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The Kansas City Defender Hosts “Black August Grocery Buyout,” Distributes $2000 to Black Families
KANSAS CITY, MO – On Tuesday, August 13th, The Kansas City Defender proudly launched our “Black August Grocery Buyout” at Price Chopper on 63rd Street, in honor of Black August—a time dedicated to commemorating Black freedom struggles, remembering Black political prisoners, and highlighting Black resistance against racial, colonial, and imperialist oppression.
Conner Embree details the state of the Chiefs’ wide receiver corps
In 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs have a big goal: becoming the first team to win three straight Super Bowls. Reaching that goal largely rests on the eyes, mind and arm of quarterback Patrick Mahomes — and his receivers. This season, the Chiefs’ wide receiver corps includes a handful...
Heat is likely killing more people in the Midwest and Great Plains than what’s recorded. Here’s why
In the St. Louis region, heat has killed at least one person this year. In Omaha, Nebraska, a child died last month after being left in a hot car. Outside of Chicago, a person died in a hot prison in June. Heat is the deadliest climate-driven disaster in the U.S....
MDC Managed Waterfowl Reservations Open September 1
(KOAM) - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding hunters that the pre-season reservation period for managed waterfowl hunts opens on September 1 and runs through September 18, with results available on October 1.
NWS: Mid-Missouri faces a small tornado threat tonight
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says Columbia, Jefferson City and much of the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area could see severe weather this evening, into the overnight hours. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Fred Glass tells 939 the Eagle that the timeframe for Columbia and mid-Missouri would...
Manny's Mexican Restaurant in Crossroads looks at possible impact of minimum wage increase, no taxes on tips
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lorena Garcia has worked at Manny's Mexican Restaurant in the Crossroads for over 20 years, and she would like to see taxes on tips eliminated, like both presidential nominees are campaigning on. "Everything little helps," she said. Her general manager, David Lopez, agrees. "People deserve...
'Missourians deserve better': Top utility regulator killed service shutoff bill, newly released emails show
MISSOURI, USA — A law that would have forced Missouri's electricity, water and gas utility providers to disclose which of the state's ZIP codes faced the most shutoffs was effectively shut down by Gov. Parson. However, new emails obtained by the Energy and Policy Institute found there was more going on behind the scenes.
Quincy man facing battery, firearm and cannabis charges after arrest Wednesday night
QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested Wednesday on an Adams County warrant for aggravated battery of a pregnant person and domestic battery in is lodged in the Adams County Jail. Officers with the Quincy Police Department, deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department and members of the West...
Owner of Missouri medical testing lab sentenced for $4 million in federal fraud
(The Center Square) – The co-owner of a health care company was sentenced to 20 months in prison and fined $100,000 for submitting $3.8 million in fraudulent claims to government health care benefit organizations. Carlos Himpler, 44, plead guilty earlier this year to a felony conspiracy charge and was sentenced on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Sarah Pitlyk. Dr. Franco Sicuro, Himpler’s partner and co-defendant, pleaded guilty in November 2022 and agreed to forfeit $3.1 million in assets. ...
Crash closes I-70 WB ramp to I-270 SB for several hours
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A fiery crash closed the ramp from westbound Interstate 70 to southbound Interstate 270 for several hours Friday morning. The crash happened at about 4:30 a.m. Friday near SSM Health DePaul Hospital and Pattonville High School, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. All...
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