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Platte County music star passes at 51
Local country music star Matt Snook has passed away at the age of 51. Snook, who was diagnosed with kidney cancer about a year and half ago, died Thursday, Aug. 15 at his home in Camden Point. Snook’s full obituary is printed in this week’s issue. Earlier this...
City workers gift vigilant boy toy truck
Mt. Vernon power employees show appreciation for boy’s concern. When Bailey McCann, the supervisor of the Mt. Vernon Electric Department, and Jake Garretson, a lineman in the department, were replacing transformers near the intersection of Sloan and Hickory, they attracted the attention of a five-year-old boy named Atticus Biellier.
La Finca Coffee has opened a third location in downtown Washington
The newest La Finca location is a 10,000-square-foot space that combines its roasting operations with a cafe. Earlier this month, La Finca Coffee opened its third location in downtown Washington, at 109 W. Main St. Owned by husband and wife John and Alejandra Hagedorn, the coffee shop opened its flagship location in old town Eureka in 2018 and its second location in the Grove in 2022. In March of this year, the business moved its original Eureka location to a larger space on Central Avenue.
Robberson Elementary for sale after being designated ‘surplus’ property
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Robberson Elementary School building is now for sale after the Springfield Board of Education declared it a ‘surplus’ property. At the meeting was Trey Walton, a leader at The Covenant of Grace Christian Center, who says they would like to purchase the property with hopes of turning it into a way […]
St. Louis Cardinals announce shock release of Brandon Crawford from $2m deal as fuming fans beg him to return to Giants
SHORTSTOP Brandon Crawford’s release from the St. Louis Cardinals has caused a stir in the MLB world. The three-time All-Star signed with St. Louis on a one-year, $2 million deal in February after a 13-year run with the San Francisco Giants. Crawford, 37, logged .169/.263/.282 in sporadic appearances for the Cardinals, making just 28 appearances […]
Interstate shooting in Independence leaves 1 hospitalized with critical injuries
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - A shooting on Interstate 70 left one person with critical injuries Tuesday night in Independence. The Independence Police Department said officers are investigating after a call was reported around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday night for a shooting on the interstate. Police said the shooting happened on westbound...
Neto homers again as the Angels beat KC 9-5 to end Royals’ 5-game win streak
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tyler Anderson outlasted Cole Ragans in a matchup of All-Star pitchers, Zach Neto hit a go-ahead homer for Los Angeles, and the Angels beat Kansas City 9-5 on Tuesday night to end the Royals’ five-game winning streak. Anthony Rendon, Kevin Pillar and Logan...
It’s Not Fall Yet – Heat Returning to Missouri with a Vengeance
Have you been enjoying the rather mild weather we've had in Missouri recently? Yes? Good, because it won't last much longer as heat is about to return to the Show Me State with a vengeance. The National Weather Service in Saint Louis, Missouri reminded me that it's not quite time...
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