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Team develops a technique to detect nutrients in soil faster and more affordably
Every year, Missouri farmers lose millions of dollars in valuable nutrients that wash away into rivers and lakes. These nutrients—nitrates and phosphates found in fertilizers—are crucial for plant growth, but they wreak havoc on aquatic life when they end up in waterways. University of Missouri researcher Matthias Young...
BRIX Holdings Enters Four-Unit Franchise Agreement in Arizona, Missouri
Dallas — Dallas-based food-and-beverage franchising company BRIX Holdings LLC has entered into an agreement with franchise owner Richard Stassi to open four new units in Arizona and Missouri. Stassi will open three Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and Red Mango co-branded shops within the next three years in metro Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. The first of the units is scheduled to open in early 2025. Franchisee Gary Patel signed the fourth deal with Stassi and will open a Red Mango store in Kansas City, Missouri, in early 2025, marking the first entry into the state for the brand. BRIX also owns the chains Friendly’s and Orange Leaf and recently acquired Clean Juice.
Heavy Rains may Mean better Fall Foliage in Missouri
The heavy rains that have nearly eliminated the drought in Missouri may reap another benefit in a few months – better fall foliage. State Climatologist Zach Leasor described the last two falls in Missouri as “kind of a bust.”. “A lot of that was due to drought stress...
4 face stealing charges after copper stolen from railroad property in Scott City
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – Four Scott City residents face felony stealing charges after copper was stolen from Union Pacific Railroad property in Scott City. Randall J. Hanstein of Scott City faces two Class D felonies of stealing and damage to a critical infrastructure facility. Tommy W. Kraft of...
KC mayor warns against Missouri voters supporting Amendment 4, about police funding
Missouri Amendment 4 affects local funding and state oversight for Kansas City police. Supporters say “adequate funding is needed” to keep the community safe, but Quinton Lucas, who has served as the city's mayor since 2019, opposes the proposed amendment because it “takes power” from local officials.
Torey Lovullo ejected after Royals take vengeance on Bobby Witt Jr. HBP
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo got ejected in the top of the seventh inning of Monday's contest against the Kansas City Royals. Royals reliever John Schreiber drilled Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno in the back with a 92-mile-per-hour sinker, though it wasn't your ordinary hit-by-pitch. It happened a frame after Arizona struck Kansas City All-Star infielder Bobby Witt Jr., only a single shy of hitting for the cycle.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Jam-Pack Time Together Before NFL Training Camp
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift‘s summer fun is dwindling down as the two professionals resume their hectic schedules. The couple, both 34, have had demanding schedules often forcing them to be in different cities, but a source said that Swift and Kelce took any opportunity to spend time together as their relationship neared the one-year mark.
Chiefs’ training camp observations from Monday’s Day 2
On Monday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to the practice field at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph for the second full practice session of the team’s 2024 training camp. This was the second of 19 public practices at the practice field next to MWSU’s Spratt Stadium....
Defendant arrested in Jackson County for Grundy County Court no-show
A defendant who authorities said failed to appear in Grundy County Circuit Court nearly three years ago has been arrested in Jackson County. James Leon Baker, 63, of Versailles, was apprehended on a Grundy County warrant for failing to appear in court in August 2021. Baker is now scheduled for...
10 people displaced by 2-alarm apartment fire in south Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Firefighters are battling a two-alarm apartment fire early Monday afternoon in South Kansas City. The Kansas City Fire Department confirmed the working fire near 116th Street and Winchester Avenue around 11:30 a.m. When crews arrived, they found flames and smoke coming from the second-floor balcony...
Here are some No- Excuse Absentee voting locations in St. Louis City for Election Day
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Board of Election Commissioners for the City of St. Louis announced Monday that voters can vote a “No-Excuse”absentee ballot starting Tuesday. This is an in-person absentee voting option during the two weeks before each election. An excuse is not needed....
D-Day veteran, Springfield businessperson Jack Hamlin dies
Jack Hamlin, a World War II D-Day veteran who contributed to the local business and government sectors, has died. He was 102. Hamlin died July 20, according to his obituary posted to GormanScharpf.com. Graveside services are scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. on July 24 at Maple Park Cemetery.
Singleton-Clark Hazelwood Teacher of the Year
Latricia Singleton-Clark, family and consumer science teacher at Hazelwood East High School, will enter her 11th year at the school as the 2023-2024 Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year. “I wanted to be an educator. I had teachers who shaped my future, and I wanted to impact my students...
Retired MSD CEO receives six-figure payout for unused sick, vacation days
The retired head of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District has come under fire for a generous perk that allowed him to collect tens of thousands of dollars for unused sick time – and that’s not all.
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