CANTON, Mo. -- May 10, 2003, was a day of celebration at Culver-Stockton College. It was graduation day. Tiffany Brewer and her future husband, Jacob, both received their diplomas that day in the Joe Charles Fieldhouse...More>>
Tracy Lake isn't just training for a half marathon. She's preparing for her next battle. Her cancer treatments left her lungs, heart and body feeble. While Lake survived two turns with breast cancer, she didn't...More>>
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Hannibal schools will begin making safety improvements among district buildings this summer. The Hannibal School Board announced during its meeting Wednesday a three-phase plan to upgrade safety in the...More>>
A water resources law that would add $12 billion in new projects over a decade sailed through the U.S. Senate by an 83-14 margin Wednesday. Ports, flood protection, levee projects and environmental restoration would be...More>>
MONTICELLO, Mo. -- A Canton man who sent police officers with several different departments on a manhunt in October was sentenced to four years in prison on Thursday. Kevin L. Young, 33, received the prison sentence after...More>>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:23:17 GMT
By MAGGIE MENDERSKI Herald-Whig Staff Writer HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Hannibal-LaGrange University has shifted half the coursework for its master of science in education degree to an online format. Jane
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Hannibal-LaGrange University has shifted half the coursework for its master of science in education degree to an online format. Jane Schafer, chairman of the university's department of education, said...
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-05-14 12:58:02 GMT
Three Keokuk, Iowa, and two Kahoka residents were injured in a head-on collision of two cars at 6:05 p.m. Monday on U.S. 61, 1.5 miles north of Alexandria.
Three Keokuk, Iowa, and two Kahoka residents were injured in a head-on collision of two cars at 6:05 p.m. Monday on U.S. 61, 1.5 miles north of Alexandria.
Saturday, May 11 2013 1:55 AM EDT2013-05-11 05:55:38 GMT
SCOTLAND COUNTY, Mo. -- A 71-year-old Memphis, Mo., man was taken by Scotland County Ambulance to Scotland County Hospital after his truck ran off the road as he suffered from a medical condition
A 71-year-old Memphis, Mo., man was taken by Scotland County Ambulance to Scotland County Hospital after his truck ran off the road as he suffered from a medical condition Friday afternoon.
Saturday, May 11 2013 1:00 AM EDT2013-05-11 05:00:20 GMT
By DON O'BRIEN Herald-Whig Staff Writer Quincy-based Niemann Foods Inc. is ready to fill a void by agreeing to opening a County Market in Louisiana, Mo. Company officials let Louisiana officials know
Quincy-based Niemann Foods Inc. is ready to fill a void by agreeing to opening a County Market in Louisiana, Mo. Company officials let Louisiana officials know on Thursday that they hope to have a new store open by next...
Friday, May 10 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:03:12 GMT
EDINA, Mo. -- The trial of a man accused in the shooting death of a Novelty man has been moved to Clark County. Glenn C. Head, 59, also of Novelty, asked that his trial be moved to a different jurisdiction
EDINA, Mo. -- The trial of a man accused in the shooting death of a Novelty man has been moved to Clark County. Glenn C. Head, 59, also of Novelty, asked that his trial be moved to a different jurisdiction during an...
Friday, May 10 2013 1:02 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:02:37 GMT
Two Hannibal residents and a Chicagoan face drug charges after police says a large amount of marijuana and items used in the distribution of illegal narcotics were found Tuesday afternoon.
Two Hannibal residents and a Chicagoan face drug charges after police says a large amount of marijuana and items used in the distribution of illegal narcotics were found Tuesday afternoon.
Friday, May 10 2013 11:10 AM EDT2013-05-10 15:10:22 GMT
Missouri lawmakers completed work on a $25 billion budget a day early and left town, leaving Gov. Jay Nixon with tough choices about whether to veto the repeal of a tax break for seniors.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers completed work on a $25 billion budget a day early and left town, leaving Gov. Jay Nixon with tough choices about whether to veto the repeal of a tax break for seniors. Rep. Craig...
Wednesday, May 8 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-08 21:51:41 GMT
A Hannibal, Mo., man who was once acquitted for murder will be going to prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to drug and perjury charges in Adams County Circuit Court.
