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Ryan Burgin Arrested for Alleged Rape, Kidnapping, Indecent Liberties With a Juvenile on June 30
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of a rape, kidnapping, aggravated indecent liberties of a juvenile, and intimidation of a 13-year-old female witness/victim on June 29. On June 30 Ryan Burgin, 26, Fort Scott, the suspect, was located at a residence in the 1000 block of 195th...
Hearing set to determine if a Missouri death row inmate is innocent. His execution is a month later
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri judge on Tuesday set an Aug. 21 date for a hearing to determine if Marcellus Williams is innocent of the murder that landed him on death row — a hearing that comes just a little over a month before Williams is scheduled to die.
Missouri presidential delegates rejected by Republican National Convention committee
The Missouri Republican Party must replace 54 national convention delegates and alternates selected at its chaotic state convention because of “alarming irregularities” in the process, the Republican National Convention Committee on Contests ruled Friday. The list of rejected delegates includes two of the major GOP candidates for governor, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and state […] The post Missouri presidential delegates rejected by Republican National Convention committee appeared first on Missouri Independent.
A judge says she's innocent, but Sandra Hemme's fate still mired in court battle
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Another set-back in the case of a Missouri woman imprisoned for four decades. Last month, a Missouri judge ordered Sandra Hemme be released or retried within the next 30 days. Livingston County Judge Ryan W. Horsman found “the evidence establishing Ms. Hemme’s innocence to be...
MSSU Men’s Basketball Commit Tyrique Brooks Named the Boys Basketball Player of the Year
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Missouri Southern commit and Springfield Central alum Tyrique Brooks was named the Boys Basketball Player of the Year by the Springfield Sports Commission. Brooks scored more than 1500 points during his time in high school while earning All-Conference and All-State Honors. He also helped Springfield Central to a 25-7 record and a […]
Meet a Columbus High School grad who's driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
It’s 27 feet long and 11 feet high, and when she finishes her yearlong journey, Columbus native Sarah Oney will have driven with her copilot one of the six famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles around 20,000 miles to more than 200 events across the midwestern United States. “Sarah had a lot of people to go up against, but I think it was clear from the moment we met her that she absolutely has sunshine energy,” Schmitt told the Ledger-Enquirer. “… When she was going through the process, it was so clear that she was ready to take on a role that just really spreads joy because she really is joyful. … Sarah’s just begun the job, but she’s already made so much magic along the way.” Meet Sarah Oney here.
FSCC New Foundation Director: Lindsay Hill
Lindsay Hill, 44, is the new Fort Scott Community College Foundation Director, effective June 11. Her office is in the Ellis Fine Arts Center on the college campus. She has a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Pittsburg State University and was the FSCC Volleyball Coach for nine years.
Bullard named to president’s list
Washburn University has announced its President’s List honorees for the spring 2024 semester.Kennedy Bullard from Columbus is a President’s List honoree for Spring 2024.To qualify for the President’s List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0.
Ribbon cutting at new flower shop
Members of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce rolled out the welcome mat to the latest new business in the downtown district.Life in Bloom, located at 211 W. Maple brings three new businesses in one building.According to the owners Nate and Casey Long. In addition to a full service flower shop and a coffee and beverage center the upstairs will be available for meetings and for small events.Everyone…
Kansas City-area fireworks canceled over severe weather threat
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The threat of severe weather takes some of the sizzle out of the Fourth of July fun. Instead of hosting fireworks displays Tuesday evening, the organizers of two events have been rescheduled to take place after the July Fourth holiday. In Kansas City, Kansas, the...
With more rain in forecast, Flood Watch issued for Topeka and vicinity
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With more rain in the forecast, the National Weather Service office in Topeka has issued a Flood Watch for much of northeast and east-central Kansas. The Flood Watch is scheduled to be in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning in Shawnee, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Wabaunsee, Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie and Riley counties.
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