HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Librarian Susan Harbert wants to add a little more noise to the Hannibal Middle School library. Harbert will completely reform the quiet working space into a center for learning collaboration this summer....More>>
CANTON, Mo. -- Culver-Stockton College's student chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants was the national winner of an achievement award that included a $5,000 cash prize. The chapter was the winner of the...More>>
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Hannibal Public Schools will not have to make up days missed from the ongoing power outage. Elementary schools were closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Students returned to classes Thursday morning. ...More>>
Unemployment rates fell throughout Western Illinois and Northeast Missouri during April, even though rainy and cold weather slowed construction and outdoor job hirings.More>>
The Missouri Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief team is partnering with the American Red Cross and Salvation Army to help during recovery from the storm that swept through the region Monday.More>>
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Children may enjoy new equipment at two Hannibal parks this summer. Andy Dorian, the city's director of Parks and Recreation, revealed at Tuesday's city council meeting plans for new playground equipment at Willow and Kiwanis parks.More>>
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Power was restored by Thursday morning to four Hannibal Regional Healthcare System facilities. Monday night's storm forced the health system to close Hannibal Children's Center, the James E. Cary...More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:03:27 GMT
The aftermath of Monday night's wind and rain was devastating to the naked eye, including what had happened to the normally plush campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University.
The aftermath of Monday night's wind and rain was devastating to the naked eye, including what had happened to the normally plush campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:15:10 GMT
Hannibal's downtown fire hydrants soon could be getting a makeover. Julie Rolsen, owner of Main Street Kitchen Store, asked for permission during Tuesday's city council meeting to custom paint fire hydrants downtown.
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Hannibal's downtown fire hydrants soon could be getting a makeover. The City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to give Julie Rolsen, owner of Main Street Kitchen Store, permission to custom paint fire...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:48 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:48:59 GMT
A Bowling Green man was involved in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in Lincoln County south of Eolia.
EOLIA, Mo. -- A Bowling Green man was involved in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in Lincoln County south of Eolia. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Jo A. Bryant,...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:39 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:39:59 GMT
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Only 23 hours had passed since a severe storm crashed through Hannibal, but City Manager Jeff LaGarce said the city has seen notable progress.
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Only 23 hours had passed since a severe storm crashed through Hannibal, but City Manager Jeff LaGarce said the city has seen notable progress.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:35:45 GMT
Hannibal residents and business owners worked on Tuesday morning to clean up Mother Nature's mess. A collection of debris, damage and withstanding power outages affected each business differently.
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Hannibal residents and business owners worked on Tuesday morning to clean up Mother Nature's mess. A collection of debris, damage and withstanding power outages affected each business differently.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:49 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:49:08 GMT
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Hannibal Police Chief Lyndell Davis said Monday's storm that blew through America's Hometown "almost felt like being in a third-world country."
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Hannibal Police Chief Lyndell Davis said Monday's storm that blew through America's Hometown "almost felt like being in a third-world country."
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:37:31 GMT
John Hark, emergency preparedness coordinator, says he'd seen few storms in his 41 years in emergency preparedness that were of the magnitude of the one that hit Hannibal Monday night.
John Hark, emergency preparedness coordinator, says he'd seen few storms in his 41 years in emergency preparedness that were of the magnitude of the one that hit Hannibal Monday night. Hark said during a Tuesday press conference that the first priority for cleanup crews is to restore power to the community.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:30 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:30:02 GMT
By EDWARD HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer CANTON, Mo. -- Jesse Soondrum came from one of the world's luxury tourism destinations to attend Culver-Stockton College in Canton. Four years later, Soondrum,
CANTON, Mo. -- Jesse Soondrum came from one of the world's luxury tourism destinations to attend Culver-Stockton College in Canton. Four years later, Soondrum, 23, is leaving C-SC with a bachelor's degree in...
Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:58:32 GMT
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.
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...
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.
Sunday, May 12 2013 12:48 AM EDT2013-05-12 04:48:12 GMT
By MATT HOPF Herald-Whig Staff Writer 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
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...
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 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...
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:26 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:26:37 GMT
Two adults and two children were injured in a one-car accident at 7:40 p.m. Monday on Marion County Road 237, one mile west of Hannibal.
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Two adults and two children were injured in a one-car accident at 7:40 p.m. Monday on Marion County Road 237, one mile west of Hannibal. Injured were Richard T. Hubbard, 56, and his passengers, Raybeth M....
Monday, May 20 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:15:25 GMT
Police Chief Lyndell Davis says he's not trying to win a war. He just wants America's Hometown to be a safer place to live.
Police Chief Lyndell Davis says he's not trying to win a war. He just wants America's Hometown to be a safer place to live. "I do not cater to the phrase, ‘The War on Drugs.' Rather, this is an effort to disrupt the illegal drug flow in the community," Davis said Monday morning after announcing the arrests of 21 people on drug charges.
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Friday, May 24 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:32:41 GMT
Quincy High School sophomore Zhanela Church knew she couldn't sit back and watch when she saw a man choking at a local restaurant last month.
