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How area hospitals and doulas are addressing the Black maternal mortality crisis
Earlier this year, Missouri hosted the state’s first Black Maternal Health Summit in Columbia. The summit’s keynote speaker, Commonsense Childbirth founder Jennie Joseph, was one of Time’s “Women of the Year” in 2022 for her tireless efforts to address the Black maternal mortality crisis—a particularly pressing issue.
Fire means Columbia’s Orr Street Studios to partially open for First Friday art walk
A hub of Columbia's Arts District, Orr Street Studios, remained closed Friday after a fire during the early morning last Sunday. The post Fire means Columbia’s Orr Street Studios to partially open for First Friday art walk appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Detroit man charged after shot was fired during fight in Jefferson City
Police arrested a man from Michigan and one from Jefferson City after at least one shot was fired during a fight Thursday afternoon. The post Detroit man charged after shot was fired during fight in Jefferson City appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Have thoughts on downtown McKinney Building? Task force to hold another public meeting
The mayor’s task force on the historic McKinney Building still is taking public input and plan another public input meeting this weekend. The more than 100-year-old building at 411 E. Broadway has connections to the Jazz Age and public comments will help the task force determine its uses. A survey remains available...
Missouri Sheriff’s Deputy Fatally Shoots Family Dog During Robbery Investigation
A family is grieving the loss of their emotional support dog, Nala, a two-year-old Chocolate Labrador after a sheriff’s deputy shot and killed her on Sunday. RELATED STORIES: Sonya Massey Updates: Son Says Officials Refused To Tell Him Who Shot Her + Deputy Arrested Held 6 Police Jobs Despite Being Discharged From Army For ‘Serious ... Read more The post Missouri Sheriff’s Deputy Fatally Shoots Family Dog During Robbery Investigation appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Kansas City hiring maintenance workers at job fair on Aug. 17
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Stadium North Maintenance Facility, 9101 E. 40th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133. At this event, MoDOT KC will be hiring for maintenance workers. You can complete your application ahead of time at modot.org/careers. If you are unable to attend...
Cabool YMCA project nears reality with $2 million boost
The Cabool Community Center YMCA, a 43,630 square foot facility, is closer to becoming a reality thanks to a $2 million state contribution, covering 25% of the project cost. The post Cabool YMCA project nears reality with $2 million boost appeared first on Houston Herald.
St. Louis All Local AM: Alton cop indicted for theft, SNAP details lawsuit against Archdiocese
SNAP details allegations in priest abuse lawsuit against Archdiocese, shooting overnight in North County, former Alton police officer indicted for theft, GOP gubernatorial candidates debate, COVID spike, Wentzville strike over, baby formula lawsuit
Riders forced to evacuate Worlds of Fun rollercoaster mid-spin
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Those on Worlds of Fun’s Spinning Dragons rollercoaster were forced to walk down the ride’s stairs after it stopped mid-spin. Worlds of Fun officials confirmed to KCTV5 that on Thursday, July 25, riders were forced to evacuate the Spinning Dragons roller coaster after the ride stopped mid-spin. Those on board were forced to walk down flights of stairs.
Olympian Rachel Tozier From Pattonsburg
Rachel Tozier a 32 year old Pattonsburg, Missouri native is competing in the Olympic women’s trap shooting competition in Paris. Tozier, an Army staff Seargent who is stationed at Fort Moore, Georgia, is a shooter with the US Army Marksmanship Unit’s Shotgun Team. Her path to the Olympics started as she learned to shoot a shotgun while growing up, targeting sporting clays at her family’s farm outside of Pattonsburg.
Missouri FFA officers advocate for agriculture in nation’s capital
WASHINGTON — Earlier this month Andi Belt was on her family farm in Leonard, Missouri, caring for sheep and gathering supplies for her freshman dorm room at MU. On the other side of the state, Gavin Rhode was feeding cattle and walking pigs.
KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Your phone apps forecast may be misleading you
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hope you’re having a great Friday weather blog reader! We’re offically in the historical hottest part of the year which lasts until Aug. 2. Up to this point, July, which is the hottest month of the year, has been much cooler than average. July 2024 currently sits as the 15th coolest on record. We are slightly cooler than last July.
Missouri Supreme Court rejects AG’s attempt to stop Marcellus Williams’ innocence hearing
The Missouri Supreme Court has rejected an attempt from the Missouri Attorney General to prevent an innocence hearing next month for Marcellus Williams, a man who claims innocence in a murder that landed him on death row.
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