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St. Louis Man On A Mission: Missouri Monster Hunter Seeks The Truth About The Piasa Bird!
ST. LOUIS, MO – Brad McGregor, a self-proclaimed monster hunter from St. Louis, Missouri, has dedicated his life to uncovering the truth behind the legendary Piasa Bird. “I’ve always been fascinated by cryptids and the unknown,” McGregor says. “The Piasa Bird has haunted my dreams since I first heard about it as a kid.”
Three adults charged with first-degree murder in Kathy Street shooting in Fulton; two adults, one juvenile in custody
Editor's Note: Charging information was updated after speaking with Callaway County Prosecutor Benjamin Miller. A charge was initially seen as accessory to murder on Casenet. FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Three adults were charged with first-degree murder in Tuesday’s shooting on Kathy Street in Fulton. Quiara Walton, Emmanuel Brown and Taeon Logan, 23, of Fulton, were charged The post Three adults charged with first-degree murder in Kathy Street shooting in Fulton; two adults, one juvenile in custody appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Gets Honest About Travis Kelce's Relationship With Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have one of the most high-profile relationships in the world, but Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid thinks they give each other something valuable and a bit unexpected -- relief from the spotlight. The Chiefs coach opened up about the relationship between his ...
PICTURES: Heavy rain leads to flash flooding in the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Heavy rain led to flash flooding across the Ozarks. Up to eight inches of rain fell on the Ozarks. It led to several roads washed out across the Ozarks. Share your weather images with us through the KY3 First Alert Weather App. Download today for Apple...
Man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Versailles man was flown to University Hospital with serious injuries Tuesday night after a motorcycle crash in Morgan County. According to the online crash report, Russel Jones, 36, was driving on Route W north of the Marvin Cutoff when he tried to pass another vehicle and traveled off the right The post Man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash in Morgan County appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Arkansas man accused of stealing truck in Benton County arrested during large manhunt
An Arkansas man is behind bars for allegedly trying to steal a truck in Benton County, sparking a large manhunt. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to a disturbance in the 34000 block of Highway 65, in rural Warsaw, Tuesday afternoon. The property owner and an employee said they were returning to the area after work, when they spotted a man trying to drive away in the employee’s truck. The man abandoned the stolen truck and fled into the woods.
Eight Republicans face off in primary to be Missouri’s top election official
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s decision to forgo a third term in order to run for governor set off a mad dash of Republicans hoping to replace him. Early entrants included online personality Valentina Gomez, Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller and state Rep. Adam Schwadron. They were eventually joined by longtime GOP strategist Jamie […] The post Eight Republicans face off in primary to be Missouri’s top election official appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Jackson R-2 School Board approves purchase of weapon detection systems
The Jackson R-2 School Board approved the purchase of two sets of OpenGate Weapon Detection Systems during its regular meeting on July 11. The district plans to use the systems for public events held on district property. Submitted photo. The Jackson R-2 School Board approved the purchase of two sets...
Heavy rain and flooding cause chaos in Affton, Jefferson County
AFFTON, Mo. – People across the bi-state dealt with heavy rain, high winds and flooding on Tuesday. Now it’s time to clean up the aftermath. During Tuesday’s torrential rain, the Gravois Creek in Affton rose to nearly 18 feet. That was high enough to put three to four feet of water into the Affton Athletic […]
Missouri gets $200K to analyze lead mine waste to find cobalt
(The Center Square) – Federal funds will help Missouri Department of Natural Resources workers dig in piles of gravel near abandoned mines in search of raw materials for batteries. The United State Geological Survey announced it will provide more than $200,000 to the Missouri Geological Survey to search for critical minerals in the waste piles of Missouri’s Old Lead Belt District in southeast Missouri. “A relatively small investment for this...
Mizzou-themed sports bar planned in Soulard
ST. LOUIS — A new Mizzou-themed sports bar has plans to open at the former site of Llywelyn's Pub in Soulard. Ray’s SportsHouse expects to open in early to mid-August at 1732 S. Ninth St. The new restaurant is owned by Corbin Ray, a 2021 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Agri-business tour visits alpacas, Semo Port, Alan Wire, food bank
Two Jackson R-2 school buses left the University of Missouri Extension Offices parking lot at 9 a.m. sharp on July 3 for the 44th Annual Jackson Area of Commerce Agri-Business Tour. The first stop at Cape County Alpacas informed tourists of how George and Ellen Kirchdoerfer’s farm began the business...
3 St. Louis County Council seats have contested primaries next month
Voters in the 2nd, 4th and 6th Districts of the St. Louis County Council will head to the polls next month to choose their party’s candidates for the general election. The vote comes at a crucial time for the county. It’s struggling with a budget that has been out of balance for years, and reserves that have been used to close the gap are dwindling. Its aging headquarters building in Clayton will require major upgrades to comply with new fire codes. And the council and County Executive Sam Page are feuding over the distribution of federal COVID relief dollars to local nonprofits and the full implementation of a senior property tax freeze.
Missouri Farm Bureau hosts local meet the candidates event
The Cape Girardeau County Missouri Farm Bureau's meet the candidate event was held on July 10 at the Jackson Civic Center. Photo by Jay Forness. The Cape Girardeau County Missouri Farm Bureau hosted a meet the candidate night on Wednesday, July 10, at the Jackson Civic Center for local candidates running for county office during the Aug. 6 primary election.
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