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MO Department of Conservation offers kindergarten teachers workshop to introduce them to black bear curriculum
Kindergarten teachers are invited to a workshop in Jefferson City to learn all about a new curriculum that focuses on Missouri’s black bears. The Department of Conservation has developed a new curriculum entitled, Kindergarten: Bears Through the Seasons. Media Specialist Maddie Fennewald says the curriculum covers four components of science, including Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, Life Science, and Engineering and Technology Science. And Fennewald says it’s just fun.
Missouri children are losing Medicaid coverage at rate that is alarming pediatricians
Dr. Maya Moody, a community pediatrician in St. Louis, knows a new month has begun when her clinic’s billing department runs patients’ names and she hears about the children no longer covered by Medicaid. One of those patients, now 3 years old and deaf in one ear, was...
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
BRIX Holdings Enters Four-Unit Franchise Agreement in Arizona, Missouri
Dallas — Dallas-based food-and-beverage franchising company BRIX Holdings LLC has entered into an agreement with franchise owner Richard Stassi to open four new units in Arizona and Missouri. Stassi will open three Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and Red Mango co-branded shops within the next three years in metro Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. The first of the units is scheduled to open in early 2025. Franchisee Gary Patel signed the fourth deal with Stassi and will open a Red Mango store in Kansas City, Missouri, in early 2025, marking the first entry into the state for the brand. BRIX also owns the chains Friendly’s and Orange Leaf and recently acquired Clean Juice.
Webster County man sentenced for statutory rape
MARSHFIELD, Mo. – One of eight original defendants accused of multiple child sex-related charges was sentenced Monday to at least 21 years in prison for statutory rape. Alan Gilliam, 31, was sentenced to seven years on each of five charges for which he was found guilty in a trial in March 2024. According to court […]
Woman enters Alford plea accused of shooting former son-in-law and his wife in Laclede County
LEBANON, Mo. (KY3) - A woman accused of shooting her former son-in-law and his wife entered an Alford plea. Beckie Sadler entered the plea to four counts of assault. An Alford plea allows a defendant to maintain innocence while accepting a plea bargain and a sentence. Investigators say she bumped...
Mo State picked ninth in Valley preseason football poll
ST. LOUIS, Mo–South Dakota State won back to back national FCS championships last fall. And Monday, the Jackrabbits were the overwhelming favorite to win the Valley Football Conference in the preseason poll. The coaches, sports information directors and media gave South Dakota State 42 of the 44 first place votes. North Dakota State was second […]
OFT: Ozarks National Lucky #13
HOLLISTER, Mo–It’s Monday, which means we have another chance to tour one of the Ozarks signature golf holes. KOLR 10’s Chris Pinson takes us down to Hollister. We usually think of number 13 as unlucky. But down at Ozarks National, hole number 13 is a thing of beauty. Chris Pinson/KOLR 10 sports: “Hey there, welcome […]
‘The league is in trouble’ claim NFL fans after Patrick Mahomes’ incredible deep shot to Xavier Worthy in Chiefs camp
NFL fans fear a Kansas City Chiefs threepeat after Patrick Mahomes showed immediate chemistry with his new receiving options in camp. The Chiefs returned to training at the weekend ahead of the upcoming 2024 NFL season. Quarterback Mahomes is hoping to lead Kansas City to a historic third consecutive Super...
Michael Irvin Delivered Stern Warning To Travis Kelce Ahead Of Chiefs’ 3-peat Chase
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs have started training camp for the upcoming 2024 NFL season and begin their journey for a Super Bowl three-peat. Former Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver Michael Irvin knows a thing or two about chasing three straight rings, winning two consecutive in the ...
Water usage concerns raised in Southwest Columbia as development in area continues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Concerns about water-issues in Southwest Columbia are being raised after the Columbia City Council approved the zoning and development plans for another business in the area. Land for Diventures of Columbia was approved on the south of Vawter School Road, east of Scott Boulevard. Diventures plans to offer swim lessons, SCUBA certification, The post Water usage concerns raised in Southwest Columbia as development in area continues appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
SJSD Board of Education discusses childcare services, Children's Trust Fund
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph School District Board of Education held a meeting on July 22, 2024 to discuss topics like teacher pay and the renewal of the Children's Trust Fund. The first item on the agenda was the Children's Trust Fund, which according to the agenda minutes will...
Joplin man spends week homeless to support nonprofits
JOPLIN, Mo. — An area man is spending this week out in the great outdoors, but not because he wants to get back to nature. Joe Johnson is a big believer in the phrase, “There but for the grace of God go I.”. “Showing people, hey, this could...
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