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THE COUNTY LINE: Memories from a Bradley contemporary and a fond farewell to Crystal’s Ken Jones
Crystal City’s favorite son, Bill Bradley, turns 81 Sunday. Let’s all wish the basketball icon, former U.S. senator and one-time presidential candidate a happy birthday. Of course, there’s much more to athletics at Crystal than just its most notable name. Larry Church can tell you all about it.
It was a 'destination' for Kansas City students with disabilities. Parents say it still failed them
Nellie’s son loves most animals, except for goats — he says they have evil eyes — and the catfish that lives under the family’s deck — it’s evaded his grasp despite him using the stinkiest bait. He drags his mom to meet any dog he sees.
Thursday groundbreaking ceremony set for $14-million Kinney Point project in Columbia
A groundbreaking ceremony is set for this afternoon for a $14-million affordable housing project in Columbia. The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) will host today’s 3:30 groundbreaking ceremony for its Kinney Point apartment project near Sexton and Garth, across from the authority’s Oak Towers complex. 939 the Eagle’s Mike...
Chiefs Rashee Rice suspension news is a curse, rather than a blessing
Somehow, the 2024 season looks to be a bounce-back year for the Kansas City Chiefs, even after winning back-to-back Super Bowls. They had a relatively bad roster in 2023, and things seemed to have been more or less shored up during the offseason. That means we have to look for...
Brittany Mahomes Unveils Swollen Face While Discussing ‘Hardest’ Pregnancy
Brittany Mahomes is getting candid about her pregnancy struggles. The WAG and her Kansas City Chiefs’ husband, Patrick Mahomes, are expecting their third child. However, unlike her first two pregnancies, Brittany’s health is taking a hit. In an Instagram Story post, the retired soccer player revealed a serious...
Chiefs next contract drama already bubbling beneath the surface
The 2024 offseason will be remembered for its market-defining contracts. After some help from new broadcasting deals and Taylor Swift, the 2024 salary cap saw an unprecedented $30 million increase. It didn't take long for teams to spend their newfound wealth. The Minnesota Vikings made wide receiver Justin Jefferson the...
Cape Catfish sweep Springfield to expand 1st place lead
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Cape Catfish swept a doubleheader Wednesday night at Capaha Field to build on their 1st place lead in the Prospect League. The Catfish have now won six straight games and improved to 12-9 in the 2nd half of the season. 2nd place O’Fallon is...
Fox, Seckman High stadiums damaged by heavy rains
The Fox C-6 School District has closed the athletic stadiums at Fox and Seckman high schools due to damage from last week’s heavy rains. Superintendent Paul Fregeau said Monday that the damage to the stadiums is significant and the cost to repair the damage at both stadiums is expected to cost more than $1 million combined.
Royals' Shohei Ohtani-Like Experiment Gets Historic Deal
The Kansas City Royals are hoping to produce a Shohei Ohtani clone -- or as close to it as possible -- with their 2024 first-round draft pick Jac Caglianone. Caglianone may not be on the same level of two-way prospect as Ohtani was years ago, but the Royals still paid him quite a pretty ...
KCPD officer forced to resign after firearm pulled, victim hit with pickup truck
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City police officer has been forced to resign after it was revealed he pulled a firearm on a group of individuals before he hit one with his truck. On Wednesday, July 24, the Jackson County, Missouri, Prosecutor’s Office announced that Jason Q. Moran,...
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