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Emergency Recall of Contaminated Vegetables Now Includes Missouri
If you let out a sigh of relief that vegetables you picked up recently in Missouri were not included in the recent emergency recall, it's time to withdraw that exhale as Missouri is now included. As we shared a few days ago, Illinois was a part of an expansion of...
MoDOT seeking public input on plans to improve I-44
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is looking to move forward with major upgrades to Interstate 44. The agency is seeking the public’s input on its plans to upgrade more than 250 miles of highway running across the state. MoDOT has five meetings planned in towns along I-44, including in Springfield. […]
The city of Nevada is asking for residents to vote on a permanent sales tax
Nevada, MO –The city of Nevada, Missouri is asking voters to decide a half-cent sales tax. The revenue from the sales tax would generate approximately one million dollars per year. It would be a permanent change and would fund a new aquatic center for the town, as well as increase the starting salaries for the town police and fire departments. The vote is set for the upcoming primary on August 6th.
State charges Springfield repair shop after report from KOLR10 Investigates
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — One year after KOLR10 Investigates uncovered several complains of shoddy or unfinished work at a hot rod repair shop in Springfield, the people running the business are now facing criminal charges. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office this week charged Reed Arnold and Hillary Deckard of Queen City Rod and Custom with 18 […]
Riders forced to evacuate Worlds of Fun rollercoaster mid-spin
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Those on Worlds of Fun’s Spinning Dragons rollercoaster were forced to walk down the ride’s stairs after it stopped mid-spin. Worlds of Fun officials confirmed to KCTV5 that on Thursday, July 25, riders were forced to evacuate the Spinning Dragons roller coaster after the ride stopped mid-spin. Those on board were forced to walk down flights of stairs.
Two Missouri women arrested for inappropriate conduct with jail inmate
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control has announced the arrest of Shonda M. Martin, 36, of Bunker, Missouri, and Brandi N. McClanahan, 43, of Ellington, Missouri. The two women were arrested on July 25, 2024, on one count each of sexual conduct in the course of public duty.
Oklahoma, NW Arkansas Brace for Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain by 7 PM
Tulsa, OK – Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas are gearing up for a period of severe weather, with the potential for damaging winds and heavy rain over the next few days. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, a low-pressure area will move over the region, bringing...
How area hospitals and doulas are addressing the Black maternal mortality crisis
Earlier this year, Missouri hosted the state’s first Black Maternal Health Summit in Columbia. The summit’s keynote speaker, Commonsense Childbirth founder Jennie Joseph, was one of Time’s “Women of the Year” in 2022 for her tireless efforts to address the Black maternal mortality crisis—a particularly pressing issue.
Jackson County Prosecutor Candidates Make Their Cases
Not surprisingly, the candidates for Jackson County prosecutor promise what many voters want to hear. They vow to prosecute more crimes than the current prosecutor, Jean Peters Baker, especially nonviolent, lower-level property crimes and drug cases. “I don’t have the luxury of being soft on crime,” said candidate Melesa Johnson...
St. Louis All Local AM: Alton cop indicted for theft, SNAP details lawsuit against Archdiocese
SNAP details allegations in priest abuse lawsuit against Archdiocese, shooting overnight in North County, former Alton police officer indicted for theft, GOP gubernatorial candidates debate, COVID spike, Wentzville strike over, baby formula lawsuit
Man charged with murder in deadly north St. Louis County gas station shooting
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A Metro East man was charged Thursday with murder in connection with a deadly shooting at a north St. Louis County gas station earlier this week. Unice Hobby IV, a 25-year-old Belleville man, was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the deadly shooting of 20-year-old Dennis Cooperwood on Monday.
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