Greg Hughes

Dec 10, 2024 | ktvo.com | Greg Hughes

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — As the holiday season is upon us, more and more families are putting up Christmas trees. If you’re planning to use a real tree instead of an artificial one this year, there are some safety tips you should be aware of. KTVO spoke with a fire official on the proper way to set up live trees. "The key is to keep them away from any kind of source of ignition," said Kirksville Fire Chief Jon Cook. "Live Christmas trees are a hazard.

Nov 28, 2024 | ktvo.com | Greg Hughes

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — According to the National Fire Protection Association, over 2,300 home fires nationwide are caused by cooking each Thanksgiving. Deep-fried turkey is a common Thanksgiving dish, but it can be dangerous and potentially lead to fires if improperly prepared. KTVO spoke with local fire officials about the common ways people cause fires when cooking fried turkeys.

Nov 27, 2024 | ktvo.com | Greg Hughes

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — For almost nine years, Sean Jacob has worked with Adair County SB40 Developmental Disability Board. The organization's executive director, Crystal Amini-Rad, will step down on December 31. After receiving multiple applications for the position, the non-profit group's board of directors selected Jacob to succeed Amini-Rad. He said he is optimistic in his ability to fulfill the role as executive director. "Maybe a little bit of nervous, but nervous excited," said Jacob.

Nov 27, 2024 | ktvo.com | Greg Hughes

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — According to the National Fire Protection Association, from 2018 to 2022, nearly three out of five home fire deaths were caused by fires in properties with no smoke alarms or smoke alarms that failed to operate. Data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics shows that in 2017, 399 people died of unintentional non-fire carbon monoxide poisoning. Officials say smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can be the difference between life and death.

Nov 22, 2024 | ktvo.com | Greg Hughes

MACON, Mo. — Throughout the year the University of Missouri School of Law hosts clinics for veterans through its Tigers for Troops Program. Through the program, free legal consultations are offered to veterans. Attorneys go over their VA benefits and educate them about available resources. "At the Mizzou law veteran's clinic, we help veterans with their VA disability benefits and their discharge upgrades," said Carter Brooks Templeton, staff attorney for the University of Missouri Veterans Clinic.