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A small Missouri hospital could no longer go it alone — so it turned to KU for help
A hospital merger that caused a short-lived political storm tinged with Missouri-Kansas rivalries earlier this year kicks in with the start of July. Liberty Hospital, a 177-bed community hospital on the Missouri side of the metro, will be gobbled up by The University of Kansas Health System, a Kansas neighbor six times larger.
Iberia issues 48-hour boil water advisory after leak
The City of Iberia announced a Precautional Boil Water Advisory. The advisory will be in effect for 48 hours. The city issued the advisory after a water leak that drained the water tower. A post on the city’s Facebook page said the tower had to be refilled Tuesday evening.
With decades of experience under his belt, SJPD detective calls it a career
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) St. Joseph, Missouri Police Department (SJPD) Detective, Rick Woodley officially retired from the department on Monday, July 1, 2024. SJPD celebrated Rick Woodley's retirement on Monday with a celebration and a final call was broadcast over the scanner around 10:04 a.m. KQ2 sat down with Detective Rick...
Flash Flood Potential: 3 Inches of Rain per Hour in Missouri and Central Illinois
St. Louis, MO – Heavy rainfall is causing flash flooding concerns in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois on July 4th. The National Weather Service in St. Louis reports that thunderstorms are repeatedly moving over areas already saturated by previous rain, leading to significant flash flood potential. According to the...
Missouri A.G. Sues New York for Dumbest Reason Ever
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit Wednesday against New York state alleging that the gag orders placed on Donald Trump during his hush-money trial constituted election interference. The lawsuit alleged that Trump’s gag orders and impending sentencing, which was recently postponed to September, illegally interfered with elections in other states, violated the Purcell principle, and violated the First Amendment rights of the citizens of Missouri “to listen to the campaign speech of a specific individual on specific topics.”In the filing, lawyers for Missouri argued that the gag orders placed on Trump should be removed, “so Missourians can participate in...
Iconic Drug Store Closing Stores Including Missouri Locations
Walgreens first opened in 1901 under the name Walgreen Drug Co., and it has been trying to help people feel better ever since. Unfortunately, some Walgreens customers are about to be impacted by significant store closures. On Thursday, news came out that Walgreens will close a "substantial number" of its...
Missouri Minute: Kansas City, Rolla miss Tech Hub funding; St. Louis utility rates may rise
Last fall, the federal government designated regions centered around Rolla and Kansas City as among 31 "Tech Hubs” across the country. The hubs then competed for federal funding to complete industry-specific projects. On Tuesday, 12 hubs were announced as recipients of more than $500 million in combined grants, but Rolla and Kansas City were not among them. In other news, the Biden administration has proposed a new rule to protect workers from heat-related illness and injury, with workload and cool-down requirements designed to reduce issues. Plus, July Fourth provides a midsummer boost to Missouri food and beverage businesses, ranging from bakers to brewers to butchers. Keep reading for these stories and more.
Local firefighters issue warnings about fireworks ahead of 4th of July holiday
As the 4th of July arrives, so do the reminders on how to use fireworks safely for people to enjoy Independence Day without any danger. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, in 2022, 324 people in Missouri needed hospital care for fireworks related injuries, where 292 were treated in emergency rooms and 32 people were admitted to the hospital.
Springfield Public Schools confirms death of Glendale student athlete
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield Public Schools has confirmed the unexpected death of Glendale student athlete Amare Witham. A statement sent by SPS to Glendale families and OzarksFirst expressed sympathy for the loss, saying, “We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his family, friends, teachers and all those who knew and loved him.” Witham played basketball for […]
Licking man arrested in St. Robert with runaway & four pounds of methamphetamine scheduled for trial
A Texas County man arrested in Pulaski County with a runaway and four pounds of methamphetamine is scheduled for a new trial date. John Weaver, of Licking, is charged with first-degree drug trafficking, two counts of delivery of a controlled substance, and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.
Laclede County man sentenced to probation and jail time for shooting woman & assaulting two jailers
A Laclede County man accused of shooting a woman then attacking two female law enforcement officers pleads guilty. Daniel Coleman, of Lebanon, pleaded guilty Monday in two separate cases. The first case involved the shooting which occurred last September at the home Coleman shared with the victim. The woman told police she was walking in the door from work when Coleman fired shots at her, penetrating one arm and grazing her collarbone. Coleman was arrested after an almost two-hour standoff.
Patrick Mahomes' Mom Makes Unexpected Admission About Life Situation
Patrick Mahomes' mom, Randi Mahomes, isn't really loving the fact that they are living under constant spotlight. In fact, the mother of the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback admitted she's envious of other people living a normal life. The 48-year-old mom of three shared as much when she appeared on ...
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