bear creek

Did you know there was a train wreck in 1875 near Bear Creek in Hannibal where many jewels and diamonds were lost and never recovered? It's true and thanks to one local researcher, we now can know more about this legend that just happens to be true.

Hannibal Parks and Recreation, Hannibal Board of Public Works and 1819 Stream Team plan a cleanup day on Bear Creek in Hannibal.

Two of the Hannibal Police Department’s three Community Service Officers did some cleanup work along Bear Creek late last week.

On Friday October 27th employee volunteers from the Hannibal Board of Public Works braved the cold weather and spent the day collecting trash throughout Sodalis Nature Reserve and Bear Creek that runs through the park.

A press conference is set for late Friday morning to announce plans for acquisition of 185 acres of land for a new park in Hannibal.

This summer's weather has been unusual in Hannibal. Above average rainfall, very mild temperatures, extremely hot temperatures ... the city's nearly seen it all over the past couple months. Because of excessive rain and even some flash flooding, the Hannibal Cavemen have worked extra hard to keep the field in playing condition, and the ballpark open to the public.

The search continued early this morning for an Ursa fisherman.

Rapidly rising waters on the Mississippi have left several areas in and around Hannibal flooded. All of the city's flood gates were put in place on June 30, and water has continued to rise. Popular attractions like the Mark Twain Riverboat and Sawyer's Creek have been forced to close because of the flood, and Highway 79 is closed just past the Mark Twain Cave. In Hannibal, the Mississippi is expec