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Missouri woman who spent 43 years in prison is free
A woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years of a life sentence was released Friday, despite attempts in the last month by Missouri's attorney general to keep her behind bars.Sandra Hemme, 64, left a prison in Chillicothe, hours after a judge threatened to hold the attorney general's office in contempt if they continued to fight against her release. She reunited with her family at a nearby park, where she hugged her sister, daughter and granddaughter. "You were just a baby when your mom sent me a picture of you," she said. "You looked just like your...
Much Needed Cool Down For Some
After extreme, record-breaking heat dominated most of the country for weeks on end, we finally get to enjoy a bit of a cool down in much of the Central U.S. It got cold enough to tie a record low for the day in Little Rock, AR!. A second wave of...
KCPD reports Saturday evening homicide at 9th and Prospect
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- KCPD reports that around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 officers were dispatched to a shooting at 9th and Prospect Avenue. When they arrived, they found a crime scene to the east at 9th and Chestnut Avenue.
Weekend shooting near Kansas City’s Independence Plaza ends fatally
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A weekend shooting near Kansas City’s Independence Plaza ended fatally as police continue to investigate. The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department says that around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, emergency crews were called to the area of 9th and Chestnut Ave., two blocks east of Prospect between Independence Ave. and I-70, with reports of a shooting.
KCMO City Council passes protections for poll workers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Threats to election workers and unruly behavior at polling stations have become more common in recent years. According to a study published last year by the Brennan Center for Justice, one-third of local election workers have experienced threats, harassment, or abuse. In addition, more than half of election workers say they are “somewhat” to “very concerned” about being intimidated on the job.
One man shot and found on Discovery Parkway early Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was shot early Sunday morning and found on Discovery Parkway in Columbia. Officer Jenny Hopper, a spokesperson with the Columbia Police Department, said the department is investigating whether the shooting happened in Columbia or somewhere else. Hopper said they believe the shooting happened somewhere on Highway 63. Hopper referred questions The post One man shot and found on Discovery Parkway early Sunday morning appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
This Kansas City Chiefs rookie had highlight from Friday’s practice: ‘I feel back’
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Kamal Hadden reacted quickly to step in front of receiver Phillip Brooks, deflecting a pass that eventually went linebacker Swayze Bozeman for an interception. This was during 7-on-7 drills at Friday’s rookie training camp practice, and it gave just a glimpse of what the Chiefs’...
New deli, market and café opens on Laclede's Landing
ST. LOUIS — The Cobblestone STL, a new market, deli and café, has opened its doors at 701 N. First St. in Laclede’s Landing. The new concept, located in a 6,000-square-foot space on the lower level of the Peper Lofts building, last week opened its grocery market, which followed the launch of its café and deli in late June. The Cobblestone’s day-to-day operations are led by owner-operator Camille Jackson and owner and General Manager Chris McMenomy.
Discussion panel to be held at “Twisters” showing in Poplar Bluff
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - You may enjoy spending part of your weekend at the movie theater watching whatever’s new but soon, you can watch a new release and then hear from real-life experts. On Saturday, July 27, a showing of the new movie “Twisters” is set for 10...
Camden County umpire's assault case involving deputy is moved to Moniteau County
An assault case involving a baseball umpire and a Camden County deputy is moved to another county. Neal Sidebottom, of Versailles, was arrested in May 2023 on charges of first-degree assault of a special victim and resisting arrest. On Wednesday, a Camden County judge granted a request for a change of venue. The case will now be heard in Moniteau County.
Police ID Kansas man who died after shooting on Saturday
SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement investigating a Saturday shooting in Topeka have identified the victim as 31-year-old Earon Cooper of Lawrence. Just after 12a.m. Saturday, police responded to a shooting in the 2900 block of SW Topeka Blvd., according to Police Lt. Ronnie Connell. First responders located Cooper suffering...
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