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Missouri governor hopeful Ashcroft knocked off balance by complaint about use of ‘engineer’
The first words of Jay Ashcroft’s opening message for visitors to his gubernatorial campaign website jump out in bold: “I am an engineer.” Ashcroft earned a law degree from St. Louis University and bachelor and master’s degrees in engineering management from Missouri University of Science and Technology. The Missouri secretary of state is licensed as […] The post Missouri governor hopeful Ashcroft knocked off balance by complaint about use of ‘engineer’ appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Muggy Wednesday, but cooler, less humid air is on the way
ST. LOUIS – Spots of fog around Wednesday morning in the aftermath of all our heavy rain on Tuesday. Additional overnight rain has thankfully stayed just south and southeast of the St. Louis region. Wednesday will still be quite muggy, but mostly dry with some sunshine. Highs in the mid-80s. The front that led to […]
Floodwaters overtake Jefferson County RV park, couple rescued
FENTON, Mo. — Fire crews showed up to rescue a couple after floodwaters overtook a Jefferson County RV Park. It was moments after park owners went door to door warning campers of the rising waters. The couple and everyone else made it out just fine and so did others...
Mother and daughter raise awareness for toxic shock syndrome
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A toxic shock syndrome survivor is warning others about the illness that made her very sick. “It was just really scary knowing that, like, your life could end right there,” said Kelci Smith-Anthony. For Kelci, it all started with a day of swimming at Lake...
Chiefs Sign 17-Touchdown WR in Surprise Move on First Day of Practice
The Kansas City Chiefs continued to fine tune their roster on the first practice of training camp. The Chiefs announced they signed former Slippery Rock wide receiver Kyle Sheets, which turned some heads. With a slew of players starting training camp on the active/PUP list, Derrick Nnadi, Charles Omenihu, Joe...
Burlington Jct. council hires code enforcer
The Burlington Jct. City Council met on July 8 to discuss city business. The minutes from June were approved, including a correction. The correction clarified that Council Member Martha Greeley voted no on May’s financial report. City Manager Jo Anna Marriott gave the June financial report. She stated that...
Chiefs Linebacker Preview: Bolton and Tranquill Bring Stability, Chenal Brings Upside and Unknown
The Kansas City Chiefs have an interesting trio of linebackers at the top of their LB depth chart with Nick Bolton, Drue Tranquill and Leo Chenal. Can the rest of the depth hold their own?. Kansas City Chiefs linebackers have been in the headlines for many reasons this offseason, ranging...
Kansas City Zoo announces winning name for new baby giraffe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Zoo’s voting poll has concluded, and the new giraffe’s name has been chosen. “Willow” the Masai giraffe was born on June 30 at around 1:30 a.m. At birth, she weighed about 125 pounds and stood 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Neighborhood Housing Crisis Escalates, Local Contractors Work to Provide Solutions
Home. A difficult concept to obtain for many — particularly within Kansas City limits. As Mortgage and rent payments climb, the number of accessible, secure and desirable residences plummet, which leaves individuals and families alike with less than ideal living conditions. While this disproportionate rent-cost to annual income is...
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