🌱 How Hannibal’s fight with Ameren could impact your electric bill
Hannibal, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Hannibal! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Hannibal’s fight with Ameren could impact your electric bill
- Planning to drive out of Hannibal? Check these flooded routes first
- See when Hannibal racer Dustin Robertson hits YouTube’s drag racing stage
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
- Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fulton, four other municipalities seek $10 million in damages from Ameren (newstribune.com) — Hannibal has joined Fulton, Marceline, New Madrid, and Kirkwood in a complaint seeking $10 million from Ameren Missouri over steep electricity price spikes after the Rush Island coal plant closure. The Missouri Public Service Commission begins hearings Thursday, with potential outcomes that could affect local electric rates, city reserves, and future services for Hannibal residents. 
2. Flooding closes multiple routes in northeast Missouri (kirksvilledailyexpress.com) — From its Hannibal district office, MoDOT reports multiple highway closures across northeast Missouri because of flooding, affecting travel in Adair, Knox and Macon counties. While no Hannibal city streets are listed, local drivers heading to Kirksville, Macon or La Plata should check the online traveler map and avoid moving barricades or attempting to drive through water-covered roads.
3. Dustin Robertson is JB's Racer of the Week: 6/15/26! (draglist.com) — A Hannibal drag racer is getting national spotlight as Dustin Robertson and his ’55 Chevy wagon will be featured Monday, June 15, on the YouTube show Drag Racing LIVE. Locals can tune in free to see his “Racer of the Week” segment and join the live chat, or catch the archived stream later online.
4. America 250: Mark Twain's Hannibal roots still draw crowds 100 years later (98online.com) — Hannibal’s Mark Twain legacy is still drawing visitors from around the world, as fans flock to see the boyhood home and museum tied to “Tom Sawyer” and “Huckleberry Finn.” As America marks its 250th birthday, locals are reminded how Twain’s Hannibal childhood shaped his writing, humor, and outspoken views on politics, imperialism, and class.
5. 2001: McVeigh put to death (postbulletin.com) — A historical “today in history” column recalls several past events, including two long-distance swimmers reaching Hannibal during a 600‑mile Mississippi River trek from Minneapolis to St. Louis. The piece also revisits McVeigh’s 2001 execution, mid‑century fundraising, and early traffic and pool-opening stories from other towns.
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Mark Twain Area Singspiration →
Hannibal Music Academy & Performance Hall, 901 Broadway, Hannibal
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Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Adult Book Discussion
Hannibal Free Public Library 200 S. 5th St., Hannibal, MO 63401
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Board of Education Meeting
Hannibal 60 Hannibal Middle School, 4700 McMasters Ave, Hannibal, MO 63401\
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Library Closed
Hannibal Free Public Library 200 S. 5th St., Hannibal, MO 63401
Monday June 15
Wednesday June 17
Friday June 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Summer Sports Camp - Wrestling, Kindergarten - 6th grade; Final D
Palmyra R-i Palmyra Senior High School, 1703 S Main St, Palmyra, MO 63461
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Palmyra Chamber Golf Tournament →
Jackson Park Golf Course, 1222 Jackson Trail, Palmyra
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Summer Sports Camp - Wrestling, 7th - 12th grade; Final Day
Palmyra R-i Palmyra Senior High School, 1703 S Main St, Palmyra, MO 63461
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Summer School - Week 4
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G BB @ Montgomery Co Shootout
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Adult Book Discussion
Hannibal Free Public Library 200 S. 5th St., Hannibal, MO 63401
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B BB Camp Practices
Monroe City R-i Monroe City, MO 63456
7:00 am
Friday June 12
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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