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New Missouri law expands state auditor’s powers to dig into local governments
The auditor will no longer need consent from governing boards or a petition drive to launch an audit when an investigation shows improper activity by officials. On July 23, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit detailing how a former mayor of Excelsior Estates improperly paid himself more than $37,000 and funneled more than $200,000 to a business he owned.
American Red Cross to observe National Preparedness Month in September
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) The American Red Cross of Greater Kansas City and Northwest Missouri is getting ready to observe National Preparedness Month in September. The American Red Cross is encouraging citizens of Kansas City and NW Mo. to be prepared for natural disasters, severe weather events, and climate issues for the safety of themselves and their family members.
Autopsy: manner of death of Boone County assistant fire chief ruled accidental
The Boone County Deputy Medical Examiner has ruled the cause of death of the Boone County Assistant Fire Chief who died in July as drowning. The post Autopsy: manner of death of Boone County assistant fire chief ruled accidental appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Bernie On Mizzou Football: Eli’s Coming! Let The Adventure Begin, And Prepare For A Wild Ride.
As a sportswriter and passionate fan of college football, one of my fondest experiences in this business was watching coach Gary Pinkel’s Missouri football team win consecutive SEC East championships in 2013 and 2014. Though the MU lost in both years, the memories were marked down as big winners...
Heroic lifeguards save 6-year-old at Vandalia Family Aquatic Center
On a sunny afternoon at the Vandalia Family Aquatic Center, what started as a typical day of fun and relaxation quickly turned into a life-or-death situation. A 6-year-old girl, enjoying the pool with her family, suddenly began to struggle in the water. Within moments, she was submerged and experiencing a seizure.
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has set himself up for nice Hollywood career
Kansas City Chiefs all-world tight end Travis Kelce has become the darling of the NFL, but he turns 35 in October and his days as arguably the NFL’s top TE are dwindling.Unlike many pro athletes, though, Kelce won’t need to wonder what he will do upon retiring from the game. Between his relationship with Taylor Swift and the “New Heights” podcast he co-hosts with his brother Jason, Kelce will have more than enough to keep him busy in the spotlight whenever he decides to hang up his cleats.Speaking of “New Heights,” the brother duo just landed a deal with Amazon for...
Frozen custard icon Ted Drewes dies
The larger-than-life owner of the popular Ted Drewes Frozen Custard in St. Louis has died. Ted Drewes, Jr., passed away on Monday at the age of 96. He took a business started by his father 95 years ago with a location in Florida and then a second in St. Louis and turned it into a tourist destination serving guests from around the world.
Law enforcement searching for missing Springfield teen
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Police Department (SPD) and the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) are searching for a Springfield teen who has been missing for nearly a week. According to MSHP, Annelle Wilmoth was last seen on Aug. 24. She is 17 years old, has black hair, blue eyes, is about five feet, four […]
New law gives Missouri state auditor power to audit local governments without invitation
On July 23, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit detailing how a former mayor of Excelsior Estates improperly paid himself more than $37,000 and funneled more than $200,000 to a business he owned. During the course of their work, auditors found that the records for the village of 209 people on the border of Ray and Clay counties were in “total disarray with missing financial records (and) other vital city records stored in a makeshift camper...
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