Local news outlets that cover Kirksville and Adair County — television, radio, and print/online. This is not an exhaustive list; let us know if there is a local outlet that should be added.
Details below were gathered from each outlet site as of September 2026 and may change. Kirksville Wire is an independent, volunteer run project and is not affiliated with any outlet listed here.
Television
KTVO (ABC 3 / Fox 15)
Regional television station based in Ottumwa, Iowa, covering news, weather, and sports for northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa, including Kirksville and Adair County. Offers a free email newsletter with daily headlines, sports, and weather alerts.
Radio
KIRX 1450 AM
Local news and talk radio station serving Kirksville, covering city and county government, courts, schools, and community happenings. No email newsletter signup was found on the site (RSS feed only).
Print & Online
Kirksville Daily Express (KDE)
Kirksville’s daily local news source, covering city and county news, sports, and community events.
NEMOnews Media Group
A northeast Missouri regional news group publishing print and online coverage across several area newspapers, with a dedicated breaking news email alert list for news, sports, and weather.
Student Media
The Index (Truman Media Network)
Truman State University student produced news outlet, covering campus news, sports, and opinion for the Kirksville college community. No public email newsletter signup was found; follow via the website or social media.
