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Teen admits to beating of Kaylee Gain, released on court supervision
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The teenager seen assaulting a classmate in a video that garnered national attention earlier this year was placed under court-supervised probation, the teenager's lawyer said. Greg Smith, the lawyer for Maurnice Declue, said the case was "resolved" on June 20, resulting in Declue being...
Missouri uses money, laws to push evidence-based reading instruction
If you drop into an elementary reading lesson, you might see kids learning about the long U sound, building their vocabulary or practicing how to read aloud without sounding like robots. And if you visit Kansas City Public Schools this fall, you should see all students in the same grade...
2 Springfield marijuana dispensaries rank among state's 10 best
Two Springfield marijuana dispensaries have been recognized as the best in the state. Greenlight Springfield, located at 218 N. National Ave., and Flora Farms - Springfield, located at 2027 N. Glenstone Ave., were ranked among the 10 best marijuana dispensaries in Missouri for 2024 by Leafly, an online marijuana resource. ...
Hallmark Is Making a Holiday Movie Inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce! Everything to Know
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story is hitting the small screen. The Hallmark Channel announced in June 2024 that it was creating a holiday movie seemingly based on the pop star and Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s popular romance, appropriately (and adorably) titled Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. The network is wasting no...
St. Louis prepares for major earthquake with drills in streets, skies and waterways
An earthquake along the New Madrid Fault has just hit the Midwest, devastating many communities. In St. Louis, bridges have collapsed, roads are twisted, and buildings are crumbling. More than 40,000 people are trapped in Busch Stadium. Moments after the rumbling stops, hundreds of first responders scour the city on search and rescue missions.
Historically black church with deep ties to city and LU to celebrate 174th anniversary
A historically Black church in Jefferson City, with deep ties to Lincoln University, is celebrating a huge milestone this weekend. Quinn Chapel AME Church is celebrating its 174th anniversary on Sunday, July 21. Senior Pastor, the Reverend Stephanie Allen, says it’s rare for anything to last 174 years, and she plans to address that during the 11:00 a.m. service.
AFC Heavyweight Lands Disgruntled 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk In Blockbuster Trade Proposal That Would Make Them The Biggest Threat To A Chiefs Three-Peat
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has suddenly emerged as the biggest name to follow on the trade market with training camp approaching. On Tuesday, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported that the 26-year-old Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the 49ers following lengthy contract discussions that have yet to culminate in an extension.
Parson endorses Kehoe in Missouri gubernatorial race
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson officially endorsed Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe in the Missouri governor race on Thursday. In a press release sent by Kehoe’s campaign, Parson said "To keep Missouri moving forward, we need a conservative leader who can get things done as our next governor. That’s why I am proud to endorse The post Parson endorses Kehoe in Missouri gubernatorial race appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
Kansas, Missouri religious leaders rally in Olathe to share concern that white Christian nationalism was a growing threat to democracy in the United States. The post Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Post-drought pasture improvement takes more than rain; four things to do after back-to-back droughts
LINNEUS, Mo. — Heavy rainfall throughout much of Missouri on July 2 may have lessened worries about drought damage in pastures, but one good rain won’t undo the damage to mismanaged pastures during two straight years of drought, according to two University of Missouri Extension specialists based at the MU Forage Systems Research Center in Linneus.
Midwestern Nonprofit Operator Christian Horizon Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
ST. LOUIS — Midwest Christian Villages, a St. Louis-based operator of Christian Horizons-branded seniors housing communities, has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company operates 12 communities in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Iowa. Chapter 11 bankruptcies in long-term care and healthcare reached a multiyear high in the...
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