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1970 – Conner Grabs Odessa Money
Dan Conner (6) chases leader Dave Wall (22) during the inaugural 100-lap National Championship at I-70 Speedway. Conner would get around Wall and go on to win the race. – Ivan Jackson Photo. Odessa, Mo. (July 26, 1970) – Dan Conner of Kansas City, behind the wheel of a...
Jackson Co. neighborhood voices concerns with highest number of violent crimes in KC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The sanctuary at Macedonia Baptist Church at 1700 East Linwood Boulevard is spacious. The pews were far from full for a forum about possible solutions to neighborhood gun violence, but dozens who were there were vocal. The panel discussion was organized by two Jackson County...
Higbee woman pleads guilty in federal court to embezzling more than $2-million from employer
A Randolph County woman pleads guilty in federal court to embezzling more than $2-million dollars from her employer in neighboring Howard County over a 15-year period. Megan Dougherty, 36, of Higbee, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud on Thursday. As part of her plea, she also agreed to forfeit her interest in nine parcels of real estate in Howard County, as well as $2,393,288. She’ll be sentenced on a future date but faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in a federal prison.
Parma man facing enticement of child charge
PARMA, Mo. (KBSI) – A Parma man was arrested after the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Biker Against Predators. Kenneth W. Rye, 30, of Parma, faces charges of enticement of a child. The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Bikers Against Predators on...
Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 26, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals system went 5-1 on Thursday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Chen-Wei Lin, tossed six innings of one-hit ball with nine strikeouts for Palm Beach. Other standouts include Jordan Walker, Brycen Mautz, Joshua Baez, Leonardo Bernal, Brayden Jobert and Andrew Bolivar. Results from games...
Joe Burrow is Better Than Patrick Mahomes
When people talk about the greatest quarterback in the NFL right now, the common answer is Patrick Mahomes. While Mahomes is phenomenal, he isn’t the best quarterback currently, that title actually belongs to Joe Burrow. Mahomes came into the NFL in 2017, and finally got the starting role in...
University of Missouri grad loses hundreds to USPS text scam, shares cautionary tale
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It starts with a simple text message, and your money and personal information can disappear as soon as you open it. It happened to a University of Missouri grad when she received a USPS text message link. "The link looked legit to me," said Carolyn...
Large hole appears behind Arnold homes following heavy rains
Some homeowners who live in Woodridge Estates in Arnold are left to figure out who is responsible for fixing a giant sinkhole that formed in their backyards after torrential rain on July 16. A large, rusted, corrugated metal stormwater pipe is probably to blame for the hole, which affects properties...
Taylor Swift Changes Travis Kelce Into Her Ideal Man, ’Nothing Like the Guy’ He Used To Be
Travis Kelce admits that he has changed since he became involved with Taylor Swift. The two are head-over-heels in love, and the NFL star would do anything for her. However, some close to Travis claim he has changed so much that he is ‘nothing like the guy’ he used to be.
You’re Being Watched – FBI Warns Missouri About New ATM Attacks
Sometimes it feels like you need eyes in the back of your head to be safe doing anything with money anymore. That's true in regards to a new warning from the FBI to Missouri residents about new attacks at ATM's. Yahoo News shared the word from the FBI about an...
Missouri, Kentucky Weather: Showers and Storms Dominating the Weekend
Paducah, KY – Residents in Kentucky and Missouri should prepare for a wet weekend as isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected through tonight. According to the US National Weather Service in Paducah, better chances of rain and storms are anticipated from Saturday through Tuesday, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours.
Huge Changes Coming For Southwest Flyers Out Of Missouri
I recently wrote an article detailing potential changes impacting Southwest Airlines flyers. Today, the news hit that flying Southwest Airlines will be a little different in the future. Here's what you need to know if you like flying Southwest. For the first time in the airline's history, Southwest will change...
Pam Hedgpeth, former Republic and SBU leader, receives statewide honor
An educator with deep ties in the Ozarks and more than four decades of experience will be among those honored this month as one of Missouri's Pioneers in Education. Pam Hedgpeth, Clever, has been superintendent in Republic, a professor at Southwest Baptist University, and the executive director of the Greater Ozarks Cooperating School...
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