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Some Missouri Democratic delegates show support for Harris after Biden steps away from campaign
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Missouri Democratic delegates say Vice President Kamala Harris is a strong candidate to be the next Democratic presidential nominee following President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 race. Biden made the announcement on Sunday afternoon, stating he believed it is in the best interest of the country and The post Some Missouri Democratic delegates show support for Harris after Biden steps away from campaign appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
New report gives insight into St. Louis hospital quality, finance
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A new report by the St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition concluded that St. Louis hospitals are charging businesses and insurance companies more than their fair market value. Since 2013, St. Louis hospital patient revenue has grown 51%, while workers’ wages in Missouri...
Hallsville man seriously injured when his Mack truck overturns in Montgomery County
A Boone County man suffers serious injuries when the Mack truck he’s driving wrecks in Montgomery County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Gregory Rasmussen, 34, of Hallsville, was driving on I-70 early Monday morning through Jonesburg when he traveled off the side of the road, overturned, and struck the median cable.
D-Day veteran, Springfield businessperson Jack Hamlin dies
Jack Hamlin, a World War II D-Day veteran who contributed to the local business and government sectors, has died. He was 102. Hamlin died July 20, according to his obituary posted to GormanScharpf.com. Graveside services are scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. on July 24 at Maple Park Cemetery.
Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt on Arrowhead Stadium Future, Kansas vs. Missouri, Keeping 'An Open Mind'
Kansas City Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt discussed the latest news and his mindset regarding the Chiefs' potential renovation of Arrowhead Stadium, a move to Kansas, and the team's other options.
Mecole Hardman knows his role in the Chiefs’ offense
In sports, one of the hardest things to accomplish is building a winning culture. That’s mostly because building a winning culture presupposes it’s missing — that is, your team is a loser. The other problem is that once you begin winning games by constructing a winning blueprint — an environment that promotes consistent success — it becomes an expectation.
Workers at Wentzville Lear plant go on strike
WENTZVILLE (First Alert 4) -- Nearly 460 workers are on strike from the Lear seating assembly plant in Wentzville on Monday. Lear is a company responsible for making the seats in several cars, including for the General Motors plant across the street. The strike started at midnight. The Local 282...
Missouri judge overturns the murder conviction of a man imprisoned for more than 30 years
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri judge on Monday overturned the conviction of Christopher Dunn, who has spent more than 30 years in prison for a killing he has long contended he didn’t commit. The ruling is likely to free Dunn from prison, but it wasn’t immediately clear...
Leadership Missouri Focuses on Workforce, Tech During UCM Lee’s Summit Visit
Workforce and technology training were the topics of the day as members of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Missouri program toured the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Lee's Summit at Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) on July 17. The Leadership Missouri program aims to foster leadership skills in individuals...
Here are southwest Missouri's high school football defensive linemen to know in 2024
Southwest Missouri has produced a handful of great pass-rushers in recent years who have gone on to play college ball at high levels. Here are the top defensive linemen in the area entering the 2024 season:. Nick Allen, Lebanon, 12. Allen was a first-team All-Ozark Conference defensive athlete last season,...
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