...
Missouri's largest solar farm to start in 2025, plans made for recycling panels
ADAIR COUNTY, Mo. — By this time next year, the largest solar farm in the Show-Me State will be operational. It's located in Adair County east of State Highway 3 near Troy Mills and panels will cover 1,100 acres toward the Kirksville Regional Airport. The Morris Solar Project is...
World Password Day: The importance of strong passwords to prevent online threats
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. and OTTUMWA, Iowa — The first Thursday in May is designated as World Password Day. Passwords are a part of everyday life, from social media accounts, to unlocking your phone, and even watching a streaming service. However, passwords are also used to protect access to your bank...
Wind turbine crashes down in Schuyler County, Ameren responds
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — A wind turbine came crashing down in Schuyler County late last week. It happened Friday night on Fairview Drive off County Route J in Queen City. It was part of Ameren's wind farm along Highway 63 that was installed in 2021. Several viewers messaged KTVO...
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...
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