The latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Heartland

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Kirksville Baseball and Softball Association teams gathered at North Park in Kirksville for Opening Day 2013.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Just three years after graduating from Moravia High School, Molly would play a significant part in basketball history becoming the first woman to sign a contract for the WBL paving a road for females to play the sport professionally in the WNBA today.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The first woman to ever sign a professional women's basketball contract got her start at a high school here in the Heartland.  She has never been officially honored at Moravia High School, until now.

Friday, May 03, 2013  New federal report cites many causes for dramatic bee disappearance

Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  'Why not live truthfully?': NBA's Jason Collins comes out, prompted in part by Boston bombings

Monday, April 29, 2013  A longtime employee of the city of Kirksville loses his battle with leukemia.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Kirksville Parks and Recreation is holding a Disc Golf Clinic at Rotary Park this Saturday.

Monday, April 15, 2013  OHS students' artwork will  be on display through April 18 at IHCC's Art Gallery

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Local roller derby league practices for bout.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  The drama department at Evans Middle School brought a taste of Broadway to Ottumwa in their production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie."

Saturday, April 06, 2013  A panel of judges will award prizes on originality, creativeness and overall look.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Final night of the Dukum Poker League.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  The story of Easter is one of mystery, intrigue, betrayal, murder, and love. The Hickory Grove Community Church in Ottumwa acted the story out with a play.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Novinger High School holds a fundraiser for after prom.