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Experts weigh in after contractors strike gas lines across state lines
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Residents in a Parkville neighborhood were on edge after a gas line was hit Tuesday evening while crews were in the area installing Google Fiber. This incident comes nearly 24 hours after part of a home exploded in Independence due to a gas line also being hit while Google Fiber was being installed.
Overdose Death of JoCo Teen Leads To Dealer’s Indictment
An Independence, Missouri, man was indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and illegally possessing firearms. The overdose death of a Johnson County teen on February 22, 2024, launched a federal investigation that led to the indictment by a federal grand jury.
Arkansas man seriously injured after pickup becomes lodged under semi-truck
WARRENSBURG, Mo. (KCTV) - An Arkansas man sustained life-threatening injuries after his pickup became lodged under a semi-truck and was dragged onto a Warrensburg road. The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates that just after 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, emergency crews were called to the area of Devasher Rd. near Highway 50, by the Pathways Community Behavioral facility in Warrensburg, with reports of a 2-vehicle collision.
St. Louis-area grocery store closed after water main break
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — A St. Louis-area strip mall is temporarily closing a Trader Joe's after a water main break early Thursday morning. Chesterfield Crossing is located in Chesterfield off Clarkson Road. Missouri American Water confirmed with 5 On Your Side that the break is on private strip mall property and is not one of the utility's water mains.
Joplin to honor late Senator Ron Richard with Memorial Park dedication
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - A portion of the Campbell Parkway trail and park will soon bear the name of a local legend, as the City of Joplin prepares to honor the late Senator Ron Richard with a park dedication ceremony.
Patrick Mahomes’ Wife Defends Criticism Against Him-’I Lost My Husband’
Patrick Mahomes' wife has defended the Kansas City Chiefs star against criticism he received last season, saying she lost him to football, but approved of him focusing on improving himself. During Wednesday's episode of the WHOOP fitness podcast, Brittany Mahomes spoke out about the backlash her husband received as a...
Missouri will lose to these teams in 2024
The Missouri Tigers are a squad looking to take the next step under Eliah Drinkwitz. After a huge jump to an 11-2 record and a Cotton Bowl victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes, these Tigers are ready to roll their way to the top of the SEC this upcoming season.
Ted Drewes Jr., iconic frozen custard stand owner, dies at 96
ST.LOUIS (WICS) — The owner of Ted Drewes, Ted Drewes Jr. passed away. The frozen custard stand confirmed Wednesday that Drewes, Jr. passed away recently at the age of 96. Drewes Sr. opened the family's first stand in 1929 in Florida. They then opened a St. Louis location on Natural Bridge Road, followed by locations on South Grand Boulevard and Chippewa Street.
MSHP: distracted driving may have contributed to deadly I-70 crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the cause of a deadly crash on Interstate 70 in July was due to distracted driving. The post MSHP: distracted driving may have contributed to deadly I-70 crash appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
JuJu Smith-Schuster is uncertain what to expect in second go-around with Chiefs
Someone sounds happy to be back in Kansas City. As JuJu Smith-Schuster took to the podium to answer questions from reporters at Arrowhead Stadium, the veteran receiver was clearly glad to be a member of the Kansas City Chiefs once more, having signed again with the team that employed him straight through Super Bowl LVII in the 2022 season.
Heroic lifeguards save 6-year-old at Vandalia Family Aquatic Center
On a sunny afternoon at the Vandalia Family Aquatic Center, what started as a typical day of fun and relaxation quickly turned into a life-or-death situation. A 6-year-old girl, enjoying the pool with her family, suddenly began to struggle in the water. Within moments, she was submerged and experiencing a seizure.
Armed robbery reported in St. Joseph
St. Joseph police are investigating a reported arm robbery. The St. Joseph Police Department says a resident in the 4500 block of Wilshire Drive reported two individuals approached him as he arrived at his home, threatening him with a gun. The resident reported the two took money and personal items from him.
Labor Day weekend expected to bring more travelers to Missouri roads
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An influx of drivers is expected to hit Missouri highways for Labor Day weekend. AAA released a recent report detailing gas prices ahead of holiday travel. On this report the average statewide gas price in Missouri is $3.04, which is $0.46 less per gallon compared to this time last year.
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