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Mo. DNR awards $50K to Delta for wastewater system improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - The City of Delta was awarded a grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to evaluate the city’s wastewater system. The grant, which totals $50,000, is part of the DNR’s Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program, according to a release. This program offers funding to small communities for wastewater engineering costs incurred in preparation of a facility plan report.
Independence Shooting Leaves Two Injured
Two are injured in a shooting in Independence. Yesterday evening, Independence Police officers were dispatched to a shots fired call in the 400 block of West Locust Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered evidence indicating that a shooting had happened at the location. Officers were informed that two people had arrived at different nearby hospitals with gunshot wounds. Both victims were involved in the shooting incident at the 400 block of West Locust.
Kansas City Zoo announces winning name for new baby giraffe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Zoo’s voting poll has concluded, and the new giraffe’s name has been chosen. “Willow” the Masai giraffe was born on June 30 at around 1:30 a.m. At birth, she weighed about 125 pounds and stood 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Boil advisory issued in Platte County community after water main break
WALDRON, Mo. (KCTV) - A broken water main is causing some extra work for people living in one area of Platte County. Anyone living in Waldron, Mo., who gets water from Consolidated Public Water Supply District One is advised to boil water used for cooking or drinking for three minutes. The water district also suggests using bottled water to brush teeth.
Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Puts Entire Team on Notice Ahead of Training Camp
The Kansas City Chiefs' rookies report to training camp on July 16, however, the team's veteran players don't check in until July 20. For Chiefs' returning vets, they spent the offseason celebrating their first, second, or third Super Bowl victory. While Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was ...
Caldwell County man faces charges of kidnapping and domestic assault
A Polo man is facing two felony charges in Caldwell County after allegedly causing physical harm to a woman and preventing her from leaving a residence on July 13th. Matthew Strong, 20, has been charged with second-degree kidnapping and second-degree domestic assault. Bond was set at $50,000 with supervision by Supervision Services, and he is to have no contact with the alleged victim. A bond hearing is scheduled for July 18th.
KCPD: Motorcyclist died in three vehicle crash
KANSAS CITY—One person died in a three vehicle accident just before 11p.m. Monday in Kansas City. A Kawasaki motorcycle was southbound on Interstate 435 at Bannister Road at a very high rate of speed, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. The driver lost control of the motorcycle when the...
Adventure Outdoors in downtown Liberty burglarized
LIBERTY — Adventure Outdoors, 117 N. Main St. in Liberty, was burglarized early in the morning of Tuesday, July 16. The store is owned by Heidi and Daniel Mull. Liberty Police Capt. Nathan Mulch said the call came in at 4:05 a.m.
Jennies Golf’s Hayley Jones Named First Team Academic All-American®
AUSTIN, Texas – Central Missouri Jennies golf's Hayley Jones has been voted a College Sports Communicators First Team Academic All-American® for her success on the course and in the classroom during the 2023-24 athletic year, it was announced Tuesday, July 16. Jones, a redshirt senior out of Andover,...
Columbia's first Black-owned beauty supply store opens doors to customers
This year, approximately $646.2 billion of revenue is being projected in the U.S. beauty industry and local entrepreneur Sarah Brown is looking to be a part of the change bringing more Black representation to the global industry. Brown recently opened Beauty Trap, Columbia’s first Black-owned beauty supply store, located at...
Mexican restaurant in former IHOP spot
A Mexican cuisine restaurant has opened near the intersection of I-29 and 64th Street, Kansas City in southern Platte County. Palacio Maya Mexican Restaurant occupies the former IHOP location at 5201 NW 64th Street, in the development area known as Tremont Square East. Palacio Maya also has locations in Gladstone and Independence.
Patrick Mahomes' Wife Brittany Mahomes Mocks Chiefs Star During MLB Home Run Derby
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes were among the millions who watched the 2024 Home Run Derby on Monday night. It was an entertaining event overall, with a nerve-wracking finale between Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez and Kansas City ...
Mother and daughter raise awareness for toxic shock syndrome
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A toxic shock syndrome survivor is warning others about the illness that made her very sick. “It was just really scary knowing that, like, your life could end right there,” said Kelci Smith-Anthony. For Kelci, it all started with a day of swimming at Lake...
Heavy rains leads to at least one voluntary evacuation in De Soto
Heavy rain turned the Joachim Creek in De Soto into a river early this afternoon. City Manager Todd Melkus said just after noon when the creek hit about 8.5 feet, first responders began knocking on doors, alerting residents of rising waters. He said the first responders went to 30 to...
Patrick Mahomes Issues Warning to Chiefs Teammates After Super Bowl Season
Even in the wake of a Super Bowl-winning season for the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes sees plenty of room for improvement. Mahomes and the Chiefs won their second straight Super Bowl title and the third over the last five seasons, but he said this week that the season was not "fun" as the ...
Fulton police investigate Kathy Street after man found dead in street, one neighbor saw man get shot
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton Police Department deputy chief said one a man was found dead in a residential street on Tuesday afternoon. The Fulton Police Department advised residents on Tuesday to avoid the area of town near Kathy Street. FPD Deputy Chief Dall Hedges said one person was found dead at the scene. He The post Fulton police investigate Kathy Street after man found dead in street, one neighbor saw man get shot appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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