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Rebecca Smith is an award-winning reporter and producer for the KBIA Health & Wealth Desk. Born and raised outside of Rolla, Missouri, she has a passion for diving into often overlooked issues that affect the rural populations of her state – especially stories that broaden people’s perception of “rural” life.
Dent County deputies searching for man involved in pursuit
DENT COUNTY, Mo. — Dent County deputies are asking local residents to be on the lookout for a man involved in a vehicle pursuit Tuesday night. According to a Facebook post from the Dent County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), deputies are in the area of Highway W near County Road 4280 and East Highway 32. They […]
Prosecutors review case involving former Blue Springs School Board president, pastor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The case file involving a well-known member of the Blue Springs community is now in the hands of the Jackson County Prosecutor’s office. The Blue Springs Police Department said it handed over evidence in the Bobby Hawk investigation. The prosecutor’s office said it has the case. The office will eventually decide if charges are warranted against the former school board president and pastor.
Fire stopped in time outside Monett Presbyterian Church
Lightning speculated as cause for transformer blaze. A fire outside the First Presbyterian Church, 1600 E. Sycamore, in Monett on Aug. 13, was stopped by firefighters before it could damage the facility. According to Monett Fire Chief John Vincent, witnesses called in the fire at 3:31 p.m. Firefighters found heavy...
Shooting in Greene County injures juvenile
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — A female juvenile is injured after a shooting near Republic Tuesday night, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. According to authorities, they received the call at around 8:30 p.m. about a shooting at the 8600 block of West Farm Road 172. The victim was inside her home with multiple people […]
Patrick Mahomes Admits Travis Kelce Gained a 'Huge Platform' Since Dating Taylor Swift But Insists the Star Is Still the 'Same Guy'
Same old Travis Kelce! In a new interview published on Tuesday, August 20, Patrick Mahomes dished on the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s romance with superstar Taylor Swift after he and his wife, Brittany, spent time with the lovebirds in Amsterdam this summer.“We were just having fun and enjoying a dinner just like anyone else would," the star quarterback revealed of the foursome’s July hangout. "That’s what makes it so great. We don’t make it more than what it is; it’s just friendship, fellowship and enjoying everyone’s success.” Though the couple’s whirlwind romance has garnered so much attention, Patrick noted...
Mercy Southeast bolsters patient access to primary care
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Mercy Southeast is expanding patient access to primary care for more providers. According to Mercy Southeast, patients will soon be able to see Morgan Siemer, nurse practitioner, and Renae Koehler, physician assistant, for care at Mercy Primary Care in Cape Girardeau. Morgan Siemer, a nurse...
Mizzou wide receiver Wease booked by MUPD for failure to appear
Starting Missouri wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. was arrested Tuesday in Boone County, according to a report released by the Boone County Sherriff’s Department. The second-year Tiger was booked by MUPD for failure to appear in court at 12:57 p.m. Tuesday, stemming from a ticket for failure to properly wear a seat belt in February in Lexington. Wease did not appear in court in March, which led to his arrest warrant being ordered in May. He was released on bond, which was set at $10. The fifth-year senior and Tigers team captain has no previous criminal record.
Chiefs Super Bowl star explains the uncertainty of roster cuts: ‘Nervous times around here’
The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs had many stars return for training camp this year, but they still face the possibility of being left out ahead of the 2024 regular season. Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman spoke with reporters on Tuesday after practice to discuss the uncertainty and...
Travis Kelce sends Taylor Swift poignant gifts to celebrate end of Europe Eras Tour which includes 51 boxes of red roses
TRAVIS Kelce has got Taylor Swift’s number. The U.S. Sun extensively revealed that the Kansas City Chiefs star has been showering the Cruel Summer star with gifts as she completes a grueling, action-packed tour schedule. Taylor‘s Eras tour comes to a close this week with her final European show at London’s iconic Wembley. This brings […]
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.
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