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Training with the Kirksville Police Department's SWAT Team
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Kirksville Police Department's (KPD) SWAT team recently invited KTVO's Nik Todorovich to be a participant in their monthly training. The SWAT training started with a run at the Kirksville High School track, and then the team was tasked with doing push-ups and sit-ups. Following the...
21-Year-Old Kirksville, Missouri Man Dead After Crash Into Pond
The Fourth of July weekend in Missouri sadly has another fatality to report. A 21-year-old Kirksville, Missouri man is dead after his vehicle crashed and rolled over into a pond just off Highway 63 north of LaPlata. The Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report just shared Friday morning says that...
Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin Speak Out About Iowa Teammate Gabbie Marshall's Big Announcement
Teammates on the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has formed quite a bond in recent years. While Iowa couldn't secure a national championship during their two consecutive championship game appearances, they still deserve a ton of credit for their success. Especially because Caitlin Clark and ...
Dry Tonight and Tomorrow before Active Weather Returns Saturday Night.
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - We keep partly cloudy skies for the afternoon and some spots may see a stray shower. Any rain that does fall will be brief and light. The chance for showers diminishes this evening and we transition to mostly clear skies. Lows tonight fall into the low to mid 60s for a comfortable and dry night. Saturday begins dry, but we watch for scattered showers and storms to move in from the west late in the evening and overnight Saturday. Rain chances stick around for Sunday and Monday as we maintain an active weather pattern, but we dry out as we get to Tuesday and remain dry for the remainder of the work week. Temperatures during this time are fairly consistent in the mid 80s with dew points in the 60s.
Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin back EPA in lawsuit by 12 states over water rights
Two Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin have come to the defense of the Environmental Protection Agency against a lawsuit filed by 12 states over water rights. The Lac du Flambeau and Sokaogon (Mole Lake) tribes joined five other tribal nations from around the country in defending the EPA’s new tribal water rights rule under...
Summit Carbon Solutions CEO Discusses Pipeline Project
(NAFB) A huge portion of a carbon pipeline project takes a step forward. Its service will provide a public convenience and necessity, according to the 507-page decision from the Iowa Utilities Board granting process approval for Summit Carbon Solutions. CEO Lee Blank says there is plenty of work still ahead.
Poll workers face threats ahead of the 2024 election. This Kansas City woman fears for her safety
Chinesa Rusch has always loved elections. When she was 12 years old, her aunt took her door knocking for a candidate. Rusch, 34, began volunteering on campaigns as soon as possible — she says she was more excited to turn 18 and vote than she was to turn 21.
From Territory To State: Iowa’s Journey To Statehood On July 4th
As big days go, July 4th is one of the big dogs. It's America's birthday. July 4th is not just a big day for America. It's also part of Iowa history. We learned from Iowa PBS that early in its journey, the U.S. Congress set up a roadmap for western lands to become states, remembering how the American colonists weren't exactly fans of British rule (cue the Revolutionary fireworks). One of their star acts was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. It gave a how-to guide for places like Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin to join the statehood club.
GTSB Reminds Drivers No One is a Good Drunk Driver this July 4th Weekend
(Iowa) – As Iowans commemorate Independence Day, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) has one critical message, “No One’s a Good DRUNK Driver.” In 2022, a person lost their life every 39 minutes in alcohol-related crashes on U.S. roads. From July 3 to July 7, law enforcement statewide will heighten vigilance against drunk driving on our roads.
Impacted by flooding in Iowa? Here's how you can get help
DES MOINES, Iowa — Recent flooding brought record-high river levels in Iowa, surpassing previous crests by an average of about 3.5 feet. Now, affected Iowans can apply for both state and federal aid. "Businesses are shuttered, Main Streets have been impacted, hospitals, nursing homes and other care facilities were...
Doctor: Fireworks pose very real risk to your eyesight
(Radio Iowa) – An eye doctor who serves northeast Iowa dreads being on call during the Fourth of July, as she says there’s always a case of someone being blinded by fireworks. Dr. Anna Kitzmann, an ophthalmologist with Gundersen Health in Decorah, says fireworks can cause devastating injuries to the hands, face and especially to the eyes.
Oskaloosa City Band to Celebrate 160 Years with Patriotic July 4th Concert
Oskaloosa, IA — As part of its milestone 160th anniversary, the Oskaloosa City Band is set to perform a grand patriotic concert on July 4th, promising a memorable celebration for the community. Under the direction of Bruce Peiffer, who has led the band since 2006, the event is poised to be a highlight of the city’s Independence Day festivities.
Flooding closing locks on Mississippi River
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Army Corps of Engineers announced more locks and dams are now closed along the Mississippi River amid flooding. The lock in Dubuque and Fulton, Illinois closed Friday. That’s in addition to three other locks that closed previously. The U.S. Coast Guard has banned recreational...
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