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Two hurt in motorcycle crash on Highway 54 near Eldon
Two people were hurt in a motorcycle crash Friday near Eldon. It happened at 7:25 pm on Highway 54 at Highway 52, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Jimmie Coleman, 50, of North Liberty, Iowa, was driving a 2019 Harley Davidson westbound. The report states that...
Construction to start later this year on $14M trail connecting CityPark to Midtown
ST. LOUIS — Construction is expected to begin later this year on a stretch of the Brickline Greenway that connects with St. Louis City SC’s CityPark stadium. The project includes a new 0.85-mile trail along Market Street from Compton Avenue and 22nd Street, connecting CityPark and Harris-Stowe State University. The path’s construction could begin in September, said Susan Trautman, CEO of regional trail district Great Rivers Greenway.
Missouri’s Poverty Level – Are You Poor & Not Even Know It?
Wealth can be a subjective term. What is rich to one person might seem like a pittance to someone else. Do you actually know what Missouri's poverty level is? Do you know that you might be poor (by state standards) and not even know it?. I don't want to cross...
Payment backlog leaves Missouri child care providers desperate, on the brink of closing
A series of changes to Missouri's child care subsidy program have created a major headache for day care providers, who say they've been forced to make difficult budget decisions as they wait on money owed to them by the state (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent). This spring, the state of Missouri owed...
Part of Missouri Just Drenched with 8 Inches of Rain
I remember when last summer many in Missouri were hoping and praying for rain as much of the state was enduring a drought. This summer it's a totally different story as some parts of the state were just drenched with 8 inches of rain according to meteorologists. I saw this...
Poll workers face threats ahead of the 2024 election. This Kansas City woman fears for her safety
Chinesa Rusch has always loved elections. When she was 12 years old, her aunt took her door knocking for a candidate. Rusch, 34, began volunteering on campaigns as soon as possible — she says she was more excited to turn 18 and vote than she was to turn 21.
Missouri River crests near St. Charles
ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- (First Alert 4) - As the sun rose along the Missouri Riverfront in Frontier Park, early morning walkers, joggers and fishermen stopped to examine the floodwaters slowly receding from Friday’s crest. At its peak, the river hit approximately 30 feet on Friday afternoon. By Saturday...
Doughnut shop needs different fly traps, confectioner needs deep clean after inspection
A local doughnut shop will have to buy a different style of fly trap after an inspection last week. A local candy maker will need to do some deep cleaning before its next routine inspection as well. Ellianna's Donut Shop, 1105 Grindstone Parkway, Suite 101, was using ribbon-style adhesive fly...
High Limit To Return To Wheatland On Oct. 9
WHEATLAND, Mo. — The Limit Racing Diamond Classic, which was postponed by rain on June 29 at Lucas Oil Speedway, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9. It will be a complete, standalone program for 410 winged sprint cars with hot laps, qualifying, heat races, B mains and a feature.
Dusty Hovorka Tabbed 2023 Graphite Award Recipient
RII Sports Technology announced its annual 2023 Graphite Award winners recognizing the most efficient offensive play caller in each Division I football conference, and for the second-consecutive year Lindenwood football offensive coordinator Dusty Hovorka was a recipient. Each year RII Sports Technology analyzes play-by-play data for all Division I FBS...
Mahomes Leading Chiefs’ Three-Peat Quest with Spirited Trash Talk Engaging New Receivers and Elite Defense
Patrick Mahomes discusses the spirited trash-talk between new Chiefs receivers and the elite defense as they gear up for the upcoming season. Last season: Mahomes threw for 4,183 yards, 27 TDs, with a career-high 14 interceptions and a career-low QBR of 92.6. Mahomes' MVP season: In 2022, he threw for...
UPDATE: Quincy police identify suspect in shooting in TJ Maxx parking lot
Quincy, IL (KHQA) — New updates in the investigation from the July 6th shooting in the parking lot in front of TJ Maxx on 6210 Broadway. Officers from the Quincy Police Department, Adams County Sheriff's Department, and the Illinois State Police responded and located a 22-year-old male victim on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds.
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