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Growing concern over West Nile virus after teen is paralyzed
An 18-year-old Missouri man was paralyzed from the neck down after his family say he was infected with the West Nile Virus. And health authorities in Wisconsin say two people have died from the virus. The cases come as experts say climate change is extending the mosquito season. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports.
New Missouri law expands state auditor’s powers to dig into local governments
The auditor will no longer need consent from governing boards or a petition drive to launch an audit when an investigation shows improper activity by officials. On July 23, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit detailing how a former mayor of Excelsior Estates improperly paid himself more than $37,000 and funneled more than $200,000 to a business he owned.
Mizzou fans should watch for construction
Mizzou football fans hitting the road for the Tigers' season opener tonight in Columbia need to be aware of construction. The I-70 statewide four lane expansion project has already started between Columbia and Kingdom City. Between County Routes J and M in Callaway County, you'll see workers, barrier walls, narrow...
Iwanowski, Morden Lead Billikens at Mizzou XC Opener
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Saint Louis opened its 2024 campaign at the Mizzou XC Opener on Friday morning at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo. In the women's 5K, four of the Billikens' top five finishers were newcomers. Transfer Emily Morden led the Billikens with a fifth-place finish, crossing the line in 18:02.9. Freshman Emery Mayfield pulled in next for SLU with a ninth-place showing of 18:24.4.
Rock Bridge football kicks off season against entirely new foe
Missouri high school football is back, and Rock Bridge is set to kick off its season at 7 p.m. Friday in Kansas City against Park Hill. The Bruins have high expectations in 2024 after winning the MSHSAA Class 6 District 4 championship last year. It was Rock Bridge’s first district title since 2013.
University of Missouri offers free oak tree testing for Oak Wilt and Bacterial Leaf Scorch
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - In a collaborative effort with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Forest Health Program, the MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic announced it will provide free testing services for common oak tree diseases through 2024. The initiative aims to gather data on the prevalence and types of oak...
MSHP: distracted driving may have contributed to deadly I-70 crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the cause of a deadly crash on Interstate 70 in July was due to distracted driving. The post MSHP: distracted driving may have contributed to deadly I-70 crash appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Blue Canyon Boys return to Labadie for 14th annual “hometown” show
Labadie native Jason Hicks will be bringing his band, the Blue Canyon Boys, back to Labadie for their 14th annual “hometown” show at the Labadie Station. The Blue Canyon Boys, based in Colorado, are equal parts purists and innovators when it comes to Bluegrass: they stay true to the form’s roots while constantly re-imagining their relationship to tradition. The result is a toe-tapping mix of haunting standards, genre-bending arrangements, and catchy original numbers—all built on the bedrock of their collective bluegrass mastery.
EPA says they’re ‘one step closer’ to nuclear cleanup, resident frustration remains
The EPA says they are one step closer to cleaning up nuclear contamination at the West Lake Landfill. Officials with the EPA held a meeting Thursday to answer questions from the community about the cleanup.
Brittany Mahomes in latest modeling venture for Chiefs-inspired Abercrombie clothes – and fans can get 20% discount
KANSAS City Chiefs superfan Brittany Mahomes has unveiled a fresh fit ahead of the 2024 season. The wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes showed off Abercrombie’s new line of NFL merch as the countdown to kick-off continues. Brittany is a Sports Illustrated swimwear model and boasts several lucrative clothing partnerships. The 28-year-old has teamed up […]
Chiefs fans can have a good laugh at the Raiders getting ripped apart as a franchise
Brace yourselves, Chiefs Kingdom, because Ben Standig of The Athletic has the dirt in his latest piece detailing what 31 different NFL agents had to say about teams in the league. Not only are the Kansas City Chiefs considered one of the most stable organizations but the Las Vegas Raiders are considered one of the least stable franchises in the NFL right now.
Phelps Health and Salem Memorial District Hospital announce possible affiliation
Two hospitals announced Thursday they are discussing a possible affiliation in south-central Missouri. The post Phelps Health and Salem Memorial District Hospital announce possible affiliation appeared first on Houston Herald.
Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach Has Strong Message After Cutting Kadarius Toney
Kadarius Toney‘s tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs was vacillated between his athleticism paying dividends in the biggest moments of the biggest games and largely failing to live up to the expectations of being a former first-round draft choice. This week, prior to the deadline for teams to trim...
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