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Kirksville native recovering well after being run over by car
LOVELAND, Colo. — A Kirksville native, who now lives in Colorado, is making great strides in her recovery after being run over by a car. Julie Patterson Veach, 52, of Loveland, Colorado, was born and raised in Kirksville. She's a 1990 graduate of Kirksville High School. According to a...
Adair County commissioner candidate responds to assault charges
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A candidate for Adair County first district commissioner, who was recently charged with two counts of assault, is responding to the allegations. Larry Logston, 47, of Kirksville, said in a Facebook post on Wednesday that he stands firm in protecting his children's well-being. Logston said that...
Kirksville residents advised to secure homes, vehicles after multiple theft reports
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Kirksville Police Department (KPD) is urging vigilance after multiple reports of thefts and burglaries in several locations in the city. According to Deputy Police Chief Justin Jones, a burglary was reported at about 4 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, in the College Park subdivision. The...
Kirksville's old Washington School catches fire
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A vacant old school building in Kirksville caught fire Wednesday evening. The blaze at the former Washington School at the corner of Harrison and Florence streets was reported around 7:30 p.m. Smoke could be seen coming from the roof and second-story windows of the old school...
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