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Residents hope for more investment with project connecting cities across Missouri, Kansas state lines
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Traveling across state lines should be made easier in the coming years thanks to a project looking to bridge the gap. The Mid America Regional Council, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, and local and state leaders are working together on the Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor project. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $5.6 million RAISE grant toward the project connecting the cities of Independence, Sugar Creek, KCMO, and KCK.
Everyone in Missouri May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
This is the sort of data breach that should bring a chill to anyone. There are multiple reports that it's very possible every resident in Missouri has had their social security number stolen and the sources saying this are very reputable. I first saw this report on Yahoo News. The...
Dean Plocher accused of trying to ‘mislead this court’ in whistleblower lawsuit
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher’s arguments to dismiss a whistleblower lawsuit filed against him earlier this year don’t withstand scrutiny and are an effort to “mislead this court,” attorneys for Chief Clerk Dana Miller wrote in a motion filed this week. Miller’s lawsuit, filed in May, accuses Plocher and his chief of staff, Rod Jetton, […]
Missouri Democrats, tired of seeing uncontested Republicans, recruit more legislative candidates
Correction: This story has been corrected to reflect the part of the state Melissa Viloria worked in as a volunteer and the first year House candidates ran in new districts after redistricting. When Melissa Viloria was growing up in northeast Missouri, few people in power that looked like her. Viloria was born in Hawaii to […] The post Missouri Democrats, tired of seeing uncontested Republicans, recruit more legislative candidates appeared first on The Beacon.
Aurora back-to-school dates to add to your calendar
August is here and that means we are drawing closer to the beginning of another SCHOOL YEAR!. School will officially begin on MONDAY, August 19th, 2024. The entire faculty and staff have been working diligently to prepare for the upcoming school year. Stay tuned to the various social media outlets...
Aurora High grad, alum receive CFO scholarships
Par Nen, a 2024 graduate of Aurora High School, has received the James D. and Mary L. Crafton Scholarship administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Nen, the daughter of Moe K. Thu and Sui T. Tlem, will attend Drury University this fall, where she plans to pursue a bachelor’s in biology.
Greene County deputies remove illegal encampment on East Kearney
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — An encampment with a few trespassers has been removed from a property near East Kearney Street. According to a Facebook post from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a privately owned property that housed trespassers who set up an illegal encampment. Police say the owner of the property requested the […]
New Missouri State University president taken to hospital on Thursday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Missouri State University’s new President Biff Williams was taken to a Springfield hospital on Thursday morning. In a memo to staff, the university said President Williams started to feel sick while preparing for a meeting. MSU staff said he was taken to the hospital in an abundance of caution.
A ‘welcome development’: Inflation is falling since last year, and metro Springfield continues to ‘outperform’ Missouri’s economy
Last year’s main takeaway was that the Ozarks — and the nation as a whole — managed to avoid a recession. That’s despite many shock factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath: Shortages of workers. High inflation and housing costs. Snarled supply chains. This...
Tiger Targets: Mizzou Soccer’s keys to success against Missouri State/Memphis
The soccer kickoff week coverage continues here at Rock M, now it’s time for Tiger Targets, a weekly preview taking a look at the keys to success for Mizzou Soccer for the week ahead. Today we’re taking a look at the keys versus Missouri State and Memphis, as Mizzou opens the season with a set of home games.
Shooting investigation underway after possible exchange of gunfire in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield police officers are investigating a possible exchange of gunfire in north Springfield on Wednesday night. Dispatch started getting calls a little before 7:00 p.m. about the incident. An officer tells KY3 that witnesses reported an exchange of gunfire between a vehicle and a house in the 2300 block of North Prospect Avenue. Officers found bullet casings in the area and damage to the house, but no injuries have been reported.
Arena League’s Ozarks Lunkers dismiss GM
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The Ozarks Lunkers Arena League indoor football team is changing its leadership. The Lunkers announced Wednesday night that they are replacing Caleb Scott as general manager. In a statement, owner Mark Burgess said the decision to replace Scott was a difficult one. Burgess did not name a replacement. The move comes less then a […]
Women’s Basketball Transfer Jade Masogayo Joins CU Buffs Amid High Hopes
Jade Masogayo, a 6-foot-3 forward, is joining the CU Buffs after two successful seasons at Missouri State, where she averaged 8.2 points and 4.9 rebounds. She was drawn to CU by coach JR Payne's genuine and encouraging vibe, and she's eager to elevate her game in the Pac-12. Masogayo, who was named Missouri Valley Conference freshman of the year, hopes to build on her skills and confidence at Colorado, where she aims to become a more versatile player, including developing her 3-point shooting.
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