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Springfield Police say they are increasing speeding enforcement
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — To keep Springfield safe, the Springfield Police Department (SPD) announced they will be increasing speeding enforcement. According to an SPD Facebook post, the department encourages drivers to slow down and pay attention. “Speed is one of the top two contributing factors involved in traffic fatalities and YOU have the power to help […]
University of Missouri students react to first day on a crowded campus
According to preliminary first-day figures from the University of Missouri, freshman student enrollment at the University of Missouri increased 16.1% compared to last year, with 6,243 students in the incoming class. The number of transfer students is also up by about 7%, at 1,238. Before classes started Monday, some students...
Enrollment increases for freshmen, transfers at Mizzou in 2024
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KCTV) - Enrollment numbers at Mizzou are on the rise as students return to Columbia this fall. The University announced that on Monday, preliminary first-day numbers show an increase in freshmen and transfer students for the 2024 fall semester compared to a year ago. The University of Missouri...
Several key issues to go before Montgomery City Council Tuesday
The Montgomery City Council is expected to take up several key issues at its meeting this week. One of those issues is to decide whether the city should repeal the legislation that created the City and County Personnel Board and in return, create the city’s own personnel board. The move would allow the city to create its own Human Resources department.
Civil War camp and reenactment planned
STE. GENEVIEVE – The local Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Camp #326 will hold a Civil War demonstration camp on Saturday, August 24th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held on the grounds of the Felix Valle House State Historic Site located at 198 Merchant St. The camp will have displays of Civil War era items, a list of Ste. Genevieve citizens who served in the war, and a demonstration camp site typical during the war.
Residents fire back against developer’s plans to build new subdivision
OZARK, Mo. — A proposed development is under scrutiny at the Board of Alderman meeting in Ozark Monday night. The Ozarks Board of Aldermen approved the preliminary plan in the Stoneridge neighborhood at Monday’s meeting, but not before residents voiced their concerns. People living in the Stoneridge neighborhood and surrounding homes say a developer aiming […]
City council reviews Dover Outdoor Recreation Area development plans
JOPLIN, Mo. — Up to 10 miles in single bicycle track trails and other features are in the works for Joplin’s “Dover Outdoor Recreational Area.”. City leaders got to learn more about the plans from the designers on Monday. The designers are currently in the “geotechnical investigation”...
SSM Health opens mental health urgent care to ease strain on emergency rooms
SSM Health will open the first behavioral health urgent care clinic in St. Louis next week on South Grand Boulevard, officials announced Monday. The facility, based at the former emergency department at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital, will operate like one of the dozens of no-appointment-needed urgent care centers around the region. But instead of conducting flu tests and treating skin infections, health workers will treat patients with depression, bipolar, addiction and other mental health issues.
Chiefs Sign Ex-Ravens Rookie as Stopgap for Injured Starter
The Kansas City Chiefs made two transactions on Monday, August 19 to gain a temporary replacement for injured long snapper James Winchester. The team waived injured offensive lineman McKade Mettauer (MCL) and signed long snapper Randen Plattner, according to Arrowhead Pride’s Pete Sweeney. Plattner, 24, is an undrafted rookie...
Campbell peach festival making historic impact
CAMPBELL, Mo. (KBSI) – The sights and sounds of the Campbell Peach Festival as it all started as a one-day event eight decades ago. The first event was hosted by the American Legion back in 1944 it is now a ten-day fair hosted by 15 peach fair board members.
MLB broadcaster honored for playing career
Former MLB pitcher turned broadcaster Mark Gubicza had his two worlds come together on Monday, as he was honored by his former team ahead of a game that he would later call. The older generation may remember Gubicza for his time with the Kansas City Royals from 1984-1996. He earned two All-Star selections during his Read more... The post Angels’ analyst Mark Gubicza reacts to honor from Royals appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Former St. Louis tourism chief got $500,000, health insurance and a car to retire early
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Newly released records show Kitty Ratcliffe, the long-time head of St. Louis’ tourism arm, received a year’s salary, a significant bonus, insurance for a year, and the title to a taxpayer car, in exchange for retiring early. Ratcliffe announced her retirement...
DeJong hits 2-run shot, Lugo tosses 7 strong innings as Royals beat Angels 5-3 for 5th straight win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer, Seth Lugo once again looked like the pitcher whose brilliant first half made him an All-Star, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Monday night to extend their winning streak to five games.
Sunrise Beach construction business owner charged with deceptive business practices
CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lake of the Ozarks area business owner was charged with several felonies on Monday. Ricky Loren Simmons II, of Sunrise Beach, was charged with four counts of deceptive business practices and two counts of financially exploiting an elderly person. A criminal summons was issued for Simmons on Monday. An initial court The post Sunrise Beach construction business owner charged with deceptive business practices appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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