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Kirksville Police Department bids farewell to Officer Ray Jagger after 15 years
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A northeast Missouri police officer received his last call on Wednesday. After 15 years with the Kirksville Police Department (KPD), Officer Ray Jagger has retired. Kirksville Police Chief Scott Williamson presented Officer Jagger with a plaque during a reception last Friday. He joined the department on...
From Lewis County to the Masters. An Eleven-Year-Old Golfer’s Dream
LEWISTOWN, MO — At just 11 years old, Briar Megee, the son of Chris and Michelle Megee, stands out among fifth graders in his own unique way. A student at Highland Elementary School in Ewing, Missouri, Briar has distinguished himself in golf, displaying a level of unusual talent and enthusiasm for the sport that is remarkable for someone his age.
Eight injured in two-vehicle Sullivan County crash
SULLIVAN COUNTY — Eight Kirksville residents were injured when two SUVs collided west of Green City early Tuesday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the GMC Terrain driven by Rosena Robenson slowed on MO-6 to avoid a deer in the road, and in the process was struck in the rear by a Ford Explorer driven by Izkuma Felicien.
Excello man hospitalized after ATV overturns near Route T
An Excello man sustained moderate injuries after an ATV accident near Excello on May 11. Donald R. Cox, 67, was driving a 2018 Kawasaki Teryx when it overturned while traveling southbound on private property along Route T, approximately two miles west of Excello at 7:30 p.m. The Macon County Sheriff’s...
Motorcycle overturns on Route J, Elmer woman injured
On May 11, 2024, at approximately 2:40 p.m., a motorcycle accident occurred on Route J, two miles east of New Boston, resulting in moderate injuries to a woman. Dikki D. Buck, 64, of Elmer, Missouri, was riding a 2017 Harley Davidson eastbound when she failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the right side of the road, and overturned.
Fairfield County – Scholarship Honoring Fallen Hero Awarded to Washington High School Senior
Kirksville, May 12, 2024 – In a poignant tribute to the memory of Kirksville Police Chief Steven Eric Disario, a scholarship established in his honor has been awarded to a deserving student at Washington High School. Chief Disario, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on May 12, 2017, continues to be remembered for his bravery and selflessness.
Crash west of Hannibal injures 3, including 14-year-old girl
A collision involving two vehicles on Thursday afternoon led to moderate injuries for three individuals, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The incident occurred at the intersection of Veterans Road and Marion County Road 412, just west of Hannibal. The accident involved a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, which was eastbound...
Maryville highschool girls soccer trounces Kirksville; Bishop LeBlond pushes out Benton
(CAMERON, Mo.) No. 1 Maryville defeated No. 4 Kirksville by a score of 7-2 in the semifinal of the Class 2 District 8 Tournament in the earlier game on Thursday. In the other semifinal game, No. 2 Bishop LeBlond came back from a 3-1 deficit in regular time to take down No 3 Benton by a score of 4-3 with a free kick in overtime.
Bright young minds gear up for Truman State's Joseph Baldwin Academy summer sessions
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University started offering the Joseph Baldwin Academy in 1985. It's a program for local seventh, eighth and ninth graders to get a taste of what college is like. 39 years later, staff members are preparing for two busy summer sessions full of some of the brightest young learners the area has to offer.
Disabled American Veterans marks over a century of aid, seeks more local volunteers
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — In the immediate aftermath of World War I, the U.S. government was unprepared for the number of wounded soldiers coming back to the country. Men were missing limbs, they were blind or deaf, and many were greatly affected by the extensive use of chemical weapons. It...
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