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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.
These 3 Democrats are running for Missouri Secretary of State in August primary
Missouri's primary election is less than one month away and candidates for several statewide races are working quickly to wrap up last-minute campaign strategies before appearing on the ballot. One of these races is Missouri Secretary of State. Missouri's current Secretary of State is Jay Ashcroft, who is running for governor. The secretary of...
Chariton County deputies, residents clean up town following intense storms
CHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Brunswick residents are recovering after intense rain and wind entered the area on Tuesday morning. Following the intense storms, members of Brunswick woke up to find tree branches blocking driveways, trees crashed into houses and the roof of First Christian Church blown off. More than 2,300 people were without power in The post Chariton County deputies, residents clean up town following intense storms appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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.
Walsworth announces Andy Billett as new Chief Operating Officer
Walsworth has announced the appointment of printing industry veteran Andy Billett as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Billett will be replacing the current COO, Jim Mead, who is retiring in November. He will be based at Walsworth’s corporate office in Marceline, Missouri. Billett joins Walsworth with over 25...
Kansas City Chiefs Share Plans to Honor Former Cheerleader Who Died After Giving Birth to Stillborn
The Kansas City Chiefs have announced plans to honor cheerleader Krystal Anderson, who died after giving birth earlier this year. Each member of the cheerleading squad will wear a physical cuff on their right arm with Anderson’s initials embroidered in white rhinestones in a field of red rhinestones, the team revealed. The same logo will […]
Kansas City man previously convicted of murder accused of shooting gun in office building
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — A man previously convicted of second-degree murder is charged with shooting a gun inside an office in Blue Springs. RC Moore IV is charged with unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm. A probable cause statement says police in Blue Springs...
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...
Battlehawks select hometown star Cody Schrader in UFL Draft as he continues to compete for NFL job
ST. LOUIS — A Mizzou star and Lutheran South graduate could play his professional football in his home town. The St. Louis Battlehawks selected Cody Schrader in the second round of the United Football League's college player draft on Wednesday. Schrader was eligible for the UFL College Draft after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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...
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 […]
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