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Twelve candidates vying to become the next Missouri Secretary of State
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.- On August 6th, 12 candidates will be in the race to become Missouri’s next secretary of state. Eight Republicans, three Democrats and a Libertarian are all looking to have their name on the ticket to replace Jay Ashcroft as secretary of state in November. But what does this position truly entail? Dr. Daniel […]
SW Missouri families now able to receive federal individual assistance for May storms
BARRY COUNTY, Mo. — Several communities around southwest Missouri are still dealing with the effects of severe weather that took place last May. To try and provide financial assistance for families, Governor Mike Parson announced that the federal government approved a major disaster declaration for 10 counties including Barry, Butler, Real Madrid, Howell, Carter, Ripley, […]
What Happens to Iowa if the New Madrid Fault Line Shakes Again?
When it comes to natural disasters, the Hawkeye State faces several risks: flooding, tornadoes, winter storms, drought, etc... But most Iowans would be shocked if you told them that a major fault line can be found not far from the state's borders. A major earthquake in this region could cause significant damage in several states, including Iowa.
Southeast Missouri Wakes Up Wednesday to a New Madrid Earthquake
If you blinked, you missed it. It was brief, but there was an earthquake to make sure everyone in southeast Missouri was awake thanks to the ever-present New Madrid Fault. I noticed on the USGS earthquake map, there was a circle in southeast Missouri early Wednesday morning. The epicenter of this not large quake was just west of New Madrid, Missouri.
Rider seriously injured after boat collides with innertube on Lake of the Ozarks
CAMDEN CO., Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas rider was seriously injured after another Kansas boater collided with her innertube on Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates that around 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, emergency crews were called to the main channel of Lake of the Ozarks, near the Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge, with reports of a collision.
Elderly couple escapes massive house fire in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City Fire responded to a house fire in the 50th block of East 55th Street just before 1:00 a.m. Thursday, July 25. Crews reported fire showing from the three-story home as soon as they arrived. The elderly couple living there were able to get...
Missouri State Highway Patrol continuing to search for 25-year-old missing on MIssouri River
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The search for a man who disappeared after swimming in the Missouri River will resume Thursday, but this time it will be led by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. First responders with the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department say they got a report about the...
Blue Bicycle participates in world record attempt
On July 12 at 3 pm, a dozen people gathered at Blue Bicycle Fitness (11128 Holmes Road), joining thousands of others remotely around the world in an attempt to set a new World Record for the simultaneous performance of jumping jacks. The record setting attempt was part of the IDEA...
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