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Missouri program offers nutrition benefits to some free and reduced lunch students
Aug. 28—Parents of children who receive free and reduced lunch may be entitled to new benefits. The St. Joseph School District just announced Missouri's approval of the Summer EBT 2024 program. This program is made possible by the Department of Social Services and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Summer EBT gives children who qualify for free and reduced lunch the chance ...
New Missouri law expands state auditor’s powers to dig into local governments
On July 23, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit detailing how a former mayor of Excelsior Estates improperly paid himself more than $37,000 and funneled more than $200,000 to a business he owned. During the course of their work, auditors found that the records for the village of 209 people on the border of […]
Four plead guilty in Missouri illegal firearms sales investigation
A federal investigation into illegal firearm sales in Missouri has led to guilty pleas from four individuals, including a convicted felon. The case, prosecuted in the U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, highlights a network of unlicensed gun sales, complicity among licensed dealers, and firearms linked to multiple crime scenes across several states.
Columbia proposes new water well to replace insufficient one in McBaine
The city of Columbia proposed drilling a new alluvial well near the McBaine Water Treatment Plant to replace one that no longer produces a sufficient volume of water. There are 18 alluvial wells in McBaine Bottoms that serve the entirety of Columbia, and alluvial well No. 10 is the first to begin losing functionality.
Forecast: Hot and humid for Thursday with an updated look at rain timing
Wednesday evening will remain hot and sticky with a few isolated pop-ups. Most places will stay dry. Thursday will be hot and humid once again. Temperatures will near the lower 90s with heat indices near triple digits. Rain is possible, but looking unlikely. We're tracking the potential for isolated pop-ups...
Surgery keeps the voice of the Missouri Tigers on top of the game
COLUMBIA, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) ― Since becoming the voice of the Missouri Tigers in 1994, Mike Kelly hasn’t missed a football game, a streak of 372 radio broadcasts. As he continues that streak Thursday, calling the Mizzou Tigers’ season opener against Murray State, he’ll be celebrating the...
Traveling to MU football's season opener? MoDOT warns of potential traffic problems
The University of Missouri's first home football game Thursday night and Interstate 70 construction as part of the Improve I-70 project, could lead to delays for motorists traveling to the game, the Missouri Department of Transportation warns. MoDOT is reminding westbound motorists and MU Football fans on I-70 that "barrier walls, narrower lanes, reduced speeds and extra game day traffic could cause delays between Callaway County Routes J and M. ...
A hot night for firefighters in California MO
A 9 – year old is getting credit for saving his family from a California Missouri house fire. Crews were called out around 10 p.m. on Monday for a house fire on East Mulberry Street. Firefighters spent hours on the scene battling the blaze and several had to be...
‘America’s Game 2023 Kansas City Chiefs’ Premieres Wednesday, Sept. 4 on NFL Network
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Aug. 28, 2024 — The night before the 2024 NFL regular season kicks off, NFL Network celebrates the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. On Wednesday, Sept. 4, “America’s Game: 2023 Kansas City Chiefs” premieres at 8 p.m. ET, telling the story of the Super Bowl LVIII champion Chiefs. This year’s edition of “America’s Game” features interviews with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, defensive tackle Chris Jones and head coach Andy Reid.
Travis Kelce yet to win over Hollywood ‘old guard’ like George Clooney as NFL legend targets Hollywood movie career
KANSAS City Chiefs star Travis Kelce hasn’t done enough to wow the Hollywood elites, The U.S. Sun has been told. The NFL tight end’s popularity has surged since he became involved with popstar sensation Taylor Swift, leading to his role as the host of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? But the movie industry’s “old […]
Downtown Columbia businesses expect large crowds, increase security for Mizzou’s season opener
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers will face Murray State in its season opener on Thursday, which has some local businesses preparing for large crowds. On Wednesday, MU Athletics announced it had achieved its goal of extending its sellout streak to six straight games at Faurot Field. While many will be inside the stadium, others The post Downtown Columbia businesses expect large crowds, increase security for Mizzou’s season opener appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Ted Drewes Jr., custard stand icon, dies at 96
ST. LOUIS — Ted Drewes Jr., an icon for a beloved St. Louis frozen custard stand, has died at 96. Drewes Jr. died on Monday, the company confirmed. A date for the memorial service has yet to be announced. Ted Drewes has been selling frozen custard for 95 years...
Stockton man arrested in connection to home & vehicle break-ins
STOCKTON, Mo. — A southwest Missouri man wanted on charges related to a reported burglary is in custody after a short manhunt. The Stockton Police Department announced Wednesday that Layne Thornton, 18, of Stockton was located Wednesday. He remains in the Cedar County Jail on first-degree burglary, and armed criminal action charges. No bond was set.
‘We love you,’ Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes tell Chiefs announcer leading to an awkward Taylor Swift question
TRAVIS Kelce received an uncomfortable Taylor Swift question alongside Patrick Mahomes and other Kansas City Chiefs teammates. The 34-year-old NFL tight end Kelce was part of a roundtable discussion hosted by the Chiefs on Wednesday. Kelce, Mahomes, and Chiefs stars Chris Jones, Nick Bolton, Justin Reid, and Harrison Butker appeared at the 2024 Chiefs Kickoff […]
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