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Missouri Minute: Southwest to end open-seating policy; Wentzville UAW workers reach tentative deal
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% annual rate in the second quarter, outpacing expectations. The gross domestic product snapshot published Thursday showed second-quarter economic expansion doubled the first quarter's 1.4% rate. The growth was driven primarily by increases in consumer spending for goods and services, private inventory investment and nonresidential fixed investment. Consumers spent the most on goods in the energy sector and health care services. In transportation, the leading carrier at Missouri's two largest airports is ushering in changes for passengers. Southwest Airlines announced it will abandon its open-seating policy in favor of assigned seating and premium options. The airline cited customer experience and financial performance for the change. In health care news, St. Louis-based Ascension is selling off 13 facilities to a for-profit hospital operator. Keep reading for these stories and more.
Fire means Columbia’s Orr Street Studios to partially open for First Friday art walk
A hub of Columbia's Arts District, Orr Street Studios, remained closed Friday after a fire during the early morning last Sunday. The post Fire means Columbia’s Orr Street Studios to partially open for First Friday art walk appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Saints Avenue CIT hosts First Responder Banquet in Palmyra
Palmyra, MO (KHQA) — Celebrate your local first responders with the Saints Avenue Crisis Intervention Team this weekend. The Saints Avenue CIT's first responder banquet takes place this Saturday, July 27th. The event will be held at the Olive Branch Event Venue in Palmyra, Missouri. The banquet is set...
Governor Parson Honors Rogersville Woman Aubren Dudley
Missouri Governor Mike Parson paid tribute to a woman killed in a traffic crash at the intersection of Hwy 126 and Route T near Golden City. Governor Parson said in a post on social media that Aubren Dudley of Rogersville had worked for the children’s division of the Missouri Department of Social Services for five years.
Detroit man charged after shot was fired during fight in Jefferson City
Police arrested a man from Michigan and one from Jefferson City after at least one shot was fired during a fight Thursday afternoon. The post Detroit man charged after shot was fired during fight in Jefferson City appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Young hits bases-loaded triple in the 10th in the Nationals' 10-8 victory over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS — Friday’s Game Report: Nationals 10, Cardinals 8 (10 innings) The Cardinals offense found success against lefthanded starter Mackenzie Gore on Friday night, getting home runs from Masyn Winn and Nolan Arenado. Unfortunately, the success was short-lived when the Nationals turned the game over to their...
Sikeston Walmart greeter writes book about his years on the job
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - A Sikeston man has been working as a Walmart greeter for the last seven years, and now he wants to share that experience with the world. That’s why he’s writing a book to give people an idea of what it’s like saying hello to folks at the world’s largest retailer.
Insider Predicts Chiefs Will Give Up on 3rd-Year WR: ‘Difficult Decision’
The Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver competition is heating up, but third-year wideout Skyy Moore still isn’t doing enough to separate himself from the pack. That’s why Arrowhead Pride’s Pete Sweeney believes Moore won’t make the team’s regular season roster. Sweeney dished out his...
Unsolved but not forgotten: Annual event honors Kansas City homicide victims
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - It’s been 11 years since Corey Laykovich was stabbed and killed in Kansas City in 2013, and the authorities eventually caught his killer, but many have yet to hear those words. This year is the 11th Annual Corey’s Network Vigil event at the Speaks Suburban...
Woman Runs Over Fast-Food Worker With Car Because of Botched Order
Fast-food restaurants have been under some scrutiny lately for their inflated prices. If you do get fast food nowadays, you want to be extra-sure that your order is correct before leaving, as it could be a costly mistake if not. But one woman took her dissatisfaction with her order to a whole new level.
Chiefs Reveal Surprise Leader in Left Tackle Training Camp Battle
Today isn't as significant as something like the preseason opener (not to mention the regular season opener). But it's still a major day for the Kansas City Chiefs: the first full-pad practice at training camp. The team is starting to practice in more realistic full-speed scenarios, which gives us a...
Maryville University’s Kids Rock Cancer receives statewide honor
Maryville University is pleased to announce that Kids Rock Cancer received the 2024 Community Service Award from the Missouri Rehabilitation Association. The Missouri Rehabilitation Association holds an annual conference for certified rehabilitation counselors and vocational rehabilitation counselors. The conference is an opportunity to learn, engage, and celebrate the efforts of professionals and non-profits who support individuals with disabilities throughout Missouri.
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