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
This Bridge Work Shouldn’t Ruffle Feathers
Although the bridge inspection scheduled for the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge at Hannibal has been postponed, some maintenance tasks can still take place.
Hannibal Man Indicted on Manslaughter Charges
A grand jury has indicted 33 year-old Damien Fugate on Involuntary Manslaughter charges.
Medical Marijuana Sparks Discussion in Hannibal
Zoning regulations regarding newly-legal medical-marijuana businesses consumed much of the Hannibal City Council session Tuesday evening.
Reward Offered in New London Homicide Investigation
The Ralls County Sheriff’s Office is circulating a flyer offering up to a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Sue Epperson of New London.
New K-9 Unit in Pike Co Already Producing Results
The first night a new K-9 Unit in Pike County, Illinois was on patrol, they made a significant drug bust.
Quincy Man Receives 7 Year Sentence for Robbery
A plea deal results in a 7-year prison sentence for 24 year-old Arlo Pernell Jr.
Four Dead After Crash in Eastern Missouri
A head-on crash in the St. Louis area leaves four occupants of one car dead, including two children.
Car-Deer Collision Claims Life of Bowling Green Man
One man is dead and another seriously injured after a one-car crash in Pike County.
Medical Marijuana Coming to America’s Hometown?
The City of Hannibal will soon begin weeding out the issues regarding sale of medical marijuana.
Time for A Change
It's another sign that we are inching toward Spring-- time to "Spring Forward" one hour before you retire for the night.