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City of Kirksville using money from nationwide settlement to fight opioid crisis
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — At Monday’s city council meeting, the council voted to participate in a nationwide opioid settlement, this one with the retailer Kroger. This isn't the first time the city has participated in these national opioid settlements. In the past, they've participated in these settlements involving other...
Stained glass window now a shining reminder of old Baring church
BARING, Mo. — A piece of artwork in Baring was recently unveiled to the public, but it’s not new, but rather restored. Just three weeks before the EF2 tornado hit the town of Baring on August 4, 2023, the deconstruction and removal of the town's St. Aloysius Church was completed.
Northeast Missouri man killed in Thursday afternoon crash in Scotland County
SCOTLAND COUNTY, Mo. — A northeast Missouri man was killed in a Thursday afternoon crash in Scotland County. It happened just before 5:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 136, two miles east of Memphis. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Jeffery J. York, 56, of Santa Ana, Calif., failed...
Patrol investigates fatal head on crash in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Mo. -- An Illinois man is dead after a head-on collision in Shelby County Monday, June 10. Emergency crews responded to the crash around 1 p.m. on Highway 151, two miles North of Clarence. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, 39 year old Kim I. Willis of Georgetown, IL., was northbound in the southbound lane when he collided with 27 year old Kaytlin Mefford of Clarence.
Injured man touched by first responders who finished his trailer project
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Vince Pepple, of Kirksville, was planning to attend a charity softball game in Kansas City last week, but before he could hit the road, he had to make some modifications to his trailer used to haul his motorized wheelchair. As Pepple was using an electric grinder...
Adair County sets sights on continuous improvement, reports community engagement boost
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Adair County leaders from various organizations spoke at the State of the County address this week. This event was hosted by the Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce. Representatives from the Adair County Commission, Adair County Health Department, Adair County Public Library, PACT/SB40, Adair County Sheriff’s Department,...
Greentop unites for firefighters with city-wide yard sale and cookout fundraiser
GREENTOP, Mo. — The city of Greentop rallied around its fire department Saturday with a city-wide fundraiser. Residents hosted a yard sale and cookout throughout the city with all funds being raised going back to the Greentop Fire Department. Firefighters cooked breakfast and lunch for visitors, while residents sold...
Atlanta plugs water main leaks that persisted over the weekend
Atlanta made repairs to a damaged water main on Monday, taking a big step toward fixing widespread water issues that have plagued parts of the city since Friday night. The city made repairs on Monday using parts that had to be brought in from Alabama. A boil advisory was still...
Blood donations needed heading into summer
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The American Red Cross Blood Drive made a stop at First Christian Church in Kirksville on Tuesday. Multiple community members, including Pastor Tim Polley, decided to donate blood. "There's such a shortage and such a need in our country," Polley added. "What I learned today, the...
Adair County Library launches Toddler Tuesday to spark early love for reading
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Books are the main reason why people head to the Adair County Public Library, but on Tuesday, they launched a new program centered around fun. The library hosted its first Toddler Tuesday in Kirksville. Children between the ages of one and four got to enjoy board...
June Student Athlete of the Month: Gavin Pike
Sun. June 02 2024 — It's not too often a player makes an All Conference team in their high school career. Not only was Gavin Pike selected as one of the best players at his sport, he did it in every sport during his senior year. That's why Gavin Pike, is the Complete Family Medicine Student Athlete of the Month.
Northeast Missouri man arrested for substance possession after failed traffic stop
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A Schuyler County man has been arrested for possession of a controlled substance after fleeing from a traffic stop. Early Wednesday morning, a Kirksville police officer tried to stop a vehicle near North Centennial and West Cottonwood streets. It was determined that Kevin Anders, 48, of...
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