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
Quincy Police Arrest Two Suspects in Convenience Store Robbery
(Quincy, Ill)--Police apprehend two suspects in connection with the Saturday morning robbery of the G & H Shortstop Convenience Store on 6th Street.
Marion County Sheriff: We’ve Even Taken to the Air Looking for Clues in Homicide Investigation [Audio]
(Hannibal, Mo)-- Marion County Sheriff Jimmy Shinn says over 40 law enforcement officers are combing the area from Hannibal to Saverton looking for clues in what is believed to be a homicide case, after a body was found in the Mississippi River Sunday south of Hannibal.
Authorities Treating Investigation of Body Found in Hannibal as a Homicide
On Sunday afternoon a body was found along the Mississippi River, just south of Hannibal. At a 3 p.m. press conference on Thursday, Marion County Sheriff Jimmy Shinn announced the body has still not been identified, and authorities are asking for the public's help.
September 11th Observance to be Held in Hannibal
(Hannibal, Mo)—A dozen years have passed since horrific acts of terrorism struck on American soil.
Sale of Vandalia Drug Means the End of an Era [Audio-Photos]
(Vandalia, Mo)--The days are numbered for the nickel cup of coffee in Vandalia...
Hannibal Police Investigate Flag Burning at Lover’s Leap
Hannibal Police continue to investigate a flag burning incident that happened at Lover's Leap.
Hannibal Cannibal Draws Nearly 2000 Participants [Audio]
(Hannibal, Mo)--Approximately 2,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hannibal Cannibal 5K run-walk and the 10K run, and new this year: the 15 K race.
National Tom Sawyer Days Pet Show a Family Affair for the Shulses [Audio & Photos]
(Hannibal)—National Tom Sawyer Days kicked off Wednesday afternoon in Central Park with the 41st annual Pet Show
Great Race Rolls in to Hannibal [Photo Gallery]
(Hannibal, Mo)--Nearly 100 vintage and special interest vehicles rolled into Hannibal's
Central Park today, greeted by a curious and enthusiastic crowd.