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Kansas City will now require landlords to report AC outages at apartment buildings
As Kansas City grapples with hotter summers, the city council on Thursday approved legislation to better protect renters during extreme heat. The council passed two measures unanimously. One directs City Manager Brian Platt to develop a citywide emergency response plan for tenants experiencing life-threatening situations in apartment buildings. The other tweaks the city’s Healthy Homes law to require landlords to notify the city of an HVAC outage.
Kansas City Royals 2024 MLB Draft Review
Following the 2024 MLB Draft, we’re taking a deeper look at each individual draft class. Below, find one overarching takeaway from the draft, plus a full scouting report on the most interesting pick on days two and three. You can see all 30 draft reviews here. Draft Theme: Standout...
Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary for Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District
Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary election for Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District on August 6, 2024. Three lead in media attention, endorsements, and fundraising: Justin Hicks (R), Bob Onder (R), and Kurt Schaefer (R). Incumbent Blaine Luetkemeyer (R) is not running for re-election. Luetkemeyer was first elected...
Local billionaire departs Blues' ownership group
ST. LOUIS — David Steward, founder and chairman of Maryland Heights-based World Wide Technology, has departed the St. Louis Blues’ ownership group. Blues’ Chairman Tom Stillman said Thursday in a news release that Steward has transferred his partial ownership stake in the National Hockey League franchise to Michael Riney, founder and managing director of investment firm QRM Capital.
Taylor Swift fans fear Travis Kelce has watched last Eras Tour performance after spotting moment after latest gig
TAYLOR Swift fans think we've seen the last of NFL superstar Travis Kelce on her Eras Tour. Kelce was spotted at Swift's concert in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Wednesday. That was just three days before he needs to report to Kansas City Chiefs training camp in Kansas City. We're assured that...
Remembering the tragic Duck Boat incident at Table Rock Lake 6 years later
BRANSON, Mo. — Today marks six years since a duck boat sank in Table Rock Lake — near Branson — killing 17 people onboard. Since then — emergency responders have reflected back on their response that day — and to other incidents. The duck boat...
Braves-Cardinals restart time: Rain delay updates from Truist Park, July 19
The MLB All-Star break is officially over. All 30 teams had players and coaches either participating in the Midsummer Classic or taking the off-days to relax. But now, it's back to work with just three months left in the season. Not to mention, teams have to determine by the July 30 trade deadline whether they plan to buy, sell, or stand pat.
Angel Reese Dating Rumors Swirling Following Absence at WNBA All-Star Event
Chicago Sky rookie sensation Angel Reese made major waves on Thursday night when she was a no-show at the WNBA's All-Star Weekend Orange Carpet event. Rather than being in Phoenix for that WNBA event, Reese was in Las Vegas, attending an NBA Summer League game between the Minnesota ...
Major Internet Outage Strikes Globally Illinois and Missouri Are Greatly Affected
An enormous interruption in internet services spread across the world, touching various sectors such as airlines, banks, media companies, and corporations. This disturbance originated from a problem with Microsoft 365 apps which started affecting global operations hours before any attempt was made by the tech giant to address it. Despite the actions taken to fix this problem, aftereffects continue to ripple out across the world.
Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
OLATHE, Kansas — The Rev. Bobby Love of Second Baptist Church endorsed a campaign Thursday to awaken Americans to the threat of white Christian nationalism and press for wider appreciation of how democracy could be damaged by a movement intent on undermining inclusive communities. “Together we must reject the notion of placing one race above […] The post Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Diseases hurting Missouri apple growers after years of climate pressure
On a sunny June morning at Hickory Ridge Orchard a few miles southeast of Mexico, Missouri, Brandt Schisler walked down a row of apple trees, picking fruits that had succumbed to a variety of diseases. He checked them to see how infected they were and threw them on the ground to help save the rest of the tree. Two of the most infectious diseases he’s battling in his orchard are called bitter rot and fire blight.
Missouri high court clears way for woman's release after 43 years in prison
The Missouri Supreme Court has cleared the way for the release of a Missouri woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, but she still remained in custody as of Thursday evening.Sandra Hemme's lawyers say Republian Attorney General Andrew Bailey's Office's is disregarding the ruling and is directing the Department of Corrections not to release Hemme, CBS affiliate KCTV reported.A circuit court judge ruled last month that Hemme's attorneys showed evidence of her "actual innocence," and an appeals court ruled she should be freed while her case is reviewed.But Hemme's immediate freedom has been complicated...
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