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Amateur radio fans gather in Joplin for annual Hamfest
JOPLIN, Mo. — A popular hobby—and old form of communication—is happening in Joplin. The Joplin Amateur Radio Club is hosting “Joplin Hamfest” at the Joplin Family Worship Center off East 7th Street.It’s the 35th year for this event, which attracts commercial radio vendors and radio enthusiasts.Ones showing up to buy, sell, and/or trade equipment, but also come together with the radio community.It also offers a class where folks can get their 10-year amateur license, which is required to be an amateur radio operator.”It’s a great hobby and it’s also one that will bring you community that you don’t have here. I have friends all over the United States, some of whom I’ve never met, but would take the shirt off their backs if I needed it,” said Rex Chambers, Joplin Amateur Radio Club President.Tabbed as the largest hamfest in southwest Missouri, this event continues tomorrow, and runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Joplin, Webb City, Seneca & Lamar all Participate in Football Jamboree
JOPLIN, MO — Junge Stadium would be a packed house on Friday night as four schools participated in Joplin football’s jamboree. Joplin, Webb City, Seneca, and Lamar’s football teams would each match up in a highly anticipated showdown of offense and defense. Webb City football was in early action with Lamar, and Braden Strickland of […]
Taijuan Walker crumbles early in KC as Phillies drop series opener to Royals
KANSAS CITY — It’s not often the Phillies find themselves in Kansas City. The last time they made their way to Missouri in the regular season was 1,930 days ago — May 12, 2019. Andrew McCutchen was leading off and the bottom of the lineup consisted of...
The best player the Chiefs are very likely to release at roster cuts
In the interest of clarity from the get-go, the headline is everything here. The Kansas City Chiefs have a number of players with some decent name recognition (thanks, three Super Bowl rings!) on the offseason 90-man roster who are flirting with the possibility of being released in a matter of days. But the wording is important here. While some bigger names could be discussed with one foot out the door, it's also just as possible those players are brought back. And that's not the conversation we're having.
County Council to have gate installed at Rockford Park
Jefferson County Council members have agreed to have an access-control gate installed at Rockford Park to increase safety measures and curb misuse of the House Springs park along the Big River. The call comes after a drowning and a string of water rescues this summer near the river access point...
Local marathon runners raising 'dough' for charity
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Local marathon runners and 'Measly Mile Mafia' members Terra James and Jordin Morgan are using their passion for good. James and Morgan have teamed up with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House respectively, and are raising money in a tasty way. Before they...
KDHX and associate members settle lawsuit, two volunteers' picks to be on board
Community radio station KDHX and a group of station volunteers settled a lawsuit Friday ahead of a trial that was set for Tuesday in St. Louis Circuit Court, according to a statement issued by the station’s public relations firm and attributed to both sides. Critics have sought since September...
Jackson Co. legislator discusses plan for State Tax Commission order
Since the order came down, the Jackson County Executive's Office says the order is unenforceable and that doing so would result in multiple taxing entities losing millions, with schools taking the biggest hit.
St. Louis mayor vetoes charter modernization bill
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will not undergo a name change in November. Mayor Tishaura Jones on Friday vetoed a bill that would have modernized language in the city charter. Among other changes, it would have renamed the Board of Aldermen to the St. Louis City Council. The objection...
What to do in the Lou: Weekend events Aug. 24-25
ST. LOUIS — From experiencing different cultures to trying new food, there are several events happening in the St. Louis area this weekend, Aug. 24-25. Festival of Nations. The largest multicultural event in the region returns to Tower Grove Park this Saturday and Sunday, hosted by the International Institute of St. Louis.
Jefferson City welcomes new Urgent Care with familiar staff and more room
A new Urgent Care facility held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday afternoon in Jefferson City. The new MU Health Care Urgent Care facility officially opened on May 30 and is located at 3527 West Truman Boulevard, Suite 100A in Jefferson City. This new location was opened after two other Urgent Care...
Lebanon License Bureau reopens under new management
The Missouri Department of Revenue announced this week that the new management contract for the Lebanon License Office has been awarded to License Office Services, LLC. All license office contracts in Missouri are awarded through a competitive bid process. License offices are operated by independent contractors but overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue. For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
Missouri Democrats of Henry County have second meeting for reorganization.
The Missouri Democrats of Henry County had their re-organizational meeting. Thursday night at 7 PM at the Clinton rotary building. Approximately 40 Democrats attended electing their central committee followed. by club elections. Greg GrigsbyV Vice Chair and Chair Barb Davis with the 4th. Congressional district attended to assist in the...
Royals star Salvador Perez is a hit at KCK backyard wiffle ball game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Salvador Perez helped put smiles on the faces of a group of Kansas City, Kan. kids while giving them some unexpected fun. The Royals had a day off Thursday and Salvy ended up in the Piper area of Kansas City, Kan. A group of kids...
A Red Circle founder Erica Williams recognized as PLACE changemaker
Seven years ago, Erica Williams decided to stop simply talking about change and make it happen in her North St. Louis County neighborhood. She founded A Red Circle, a nonprofit aimed at increasing racial equity in the area including Ferguson, where the death of Michael Brown Jr. left many, including Williams, shocked and angered.
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