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Motorcycle driver falls 35 feet off Kansas City highway that is under construction
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A motorcycle driver is fighting for their life after they fell 35 feet into a railyard below a Kansas City, Mo., highway that is under construction. The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department says that just after 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, emergency crews were called to the area of northbound Highway 169 and Highway 9 with reports of a single-vehicle crash.
PETA's "Hell on wheels" visits local St. Joseph Chick-fil-A on Friday, July 5th
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Around 12:30 pm on Friday, July 5th, 2024, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) parked their "Hell on Wheels" demonstration truck near the entrance of Chick-fil-A at the Shoppes at North Village in St. Joseph, Missouri. The truck's design replicates a chicken truck that...
Patrick Mahomes And Brittany Mahomes Revealed Unexpected Fourth Of July Plans
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes had a rather surprising plan for their Fourth of July celebrations. Instead of going back to the US to celebrate the holiday with the rest of the nation, the Patrick and Brittany continued their European tour and were spotted making a stop at the London performance of country music star Morgan Wallen.
Driver arrested after leaving the scene of a fatal crash in Newton County, Mo.; highway patrol identifies pedestrian killed
NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the driver of a truck who left the scene of a fatal crash Friday night has been arrested Saturday morning. According to MSHP Troop D, the driver was arrested at a house in Carterville, Missouri in Jasper County. Troopers are on the scene collecting evidence.
VIDEO: Missouri Family Sees Bear Staring at Them Thru a Window
Well, this is an event that is almost certain to get your adrenaline going. A Missouri family shared a harrowing video of the moment they realized their window was full of a hungry bear who was having his way with their bird feeders and interested on what was going on inside the home, too.
Brace Yourself for a Shock on Your Missouri July Electric Bill
You might want to sit down for this. Have you received your electric bill yet this month? My Missouri bill that was formerly somewhat manageable has just exploded. Help. The website Energy Sage says the "average" energy bill for a Missouri household is around $144 per month. Obviously, there are many variables including what temperature you put your air conditioner on, the size of your Missouri space that you need to cool, etc. However, that number has been pretty accurate for our Missouri home...until now.
Payment backlog leaves Mo. child care providers desperate, on the brink of closing
Some Missouri day care centers have been forced to shutter as state subsidy payments remain backlogged due to glitches in a new system. This spring, the state of Missouri owed Kimberly Luong Nichols $5,000 in backlogged payments for children at her Kansas City daycare who were part of a state subsidy program.
Missouri Helmet Challenge champion crowned, more than $1000 raised for American Cancer Society
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - After several weeks, voting wrapped up in the Missouri Helmet Challenge, with this year’s winner being crowned. Springfield’s Kickapoo High School took home the championship, defeating Columbia’s Rock Bridge in the final round. The Chiefs’ helmet consisted of white, yellow, and brown with the team’s logo on the side and a patterned design running straight back from the center of the helmet.
New Ranking Says Illinois Not Missouri a Best Off-the-Grid State
I consider this a major upset. For years, Missouri has been considered one of the best states to live off-the-grid. No more. A new ranking claims it's Illinois that's one of the best places to live away from civilization and no longer the Show Me State. This brand new off-the-grid...
Indiana man’s flying saucer source of ‘out of this world’ traffic stop
An out-of-this-world moment happened recently in Missouri, thanks to an Indiana man and his street-legal flying saucer. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office in Missouri posted about the moment on Facebook on Friday, June 28. The post said:. “Well, you never know what will be traveling through Crawford County but...
FIRST WARN FORECAST: Pleasant temps continue this weekend, rain may play a role
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - We will continue to enjoy pleasant temperatures for early July this weekend, but rain could play a role in outdoor plans at times. We do have a First Warn on Sunday to give you the heads up for some spotty afternoon & evening rain. Starting...
Missouri observes Vehicle Theft Prevention Month
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month in the Show-Me State and one Missouri organization has tips to keep you from being a victim. Heartland News spent the day talking to folks in Cape Girardeau about how you can make sure your car is protected this summer.
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