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

Friday, May 17, 2013  Graduation season significantly influence Kirksville's economic growth and as Truman State University and A.T. Still University students invite their families and loved ones to see them walk across the stage, it helps advance the city's economic development.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  College graduation season brings major transitions, with decisions about whether to move back in with mom and dad or to find a fill-in gig to pay rent while the job hunt continues.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Heartland school on the list for having the worst professors.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  After having an interest and working hard to make sure it happens, parents and students are looking forward to the expansion of Faith Lutheran School.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Paul L. Gaston, III, Trustees Professor at Kent State University in Ohio, will serve as the May 2013 Commencement speaker for Truman State University.

Monday, April 29, 2013  More than 100 people came out to walk toward a cure, for Multiple Sclerosis

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Truman State University Police say the man was a student and they found him around 1 o'clock Sunday morning near Centennial Hall.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Police say the reported man was an Asian male wearing a white leather jacket, dark jeans ans is about 5'8''

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Free steel drum concert will be held April 29th.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Children learned about bicycle safety at a Bicycle Rodeo in Rotary Park.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Family Fishing Day was held at Spur Pond in Kirksville Saturday afternoon.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Truman State University had record number of students at Children's Literature festival this year.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The National Communication Association Student Club at Truman State University is hosting its second annual “TOMS One Day without Shoes.”

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Family Fishing Day at Spur Pond this Saturday.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Truman State University Children's Literature Festival.