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Farmington Man Dies in Early Morning Crash
St. Francois Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A 24-year-old Farmington man lost his life early Saturday morning when his pickup truck collided with a tree and a house. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal accident, which occurred at 3:50 a.m. on 100 Trap Rock Road in St. Francois County. The victim, Joshua D. Zaricor, was driving a 2015 GMC Sierra at the time of the crash.
Employee critically injured in St. Louis gas station shooting
ST. LOUIS – A gas station employee is in the hospital after being shot simply doing his job. The shooting happened Saturday morning around 4 a.m. outside Midwest Petroleum on South Jefferson at the corner of Lafayette Avenue. Police say the 21-year-old victim was outside sweeping when he heard gunshots and realized he had been […]
Police surveillance helped catch two KC armed robbery suspects
KANSAS CITY —Two Kansas City men have been charged in connection with several armed robberies of local businesses this summer, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker. Richard Canton, 20, faces three counts of Robbery in the 1st Degree and three counts of Armed Criminal Action for robberies...
Former Chiefs TE fails to hold on with Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins were right to try out another former offensive weapon of the Kansas City Chiefs this year after the success of their last go-around. However, things did not work out as well this time as the Dolphins have decided to release tight end Jody Fortson on eve of the NFL's active roster cuts deadline.
Patrick Mahomes gets honest about college career
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Patrick Mahomes in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, putting into motion what would become the league’s modern dynasty. As it turns out, Mahomes’ draft process could have looked a lot different had college football had name, image and likeness (NIL) regulations been in place during his career at Texas Tech.
Andy Reid assesses Louis Rees-Zammit's performance vs. Bears
The Kansas City Chiefs signed rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit in the 2024 offseason, hoping that he can achieve the same success he found across the pond in his new profession. Rees-Zammit has now made appearances in three preseason games with the Chiefs, and head coach Andy Reid has taken notice of the ex-rugger’s efforts.
Mercy Internal Medicine Residency marks 70 years
When Mercy launched its internal medicine residency program in 1954, it was the first community-based program of its kind in Missouri. In late July, Mercy officials celebrated the program’s 70th anniversary. Since its inception, the Mercy Internal Medicine Residency has trained more than 400 physicians, who treat patients in...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Senior QB leads effort to change Dragon fortunes
A rare achievement is well within reach for De Soto senior Austin Missey: four years as a starting varsity quarterback. And to think he almost walked away from the sport, more than once. Losing 28 of 30 games can have that effect on you. “There were times I thought, ‘Why...
Hundreds of cyclists turn out for Bottleneck Bridge Ride
The ninth annual Bottleneck Bridge Ride event on Aug. 11 drew a record 451 bicyclists who pedaled routes of varying lengths around southern Jefferson County, organizers said. “It went fantastic,” said Andy Held, an event organizer. “We had good weather, good participation. It all went smoothly, no problems.”
Missouri Faces Extreme Heat: Safety Tips for Athletes and Residents
Springfield, MO – Missouri is bracing for an intense heatwave as temperatures rise into the 90s, with heat index values expected to reach between 100 and 105 degrees. The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a heat advisory for southeast Kansas and portions of southwest and west-central Missouri from noon to 9 p.m. today.
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