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

Monday, June 10, 2013  With the summer season heading into full swing, Kirksville is helping parents and their kids stay cool with the use of the city's wading pools.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Officer Harden goes teaches DARE at Brashear schools.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Election officials hope to improve on a 13 percent voter turnout.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Adair county R-II school had classes on an anti-bullying campaign.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  How a local farmer feeds his cattle during a snowstorm.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Mike and Wanda Elam go all out for Christmas!

Monday, November 05, 2012  One siren is being paid for out of the 2012 budget, and the other is being paid for out of the 2013 budget. Both will likely be installed at the same time.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  We have now updated the story with the driver's name. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the driver died about an hour after the crash.

Monday, September 10, 2012  After a fire destroyed the Brashear Park playground over the summer, it is once again open for kids to play.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  School lunch programs across America have new guidelines.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  A look into the new school year at the Adair County R-II School District.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  The 7th annual Doggie Luau took place Saturday afternoon at the Brasher Park Wading Pool.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Once the equipment is ordered, it should take four to five weeks to arrive in Kirksville.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Three people now charged with setting five fires last week.

Monday, April 23, 2012  The world including The Heartland is spreading the word of the importance of reading on World Book Night 2012.