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Carthage community members protest after fire chief appointment controversy
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Members of the Carthage community gather to make their voices heard after the failure to appoint a new fire chief for the city. “We’re here to support Jason Martin for fire chief,” said Susan Reddy, Carthage resident. More than 50 residents lined Garrison Avenue,...
Brutal Cardinals injury at worst time could have surprise silver lining
The St. Louis Cardinals' chances of seeing the postseason were already on life support as the club came into Saturday evening's matchup on the road against the Minnesota Twins. And after that game, an eventual 6-0 loss in Minneapolis, they are even more so. Not only did the Cardinals fall...
Celebration of life held for Springfield Marine who died fighting with Ukraine Armed Forces against Russia
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield community remembered the ultimate sacrifice of an Ozarks Marine who died fighting in Ukraine last year. Family, friends, and others in the community gathered Saturday at the Evangel Temple to remember Ethan Hertweck. “He just grew a heart to help,” said Leslie Hertweck, Ethan’s...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Turn Heads in Outing With Patrick Mahomes, Wife Brittany Mahomes at Singer's Mansion
After spending much of the summer apart, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce managed to squeeze in some quality time before the start of the Kansas City Chiefs season. Swift just concluded the European leg of her Eras Tour, coming home to the United States after performing more than 50 shows across the ...
Kansas City Chiefs 2024 roster cuts tracker: Live updates before NFL deadline
Stay tuned here for a full rundown of the Chiefs roster cuts before the 53-man roster is due. After months and months of roster construction—from the first invitations for futures contracts through free agency and the draft up until rookie tryouts shortly before a new season—the Kansas City Chiefs, like every other NFL franchise, are now ready to pare down the active roster.
Independence Animal Shelter faces overcrowding as adoptions decline
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The Independence Animal Shelter is experiencing severe overcrowding as dog adoptions decline, urging the community to help reunite lost pets with their owners. Christina Heinen, health and animal services director at the Independence Animal Shelter, says many dogs at the shelter are friendly and well-behaved, yet...
Meet the 5 artists of this year's MO Jazz Music Festival coming to Columbia
A bridge between summer and fall, the annual one-day MO Jazz Music Festival also exists to connect a variety of jazz and jazz-informed sounds. This year's affair, upcoming on Sept. 7 in the green space at Rose Park, showcases artists from around Missouri and the greater globe. Here's a look at this year's lineup, in reverse chronological order: ...
These new restaurants are opening around Springfield this month
This week in 417 foodie news, a popular fast food chain will soon occupy a vacant hotspot, a downtown staple opens its doors in a new location and a new dive bar prepares for a soft opening. Skinny Slim's opens in new South Avenue location Downtown dive bar Skinny Slim's Public House has officially...
Civil Rights activists honored as 100 names placed on Kansas City monument
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Community members came together to honor Civil Rights activists in the past and present of Jackson County, Missouri, as 100 names were added to a historic monument. Jackson County, Missouri, Legislator Venessa Huskey has announced that the names of those who have made significant contributions...
Cardinals First-Round DL Darius Robinson Could Begin Season On IR
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Cardinals first-round DL Darius Robinson suffered a calf injury and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Should the Cardinals place him on injured reserve, Robinson would miss at least the first four games of the regular season. This is, obviously, disappointing news, as...
Lamar Fire Department’s innovative use of cameras enhances fire safety
LAMAR, Mo. — We got an up-close look at a local fire department’s newest tools to help fight fires. The Lamar Fire Department took possession of its first ladder truck back in February, and this summer, Assistant Chief Potter attached three cameras to it. They were originally used...
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