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Truman State University receives grant to enhance Parkinson's speech therapy
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Parkinson Voice Project awarded the Truman State University Speech and Hearing Clinic 2024 SPEAK OUT! Clinical Education Grant. Truman Professor of Communication Disorders Dr. Julia Edgar says the grant provides education to help clients affected by Parkinson's disease. "They found out some new things in...
Patrick Mahomes reveals he can’t be around Travis Kelce for more than two days after return to Kansas City Chiefs camp
DESPITE their well-known friendship, Patrick Mahomes has revealed that in some instances, he needs time away from Travis Kelce. The Kansas City Chiefs teammates have a well-documented friendship that has seen them travel together, star side by side in commercials, and even open a restaurant. However, even the best of...
Shocking New Royals Stadium Location Emerges
After the Jackson County voters rejected a Royals stadium proposal, all signs were pointing to the team relocating to North Kansas City or Kansas. Kansas legislators had passed an aggressive plan to lure the Chiefs and the Royals away from Missouri and over to the Sunflower State. The latest reporting,...
Chiefs Patrick Mahomes on ‘Hollywood’ Brown’s injury: ‘We're getting him back sooner rather than later’
As training camp ends, the Kansas City Chiefs are almost ready to start their title defense officially. However, the quest for a three-peat will be off to a slightly concerning start as the team continues to deal with injuries to vital players. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes addressed the media on...
Springfield, MO: Thunderstorms and Heat to Mark the Start of the Weekend
Springfield, MO – Missouri residents should prepare for a weekend of significant weather changes, as potentially severe thunderstorms and a heatwave are forecasted to hit the region. The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a slight risk for severe storms beginning this afternoon and continuing into the evening, primarily affecting areas southwest of Springfield.
For the first time, all SLPS elementary schools are offering before- and after-school care
All elementary schools in the St. Louis Public Schools district will for the first time have before- and after-care programs for students beginning Monday on the first day of school. For the 42 elementary schools across the district, 1,694 slots are available for child care before school, and 3,061 slots...
Francis Howell Board of Education bans teachers from talking to students about gender identity
O'FALLON, Mo. — Teachers and staff in the Francis Howell School District are now banned from speaking with students about issues involving gender identity unless they have permission from the parents or guardians. The decision came during a heated Board of Education meeting Thursday night. School leaders were also...
WCOTA holds 47th annual Farm Heritage Days
The 47th annual Warren County Old Threshers Association’s (WCOTA) Farm Heritage Days was held August 9 through 11 at the Agricultural Heritage Museum near Warrenton. “We’re here for the county,” said Lori Hargis, representative for WCOTA. “We want to put a little sunlight on all the tractors each year and share their history.”
Downtown Columbia eatery inspected after complaint made to health department
A complaint lodged against a downtown eatery with Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services meant another inspection for an establishment that recently had its regular inspections. A department inspector observed pests and signs of pests at Sub Shop, 209 S. Eighth St., near a grease trap and a food preparation table July 9. The restaurant had until Monday to remove pests and the conditions that allowed them in first place, along with providing documents of...
Housing Prices Lead to National Tenant Organizing
Five groups have formed a Tenant Union Federation to link tenant organizing efforts across the country. The founding groups are in Kansas City, Louisville, Chicago, Connecticut, and Bozeman, Mont. The groups have backed local policy shifts and called for a national cap on rent increases, something President Joe Biden and...
Food trucks gather at funeral home to honor late food truck operator
Thursday, as friends and loved ones filed into the Marcom Harvey Funeral Home to pay their respects wearing their Chicken Mac N' Cheese shirts, Clark was in the parking lot with other food trucks.
Residents concerned as behavioral health, shelter projects move onward
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says the facility is long overdue but a public announcement on Monday, followed by Finance Committee advancement on Tuesday and full Council advancement on Thursday leaves neighbors like Sarah Lift feeling like she's in the dark.
Jefferson City temporarily bans camping at Noren River Access
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is temporarily banning camping at the Noren River Access, citing concerns over safety and accessibility. The Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Commission voted on the issue Tuesday night. According to an email from JC Parks spokeswoman Ashley Wiskerchen, there have been growing challenges in managing the sites, particularly due The post Jefferson City temporarily bans camping at Noren River Access appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Building inspectors check rental house after bad landlord accusations
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Lee Johnson owns a house in the 3800 block of California Avenue. He spoke out today and provided video to respond to accusations by his tenant that he’d been a bad landlord. He said, first of all, the house passed a city...
'Garbage juice' continues to stain Kansas City streets, as KC neighbors call for permanent solution
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City man says a foul, rank liquid called “garbage juice” continues to stain city streets. He has not seen much resolution since KMBC firstreported about the problem in September of last year. Frederick Charles notices the garbage juice dripping from city...
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