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Monett City Council erupts over mayor’s conduct
Mayor Burke repeatedly called “bully” during tense exchange at July 11 council meeting. Monett Mayor Randy Burke’s practice of issuing “performance reviews” on city employees exploded into controversy on July 11 as the two commissioners closed ranks and confronted Burke for prompting two major resignations.
Kansas City Police release ‘key’ photo in cold case investigation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Detectives believe one person may be the key to solving a Kansas City cold case. The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department released a picture of a person they want to speak with in connection with a homicide last year. They believe the person may have...
Missouri Family Stunned When Wild Peacock Shows Up on Front Porch
Knock, knock. Who's there? If you're a certain Missouri family, it's a wild peacock that suddenly appeared on their front porch. I've seen some pretty wild conversations on the Missouri sub-Reddit, but this one about a lost peacock in Jefferson County, Missouri takes the cake peacock. byu/SovietSkeleton inmissouri. If you're...
This sparkling wine from Rocheport's Les Bourgeois Vineyards won best in class
Mid-Missouri's favorite native vineyard earned statewide honors at the recent Missouri Wine Competition. Rocheport's Les Bourgeois Vineyards won best of class in the sparkling wine category for its Brut. As one of 11 best of class awardees, Les Bourgeois qualified for the highest honor — the Governor's Cup — which ultimately went to Hermann-based Stone Hill Winery's 2022 Cross J Norton.
Andrea Fairley Selected as NCMC’s Outstanding Student
Andrea Fairley, from Newtown, MO, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for July. She is a Missouri A+ scholarship student enrolled in the nursing program. After graduating from NCMC, Andrea plans to transfer to the University of Missouri-Columbia to obtain a master’s degree in medicine or even a doctorate. Her career goal is to become a certificated neonatal nurse practitioner.
These Greene County establishments had no health violations this week
Almost a third of the establishments inspected by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department had no violations this week, according to reports. Of the 46 routine inspections, 14 establishments had no violations cited at all. Food inspections take place one to three times a year, depending on the type of food...
Hallmark Is Making a Holiday Movie Inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce! Everything to Know
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story is hitting the small screen. The Hallmark Channel announced in June 2024 that it was creating a holiday movie seemingly based on the pop star and Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s popular romance, appropriately (and adorably) titled Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. The network is wasting no...
Verizon to giveaway free backpacks at St. Louis stores
Verizon is giving away free backpacks at 13 stores in the St. Louis area on Sunday, July 28, in an effort to ease the financial burden of the back-to-school season, and will provide clear backpacks to meet various school district requirements.
St. Louis LEGO convention expands, adds more viewing times
The St. Louis LEGO Brick Convention will feature colorful and complex LEGO creations from artists around the US, as well as a Star Wars Zone, brick pits, and builds from St. Louis locals, with tickets available online.
‘Help is needed’: Hundreds of pets continue to flow into KC area shelters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As KC Pet Project is set to break records with hundreds of animals flowing in and out of shelter doors, one of its teenage volunteers is set to be recognized for his tireless efforts. On Thursday, July 18, Kansas City Councilmember Crispin Rea said that...
Remaining items at Chesterfield Mall on auction through September
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (First Alert 4) – The remaining assets of the Chesterfield Mall will be auctioned off through the month of September. Piddle Crick Hill Mercantile & Auctions will facilitate the sale of various items, including store fixtures, mall memorabilia, kitchen equipment, decorative items, furniture and more. The Staenberg...
Purcell Tire & Rubber Company expands operations in Potosi, creating jobs
Purcell Tire & Rubber Company, a leading provider of tire and rubber products, announced its expansion in Potosi, investing over $5.3 million and creating 10 new jobs. This expansion includes acquiring an 8-acre site in the Washington County Industrial Park for a 44,000-square-foot warehouse, distribution center, and fleet repair shop.
Lawyer for Bar:PM owner wants Gabe Gore's office sanctioned for 'hiding essential evidence'
ST. LOUIS — The lawyer for Bar:PM wants a judge to sanction the circuit attorney's office or drop the case against his client over prosecutors "hiding essential evidence," according to a court filing this week. In a motion for sanctions, lawyer James Wyrsch said Gabe Gore's office has refused...
Stone new pastor at Bois D’Arc UMC
Will also serve as pastor of Springfield’s Asbury UMC. The Bois D’Arc United Methodist Church has a new pastor in the pulpit. Rev. Rachel Zahn Stone assumed leadership of the church on Monday, July 1. She succeeds Rev. Susan Schmalzbauer, who was the church’s pastor for three years.
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