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Innovate SOMO brings business boot camps to southern Missouri
Forbes Advisor reports one in five small businesses across the U.S. fail in their first year, and half fail in their first five years. A growing program in southern Missouri aims to help entrepreneurs improve their odds with what they call “Early-Stage Business Boot Camps.”. The boot camps are...
The Jacksonville Jaguars Will Trade Travis Etienne to the Kansas City Chiefs
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Travis Etienne becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded, it will be to the Kansas City Chiefs. This may be...
Disease is 'taking over' Missouri apple orchards after years of climate pressure
On a sunny June morning at Hickory Ridge Orchard a few miles southeast of Mexico, Missouri, Brandt Schisler walked down a row of apple trees, picking fruits that had succumbed to a variety of diseases. He checked them to see how infected they were and threw them on the ground to help save the rest of the tree.
Shamrock Hills Vineyard Makes a Splash at First Competition with Three Medals!
The 2024 Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition, held in Columbia, Missouri, on July 10-11, brought together some of the state’s finest wineries in a prestigious event showcasing the best of Missouri wines. Eight esteemed judges dedicated two days to blind tasting 239 wines from across the state, awarding 35 gold, 124 silver, and 56 bronze medals.
NFL Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over Private Video Of Multi-Million Dollar 3-Story Luxury Suite Inside Arrowhead Stadium That Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt Built For Himself
NFL fans are in awe over the luxurious multi-million dollar suite Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt built for himself in Arrowhead Stadium, the team’s home venue. Kansas City has emerged as the NFL’s golden franchise under Clark Hunt’s ownership. They have won three Super Bowls in five years, becoming the first team to win back-to-back titles last season since the 2003 and ’04 New England Patriots.
Missouri's oldest picnic continues to bring the community together
INDIAN CREEK, Mo. (KHQA) — The oldest picnic in the state of Missouri took place on Sunday, July 21st. The Swinkey picnic was held at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Indian Creek, Missouri, and has been occurring annually since 1833. The picnic originally was held north of the church...
Motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Johnson County sends man to hospital
MISSION, Kan. (WIBW) - One person was taken to the hospital following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Johnson County, authorities said. The crash was reported at 12:53 p.m. Sunday on the ramp leading from southbound Interstate 35 to northbound Interstate 635 in the city of Mission. According to...
July known for hottest days ever in Missouri and Arkansas
JOPLIN, Mo. (KSNF) — So far this summer, dangerous heat has made weather headlines across America as multiple heatwaves pushed temperatures into the triple digits throughout much of the nation. When it comes to record-setting heat, the month of July is typically where you’ll find it. In fact, much of the U.S. has its hottest […]
Prison for deadly Kansas crash while fleeing police
JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas City area man is going to prison for a deadly Kansas crash. Last week, Judge Christiina Gyllenborg sentenced 24-year-old Uconn Comemann of Grain Valley to 25-years in prison for a fatal crash while he was fleeing police, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.
This year’s Best of Johnson County Medical, Dental & Health winners
When it comes to something as important as the health of you or your family, you want to turn to providers you can trust. Congrats to the winners of this year’s Best of Johnson County Medical, Dental & Health categories!. Best Birth Center: AdventHealth. AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Birth center,...
Army still targeting 2028 to finish cleanup at JoCo’s old Sunflower ammo plant site
Officials with the U.S. Army remain hopeful they can complete environmental cleanup at the old Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant site in De Soto by 2028. Whether that goal is met will be dependent, in large part, on whether federal funding continues to come through, Army officials said last Wednesday in a town hall in De Soto.
Minor injuries reported in Ray County crash; driver accused of DWI
A single-vehicle accident involving a 2001 Honda Civic occurred on July 19, 2024, at 8:25 p.m. on W 120th Street at N Gardner Road. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened when the driver, Nathan W. Shore, 43, of Richmond, Missouri, failed to stop at a stop sign. The vehicle then traveled off the roadway, became airborne, and struck a tree.
First Watch opens newest eatery in this growing Overland Park development
A growing Overland Park mixed-use development has gained its latest business — a breakfast restaurant. Breakfast, brunch and lunch eatery First Watch opened its new location at the Galleria 115 development on Monday. First Watch is at 11410 Nall Ave. The restaurant built a space on the southeast corner...
Junction City Brigade will face off with Midwest A's in playoffs
The Junction City Brigade wrapped up their regular season with a record of 23-9. Junction City has won their last nine games, including 12 of their last 13. A new season begins tonight for Junction City, as they are the number one seed in the Mid Plains League playoffs and will face off against the Midwest A's. It is a best two-out-of-three series. Game one of the series is tonight in Junction City at Rathert Field. The first pitch for tonight's game will be at 7:00.
JCCC Updates: Work at JCCC and contribute to someone’s success story
Johnson County Community College (JCCC) opened its doors in 1969 with a mission to transform lives and strengthen communities through education. JCCC has impacted countless lives for more than 50 years, but we wouldn’t have been able to do it without our employees! JCCC prides itself on employing qualified professionals who are dedicated to the mission of the College.
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