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Why Did Missouri National Guard Just Hold New Madrid Quake Drill?
If you happened to be in the St. Louis, Missouri area earlier this week, you might have seen National Guard troops on the streets and wondered what was going on. No reason for alarm as there's a very good reason why those troops had smashed vehicles and emergency tents set up. They were practicing for a massive New Madrid earthquake. Wait. What?
When school starts in Boone County, and Missouri's school supply sales tax holiday
The school year is approaching and Boone County school districts are getting ready for the first day. Parents also have a chance to save money thanks to a sales tax holiday, deals from retailers and other events where school supplies and more are given away. This is what to know...
Harris-Kearney Museum to reopen after renovations to tell the 'full story' of Kansas City's founding
The historic Harris-Kearney House Museum in Westport can tell many stories, according to local historian Diane Euston, secretary of the Westport Historical Society. It holds stories about life on the frontier and trade in the mid- to late-19th century, and about some of the first white pioneers to settle around Kansas City.
Kansas City Royals 2024 MLB Draft Review
Following the 2024 MLB Draft, we’re taking a deeper look at each individual draft class. Below, find one overarching takeaway from the draft, plus a full scouting report on the most interesting pick on days two and three. You can see all 30 draft reviews here. Draft Theme: Standout...
Kansas City woman convicted for supplying deadly drugs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Johnson County jury convicted a metro woman in connection with the death of another woman. Jurors found Trina Lynne Golden guilty of distribution of drugs causing death and two other related counts. Prosecutors said Golden provided Madelyn Miller drugs. The 19-year-old died of an...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes & Wife Brittany Reveal Gender of Baby No. 3
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, revealed earlier this month that they're expecting a third child. The couple, who already share daughter, Sterling, and son, Bronze, successfully kept the pregnancy a secret throughout the offseason. Brittany hid ...
Chiefs C Hunter Nourzad explains his hobbies at training camp: 'I’m a big Lego guy'
The news of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes deciding to bring a TV to training camp for the first time has inspired more questions about what players pack with them for entertainment. Chiefs rookie center Hunter Nourzad has his spin on what he’s brought to training camp, and it...
Pettis County Sheriff’s Reports for July 19, 2024
This article is compiled from reports issued by the Pettis County Sheriff's Office. Thursday morning, Pettis County Deputies took a report of theft. The theft of cash took place in the 17000 block of Buchanan Road in Pettis County. The theft took place sometime between July 4th and July 11th, 2024. The investigation continues.
TRUTH ALERT: Missouri police group calls pro-Scharf attack ad ‘disturbing’
A Missouri police group is criticizing a political ad that centers around Attorney General Andrew Bailey and a Hermann police officer killed in 2023. The post TRUTH ALERT: Missouri police group calls pro-Scharf attack ad ‘disturbing’ appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
50 Years Ago, Missouri’s Music Festival Shocked the World
It was almost like Woodstock was airlifted from New York State and dropped into the middle of Missouri. It's been 50 years now since a music festival in Missouri surprised even the wildest expectations of the promoters and shocked the world, too. Yahoo News just shared memories of what was...
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