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Missouri man faces execution in two months despite DNA mismatch
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KFVS) - Marcellus Williams has maintained since 1998 that he’s innocent of the murder of local newspaper reporter Felicia Gayle in a St. Louis suburb. Williams was convicted and received the death penalty in 2001. The original conviction hinged not on physical evidence but on the testimony of two witnesses. It wasn’t until 2015 that DNA testing of the murder weapon was allowed, and found a profile not matching that of Williams.
Only California Has More Confrontational Drivers than Missouri
Don't mess with Missourians when they're driving. That's one of the takeaways from a new survey which reveals only California has more confrontational drivers than Missouri does. This is no small potatoes ranking based on one person's opinion. It's a deep dive by Forbes Advisor based on 9 different metrics...
Mike Kehoe says he’s the only Missouri GOP gubernatorial candidate interested in governing
CUBA, Mo. — Mike Kehoe wanted to make one thing perfectly clear to the several dozen supporters of his campaign for governor who gathered earlier this month at Cowtown USA. “I don’t scream and holler about politics,” said Kehoe, Missouri’s lieutenant governor. “I’m running against people who are of the ‘burn it down’ variety. I’m […] The post Mike Kehoe says he’s the only Missouri GOP gubernatorial candidate interested in governing appeared first on Missouri Independent.
A hot evening but mainly pretty calm. A few rain chances in the next couple of days.
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Missouri Southern gifts New Heights Christian Academy several classrooms
JOPLIN, Mo. — A Joplin school now has several additional classrooms, thanks to a generous donation. Missouri Southern State University is giving a classroom annex to New Heights Christian Academy. It’s made up of 13 trailers, which housed classes during the construction of the science building. MSSU didn’t need them anymore, so it is passing them on to New Heights, which could use the space to grow.
Joplin Improv on KSN Living Well
Improv is a type of theater where you and your team are telling stories and playing scenes by making everything up on the spot based on audience suggestions. Improv is creative, collaborative, and fun. It also builds teamwork, trains you to be a good listener, and makes us laugh a lot.
Jefferson’s restaurants celebrate Team U.S.A. with free hot dogs
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - In celebration of the U.S.A. heading to Paris for the big games, Jefferson’s Restaurants are offering a unique promotion: free hot dogs for anyone who brings in their medals, trophies, or certificates on July 26, the opening day of the Paris games.
Vincent Wilkowski of Joplin creates his own Blizzard for Miracle Treat Day
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - Today, starting at 10:00 am, at the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Joplin, MO Vincent Wilkowski, an 8-year-old local CMN champion, will be crafting his own Dairy Queen Blizzard Treat supporting Children's Miracle Network (CMN).
Third Thursday Preview for Downtown Waterfest
DOWNTOWN JOPLIN ALLIANCE TO HOST JULY'S THIRD THURSDAY. EVENT, "DOWNTOWN WATERFEST" Downtown Joplin Alliance and Missouri American Water partner for the DOWNTOWN WATERFEST during Third Thursday on July 18! Come enjoy an evening in downtown Joplin with over a hundred vendors, live music, and water features for you to cool off in.
Junior All-Stars win state title
The NW MO Little League All-Stars Juniors Division won the state championship this weekend in Concordia. They defeated Joplin to earn the title and the chance to go to the Regional Tournament, July 22-27, in Midland, MI where they will face teams from Ohio, Nebraska, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana and Illinois. They previously won the district championship on July 1 by beating the Harrison County All-Stars.
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