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Disease is 'taking over' Missouri apple orchards 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.
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...
Heartland 10-year-old publishes book on friendship
Benton, Mo. (KFVS) - Ellie Houston isn’t just a 10-year-old girl from Southeast Missouri. She’s a 10-year-old girl with her name on a book she wrote. “Leah and the Pumpkin” is a story about a fictional little girl who doesn’t have a lot of friends. “Leah’s...
Former Jackson athlete finds his groove at the plate (eventually) for Tropics
The summer baseball season reached a frustrating point for the Southeast Tropics recently when they dropped a pair of games (3-2 and 7-4) to their rivals, the Aycorp Media Charleston Fighting Squirrels, in the Senior Babe Ruth Baseball State Tournament. However, the squad bounced back in a BIG way over...
Missouri's oldest picnic continues to bring the community together
INDIAN CREEK, Mo. (KHQA) — The oldest picnic in the state of Missouri took place on Sunday, July 21st. The Swinkey picnic was held at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Indian Creek, Missouri, and has been occurring annually since 1833. The picnic originally was held north of the church...
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.
What to Expect in a Manufacturing Defect Lawsuit in Charleston?
Manufacturing defect lawsuits can be complex and challenging, often involving intricate legal and technical details. If you or a loved one has been injured due to a defective product, understanding what to expect in a manufacturing defect lawsuit in Charleston can help you navigate the legal process more effectively. Charleston...
Woman sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking
Stacey Jean Harris, 38, of Advance has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing fentanyl. She could be released early if she successfully completes a long-term drug treatment program, according to court records. Circuit Judge Travis Partney sentenced Harris on Tuesday, July 16, on the same day she...
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.
Joseph “Joe” Pierre Torry (1965- )
Joseph “Joe” Pierre Torry is an actor and comedian. He was born on September 28, 1965, to Robert Torry and Rebecca Torry in Saint Louis, Missouri. Torry attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications and Broadcast Journalism. While at Lincoln, Torry joined Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
Parkway School District begins final high school security upgrade
The Parkway School District has been working over the past few years to provide more secure entrances at schools. Officials held a groundbreaking at Parkway North High School Monday morning, the last high school in the district to receive the upgrades.
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