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Kirksville woman killed in Cooper County crash Monday morning
COOPER COUNTY, Mo. — A northeast Missouri woman was killed in a Monday morning crash in Cooper County. It happened just after 9:30 a.m. on Route J, just west of Nelson Lane. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a car heading east driven by Nicole L. Wilson, 37, of Kirksville, crossed the center line and hit a westbound truck driven by Jonathon D. Kuschel, 41, of Tipton.
Kirksville mail carrier injured when attacked by 2 dogs
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A U.S. Postal Service employee from northeast Missouri is recovering from a weekend dog attack. The incident happened just before 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Kirksville. Kirksville police say Corey Drury, 43, of Kirksville, was delivering mail to a home in the 1400 block of South Riggen...
Cook’s Mens Store Closing Its Doors
A landmark business in northeast Missouri is shutting their doors. Cook’s Mens Store, located on the west side of the square, in Memphis, announced this week that they would be closing after serving northeast Missouri, southern Iowa and western Illinois for 65 years. John and Maxine Cook purchased the...
Save money and stay cool: tips to keep your air conditioner running efficiently
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Summer officially starts on the afternoon of June 20, 2024. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting somewhat warmer weather for the Heartland this season. With the start of what is normally the warmest season of the year, most people will be putting their air...
Truman VA, Mobile Vet Center to Provide On-site Services for Kirksville-area Veterans
Truman VA, Mobile Vet Center to Provide On-site Services for Kirksville-area Veterans. What: Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital and the Columbia Vet Center are teaming up to provide area Veterans with services that include VA health care enrollment for those who are eligible, as well as counseling for post-traumatic stress disorder and military sexual trauma. Through use of the Mobile Vet Center (MVC), a 37-foot-long mobile resource unit, bereavement, marriage, and family counseling also are available. Additional resources for Veterans through the MVC include VA benefits information and suicide prevention referrals.
Two from Kahoka to compete at Miss Missouri Pageant starting Sunday in Mexico
MEXICO, Mo. – Miss Missouri candidates from across the state, their pageant directors and families will travel to the heart of Missouri this week to kick off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, interviews and evening gowns at Missouri Military Academy. The group includes Miss Show-Me State Evan...
Two-Race Weekend Ahead for Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders!
Two-Race Weekend Ahead for Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders!. June 5, 2024 – The Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders have a busy weekend planned and the weather forecast is fantastic! On Friday, June 7, the series takes to the Scotland County Speedway 3/8-mile oval in Memphis, Missouri, and on Sunday, June 9, returns to the Adams County (IL) Speedway in Quincy, Illinois!
Kirksville firefighter retires after 27 years of service
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A longtime Kirksville first responder was honored Monday after retiring with more than a quarter century of service. At Monday’s city council meeting, Captain Ken Scott was recognized for his 27 years as a firefighter with the Kirksville Fire Department (KFD). “Service to his community...
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