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Lawsuit puts Missouri’s November sports wagering vote in question, locals and visitors react
In May, mascots for the Cardinals, Blues, and Royals delivered signatures supporting the legalization of sports wagering to state officials in Jefferson City. After years of debate, it appeared the issue would finally be decided by voters.
Outdoor camera captures moment a Missouri home exploded
A security camera captured the moment a Missouri home exploded overnight, two bodies were found within the rubble. The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, but the Missouri Propane Safety Commission has launched an investigation as the home used propane.
Missouri woman charged in scheme to defraud Presleys and sell Graceland
NEW YORK, NY.- Federal authorities arrested a Missouri woman Friday and accused her of orchestrating a brazen effort to shake down the Presley family by threatening to fraudulently foreclose on Graceland, Elvis’ home in Memphis, Tennessee, a popular tourist attraction. Authorities said they had arrested Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53,...
Administrative law judges sue Missouri governor for wrongful termination, withheld salary
A pair of administrative law judges are suing the Parson administration claiming wrongful termination and illegal withholding of salary. Ryan Asbridge, who has served as an administrative law judge since 2019, and Gina Mitten, who has served since 2021, filed a lawsuit last week in Cole Circuit Court. They allege the administration of Gov. Mike […]
Kansas secures federal matching grants for 11 infrastructure projects, but eight rejected
TOPEKA — Officials in Dodge City secured a $14.2 million federal matching grant to improve water treatment and support releases into the Arkansas River streambed to assist with recharging wells linked to the rapidly depleting Ogallala Aquifer. The city of Ellsworth will make use of $117,000 in federal funding...
What we know about propane usage and safety
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - It may be some time before investigators determine the cause of the house explosion in Excelsior Springs, but “a gas leak is definitely a possibility,” according to Sarah Boyd with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. “They run on propane out here in...
Motorcyclist seriously injured after being ejected from bike on US 69 Highway ramp
CLAYCOMO, Mo. (KCTV) - A motorcyclist was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after he lost control and crashed early Saturday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the crash happened around 4:40 a.m. on Aug. 24. A 22-year-old Smithville, Missouri, man was driving west on US 69...
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