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2 dead in listeria outbreak likely linked to sliced deli meats
Two people have died in a listeria outbreak across 12 states in the U.S. that is likely linked to sliced deli meats, according to the CDC. In total, 28 people have been infected and hospitalized with the disease as of Friday in an outbreak that began in May, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
TRUTH ALERT: Missouri police group calls pro-Scharf attack ad ‘disturbing’
A Missouri police group is criticizing a political ad that centers around Attorney General Andrew Bailey and a Hermann police officer killed in 2023. The post TRUTH ALERT: Missouri police group calls pro-Scharf attack ad ‘disturbing’ appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
50 Years Ago, Missouri’s Music Festival Shocked the World
It was almost like Woodstock was airlifted from New York State and dropped into the middle of Missouri. It's been 50 years now since a music festival in Missouri surprised even the wildest expectations of the promoters and shocked the world, too. Yahoo News just shared memories of what was...
Diseases hurting Missouri apple growers after years of climate pressure
On a sunny June morning at Hickory Ridge Orchard a few miles southeast of Mexico, Missouri, Brandt Schisler walked down a row of apple trees, picking fruits that had succumbed to a variety of diseases. He checked them to see how infected they were and threw them on the ground to help save the rest of the tree. Two of the most infectious diseases he’s battling in his orchard are called bitter rot and fire blight.
Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
OLATHE, Kansas — The Rev. Bobby Love of Second Baptist Church endorsed a campaign Thursday to awaken Americans to the threat of white Christian nationalism and press for wider appreciation of how democracy could be damaged by a movement intent on undermining inclusive communities. “Together we must reject the notion of placing one race above […] The post Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Police say 2 escaped custody after a high-speed pursuit through Springfield Friday morning
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A driver and a passenger are on the run after a chase in Springfield Friday morning. The owner of an SUV in Nixa found his vehicle was stolen when he left to get milk. A deputy spotted the SUV at Jefferson and Seminole. The SUV driver...
KCPD: Body found in midtown, homicide investigation underway
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City police responded to shots fired at 54th and Prospect Avenue early Friday morning. Just after 4:30 a.m., a man’s body was found with gunshot wounds in a grassy lot between 54th and 55th and Prospect near a Holiday Motel and Family Dollar Store.
Grab a cup of coffee on us Friday and support area foster children
Come join us Friday morning for a cup to perk you up, and help us support a deserving cause. Coffee with a Cause is back!. KMBC Cares for Kids is partnering with KVC Health Systems for a back-to-school drive for children in foster care. Kids in foster care have very...
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