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Census 2020 Completion Extended to October 5th October 1, 2020
The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a target date of October 5th to conclude both self-response and field data collection operations as part of the #2020Census. The City of Kirksville encourages all residents to take the Census as your response will help determine the funding this community receives for roads, schools, […]
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3 New COVID-19 Cases in Adair County October 1, 2020
Three new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed yesterday in Adair County, a 41-year-old male and females ages 40 and 47, bringing the county’s total case count to 369. There are 28 active cases and 341 individuals who have left isolation. A 48-year-old male who was hospitalized at Northeast Regional Medical Center from September 12 through […]
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Health Department Sees Rise of Age in Positive COVID-19 Cases October 1, 2020
Jim LeBaron, administrator of the Adair County Health Department, says the area has recently seen a significant increase in the age of those testing postive for COVID-19. In the 30 confirmed cases from September 24 through September 29, 13 adults, or 43% of cases, involved those age 60 to 85. LeBaron says that in March […]
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Adair County in National Yellow Zone for COVID-19 September 30, 2020
Adair County is in the National Yellow Zone for COVID-19 cases. Yesterday’s report to governors issued by the White House Coronavirus Task Force shows the State of Missouri continues to be in the red zone for the seven-day period from September 19 to September 25. States in the red zone are recording more than 101 […]
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City Asphalt Plant Meant More Paved Streets In 2020 September 30, 2020
This month, the City of Kirksville completed its 2020 Street Program. A crucial part of that program was the City’s asphalt plant that produced approximately 5,300 tons of asphalt for the paving of City streets this year, and at a cost savings of over $217,000 versus contractor prices. Since 2017, asphalt produced at the City […]
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Troop B Conducting Fatality Reduction Operations September 30, 2020
Be sure to buckle up and watch your speed when you get behind the wheel. From now through October, Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol will be conducting Fatality Reduction Operations. The special operations will take place on roads identified as having a high rate of injury & fatal crashes. You’re asked to […]
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Truman to Host In-Person Commencement for Fall Graduates September 29, 2020
Truman will host in-person commencement ceremonies for students scheduled to graduate at the conclusion of the fall semester. Due to restrictions on large gatherings, no guests will be in attendance, only the graduates and a small delegation of University representatives on the stage on November 21st. As with the Aug. 1 ceremony, the event will […]
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Officers Recognized for Years of Service with KPD September 29, 2020
The Kirksville Police Department is recognizing officers for their service. Master Police Officer Benjamin Bartlett was recently recognized for 5 years of service with KPD. During his time at the Kirksville Police Department, MPO Bartlett has served as a member of the SWAT team, firearms instructor and field training officer. MPO Bartlett is a US […]
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Adair County COVID-19 Cases Reach 362 September 29, 2020
Twelve new cases of COVID-19 were reported yesterday since Friday from the Adair County Health Department. That brings the total to 362. There are 26 active cases with one individual still being treated at Northeast Regional Medical Center but not requiring a ventilator. 336 people have left isolation.
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Police Investigating Reports Of Theft From Vehicles September 28, 2020
Kirksville police are investigating thefts from vehicles. Over the last week Kirksville Police have taken a number of reports involving theft of items from vehicles. The location of these thefts varied from the Kings Ridge addition, Kellwood addition, Normal Street and others. Common factors in most of these thefts were that the victim’s vehicle was […]
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Entertainment News

Grammy Award Winning Singer And Feminist Icon Helen Reddy Dies At 78

Helen Reddy, the Grammy-winning Australian singer who became a feminist icon thanks to her hit “I Am Woman,” has died. She was 78. The

Kevin Hart And Wife Eniko Parrish Welcome Second Child Together

Actor and comedian Kevin Hart and his wife Eniko Parrish welcomed their second child together, a baby girl named Kaori Mai Hart, on Tuesday,

The View’s Meghan McCain Welcomes Baby Girl Named Liberty Sage

The View’s Meghan McCain and her husband, Ben Domenech welcomed the birth of their first baby, a girl named Liberty Sage McCain Domenech. A tweet from

‘Saved By The Bell” Reboot To Premiere In November

The “Saved by the Bell” reboot has an official premiere date at Peacock. The streaming service said the reimagined version of the hit show

FOX NEWS

Amazon still selling kids' Confederate soldier costume that Party City pulled
A Confederate soldier costume for children is still available for sale on Amazon after Party City pulled the same controversial outfit following fierce backlash when the getup was spotted on a store shelf in Virginia two weeks ago.
Janine Puhak
Connecticut sports reporter fired after calling Sen. Tim Scott an ‘Uncle Tom’
A Connecticut-based sports reporter was fired on Wednesday after referring to Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., as an “Uncle Tom” in a now-deleted tweet.
Brian Flood
Police dog sniffs out 24 pounds of cocaine stashed in NYC apartment's secret compartment
A sharp-nosed police pooch sniffed out more than 24 pounds of cocaine that was stashed behind bathroom vanity in the Bronx apartment of an alleged drug trafficker.
Larry Celona
First patient cured of HIV dies of cancer
The first patient cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown (also known as "Berlin patient"), has died of cancer.
Kayla Rivas
Trump suggests McDonald's french fries are responsible for his keeping his hair from falling out
On Wednesday, President Trump took a brief break from his usual Twitter activity to comment on a 2018 study that suggested a chemical found in McDonald’s fries could prevent hair loss.
Michael Bartiromo
Biden deflects yet again on court packing questions: 'I'm not going to play Trump's game'
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden once again avoided giving a straight answer on whether he would support packing the Supreme Court if elected, after making clear during Tuesday’s debate that he would not address the issue.
Ronn Blitzer
Republican AGs use Dems' own words to support Amy Coney Barrett in letter to Senate
EXCLUSIVE: Republican attorneys general from across the U.S. sent a letter to the Senate Thursday morning urging them to confirm President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
Ronn Blitzer
Drunken Texas man charged after letting 13-year-old stepdaughter drive him for ice cream: report
A Texas man was charged after designating his 13-year-old stepdaughter to drive him for ice cream while he was drunk, a report said Wednesday.
Stephen Sorace
Clemson's Dabo Swinney 'on board' with Black Lives Matter message, not political organization
Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney said Tuesday he supported the Black Lives Matter movement but would stop short of putting any kind of political messaging on jerseys or helmets.
Ryan Gaydos
Chrishell Stause says it's ‘painful’ watching ex Justin Hartley move on after divorce
Chrishell Stause is still recovering from the "painful" heartbreak of her divorce.
Naledi Ushe