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Show Me State Air Show to honor 80th anniversary of D-Day
The Show Me State Air Show announced the theme of the 2024 air show will be the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. The show will be on September 14 and 15 at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. The show will recognize World War II veterans and all veterans can get in...
Willson Contreras Mistakenly Throwing Special Ball Into Stands Led to Trade With Fan
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras accidentally threw Lance Lynn's strikeout milestone ball into the stands, then had to barter with a fan to get the baseball back.
West Plains, Mo. business owner ends Amber Alert after locking suspect, victim inside business
WEST PLAINS, Mo. (KY3) - A little girl is safe, and charges have been filed against a man who abducted his daughter in Howell County, Mo., on Tuesday evening. The abduction led to an amber alert and a frantic search that ended thanks to the quick action of a business owner.
Couple walking across America stops in Jefferson City
A couple walking over 3,500 miles from California to New York made a pit stop in mid-Missouri on Wednesday. Carolyn Ronning and Ryan Malone have been traveling on foot across America for the past five months, making their way from the Santa Monica Pier, all the way to Times Square.
KCPD searching for missing and endangered 74-year-old man
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in searching for a missing 74-year-old man. Police say that Willie Combs, 74, went missing on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 9 a.m. when he walked away from his residence near East 16th Street and Lawn Ave.
Chiefs Make Eye-Opening Change On Frustrating Patrick Mahomes Weapon In Training Camp
The Kansas City Chiefs regrouped at receiver after winning their second consecutive Super Bowl. Not only did they add rock-solid veteran wideout Hollywood Brown in free agency, but the Chiefs also took University of Texas burner Xavier Worthy late in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. With ...
Fire damages kitchen at Barnhart home
A resident and two dogs have been displaced from a home in the 1500 block of West Frisco Drive in Barnhart due to a kitchen fire. No one was injured, the Rock Community Fire Protection District reported. Rock Fire was called at 8:09 p.m. Monday, July 22, after the resident...
Woman sentenced to 11 years for I-55 road rage incident north of Pevely
Shanyka Fouche, 25, of Memphis, Tenn., has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after a jury found her guilty of several felonies stemming from an incident in 2021 when she fired a gun from a vehicle on I-55 north of Pevely, striking a vehicle and the passenger in that other vehicle, according to court documents.
These are the highest-paid state employees in Missouri and Illinois
Taxpayer dollars help Missouri and Illinois employ thousands of state workers each year. Some of these workers, usually ones in high-profile capacities or leadership roles, make hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
What Happens to Iowa if the New Madrid Fault Line Shakes Again?
When it comes to natural disasters, the Hawkeye State faces several risks: flooding, tornadoes, winter storms, drought, etc... But most Iowans would be shocked if you told them that a major fault line can be found not far from the state's borders. A major earthquake in this region could cause significant damage in several states, including Iowa.
Southeast Missouri Wakes Up Wednesday to a New Madrid Earthquake
If you blinked, you missed it. It was brief, but there was an earthquake to make sure everyone in southeast Missouri was awake thanks to the ever-present New Madrid Fault. I noticed on the USGS earthquake map, there was a circle in southeast Missouri early Wednesday morning. The epicenter of this not large quake was just west of New Madrid, Missouri.
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