Thousand Hills State Park will open again this Friday — though wooded trails will not. The park has been closed as officers hunt for accused killer Jesse Rongey. They believe Rongey is likely hiding out in area woods. He’s accused of killing and mutliating 54 year old Stephen Munn

Changes this school year in free meals and reduced price meals for Kirksville R-iii schools. The system has put out a chart, so that parents can apply for free or reduced prices lunches. The cost of the meal depends on how much a family makes and how many children they have. For example, a family … Continue Reading Free Lunch Program Changing In Local Schools

The Missouri State Patrol is urging students and drivers to get ready for school to start. Last year there were 794 wrecks involving school buses — with one person killed — and more than 200 hurt. The Patrol says drivers need to slow down around schools zones, crosswalks and other areas where kids are walking … Continue Reading Patrol Already Promoting School Safety

Four teenagers were hurt in a wreck in Ralls county Saturday afternoon on US 61. The patrol says an SUV — driven by a 17 year old girl — blew a tire. The vehicle hit a ditch and flipped over. None of the kids were wearing seat belts. Two girls who were passengers — ages … Continue Reading Four Teens Hurt In Wreck — None Wearing Seat Belts

Traffic alert: The eastbound lane of Washington Street in Kirksville will be closed at Marion Street beginning Monday for ten days. You’re asked to use alternate routes during the work. And, road repairs coming to some Kirksville neighborhoods. The city has a federal grant of a half million dollars to make street improvments in some … Continue Reading Road Work In Kirksville — Including Some Neighborhoods

US Marshalls are now offering a $5,000 reward for the arrest of Jesse Rongey of Kirksville. And a wanted poster is out with his picture. The poster says Rongey is accused of shooting and mutilating 54 year old Stephen Munn. Rongey had been living in a shed on Munn’s property. The Marshalls Service says that … Continue Reading Reward Offered To Capture Kirksville Murder Suspect

We have the name of a Kirksville murder victim. 42 year old Belinda Garrett. She died when her home was set on fire on July 29th. Police have custody of two teenage boys in the case — ages 16 and 17. But no motive given by police.

Election results: Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens fails to make a political comeback. He was easily defeated in the GOP Senate Primary by state Attorney General Eric Schmitt. Trudy Busch Valentine won the Democratic Senate nomination. In the race for Congress — in District Six — Republican Sam Graves won with at least 80% of … Continue Reading Greitens Falls. Primary Results Set The Stage For November

It’s is primary election day, and the Republican senate race is getting national attention. That’s because former governor Eric Greitens — who resigned in a scandal — hopes for a comeback. Greitens also accused by his ex-wife of abuse, which he denies. Grietens was in Kirksville yesterday for a brief campaign stop. Greitens is in … Continue Reading GOP Senate Battle: Can Greitens Stage A Comeback?

The Adair county sheriff’s department is urging you to avoid walking on certain trails, so that you don’t come in contact with a dangerous fugitive. The Sheriff’s Office says to avoid the area of Youngstown Trail. Plus Thousand Hills State Park has temporarily closed all public trail access. They’re concerned that accused killer Jesse Rongey … Continue Reading Some Hiking Trails Closed As Hunt Continues For Accused Killer