A Hannibal, Mo., man who was once acquitted for murder will be going to prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to drug and perjury charges in Adams County Circuit Court. Dennis Simon, 30, will spend at least four years and...
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:46 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:46:01 GMT
Jill Fortner is in her fourth year as a language arts teacher at Monroe City High School, and she also is involved with countless clubs and organizations, ranging from drama to yearbook to student council to quiz bowl.
Jill Fortner is in her fourth year as a language arts teacher at Monroe City High School, and she also is involved with countless clubs and organizations, ranging from drama to yearbook to student council to quiz bowl. Fortner is doing it all while battling thyroid cancer.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:53 PM EDT2013-05-08 03:53:44 GMT
By MAGGIE MENDERSKI Herald-Whig Staff Writer HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Hannibal residents should expect rate increases for water, electric and sewer services as the Board of Public Works struggles to meet national
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Hannibal residents should expect rate increases for water, electric and sewer services as the Board of Public Works struggles to meet national mandates. Robert Stevenson, Board of Public Works general...
Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:19 PM EDT2013-05-07 16:19:19 GMT
By MAGGIE MENDERSKI Herald-Whig Staff Writer HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Clark Taylor believes winning in chess doesn't always mean saying checkmate. As Taylor collected a black bishop from Kurt Kothe during
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Clark Taylor believes winning in chess doesn't always mean saying checkmate. As Taylor collected a black bishop from Kurt Kothe during a game at a recent Hannibal Library Chess Club session at the...
Monday, May 6 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-06 14:50:07 GMT
CANTON, Mo. -- Lee Hammer has been announced as the featured speaker for Culver-Stockton College's 2013 commencement Saturday. Hammer, a member of C-SC's English faculty since 1987, is retiring
CANTON, Mo. -- Lee Hammer has been announced as the featured speaker for Culver-Stockton College's 2013 commencement Saturday. Hammer, a member of C-SC's English faculty since 1987, is retiring at the end of this...
Sunday, May 5 2013 12:47 AM EDT2013-05-05 04:47:40 GMT
The Hannibal Free Public Library teen summer reading program for sixth-graders through high schoolers has a special grand prize this year: a Kindle Fire.
The Hannibal Free Public Library teen summer reading program for sixth-graders through high schoolers has a special grand prize this year: a Kindle Fire. The theme of the program is Dig Into Reading. In...
Sunday, May 5 2013 12:29 AM EDT2013-05-05 04:29:30 GMT
By EDWARD HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Nathan Hathaway had a good-paying construction job for 13 years, but he just wasn't happy. In his heart, Hathaway always wanted to be an elementary
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Nathan Hathaway had a good-paying construction job for 13 years, but he just wasn't happy. In his heart, Hathaway always wanted to be an elementary school teacher. But when he started attending a...
Sunday, May 5 2013 12:19 AM EDT2013-05-05 04:19:38 GMT
Culver-Stockton is hosting the ninth annual Hillstock music and fun festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday on the C-SC campus.
Culver-Stockton is hosting the ninth annual Hillstock music and fun festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday on the C-SC campus. The free, family-freindly event is open to the public. The concert will be in the...
Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:11:19 GMT
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Hannibal School Board will host a presentation about school safety at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Roland Fine Arts Center at Hannibal-LaGrange University. Peter Langman, author of "Why
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Hannibal School Board will host a presentation about school safety at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Roland Fine Arts Center at Hannibal-LaGrange University. Peter Langman, author of "Why Kids Kill," will...
Sunday, April 28 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-04-28 13:00:12 GMT
By MAGGIE MENDERSKI Herald-Whig Staff Writer HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Volunteers will begin planting in Hannibal's first community garden on May 18. Hannibal native Jessie Dryden has spearheaded an effort
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Volunteers will begin planting in Hannibal's first community garden on May 18. Hannibal native Jessie Dryden has spearheaded an effort through the Department of Parks and Recreation to utilize flood...
Thursday, May 2 2013 11:47 AM EDT2013-05-02 15:47:00 GMT
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's five-year transportation proposal calls for $700 million in spending during the next year and a focus on maintenance projects, rather than new construction.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's five-year transportation proposal calls for $700 million in spending during the next year and a focus on maintenance projects, rather than new construction.
