News Staff No sex pictures in school libraries.
A ne Missouri law took affect Sunday that makes it illegal for the school libraries to have book with sexually explicit images .Violating the law is a misdemeanor that could carry a year in jail or a fine of $2,000.
Some more streets will close starting Tuesday, August 30th, as work continues to tear down the old Water Tower in Kirksville. Parts of West McPherson and Jefferson streets that surround the water tower will close through this Sunday.
Main Street between McPherson and Jefferson closed on Saturday to make room for equpment.
Photos of a flasher. Take a look at the Kirksville police Facebook page, to see if know the man in several photos.
Police say he walked into a Walmart and a Hobby Lobby earlier this summer and exposed himself to customers.
He’s wearing a mask in the pics. The suspect appears to be white with long black hair that goes to the bottom of his neck and he has a black beard.
Police estimate is age to be somewhere between 18 and 35. He’s driving a dark gray or silver Dodge Ram 1500 crew cab.
Should you show a photo-ID to vote. The NAACP and the League of Women voters don’t think so. They’re suing over Missouri’s voter-ID law. The groups are asking a judge to stop the law from taking effect on Sunday.
Police say a Moberly man lost his cool and made threats in a phone call to his wife’s place of work, Valley View Health and Rehab.
53 year old Rickey Ridgeway arrested for making a terroist threat. Police say he called the facility to speak with his wife, but when he was told she was not available he threatened the person on the phone, saying that he would blow that person away.
Dropping out of the Senate race. John Wood, a Republican running as an Independent, says he’s quitting the race. That leaves Republican Eric Schmitt and Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine.
Wood says he did not have a path to victory. And, more than anything, he’s just glad the disgraced former Governor Eric Greitens did not get the Republican nomination.
Got some ideas on how to enhance tourism in Kirskville? The city has an open spot on the Tourism Advisory board. You can apply on line at the city’s website to be considered.
Truman State posted surveillance pics on their Facebook page of three people they believe broke into cars on campus early Sunday.
Items were taken from several cars that were parked in campus lots. The Truman police department hopes somebody recognizes the people and calls with a tip.
If you have an iPhone, iPad or Mac — heads-up. Hackers apparently have figured out how to open the door and take control of the devices.
Apple says there are security patches you can download to correct the problem.
The company that was supposed to start taking down the old water tower in dowtown Kirksville — has been delayed on another job.
So instead of the work and street closings starting on Monday — it will be put off a week. The project now set to start on the 29th.