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
Treescape Plan Takes Root for Hannibal’s Broadway Corridor
A new plan to beautify Broadway in Hannibal would see 66 trees planted from Grand Avenue to the riverfront.
Hannibal Floodgates Update
Two of Hannibal's floodgates will go in this morning, according to Hannibal Emergency Management Director John Hark.
Hannibal’s New Fire Chief No Stranger to the Dept
Mike Benjamin begins the role of Hannibal Fire Chief with 29-years of experience in the department.
War Memorial Shines Again in Hannibal
Eight shiny cast-aluminum plaques bearing the names of over 5,000 WWI and WWII veterans have returned home to Hannibal’s Central Park.
Drug Raids Net Two Arrests in Quincy
Two men are jailed after authorities find methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in two separate Quincy homes today.
Hannibal Proclaimed A Purple Heart City
When the City of Hannibal officially declared support for veterans and Purple Heart recipients on Tuesday, one hometown hero was present in city council chambers.
Look Who Will be Wearing a Redbird Uniform–Again
A deal with the Washington Nationals will see Matt Adams don a Cardinal uniform again.
Governor Introduces New Drought Programs in Missouri
Mo. Gov. Mike Parson introduces two new programs to help Missouri farmers battle the worsening drought.
Snail Mail Meets Snake Mail
The Postal Service Motto is: Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds... but I would add a boa constrictor constitutes non-delivery grounds!
City To Briefly Acquire Condemned Property for $1
The City of Hannibal will be the middle man for a deal that will see a condemned property bought and resold for $1