Quincy High School sophomore Zhanela Church knew she couldn't sit back and watch when she saw a man choking at a local restaurant last month. Church remembered what she learned in a first-level certified nursing...
Friday, May 24 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:50:43 GMT
The calendar says summer is officially a few weeks away, but it really starts in earnest this weekend with the Memorial Day holiday.
The calendar says summer is officially a few weeks away, but it really starts in earnest this weekend with the Memorial Day holiday. Most schools now are on summer break, and this is the first three-day weekend workers...
Friday, May 24 2013 12:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:36:53 GMT
Gov. Pat Quinn has requested federal aid for local governments in 25 Illinois counties that faced major flooding in April. Adams and Pike counties are on the list forwarded to the Federal Emergency
Gov. Pat Quinn has requested federal aid for local governments in 25 Illinois counties that faced major flooding in April. Adams and Pike counties are on the list forwarded to the Federal Emergency Management Agency on...
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Friday, May 24 2013 2:39 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:39:08 GMT
CHICAGO -- After surviving a three-set match to stay alive in backdraw of the Illinois state tennis tournament, Quincy High School's Tom O'Connor made an interesting observation.
CHICAGO -- After surviving a three-set match to stay alive in backdraw of the Illinois state tennis tournament, Quincy High School's Tom O'Connor made an interesting observation.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:05:16 GMT
As Quincy Notre Dame girls soccer coach Mark Longo listened to Msgr. Leo Enlow's sermon during mass Tuesday morning, he looked around the chapel and realized his team was the embodiment of the pastor's
As Quincy Notre Dame girls soccer coach Mark Longo listened to Msgr. Leo Enlow's sermon during mass Tuesday morning, he looked around the chapel and realized his team was the embodiment of the pastor's message.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:05:00 GMT
All aboard the walk-off express. The Canton baseball team is headed to state. Levi Gaus gave the Tigers their second walk-off victory in
All aboard the walk-off express. The Canton baseball team is headed to state. Levi Gaus gave the Tigers their second walk-off victory in as many nights Wednesday.
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Ellington Elementary students celebrated the end of the school year and enjoyed some outdoor time at Wavering Park in Quincy during its Fun Day Wednesday.
The Missouri Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief Team prepared 500 meals Wednesday in Hannibal, Mo., for those in need after Monday night's storm. They'll do another 500 for lunch Thursday and one more round of 500 for supper Thursday night.
Officials with Goodwill are searching for relatives of a World War II veteran whose medals - including the Silver Star and Purple Heart - somehow wound up inside a suburban St. Louis Goodwill store.
The daughter of a World War II hero has stepped forward to claim his medals after news accounts about how they mysteriously turned up in a Goodwill store.
Friday, May 24 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:38:30 GMT
The Augusta VFW and Plymouth American Legion are planning Memorial Day services on Monday, May 27. The Plymouth service will be at 10 a.m. in the Legion building on the west side of the square.
The Augusta VFW and Plymouth American Legion are planning Memorial Day services on Monday, May 27. The Plymouth service will be at 10 a.m. in the Legion building on the west side of the square. The Augusta service will...
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:52 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:52:52 GMT
CARTHAGE, Ill. -- The Carthage pool will open for the season Monday. The hours will be from noon to-6 p.m. daily. Admission is $3. There is a discount offered for seasonal passes until June 3. Children
CARTHAGE, Ill. -- The Carthage pool will open for the season Monday. The hours will be noon-6 p.m. daily. Admission is $3. There is a discount offered for seasonal passes until June 3. Children under the age of 11 must...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:41:49 GMT
PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- Pittsfield Main Street's annual meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the County Seat, next to Courtyard Cafe, on the square. Door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and discounted
PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- Pittsfield Main Street's annual meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the County Seat, next to Courtyard Cafe, on the square. Door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and discounted memberships...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:30:14 GMT
BEVERLY, Ill. -- The Beverly Cemetery Association will hold a Memorial Day luncheon Sunday, May 26 at the Mound Prairie Cemetery a mile east of Beverly. A service will be held at the Mound Prairie
The Beverly Cemetery Association will hold a Memorial Day luncheon Sunday at the Mound Prairie Cemetery a mile east of Beverly. A service will be held at the Mound Prairie Church at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served about...
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:34:39 GMT
The Hull Community Memorial Day services will start at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, in the downtown park. There will be a short program followed by the salutation of flags. Lunch will be served in the
The Hull Community Memorial Day services will start at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, in the downtown park. There will be a short program followed by the salutation of flags. Lunch will be served in the Lions building after the...
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:34:14 GMT
Mark Twain scholar Kent Rasmussen will discuss his newest book at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Mark Twain Museum. "Dear Mark Twain: Letters From His Readers" contains letters written to Twain and his responses.
Mark Twain scholar Kent Rasmussen will discuss his newest book at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Mark Twain Museum. "Dear Mark Twain: Letters From His Readers" contains letters written to Twain and his responses. Rasmussen will...
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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>>