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Missouri Doctor says Suicide Rate Increases when School is in Session
A new school year is here and is a good reminder for staff to know that resources are available when a crisis happens. Doctor Bart Andrews with Behavioral Health Response in St. Louis told Missourinet that the suicide rate spikes when school is in session. “So, there are two peaks...
Royals prospect, St. Joseph's own Noah Cameron thriving in Omaha
St. Joseph's Noah Cameron has had quite the journey since being drafted by the Royals in 2021. An alum of Central High School, Cameron jumped from High A Quad Cities to Double A Northwest Arkansas last year. Cameron finished last year 3-10 with a 6.10 ERA, striking out 74 batters...
Boone County Jail inmate dies
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Ashland man died in the Boone County Jail Friday after an officer saw him showing signs of medical distress, according to the Boone County Sheriff's Office. According to a Facebook post from the department, at around 3 p.m. Friday, the Ashland Police Department brought William Gipson, 43, to the Boone The post Boone County Jail inmate dies appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Popular radio station floats controversial name to help KC Royals playoff push
The KC Royals' bullpen issues once again reared their ugly heads in the series against the Los Angeles Angels. Tuesday's 9-5 loss was particularly frustrating, as the relievers allowed four runs on eight hits and four walks over just four innings. It was a stark reminder of how the bullpen could hold Kansas City back as the season winds down.
Crews called to 2nd Mississippi River water rescue
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Cape Girardeau firefighters have been busy with water rescues on the Mississippi River. For a second time in 24 hours, crews were called out to the river around 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 24 to a report of someone in the water. According to the...
Heat Advisory issued August 24 at 2:43AM CDT until August 25 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE…Benton, Hickory, Cedar, Dade, Polk, and St. Clair Counties. * WHEN…From noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat. illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay...
Poplar Bluff schools pave the way to academic excellence through lunch program
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Proper nutrition and academic excellence go hand in hand. District Executive Chef Kevin Merizalde of Poplar Bluff Chartwells made it his goal to provide a unique experience to students at Poplar Bluff schools. He shares how he’s doing that. “Here you know we...
Oh my gourdness! Grant City man squashes Missouri State Fair’s largest pumpkin record
A northwest Missouri man decided to go big or go home by growing the largest pumpkin the state fair has seen in at least 24 years. Colt Ridge, of Grant City, took home a blue ribbon, along with his 936-pound monster, for winning the fair’s largest pumpkin contest. Ridge...
Homeless advocates seek funds to complete Columbia shelter, resource center
A comprehensive homeless shelter and resource center under construction on Columbia's north side is expected to be completed by late 2025 or early 2026. Ed Stansberry, executive director of the Voluntary Action Center, provided an update on the construction schedule for the Opportunity Campus during a fundraising campaign event Wednesday. The land near Bowling Lane and Business Loop 70 has been cleared and some underground improvements have already been made.
Clear Winner Emerges in Heated Chiefs Position Battle During Preseason Finale
The 2024 preseason is officially in the books for the Chiefs and now all eyes are on roster cutdown day this Tuesday, as well as the winners of a few key positional battles. Trent McDuffie is obviously locked in as a starting cornerback, though who will start alongside him in L'Jarius Sneed's place has been a major question throughout the summer. Kansas City has dealt with a rash of injuries on the defensive side of the ball, seemingly giving third-year corner Jaylen Watson the inside track to the starting job.
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