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Hannibal flood gates go down as Mississippi River rises
HANNIBAL, Mo. (KHQA) — The city of Hannibal has decided to install all five levee gates along the riverfront because of slowly rising river levels. According to the National Water Prediction Service, flood stage for the river is 17 feet. Levels right now are just over 19 feet at...
Hannibal City Council takes care of ‘maintenance’ during 12-minute meeting
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Mayor Barry Louderman called Tuesday’s Hannibal City Council meeting one of “maintenance.”. During this meeting, which lasted just 12 minutes, the council approved a measure to address traffic issues downtown, set a date for a public meeting to discuss vacating three city streets and approved street closures for an upcoming fundraiser.
Hannibal Port Authority to debut new $2.5 million multi-modal port, boosting local economy
WEST QUINCY, Mo. (KHQA) — The Hannibal Port Authority project has been underway for more than two years, and we can expect to see an increase in vessel activity on the Missouri side of the Mississippi River soon. The Hannibal Regional Port Authority is about to begin their port...
Tri-state hospitals gear up for the 4th of July amid a spike in holiday injuries
Many across the mid-west will gather with family and friends to honor Independence Day, and while 4th of July celebrations are filled with festivities, good old American food, and fireworks lighting up the night sky, it can also be a day many spend in the hospital. According to the U.S....
Hannibal announces July 4th parade parking restrictions, towing enforced
Hannibal, Mo. (KHQA) — The Hannibal Police Department would like to inform the public of the parking restrictions for the parade on July 4th. There will be no parking along the parade route starting at 5:00 a.m. the morning of July 4th to the conclusion of the parade. Officers...
Rising Mississippi River creates concern in river towns
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- From Hannibal to Kimmswick, river town residents and elected officials are keeping close watch on the rising Mississippi River. The National Weather Service is predicting the river will crest at 23 feet on Saturday in Hannibal, which is in the moderate flood stage. In response, the town installed its five flood walls on Tuesday.
Aly Noland is Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week at Hannibal Aquatic Center
Hannibal, Mo. (KHQA) — Aly Noland, who has been a lifeguard at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center for five years, has earned the Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week Award. Noland graduated from Palmyra High School and is now attending Missouri State with the goal of becoming a...
Apply now for Missouri’s veteran deer hunts in November
Missouri State Parks, in collaboration with the Missouri Veterans Commission, is offering 35 veterans an exclusive opportunity to participate in a weekend deer hunt. The hunts will take place from November 8-10, 2024, at two locations: Mark Twain State Park (Hero Hunt) and Crowder State Park (General Crowder Hunt). Veterans...
See artwork in City Hall created by local students
Stop by Hannibal City Hall to see award winning artwork created by local students from this year’s Young Masters contest. The Hannibal Arts Council has added a new Art @ City Hall exhibit in the customer service area of the Collector’s Office. The exhibit, which will be on display through the end of September, features photographic reproductions of Young Masters Select winners from Hannibal High School entries from the 2024 Young Masters exhibit. Art @ City Hall is a partnership between the City of Hannibal and the Hannibal Arts Council.
Hannibal Regional gets $15 million state appropriation for Kirksville cancer center, but Kirksville hospital ready to add its own radiation equipment
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Todd Ahrens breathed a sigh of relief Friday afternoon. 170 items were struck from the Missouri state budget on Friday, June 29, as Gov. Mike Parson cut $1 billion from the spending plan passed this year by lawmakers. Parson said in a statement he vetoed earmarked items he believed were loaded into the budget for special projects and organizations without considering the state’s future financial stability.
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