snowstorm

I may not be the most objective person in the world since I've had many family members serve in the Missouri National Guard, but I always know they have our back. More proof of that as pictures show they are out rescuing stranded motorists from the most recent snowstorm.

The Hannibal Filter Plant reports 4.5 inches of snow fell overnight, but the powerful winds made for much deeper drifts.

A heavy winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow in northwest Kansas, forcing the closure of at least one area highway.

As much as a foot and a half of snow bombarded sections of the Midwest on Tuesday.

Just as February was winding down, and it looked like this winter wouldn't be much of a winter at all, our area received two major winter storms in less than a week.

MoDOT works hard to clear roads after a snowfall to make them safe for motorists. Clearing roads also involves cleaning up intersections, interchange ramps and median crossovers. Motorists should give snowplows plenty of room to work, remember not to tailgate and try not to pass.

Six buses loaded with nearly 200 students returned to Palmyra High School Thursday afternoon after drivers decided poor visibility was too risky.

With a major winter storm leaving heavy amounts of snow across the Tri-States, Trooper Mike Kindhart of the Illinois State Police took a moment to provide an update on driving conditions around the area.

The Hannibal Police Department is requesting residents of Hannibal remain at home and do not leave their house unless it is an emergency.

There is a semi jackknifed in front of O'Reilly's Auto Parts on US 61 southbound in Hannibal.  Traffic is backed up on McMasters through town.  Please find an alternate route.  For updated information, call 1-888-275-6636.