KIRX News

A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow today to Northern Missouri. In Adair County, plan on slippery road conditions and hazardous conditions that could impact your morning or evening commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Check road conditions by calling Missouri’s Road Condition Report (1-888-275-6636) or check MoDOT’s Road Condition Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.

The City of Kirksville has declared a Snow Emergency, beginning at 10:00 am. All vehicles must be removed from all Emergency Snow Routes, including City streets in the Downtown, or Central Business District by 12:00 pm. or they will be ticketed and / or towed

A man was seriously injured in a crash with a tractor in Macon County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, a tractor driven by David Mason of Macon, pulled into the path of a Jeep Cherokee driven by Lee Boneta of Columbia. The crash happened on US 63 on Mahogany Street Thursday night. The Jeep Cherokee overturned and Boneta was ejected. He was transported by air evac to University Hospital.

With confirmation of another 19 new COVID-19 cases Friday, Adair County’s total case count rose to 2,069. There are 100 active cases and 1,954 people who have left isolation. A previously reported 82-year-old male was admitted to Northeast Regional Medical Center on January 20. He is not requiring use of a ventilator. Four of Friday’s cases are in the higher education sector and one is in the K-12 schools’ sector. Nine cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case.

Elsewhere in Northeast Missouri, The Putnam County Health Department confirmed 26 additional COVID-19 cases on Friday since their previous report on January 14th. The Sullivan County Health Department confirmed one additional case on Saturday. They now have two active probable cases, and 20 active cases.

The Adair County Health Department confirmed another 14 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday. The total case count is now 2,050 with 97 active cases and 1,938 people who have left isolation. Of the new cases, one is in the K-12 schools’ sector and two are in the higher education sector. Eight of the new cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case.

The COVID-19 guidelines established by Truman State University last fall will carry over into the spring semester as the University faces rising cases in Adair County and the addition of academic breaks. Campus COVID-19 guidelines, such as mask requirements in buildings, social distancing, and capacity limits on events, are still in effect this spring. Despite the University adding academic breaks into the spring schedule, Faculty Senate President Scott Alberts said the COVID-19 working group recommends students, faculty and staff not travel to prevent spread of the coronavirus. As of Monday, Alberts said the University had not seen any transmission of the virus in the classroom.

The City of Kirksville is hosting a public forum today to discuss the city’s application for 2 grants.
The application to MoDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program grant – if approved – would assist with the construction of a multi-modal sidewalk along North New Street, from North Baltimore Street to East Mill Street, and along East Mill Street from North New Street to North Baltimore Street.

The City’s MoDNR Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application – if approved – would assist with the replacement of the current restroom at Patryla Park with a new ADA accessible restroom and construct a new ADA accessible restroom next to the Spur Pond parking lot, also within Patryla Park.

The forum is at 4PM today in the Council Chambers at City Hall., and via the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofkirksville

The Adair County Health Department confirmed 20 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total case count to 2,036. There are 96 active cases and 1,925 people who have left isolation.
Of the new cases, three are in the higher education sector and eight reside at addresses with at least one previously confirmed case.

New troopers have been assigned to Troop B, which serves Northeast Missouri. The three new troopers of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 110th Recruit Class will report for duty on February 16th. Trooper Cole T. Hinshaw has been assigned to Zone 6, Clark and Scotland counties. He is a native of Shelbyville. Trooper Nicholas C. Keller has been assigned to Zone 4, Putnam and Sullivan counties. He is a native of Philadelphia, Missouri. Trooper Cody J. Snyder has been assigned to Zone 4, Putnam and Sullivan counties. He is a native of Kirksville, and a 2016 graduate from Truman State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice.

Clinical volunteers are wanted in Adair County to administer COVID-19 vaccine. The Adair County Health Department is seeking volunteer health professionals to help its staff administer the vaccine to residents at planned “Curbside Clinics.” The effort is designed to provide increased opportunities for Adair County residents to be vaccinated as soon as additional doses are available. The Curbside Clinics are currently planned for Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekly. If there are enough volunteers. The Health Department is seeking health professionals with credentials including RN, LPN, EMS, EMT and paramedics who will work a minimum of four hours at a time at the Health Department property in Kirksville.

Health professionals interested in volunteering should email Jamie Keller, RN, at
jamie.keller@lpha.mo.gov to submit a copy of their current license and be scheduled for the
Curbside Clinics.