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The world’s longest River race – MR340 – starts right here
More than 700 adventurers set out down the Missouri River at Kaw Point in the world’s longest non-stop river race. It’s known at the MR340 river race and is 340 miles of paddling through Missouri’s muddy waters. Using all sorts of water craft, from canoes and Kayaks...
United States Senate candidate from Missouri - Lucas Kunce to host town hall in St. Joseph Wednesday
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Lucas Kunce, a Missouri candidate running for the United States Senate plans to host a town hall meeting in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. According to Kunce's Campaign Team, the event will be held beginning at 6 p.m. at the UA Local 45 Plumbers...
Charges filed against Birch Tree man accused of kidnapping daughter
HOWELL COUNTY, Mo. — A Birch Tree man accused of kidnapping his two-year-old daughter has been charged. According to online court documents, 30-year-old Joseph A. Raider has been charged with parental kidnapping. A probable cause statement from the West Plains Police Department (WPPD) says officers were called to Casey’s General Store in the 1700 block […]
Authorities arrest 4 in Willard, Mo., after morning chase, business burglary investigation
WILLARD, Mo. (KY3)—Authorities arrested four wanted suspects in a burglary investigation that led to a pursuit through two counties. Police responded to a call of suspicious activity at the Marionville Power Sports on U.S. 60 in Marionville around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday. A passerby saw a U-Haul truck backed up to the business’s glass doors and left. A Lawrence County deputy later noticed that the U-Haul matched the description.
Branson Rental Properties Bill Passed
Branson Finance Director Cherri Phifer delivered a presentation on short-term rental properties during Tuesday night's board of aldermen meeting. A final reading of the presented bill passed. These new pieces of code were previously given to the board for consideration. Those new codes include displaying an emergency plan in all...
Married Missouri Police Officer Kills College Student He Was Having Affair with, Who Threatened To "Out" Him
Jesse Valencia of Kentucky made a grim prediction to his mother when he was just seven years old. “He said, ‘Mom, I’m not gonna live to be — very old.’ He said, ‘I’m gonna die at a very young age,’” his mom, Linda Valencia, told Dateline: Secrets Uncovered.
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...
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