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Saturday, May 18 2013 1:11 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:11:00 GMT
The Quincy Society of Fine Arts threw a birthday party gala Friday night complete with a toast to its founder and first president George Irwin.
The Quincy Society of Fine Arts threw a birthday party gala Friday night complete with a toast to its founder and first president George Irwin. "We need to raise our glasses to the man who founded this 65 years ago, the...
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:05 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:05:37 GMT
Tracy Marlow and her daughter, Dakota Turkle, have been through a lot together.
Tracy Marlow and her daughter, Dakota Turkle, have been through a lot together. They took their mother-daughter relationship to a new level Friday when both donned caps and gowns for John Wood Community College's...
Saturday, May 18 2013 12:42 AM EDT2013-05-18 04:42:00 GMT
By MATT HOPFHerald-Whig Staff Writer Legislation that would open primary elections to 17-year-olds in Illinois is on its way to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk after the Senate overwhelmingly approved it earlier
Legislation that would open primary elections to 17-year-olds in Illinois is on its way to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk after the Senate overwhelmingly approved it earlier this week. The teens will be able to vote in spring...
Friday, May 17 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:59:42 GMT
Dick Koetter, left, shares a laugh with Larry Sheffler and Bill Waters, rights, Friday at the reunion of the 126th Supply and Service Company at Cedar Crest Country Club. (H-W Photo/Phil Carlson)
By STEVE EIGHINGER Herald-Whig Staff Writer Joe Koetters has no problem remembering way back when. Late 1968 and most of 1969 represent a special time for Joe and his brother, Dick, plus more than
Joe Koetters has no problem remembering way back when. Late 1968 and most of 1969 represent a special time for Joe and his brother, Dick, plus more than 140 of their comrades in the Army National Guard's former 126th...
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Saturday, May 18 2013 1:30 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:30:03 GMT
Travis Cook wanted a fairly minor role on the West Hancock football team's varsity coaching staff last season. He served as a basic assistant for the varsity under coach Brian Lewton
Travis Cook wanted a fairly minor role on the West Hancock football team's varsity coaching staff last season. He served as a basic assistant for the varsity under coach Brian Lewton while also being the junior varsity's offensive coordinator.
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:17 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:17:36 GMT
Quincy High School qualified three players for next week's Illinois high school boys tennis state tournament during Friday's sectional tournament at Washington Park in Springfield, Ill.
Quincy High School qualified three players for next week's Illinois high school boys tennis state tournament during Friday's sectional tournament at Washington Park in Springfield, Ill.
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Jackie Stewart's Quincy Senior High School AP and Honors chemistry class students make a splash Wednesday with Diet Pepsi and Mentos candy at the school. This part of a series of events this week the students used to review for finals.
Law enforcement officials from across the region gathered Wednesday at Quincy City Hall as part of a national memorial event to honor fallen police officers.
For the fourth straight year, Missouri lawmakers were entering the final day of their annual session with a proposal to overhaul the state's numerous tax credit programs still lingering as a remote possibility.
Missouri lawmakers revamped four of the state's main business incentives on the final day of their legislative session, but failed Friday to pass a broader measure that would have scaled back costly tax credits for...
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation that could patch a hole in the state budget for early childhood programs and health care for the blind.
Legislation passed in the closing hours of Missouri's annual session Friday could patch a hole in the state budget for early childhood programs and some health care initiatives.
Monday, May 13 2013 12:22 PM EDT2013-05-13 16:22:23 GMT
The Corners will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in the Main Hangout, 110 W. Main Cross in Palmyra, Mo. The opening performance will be by Beth Thordsen. Admission to the contemporary Christian
The Corners will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in the Main Hangout, 110 W. Main Cross in Palmyra, Mo. The opening performance will be by Beth Thordsen. Admission to the contemporary Christian rock concert are $5....
Sunday, May 12 2013 12:59 AM EDT2013-05-12 04:59:20 GMT
MOUNT STERLING, Ill. -- Summer building hours will begin at the Mount Sterling YMCA starting June 1. From June 1 to Aug. 18, the Y will close at 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is one hour earlier
MOUNT STERLING, Ill. -- Summer building hours will begin at the Mount Sterling YMCA starting June 1. From June 1 to Aug. 18, the Y will close at 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is one hour earlier than normal operating...
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Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
