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Thousands Lose Power in Kansas, Missouri as Storms Rolled Through Wednesday Night. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KPR) — Thousands of people lost power late Wednesday night and into early Thursday morning as severe thunderstorms rolled through the area. Utility company Evergy says outages from the severe storms overnight peaked at about 37,000 customers without power throughout its service area - with Topeka, Wichita, Newton and Leavenworth heavily affected. As of 8 a.m. Thursday, Evergy had restored power for 65% of the affected customers. As of 4 p.m., about 4,500 customers were without power with about 360 outage events. A statement at the Evergy outage map website reported that the Wichita, Topeka, Newton and Leavenworth areas saw the greatest number of power outages. Evergy crews from surrounding communities have arrived to these areas to assist with power restoration. Damage reports have included broken poles, downed wires and trees in powerlines. In Topeka, where winds caused extensive damage to the power grid, restoration for some customers is expected to take until Friday evening. In the town of Sedgwick, nearly two dozen poles are being replaced, and work to restore some customers will take until Friday. Customers in other areas are expected to be restored by Thursday night. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for northeast Kansas and western Missouri late Wednesday night and into early Thursday morning.
Missouri organization opens doors to recovery (LISTEN)
“Opening doors to recovery.” That’s the mission of the St. Louis Empowerment Center. Alisa Nelson talks to Sheila Mihalick, the center’s assistant director, about the help provided to people free of charge, helping Missourians who need help with addiction, mental health, housing, jobs, and everyday essentials.
Is Nuclear Waste Poisoning This Missouri Suburb? How 2 Moms Teamed Up for Answers, Even If They Die Trying
The first warning sign was the stench that seemed to fill the air of Dawn Chapman’s suburban St. Louis neighborhood in 2012. “You could smell burning, but there was something different about it, like jet fuel,” she says in this week's issue of PEOPLE. Her three children started to wake in the night with irritated eyes or bloody noses caused, she believes, by the caustic fumes.
88-year-old Missouri victim in Boar’s Head deli meat outbreak underscores risks for those most vulnerable
A lifelong lover of liverwurst, Sue Fleming relished the smoked sausage her husband brought home every few weeks from the grocery store deli. Patrick Fleming always made sure to buy Boar’s Head braunschweiger, the type she liked best, even though it could be costlier than other brands. “My whole...
Urgent hunt for lotto winner as $278k remains unclaimed – bosses warn the money could disappear forever
A LOTTERY player has only a month to claim their $278k winnings before the prize money expires. The individual purchased the ticket in St Louis, Missouri, in March this year. The ticket was purchased by a Show Me Cash player at a Phillips 66 gas station, according to FOX affiliate KTVI. The unknown individual purchased […]
CFO asks for nominations for this year's Humanitarian Award
Nominations are being accepted now for the 2024 Humanitarian Award presented by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The annual award honors a southwest Missouri resident for service that contributes to the betterment of their community. Nominations must be submitted here by Monday, September 16. An independent committee organized by...
Chiefs, Panthers Could Sign Recently Cut $24 Million Defensive Back
The New York Giants cut defensive back Jalen Mills on Thursday, ending his time with the team before it ever truly began. Mill, a former seventh-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, made a name for himself with the Philadelphia Eagles and continued his solid play with the New England Patriots. A cornerback by trade, Mills transitioned to safety and can play both positions at a reasonably high level. The Giants signed him to a one-year, $1.38 million deal earlier in the year, but released him after a stint on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list.
Feds charge 18 members of Pagan's Motorcycle Club for alleged crimes in Kansas and Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Federal authorities have charged 18 members and associates of the Pagan's Motorcycle Club with multiple crimes, including armed assaults targeting rival motorcycle gangs. The operation, involving more than a dozen law enforcement agencies in Kansas and Missouri, yielded a haul of illegal items: more than...
Missouri man accused of stalking, harassment
GREENE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating. On August 12, Missouri State Highway Patrol investigators in Troop D arrested 56-year-old Charles Ragsdale of Springfield, according to a media release. Ragsdale is being held in Greene County on requested charges of stalking, harassment and violation of a protection order. The requested...
Ashland Garden Club Yard of the Month
The Ashland Garden Club chose Steve Parker’s yard at 207 S. Main St. for the August yard of the month. Mr. Parker’s yard features a colorful slope with New Guinea impatiens, crotons and hydrangeas next to the sidewalk for all to enjoy. In addition to the large maple trees shading the front yard, a notable feature is his use of numerous tropical plants throughout the landscape.
Nanoplastics are plaguing the world's waterways. Mizzou research just found a way to eliminate 98% of them
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Researchers who delved inside a pitch-black cave near St. Louis made a worrying discovery in 2023: The cave's water and sediment were teeming with microplastics, despite going untouched by humans for more than 30 years. The team from Saint Louis University found the toxic particles, which...
Beloved Kirksville pastor set to retire
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A Kirksville liturgical leader will be hanging up his vestments for the last time. In a press release sent to KTVO, Pastor David Lukefahr, the Senior Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, announced his retirement after 22 years of faithful service to the congregation and community. His...
Fatal crash on Highway 24 in Randolph County claims life of teen driver
An 18-year-old teenager from Salisbury, Missouri, was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Wednesday evening on Highway 24, two miles west of Huntsville, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Zander Munden was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze westbound on Highway 24 when the vehicle ran off the right side...
2024 Fall Preview: Republic Softball
Republic softball enjoyed another successful season in 2023. The Tigers finished with a 19-14 record, falling to Nixa in the district tournament. After dealing with some ups and downs throughout the season, longtime head coach Lee Dishman believes the valuable experience gained will prove invaluable heading into the fall campaign.
MoDot holds last public hearing to discuss the future of I-229 Double Decker Bridge
On Aug. 15, 2024 residents and the Missouri Department of Transportation met at the Remington Nature Center for the last public hearing on the future of the I-229 Double Decker Bridge.
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