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MoDOT Announces Prequalified Teams for Second Improve I-70 Project
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation has received Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from teams interested in competing for the contract to design and construct the second project of MoDOT’s statewide Improve I-70 Program. Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville will improve Interstate 70 from Warrenton to I-64 and on I-64 from I-70 to Route K, including improvements to the I-64/I-70 interchange at Wentzville. This project is one of several projects which will widen I-70 across the state.
Bystanders Rescue Kayaker from Drowning
A Missouri man is saved from drowning by a group of bystanders. 72-year-old Thomas Forehand of Joplin was kayaking on the James River just north of Galena, MO, on Saturday afternoon when his kayak flipped, causing him to fall overboard. Forehand then became pinned under a log. Four nearby men – identified as Dakota Bilyeu, Bobby Taylor, Justin DeAtley and Jimmy DeAtley – noticed the man was in distress and went into the water after him. Witnesses say the four worked to pull Forehand from the water and carried him to safety on the beach. Reports indicate Forehand was not breathing but was revived by first aid efforts. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was treated and released. Forehand was able to attend his family reunion the next day.
Costly invasive plants prompt legislation, conservation efforts
Columbia residents stopped by the Missouri Department of Conservation’s office one afternoon this spring to pick up new trees for their yards, as part of the department’s program to replace the invasive Callery pear tree. Participants chose from a range of native tree species like oak and dogwood...
Missouri woman says residents should unite against state’s attempt to reclaim pandemic money
A St. Louis County resident is calling for tough action against the state over its efforts to reclaim millions of pandemic dollars the state claims were overpaid to recipients. Citizens describe the state’s actions as punitive and uncaring to those who have already suffered through the pandemic.
FULL INTERVIEW: Webb City Football Head Coach Ryan McFarland
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Webb City Football Head Coach Ryan McFarland joins Brock Baldridge in studio. Coach talks about his first year as head coach transitioning into the program. He breaks down last season's efforts, new opponents in this year's COC schedule and what the Cardinals are working this summer ahead of the season.
Crawford County Fair Board seeks community input for facility upgrades
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) - The Crawford County Fair Association Board is continuing to ask local business owners and community members throughout Crawford County and neighboring areas to provide feedback as part of their strategic planning process.
Pitt State Softball Hosts Junior Gorilla Camp
PITTSBURG, KS — The Pitt State Softball team was helping give back to the community this morning as they hosted their Junior Gorilla Camp out at the Pitt State Softball Complex. The softball camp was for young girls, grades 2nd through 4th. It was being put on by the Pitt State coaching staff and a […]
Top 5 Plays of the Week – Week 47
JOPLIN, MO — After a week of sports, we showed off our Top 5 Plays of the Week from around the Four States area and beyond. Play #1: (Joplin Outlaws’ Erik Heiken Throws Great Game) — Erik Heiken of the Joplin Outlaws would have a great game against Fort Smith. He would go 7 and 2/3rds […]
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