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Nonprofit hosts health fair to educate local seniors
Aug. 25—Older adults at the Joyce Ray Patterson 50+ Activity Center learned about all things health care last week. Northwest Professionals in Aging, a nonprofit that aims to education and advocate for the senior population in Northwest Missouri, hosted a health fair on Aug. 22. The fair featured representatives from different businesses like Meierhoffer Funeral Home, Freudenthal Home-Based ...
Missouri prisoners wait 1 year on average for court-ordered mental health treatment
The number of people languishing in Missouri jails in need of court-ordered mental health treatment currently stands at 344 — and the wait time for a hospital bed averages one year. That’s up from 254 people this time last year, according to Missouri Department of Mental Health data provided to The Independent. A spokeswoman for the department said that because the agency’s inpatient beds are at capacity, the number of people waiting in jails for treatment will continue...
Many in Missouri Want a Secure Border – From Kansas
I predict this will turn into a dumpster fire of political comments, but that's certainly not the way I intend it. It's a true story about how many in Missouri are concerned about a secure border - not from Mexico, but Kansas. It's not often that a political statement on...
1973 – Mike Derr Wins Missouri International
Mike Derr accepts his trophy after winning the Missouri International for IMCA new model stock cars on the Sedalia mile. IMCA promoter Al Sweeney (far right) joins in the festivities. Sedalia, Mo. (August 25, 1973) – The familiar name of Derr and Dodge once again occupied victory lane after the...
Volunteers swarm Meramec River to clean out trash
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Since the 1960s, Missourians have been gathering each year to improve their waterways as part of Operation Clean Stream. Open Space STL has led the charge on one of the longest-running river restoration projects in the U.S. Each August, volunteers gather along the...
Greene County deputies arrest 3 after pursuit ends in Springfield home’s front yard
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Greene County deputies arrested three people after a pursuit that ended in the front yard of a Springfield home. Deputies attempted to stop the driver of a stolen vehicle in the area of Kearney and Kansas Expressway around 10:40 p.m. on Sunday. The pursuit led to the area of West Avenue and Mount Vernon Street when the suspect vehicle struck a Greene County Sheriff’s Office patrol car. After colliding with the patrol car, the suspect vehicle rolled onto the front yard of a residence on Mt. Vernon Street, and the vehicle came to rest against the house. The crash caused minor damage to the home.
Missouri Infant Found Malnourished on Diet of Mt. Dew and Sausages: 3 People Arrested
In rural Oldfield, Missouri, a tip to the state’s Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline led to the arrest of three individuals on child endangerment charges last Wednesday. What authorities discovered at the scene revealed a deeply troubling situation. Disturbing Discovery at a Rural Home. Deputies from the Douglas County...
From newcomer to veteran leader, MSU’s Lacy Stokes reflects on basketball journey
Lady Bears senior point guard Lacy Stokes looked like the conference championship game hero last year, with a go-ahead shot in the final seconds. But Drake had just enough time to spoil those heroics, scoring at the buzzer to win. “I would definitely say there’s a little fire under lit under all of us, especially me and coach [Beth Cunningham],” said Lacy.
Bolivar Police host National Night Out to rally community engagement
BOLIVAR, Mo.- One local police department is bringing back a former event they used to create community growth in the Ozarks. The Bolivar Police Department hosted their National Night Out Sunday at the Bolivar Recreation and Aqua center. Lieutenant Zack Palmer with the Bolivar Police Department said that most people only encounter fire or […]
One More Dollar at The Shoe Tree!
Ozarks trio One More Dollar https://onemoredollarband.com/ brings their own genre of music they call “Ozarkana” back for the second time to The Shoe Tree Listening Room at Arrow Art Annex, 1342 St. Louis Street on Sunday, August 25, at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30 for this alcohol free...
Springfield Art Museum announces public outreach during its anticipated 3-year closure
Next Sunday is the last day the Springfield Art Museum will be open for around three years. And, during an open house over the weekend, museum officials announced plans for the interim period. Museum Director Nick Nelson said they’ll return to their roots and move back to the Wilhoit Building...
Ozark Fireworks Ends Shows Across The Lake Area Following 2023 Explosion
It’s the apparent official end of a popular event as it’s been known in the lake area. A social media post over the weekend by Ozark Fireworks has announced that the company will no longer shoot displays with any spectators present. There had been immediate speculation by the...
Dolphins undrafted rookie may have booted former Chiefs veteran off the roster
In 2023, the Miami Dolphins entered the season with two tight ends. They may need to carry four this year or risk losing a potential star. Finally getting playing time, undrafted rookie Hayden Rucci blew away former Kansas City Chief veteran Jordy Fortson. Dolphins fans had high expectations for Fortson,...
Missing woman from Springfield found safe
UPDATE 5:10 PM – Springfield police say Barbara Rogers has been located and is safe. Original Story: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Police Department has put out an Endangered Silver Advisory for a missing woman from Springfield. SPD says 69-year-old Barbara Jean Rogers was last seen walking away from 2406 S. Ingram Mill Road in […]
Cougars, Bears Battle to Scoreless Tie
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Samaya Hogg and Abby Haskell combined for 11 saves in goal Sunday as SIUE women's soccer played to a scoreless tie at Missouri State. SIUE moved to 1-0-2 for the season while Missouri State is now 1-1-1. The Cougars are now idle until next Sunday at Purdue Fort Wayne.
Austin Hale announced as next women’s tennis head coach
Missouri State University announced on Aug. 21 that Austin Hale will take over as head coach of women’s tennis following the departure of former head coach Ellie Burger. Hale becomes the program’s 12th head coach in its 65-year history. The position became vacant after it was announced on July 23 that Burger was moving on from MSU to become fellow-Missouri Valley Conference school Belmont University’s women’s tennis head coach.
Monett police looking for man involved in assault
MONETT, Mo. — The Monett Police Department (MPD) is searching for a suspect accused of assault and stealing overnight on Sunday, August 25. According to MPD, they received a report about an incident on the 400 block of Front Street at around 5:55 a.m. Sunday. The victim told police they were monitoring a craft fair […]
Chiefs reunite with ex-Pro Bowl wide receiver
The Kansas City Chiefs have made an addition to their wide receiver corps with the regular season quickly approaching. JuJu Smith-Schuster agreed to a deal with the Chiefs on Monday, according to Jordan Schultz. BREAKING: The #Chiefs are expected to sign former Pro Bowl WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, per multiple sources. JuJu reunites with Kansas City,... The post Chiefs reunite with ex-Pro Bowl wide receiver appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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