I have lived and worked in Hannibal most of my life. I graduated from Gem City College in Quincy with an Associates in Business Administration. I have a background in retail sales management at JCPenney and have also worked in banking. I would say my extensive background in customer service has been an asset in journalism as well. I am acquainted with a lot of people in the area, including community leaders and public officials. I have worked in the News Department at KHMO since 2007. It is truly the most challenging and interesting job I have ever held. I consider myself a "late bloomer" Baby Boomer...but that's better than never!
Wes Mitchell
Why is a Secret Service Agent in Hannibal?
(Hannibal)-- A Secret Service Agent is in Hannibal today, but he’s not acting as a front man for a presidential visit.
Hannibal’s Floodgates Coming Out [Video + Photo Gallery]
(Hannibal, Mo)—Hannibal’s five floodgates are being removed. Efforts began at approximately 7:30 this morning to remove the floodgates that have been in place for the past three weeks.
Storm Debris Site Open on Hannibal’s South Side
(Hannibal)--The City of Hannibal says residents may once again dispose of storm debris on the city’s South Side.
The Show Will Go On–Hannibal High School Graduation [Audio]
(Hannibal)— Superintendent Jill Janes says although Hannibal High School was not in session today, an important event will take place as scheduled tonight at Porter Stadium…Graduation.
Quincy Memorial Bridge Reopens
(Quincy, Ill)—Officials at MoDot confirm the Quincy Memorial Bridge reopened to eastbound traffic this afternoon.
Beyond the Floodwall: Flooding in Hannibal [Photo Gallery]
Highway 79 just south of Hannibal became another victim of the 2013 flood.
Flood Warning Means Gates Will Go Up in Hannibal
(Hannibal)--The weather pendulum that brought drought last year and low river levels has now swung to the flooding side.
Manhunt Results in Lockdown for Hannibal Schools [Audio]
(Hannibal)—Hannibal Police have not released details regarding a manhunt in the Palmyra Road area this afternoon that resulted in the lockdown of Hannibal Middle and High Schools.
A Tale of Two Twinkies Continues
(Palmyra, Mo)—The tale of stale Hostess Twinkies gets sweeter all the time, even after the pastry’s expiration date.
Area Cancellations
Cancellations due to the weather: