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Missouri woman says residents should unite against state’s attempt to reclaim pandemic money
A St. Louis County resident is calling for tough action against the state over its efforts to reclaim millions of pandemic dollars the state claims were overpaid to recipients. Citizens describe the state’s actions as punitive and uncaring to those who have already suffered through the pandemic.
Stolen car rammed into Liberty gun store before burglary
LIBERTY, Mo. — Local and federal authorities are investigating and owners are left picking up the pieces after burglars used a stolen car to ram through the front of a Liberty gun store Tuesday morning. A post to the Adventure Outdoors sporting goods store's Facebook Page said that "a...
North Carolina A&T State’s Canyon Brown Drafted in 9th Round by Kansas City Royals
North Carolina A&T’s Canyon Brown was drafted by the Kansas City Royals becoming the second Historically Black College and University (HBCU) player taken in the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. He was selected in the 9th round, the (No. 257 overall pick). Brown, during the 2024 season, batted...
Blue Springs school supplies needed
A church foundation that normally provides school supplies for all pre-K and Kindergarten students in the Blue Springs school district is not doing it this year. Organizations and the school district are now working to cover the gap.
Fire destroys shop at Benton County campground for military members, first responders
Multiple fire departments respond to a fire that destroys a shop at a Benton County campground. The Warsaw Fire Protection District says crews responded to a fire alarm at Camp OBR on Golden Acres Road last night. When crews arrived, they found smoke coming from the eaves of the shop building. Though the fire appeared small at first, once the shop doors opened, the fire rapidly grew, threatening other structures.
Night and day: Oli Marmol and John Mozeliak deserve credit for Cardinals rotation
Many have questioned the St. Louis Cardinals' leadership in recent years, headlined by manager Oli Marmol and president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. But regardless of how you feel about their decision-making process, it is hard to argue with the results they've yielded in 2024. After being as many as...
Taylor Swift fans spot Travis Kelce paying tribute to Eras tour with his outfits and call NFL legend ‘best boyfriend’
TAYLOR Swift fans have noticed boyfriend Travis Kelce's recent attire choices which look seemingly familiar. The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end, 34, has paid tribute to the 14-time Grammy winner and her legendary Eras Tour multiple times. Kelce participated in the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Las...
St. Louis fans are hot for Third Eye Blind & friends
It was another scorching hot day in St. Louis, as fans gathered for early alternative heavyweights Third Eye Blind at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, joined by Yellowcard and A R I Z O N A. The show started while the sun was still high in the sky. A R I...
County close to approving solar farm regulations
Jul. 15—After more than two years of discussion, Buchanan County is just a step away from establishing regulations on solar farms. The Buchanan County Planning and Zoning Commission voted last week to send its draft for regulations on utility-scale solar farms to the Buchanan County Commissioners for a final vote. Buchanan County has not received any applications for large solar farms, but the ...
World War II airplanes make an appearance at Columbia Regional Airport
COLUMBIA — Two historic warplanes stopped at the Columbia Regional Airport (COU) on July 15. Doc's Friends, Inc. brought its prized B-29 Doc and P-51 Gunfighter warplanes to mid-Missouri to honor veterans, including those who served with the aircraft. Doc's Friends is a 501c3 non-profit that honors veterans and...
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