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A 20-year-old man from Lancaster, Missouri, suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Bronson Shaw was driving a Chevy 1500 on Highway U, one mile south of Lancaster, when the vehicle ran off the roadway and overturned. He was not wearing a seat belt. He was taken to University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

The City of Kirksville’s Parks and Recreation Department will use drone technology to conduct topographical surveys in several City parks. This innovative approach will help to better understand current park terrain and facilitate informed decision-making for future park development and maintenance. On Friday, March 22, 2024, residents may notice a drone flying over designated areas in multiple City parks, including Brashear Park, P.C. Mills Park and North Park. The drone will be equipped with sensors and cameras capable of capturing detailed topographic data. The Parks and Recreation Department assures residents that all necessary precautions will be taken to ensure the safe and responsible operation of the drone during the surveying process. Additionally, the privacy of park visitors will be respected, and the drone will strictly focus on capturing topographical data.

City crews will begin replacing a water main on South Osteopathy, between West Shelby Street and West Hamilton Street, on March 25, 2024. As a result, South Osteopathy will be one lane in this area between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm while work is underway. The street will be reopened during the evening, overnight and early morning hours. Construction is expected to take approximately four weeks, depending on the weather. The traveling public is strongly encouraged to use caution, drive slowly through work areas and utilize alternate routes.

The City of Kirksville recognized multiple officers for their life-saving efforts as part of Monday’s City Council meeting. On April 26, 2021, Det. Aaron Followwill, Cpl. Jonathan Novinger and Ofc. Justin Fox were dispatched to a business for a suicidal adult male who was cutting his neck. The officers attempted to de-escalate the situation and talk to the subject. The officers then took control of the subject and provided medical aid, slowing the bleeding until medical personnel arrived. The person was transported to Northeast Regional Medical Center. Officers remained there and the man’s life was saved. For their quick action and compassion that ultimately prevented the death of a person in crisis, the Kirksville Police Department presented the Lifesaving Award to Det. Aaron Followwill, Cpl. Jonathan Novinger and Ofc. Justin Fox.

The Macon County Health Department will be opening early at 7:30 am on Thursday, March 21st for an early immunization clinic.
Everyone 6 months and older should get an updated (2023-2024 season) COVID vaccine. The Macon County Health Department currently carries Pfizer vaccine, which is available for ages 12 and up.
People aged 65 and older who have received one dose of the updated COVID vaccine (2023-2024 season) should receive an additional dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after the previous updated dose.

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Bow Steven Dabbs, of Kirksville, Missouri, appeared before The Honorable Matthew J. Wilson in the Circuit Court of Adair County, Missouri for sentencing. On January 18, 2024, an Adair County Jury had found Dabbs guilty of one count of the unclassified felony of Attempted Enticement of a Child after a one- day jury trial. Judge Wilson sentenced Dabbs to the maximum sentence of thirty (30) years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, with probation being denied. Any person convicted of this offense is not eligible for probation or parole and the authorized term of imprisonment is not less than five (5) years and not to exceed thirty (30) years in the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Recently the MCSO and the Macon Police Department have been investigating cases of Financial Exploitation and Deceptive Business Practices involving a tree trimming company that came through our area within the last couple of weeks. The M.O. of this group is to contact our citizens, especially the elderly and get them to agree on a price for services. When services are completed the victims are presented with a bill that is excessively larger, often 3-4 times the agreed amount.If you or anyone you know has had contact with this crew recently please call 660-385-2062 or message us on Facebook. You may also contact the Macon Police Department at 660-385-2195. The group went by the name MGC Construction.

Weather permitting, as early as April 1, a resurfacing project is scheduled to begin on three disconnected sections of Missouri Route 3 between Missouri Route 11 in Adair County and U.S. Route 24 at Clifton Hill in Randolph County. This length of the improvement is 52 miles with anticipated completion by late June. Motorists can expect delays as traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction in place where crews are actively working.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters, trappers, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts they can get free copies of its updated booklets beginning in mid-March on 2024 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information, Summary of Missouri Hunting and Trapping Regulations, and Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations at MDC regional offices, MDC nature centers, and other places where permits are sold. View booklet information online at mdc.mo.gov using the search tool at the top of the homepage.

The City of Kirksville says – Are you planning remodeling work for your home? If so, it’s important to remember that a permit is required for many remodeling tasks. You don’t need a permit for cosmetic changes like painting or replacing carpet. However, a permit is needed for work that can affect the structure of your home, such as removing a wall or building a deck, or if there are modifications to the electrical, plumbing or gas systems. The permit process helps ensure your home meets building codes and remains safe for you to live in. Contact the Codes and Planning Division of the Community and Economic Development Department at 660.627.1272 for more information. Staff can answer any questions about the process, whether or not you need a permit, or specific questions about your remodel.