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THINKapalooza Open House January 28, 2020
Residents are invited to attend the THINKapalooza Open House today. The City is hosting this event to reveal the draft Think Kirksville 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which has been shaped by public input, the Think Kirksville 2040 Steering Committee, elected officials, and City Staff over the course of five months. This will be the last opportunity […]
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Some Question Medical Marijuana Licensing Process January 28, 2020
Close to 200 medical marijuana licenses were approved last week – including four businesses in Kirksville. But those who were not approved are questioning the process on how the state awarded those licenses. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, awarded 24 licenses in each of Missouri’s eight congressional districts, saying recipients were the […]
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Routes in Schuyler County Will Temporarily Close January 28, 2020
High Prairie Wind Farm has rescheduled the road closures in Schuyler County that were recently postponed. They will temporarily close routes in Schuyler County for road work in preparation of the wind turbine deliveries. The work will affect portions of Schuyler County Routes O, D and A starting today, and is expected to last through […]
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4 Kirksville Companies Approved for Medical Marijuana Licenses January 27, 2020
The Department of Health and Senior Services awarded licenses to192 medical marijuana dispensary sites last week, and 4 companies in Kirksville made the list. The state says the dispensaries chosen are the top-scoring one’s meeting all eligibility requirements. Those approved locally are: Heya Kirksville Retail (120 South Main), JG Missouri (2400 North Baltimore) and Missouri […]
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Kirksville Man Pleads Guilty to Enticement of a Child January 27, 2020
A Kirksville man has pleaded guilty to enticement of a child. Authorities were contacted regarding a student at a local elementary school who had received suggestive text messages from a man. Through KPD’s internet safety program, an investigator set up a fake internet profile and made contact with the suspect, 47-year-old Joseph Christman. The fake […]
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Create a Tile for the Sue Ross Art Center January 27, 2020
The Kirksville Arts Association invites the public to join them this week and create a tile for the Sue Ross Art Center. They are open Monday through Friday 9 am to noon and Tuesday 5 pm to 7 pm and are located at 1902 S. Baltimore Suite 100. There is no charge for creating a […]
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Winter Weather Continues to Impact NEMO January 24, 2020
The winter weather has caused disruptions this week – from causing school closures, meeting cancellations, roadwork delays, and even caused the postponement of the new Kirksville Aquatic Center groundbreaking ceremony. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 6 this evening. Forecasters are calling for up to additional two inches of snow for the area. […]
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Icy Roads Cause Accidents January 24, 2020
As of 3pm, Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol had responded to 35 calls, checked on 6 stranded motorists and worked 6 crashes resulting in no injuries. A Rutledge woman and her passengers were injured in a crash in Knox County earlier this week. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that 30-year-old Jessica […]
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State Awards Licenses for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries January 24, 2020
192 medical marijuana dispensary facilities received their licenses yesterday. According to the Department of Health and Senior Services, well over 1,000 applications were submitted to the state. Dispensary facilities who applied for their licenses through the Medical Marijuana Registry Portal were notified by email yesterday of either their approval or denial. The state says the […]
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Edina Mayor Not Seeing Reelection January 23, 2020
Edina Mayor Steve Peters will not be seeking reelection in the upcoming municipal election. He told the City Council about his decision last week, and said it was for personal reasons. Peters replaced one-term Mayor Eric Hunolt in 2018 who replaced 12-term Mayor Davey Strickler in 2016. 3 people have filed for the open seat.
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Entertainment News

Selena Gomez Alleges Emotional Abuse During Past Relationship With Justin Bieber

During an interview with NPR, 27-year-old Selena Gomez spoke out about the emotional “abuse” she experienced during her on-again, off-again relationship with ex-boyfriend Justin

62nd Annual Grammy Awards: The Full List Of Winners

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards were presented Sunday in Los Angeles, hosted by Alicia Keys. 18-year-old Billie Eilish made history at the 2020 Grammy

Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls” Musical To Be Adapted Into New Movie

The musicals songs — by composer Jeff Richmond (Fey’s husband) and lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde: The Musical) — will be used again. Casting

RuPaul Announced To Host Saturday Night Live With Special Musical Guest Justin Bieber

NBC announced that RuPaul will be making his hosting debut on the February 8th edition of Saturday Night Live, with Justin Bieber tapped to return

FOX NEWS

Challenger explosion among the deadliest space disasters
Hundreds of people in Florida and millions watching on live television witnessed the space shuttle Challenger break apart in a mid-air explosion 34 years ago Tuesday, killing everyone on board.
Louis Casiano
Rashida Tlaib says she'll 'strive' to higher standards after blood libel retweet, doesn't apologize
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., walked back a controversial retweet spreading "blood libel" against Israel that placed blame for the death of a young Palestinian boy on the Jewish state, vowing to "strive" for higher standards when it comes to sharing information on social media, but she fell short of apologizing for the error.
Joseph Wulfsohn
Brad Pitt wore a name tag to Oscars luncheon, sending social media into a frenzy
Brad Pitt is clearly becoming more comfortable and open in Hollywood and had no problem displaying some of his signature charm and sense of humor on Monday.
Julius Young
Fox hosts share what keeps them going through grueling campaign season: 'It doesn't matter if your candidate wins or loses'
As the country gears up for a grueling election campaign, Fox News hosts Harris Faulkner and Shannon Bream sat down with Ainsley Earhardt to discuss their faith and the Bible verses that get them through each day in today's divided political climate.
Yael Halon
Chiefs superfan 'Bad Luck Chuck' getting bobblehead treatment
The Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as “Bad Luck Chuck” will be immortalized with his own bobblehead, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced Tuesday.
Ryan Gaydos
San Francisco official in charge of cleaning up city's filthy streets arrested
San Francisco’s head of Public Works, in charge of cleaning up the city’s feces-filled streets, has been arrested by the FBI on suspicion of public corruption.
Morgan Phillips
Giant 'thunder lizard' dinosaurs may have walked on their front feet only, findings reveal
Gigantic sauropods, some of the largest creatures to ever roam the Earth, apparently once walked only on their front feet.
Christopher Carbone
Joe Manchin frustrated with 'hypocrisy' of Schumer, Dershowitz and Starr in Trump impeachment
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., told Fox News Tuesday both sides in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump have been very hypocritical in relation to their views of the impeachment of President Bill Clinton more than two decades ago.
Charles Creitz
Palestinians say ‘a thousand noes’ to Trump-Netanyahu Mideast peace plan
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday said "a thousand no's" to the long-awaited Middle East peace plan unveiled by President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Bradford Betz
Hotels.com to fly fan to New York City so they can watch Super Bowl in bread-themed hotel room
If you’re trying to avoid carbs, stay away from this hotel room.
Michael Hollan