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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...
'Attitude and effort' to be the focus for Dexter FB in jamboree
DEXTER – With a team that is coming off its most successful season since 2011, as well as having 29 upperclassmen on the 2024 roster, third-year Dexter High School football coach Chad Jamerson has his culture put in place with the program, now it is about execution and details.
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.
Chiefs Fan Favorite on Outside Looking In After ‘Ominous Sign’: Report
The Kansas City Chiefs closed out the 2024 preseason with a 34-21 loss to the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium, bringing their August record to 0-3. Curiously, fan favorite wide receiver/returner Nikko Remigio’s first-half snap count was noticeably low despite his being on the roster bubble. ESPN’s Adam Teicher called it an “ominous sign” for the popular prospect’s chances of making the 53-man roster.
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
MDC urges aquarium owners to check for invasive species that may have been in locally sold tank additions
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is urging aquarium owners to check for an invasive species that may be hiding in a common tank addition. According to MDC, an invasive species called zebra mussels is being discovered in moss balls originating in Washington,...
It’s hard for new farmers to buy land. Missouri and other states are trying to help out
Half an hour from downtown Kansas City, Joe Lau runs his fingers over the leaves of his young soybean crops. He has 24 acres worth of it in this field that should be ready to harvest in about a month and a half. Lau is a first generation farmer. He...
Outdoor camera captures moment a Missouri home exploded
A security camera captured the moment a Missouri home exploded overnight, two bodies were found within the rubble. The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, but the Missouri Propane Safety Commission has launched an investigation as the home used propane.
Karla Eslinger will lead Missouri's education policy. Here are her plans
Only the seventh Commissioner of Education in the history of Missouri, Karla Eslinger has a resume that appears tailor-made for the job. She started teaching in tiny Theodosia in a classroom with two rows of first-graders and two rows of second-graders. After exiting the classroom, Eslinger was an elementary, K-8 and K-12 principal and...
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