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Does Chiefs’ future in Missouri depend on passage of sports betting initiative?
Three citizen-led proposals will appear on the Missouri ballot in November, including sports betting. In the past, Missouri’s six professional sports teams have heavily promoted the idea of legalizing sports gambling. Sports betting has been legal in Kansas since 2022 and that state is trying to lure the Kansas...
Forecaster Suggests Missouri & Illinois to Get ‘Worst of Winter’
Be wrong. Oh, please be wrong. A brand new warning about the upcoming winter comes from an online forecaster who's sole purpose is to predict wintry weather. He says that he expects both Missouri and Illinois to get what he describes as the "worst of winter". Oh, boy. This brand...
Missouri set to start distributing new summer food aid for children
Missouri’s social services agency announced Monday that it is officially launching a federal food program that could provide aid to over 400,000 kids in the state. Each eligible child will receive a one-time benefit of $120, loaded onto a card that can be used like a debit card to buy groceries. It’s part of a […]
Illinois Anti-Abortion Group Calls Out Cardinal Cupich for DNC Prayer
An Illinois anti-abortion group is condemning Cardinal Blase Cupich for giving the invocation on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, when the party is set to nominate what the group calls “the most pro-abortion presidential ticket in U.S. history.”. “It is incredibly disheartening to see a local...
Dent County Sheriff's Office warns those living near Salem to lock their doors & vehicles tonight
Law enforcement is warning Dent County residents to take extra precautions against a wanted man involved in a vehicle pursuit. As of Tuesday evening, Dent County deputies were still searching for Garrett Wood of Salem. Deputies were involved in a vehicle pursuit with Wood. It’s unclear at this time just how Wood escaped.
Fox C-6 School District welcomes students back with Prop-P upgrades
The Fox C-6 School District is starting the school year with new additions and improvements, including a new library at Seckman Middle School and new turf fields at both Seckman and Fox High Schools, despite staffing challenges.
Donations needed for Trenton VFW Post 919 remodel to enhance veteran services
VFW Post 919, in partnership with the Grundy County Veterans Association, is actively seeking donations to support a significant remodel of its facility. The planned renovations aim to make the building more accessible for individuals with disabilities and those who may face health challenges. One of the key upgrades includes...
Festival of Nations offers a look at the future of St. Louis
Every year, the Festival of Nations sets up at Tower Grove Park to celebrate and showcase the tremendous diversity that exists in St. Louis. Produced and presented by the International Institute of St. Louis, this annual tradition welcomes more than 100,000 people to embrace the traditions of 80-plus countries worldwide – and offers a glimpse at future growth in the city.
Bobby Witt Jr. putting together historic season for Kansas City Royals
Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is putting together an MVP caliber season for the Kansas City Royals. That is only scratching the surface of how impressive his 2024 performance has been. Witt currently has an 8.8 fWAR over the course of the 2024 season. This puts him on pace for an...
New Planned Parenthood clinic in Kansas increases abortion availability in Missouri and other states
A brand new Planned Parenthood clinic is set to open on Monday in southeast Kansas, providing much-needed abortion access to individuals in the South. This facility anticipates welcoming patients from six states in its first five days of operation: Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana. According to the Guttmacher...
2024 Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions
The Missouri State Fair celebrated youth in agriculture on Saturday, Aug. 17. The annual Sale of Champions highlighted the day, along with the inaugural Best of Missouri Sale, raising a total of over $350,000 for youth involved in agriculture. The Grand Champion Steer was exhibited by Beau Ann Graves of...
Hannibal School Board votes for tax increase
HANNIBAL, Mo. (KHQA) — The Hannibal School Board held a district tax rate hearing on Tuesday, August 20 to determine the tax rate for 2024. The hearing included multiple members of the public sharing their comments, along with the board themselves discussing and debating at length. Following nearly an...
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