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Putnam County man killed in crash following pursuit
The driver, identified as Mark Frey, 66, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Explosion heard during drug raid at southeast Iowa home
CINCINNATI, Iowa — Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a major raid of a southeast Iowa residence Thursday morning. They served a narcotic search warrant at the home of Jeffery Wayne Shondel, 61, of Cincinnati, Iowa. Shondel was arrested and charged with interference with official acts and various narcotic-related charges.
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.
Southern Iowa sheriff asking for help on cold case
APPANOOSE COUNTY, Iowa — The Appanoose County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in a 16-year-old cold case. Chuck Deatsch was found shot to death at his home in rural Mystic in southeast Iowa in 2008. The murder case remains unsolved, but deputies say they aren't forgetting the case.
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...
Appanoose County EMA coordinator says sirens failed to sound before Tuesday's storm
CENTERVILLE, Iowa — Residents in Appanoose County reported not hearing warning sirens during Tuesday night’s severe weather event. Mike Lamb, emergency management coordinator in Appanoose County, confirmed the sirens did not sound off in Centerville because of a system failure. Lamb went on to say his department is working on the system to determine the cause of the failure. His department will provide an update once the system is repaired.
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...
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...
Graduated Driver License Law education provided in northeast Missouri
GREEN CITY, Mo. — The University of Missouri offers a traffic safety program called First Impact. The class teaches parents and teenagers about Missouri's Graduated Driver License Law. The goal of the program is to provide parents and new drivers with the risks of teen driving, while also explaining...
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...
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:
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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