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University of Missouri won't allow event to be called 'Welcome Black BBQ,' Black student group says
A Black student government at the University of Missouri said the school will not allow it to name its fall event "Welcome Black BBQ." The group, the Legion of Black Collegians, said that it was "heartbroken" after it spent months fighting to keep the original name but that the public university in Columbia decided it needed to be modified to "Welcome Black and Gold BBQ," after the school colors.
Stephen A. Smith recreates Patrick Mahomes behind-the-back pass in ESPN studio after disagreeing with Shannon Sharpe
STEPHEN A. Smith is trying to downplay Patrick Mahomes’ behind-the-back pass from the weekend. The Kansas City Chiefs star pulled off the amazing highlight play during his team’s 24-23 preseason loss to the Detroit Lions. Mahomes‘ moment of inspiration resulted in Travis Kelce getting a first down for the Chiefs after an eight-yard gain. It promptly went […]
Chiefs HC Andy Reid on position group he's focusing on for preseason finale: ‘All of them'
The Kansas City Chiefs are winless through two preseason games, largely due to their reserves having difficulties late in games. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters on Monday, indicating his focus for Thursday’s preseason finale vs. the Chicago Bears. He explained his line-up rotation decisions and desired more from his reserves ahead of final cuts.
University of Missouri students react to first day on a crowded campus
According to preliminary first-day figures from the University of Missouri, freshman student enrollment at the University of Missouri increased 16.1% compared to last year, with 6,243 students in the incoming class. The number of transfer students is also up by about 7%, at 1,238. Before classes started Monday, some students...
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, 10 other organizations split $15M in funding
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum gets a boost to expand and add a hotel and hundreds of apartments. The museum applied for funds though Kansas City’s Central City Economic Development District. The special sales tax raises money for programs, nonprofits, and businesses in an area from 9th Street on the North to Gregory Boulevard on the South and Indiana Avenue on the East to Paseo Boulevard on the West.
Enrollment increases for freshmen, transfers at Mizzou in 2024
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KCTV) - Enrollment numbers at Mizzou are on the rise as students return to Columbia this fall. The University announced that on Monday, preliminary first-day numbers show an increase in freshmen and transfer students for the 2024 fall semester compared to a year ago. The University of Missouri...
Columbia bar continues to offer free emergency contraception kits
A Columbia bar announced they were continuing to offer emergency contraception, without charge. McNally’s Irish Pub, at 7 North 6th Street, in downtown Columbia, posted about it on their Facebook page on Sunday. The bar has been offering Plan B kits, with emergency contraception and pregnancy tests, since the...
Several key issues to go before Montgomery City Council Tuesday
The Montgomery City Council is expected to take up several key issues at its meeting this week. One of those issues is to decide whether the city should repeal the legislation that created the City and County Personnel Board and in return, create the city’s own personnel board. The move would allow the city to create its own Human Resources department.
Civil War camp and reenactment planned
STE. GENEVIEVE – The local Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Camp #326 will hold a Civil War demonstration camp on Saturday, August 24th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held on the grounds of the Felix Valle House State Historic Site located at 198 Merchant St. The camp will have displays of Civil War era items, a list of Ste. Genevieve citizens who served in the war, and a demonstration camp site typical during the war.
Members of Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council say they were fired without notice
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council, a key nonprofit organization serving low-income families in Kansas City, abruptly fired all of its staff members last Wednesday without prior notice. The sudden dismissals have left the community reeling and questioning the future of the organization’s vital programs. The...
Adair County 4-H takes home honors, lessons from Missouri State Fair
Members of Adair County 4-H made the trip to Sedalia to compete at the Missouri State Fair. From showing livestock to building exhibits, they performed well, coming home as champions and better exhibitors than they were upon arrival. "We had a good turnout for the state fair," Justin Schutter, who...
City council reviews Dover Outdoor Recreational Area development plans
JOPLIN, Mo. — Up to 10 miles in single bicycle track trails and other features are in the works for Joplin’s “Dover Outdoor Recreational Area.”. City leaders got to learn more about the plans from the designers on Monday. The designers are currently in the “geotechnical investigation”...
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