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Here are southwest Missouri's high school football receivers to know heading into 2024
Southwest Missouri’s five receiving leaders from a year ago graduated, leaving plenty of room for the next batch of pass-catchers to break out and make names for themselves. There is plenty of speed and returning talent for a group with much potential. Here are the pass catchers you need to know. Tegan Asbury, Branson,...
Forsyth Hires New City Administrator
The City of Forsyth has a new team member working at City Hall. According to a letter posted on Facebook by Forsyth Mayor Missi Hesketh, Jim Viebrock assumed the City Administrator's position on July 8. Viebrock has served in government before, serving Greene County as Presiding Commissioner and also spending time in the State House of Representatives. Hesketh states in the letter that Viebrock will spend the early part of his tenure focusing on supervising the city's Finance Department, which is currently in search of a new full-time director.
Missouri Coach Eli Drinkwitz Used Hilarious Weird To Describe Star Player
During Tuesday's SEC Media Days, Missouri Coach Eli Drinkwitz discussed the positive traits of offensive lineman Cayden Green and picked an odd acronym when praising the Oklahoma transfer... "Excited about what Cayden brings to our program. He's very consistent in his approach every single day," Drinkwitz said. "Obviously he has...
Springfield police use multiple tools to communicate with non-English speakers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield police officers face many challenges, including being unable to speak to others who need help. “There’s some unique communities within this area that people don’t even realize sometimes,” said Sergeant Chris Nuccio. He says that within those communities comes unique challenges. “I...
Branson short term rental code changes stir discussion
A number of short-term rental owners in the city of Branson came to the Tuesday, July 9 Aldermen meeting with the intent of stopping an increase in fees and other regulations aimed by city staff to provide better regulation of the industry. Branson Finance Director Cherri Phifer gave the alderman...
2 Springfield hospitals ranked among the top 10 in the state
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - U.S. News and World Report released national and regional hospital rankings. Mercy Hospital in Springfield ranked fourth, and CoxHealth in Springfield came in ninth across the state. The hospitals were scored in three categories: outcome, process, and structure. Outcomes are measured through mortality and infection rates...
Chiefs Sign 17-Touchdown WR in Surprise Move on First Day of Practice
The Kansas City Chiefs continued to fine tune their roster on the first practice of training camp. The Chiefs announced they signed former Slippery Rock wide receiver Kyle Sheets, which turned some heads. With a slew of players starting training camp on the active/PUP list, Derrick Nnadi, Charles Omenihu, Joe...
Burlington Jct. council hires code enforcer
The Burlington Jct. City Council met on July 8 to discuss city business. The minutes from June were approved, including a correction. The correction clarified that Council Member Martha Greeley voted no on May’s financial report. City Manager Jo Anna Marriott gave the June financial report. She stated that...
Mizzou-themed sports bar planned in Soulard
ST. LOUIS — A new Mizzou-themed sports bar has plans to open at the former site of Llywelyn's Pub in Soulard. Ray’s SportsHouse expects to open in early to mid-August at 1732 S. Ninth St. The new restaurant is owned by Corbin Ray, a 2021 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
3 St. Louis County Council seats have contested primaries next month
Voters in the 2nd, 4th and 6th Districts of the St. Louis County Council will head to the polls next month to choose their party’s candidates for the general election. The vote comes at a crucial time for the county. It’s struggling with a budget that has been out of balance for years, and reserves that have been used to close the gap are dwindling. Its aging headquarters building in Clayton will require major upgrades to comply with new fire codes. And the council and County Executive Sam Page are feuding over the distribution of federal COVID relief dollars to local nonprofits and the full implementation of a senior property tax freeze.
Chiefs Linebacker Preview: Bolton and Tranquill Bring Stability, Chenal Brings Upside and Unknown
The Kansas City Chiefs have an interesting trio of linebackers at the top of their LB depth chart with Nick Bolton, Drue Tranquill and Leo Chenal. Can the rest of the depth hold their own?. Kansas City Chiefs linebackers have been in the headlines for many reasons this offseason, ranging...
Neighborhood Housing Crisis Escalates, Local Contractors Work to Provide Solutions
Home. A difficult concept to obtain for many — particularly within Kansas City limits. As Mortgage and rent payments climb, the number of accessible, secure and desirable residences plummet, which leaves individuals and families alike with less than ideal living conditions. While this disproportionate rent-cost to annual income is...
Festus mobile home park floods, residents forced to evacuate for several hours
FESTUS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - At least some residents of a mobile home community in Festus were forced to evacuate Tuesday afternoon after the mobile home park flooded. First responders blocked the entrance to Lakeside Manor Mobile Home Park for much of the day, not allowing residents in after water slowly drained into Plattin Creek.
19-year-old dead after shooting in Fulton
FULTON — The Fulton Police Department is investigating the death of a 19-year-old male after responding to a shots fired call Tuesday afternoon. According to a post on the Fulton Police Department Facebook page, officers responded to a report of shots fired shortly after 1 p.m. in the 1200 block of Kathy Street. The Callaway County Sheriff's Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol also responded.
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