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EPIC Church KC considers sale as former pastor denies allegations
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The leaders of an Independence church work to sell property as the church’s former pastor denies multiple allegations against him. The board of directors at EPIC Church KC announced another church is interested in buying its current home off Route 291 in Independence. The board said it is also working to sell the church’s parsonage as soon as possible, according to an email that went to members of EPIC Church KC Thursday afternoon.
Marquette Park now has renovated basketball and pickleball courts
Mayor Tishaura Jones and Alderman Shane Cohn cut the ribbon on renovated basketball courts and new pickleball courts in Marquette Park, funded by the Biden-Harris administration's American Rescue Plan Act.
Royals Reportedly Pursuing AL Central Rival Outfielder
The Royals announced themselves as buyers at this year’s MLB Trade Deadline after making a move to add Nationals reliever Hunter Harvey just before the MLB Draft. Since they’ve already addressed their ailing bullpen, that means it’s time to turn focus toward an outfield that’s in need of a boost, and the White Sox may have the answer.
Maybe the Cardinals shouldn't have traded away Oli Marmol's enemy after all
Last offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals traded Tyler O'Neill to the Boston Red Sox. O'Neill was coming off yet another injury-plagued season in St. Louis and didn't have a clear role with the team moving forward. So, they found a new home for him in Boston, and since his arrival in Beantown, the 29-year-old has taken off. The former Cardinals slugger is hitting .252 with 16 home runs, 31 RBI and an .839 OPS.
Boone County Fair implements new security measures after ‘incident with youth’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fair announced in a Thursday press release and social media post that it would implement new security measures for the rest of the week. The fair began on Tuesday and will be open 5-10 p.m. through Saturday at Northeast Regional Park, 5212 Oakland Gravel Road. The release says that The post Boone County Fair implements new security measures after ‘incident with youth’ appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Patrick Mahomes' Viral Play With New Chiefs Weapon Ignites Fans' 3-Peat Dream
Xavier Worthy missed the vast majority of the Kansas City Chiefs' offseason activities due to a lingering hamstring injury suffered on the first day of rookie minicamp. Even before training camp gets fully underway, though, the rookie wideout appears to already be establishing an on-field rapport with superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The defending Super Bowl champions welcomed quarterbacks and rookies to St. Joseph, MO, on Wednesday for three days of practice before training camp officially kicks off on July 21st. Mahomes wasted no time building his connection with Worthy during KC's initial on-field drills, finding the first-round pick for a long score during Thursday's session. First look at these two in action 👀@PatrickMahomes x @XavierWorthy pic.twitter.com/lwZ4C2WP47 Worthy figures to play a major role for the Chiefs this season. The No. 27 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, he blazed to a 4.21 40-yard dash at the combine in February, the fastest time ever recorded at the event.
Kansas City Police release ‘key’ photo in cold case investigation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Detectives believe one person may be the key to solving a Kansas City cold case. The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department released a picture of a person they want to speak with in connection with a homicide last year. They believe the person may have...
Missouri Family Stunned When Wild Peacock Shows Up on Front Porch
Knock, knock. Who's there? If you're a certain Missouri family, it's a wild peacock that suddenly appeared on their front porch. I've seen some pretty wild conversations on the Missouri sub-Reddit, but this one about a lost peacock in Jefferson County, Missouri takes the cake peacock. byu/SovietSkeleton inmissouri. If you're...
Stone new pastor at Bois D’Arc UMC
Will also serve as pastor of Springfield’s Asbury UMC. The Bois D’Arc United Methodist Church has a new pastor in the pulpit. Rev. Rachel Zahn Stone assumed leadership of the church on Monday, July 1. She succeeds Rev. Susan Schmalzbauer, who was the church’s pastor for three years.
Woman killed, juvenile injured after being hit by car in Phelps County
ST JAMES, Mo. — A pedestrian was killed and another was hospitalized after being struck while crossing the highway in St. James. According to a post from the St. James Police Department, a 31-year-old woman and a juvenile were crossing the roadway at about 9 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of North Jefferson Street and State Highway B, located just off of Interstate 44. Police did not share the exact age of the juvenile.
Heavy police presence on S. Nettleton Avenue
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Several police vehicles are in west central Springfield as officers try to search a residence following a shots fired call overnight. A spokesperson for the Springfield Police Department (SPD) said officers responded to the 600 block of S. Nettleton Ave. at around 1 a.m. for a shots fired call. Officers did not […]
‘Help is needed’: Hundreds of pets continue to flow into KC area shelters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As KC Pet Project is set to break records with hundreds of animals flowing in and out of shelter doors, one of its teenage volunteers is set to be recognized for his tireless efforts. On Thursday, July 18, Kansas City Councilmember Crispin Rea said that...
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