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Sudstock 2024: a substance misuse education event kicks off
CARTHAGE, Mo. (KOAM) - The Alliance is inviting families to Sudstock 2024, a summer substance misuse prevention education event set for Saturday, August 24, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at Carthage Municipal Park.
Carthage woman killed, seven people injured in collision north of Avilla
A Carthage woman was killed and seven people injured in a two-vehicle collision 10 a.m. Friday on County Road 80 six miles north of Avilla. According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2010 Ford Edge driven by Destiny A. Jennings, 22, Carthage, failed to yield and pulled into the path of a 2011 Toyota Sienna driven by Dany M. Mendez, 27, Pittsburg, Kansas.
WashU volleyball looks for consistency in 2024
2023 was a season of highs and lows for the Washington University volleyball team. Despite recording six winning streaks of three or more games and finishing 24-10 (5-2 in conference play), a disappointing performance in the UAA tournament resulted in a school-worst sixth-place UAA finish. However, after snagging an at-large...
Brutal Cardinals injury at worst time could have surprise silver lining
The St. Louis Cardinals' chances of seeing the postseason were already on life support as the club came into Saturday evening's matchup on the road against the Minnesota Twins. And after that game, an eventual 6-0 loss in Minneapolis, they are even more so. Not only did the Cardinals fall...
Meet the 5 artists of this year's MO Jazz Music Festival coming to Columbia
A bridge between summer and fall, the annual one-day MO Jazz Music Festival also exists to connect a variety of jazz and jazz-informed sounds. This year's affair, upcoming on Sept. 7 in the green space at Rose Park, showcases artists from around Missouri and the greater globe. Here's a look at this year's lineup, in reverse chronological order: ...
Civil Rights activists honored as 100 names placed on Kansas City monument
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Community members came together to honor Civil Rights activists in the past and present of Jackson County, Missouri, as 100 names were added to a historic monument. Jackson County, Missouri, Legislator Venessa Huskey has announced that the names of those who have made significant contributions...
186 MPH! Factory Billet Raises The Shootout Bar; Likely To Try Again Next Year
After blowing away their goal of 170 mph last year at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in Sunrise Beach, Mo., with a 184-mph pass, owner Jim Schultz and the Factory Billet team didn’t have a whole lot to prove coming into the 36th annual event on the popular Midwest waterway, just a state away from the team’s Lake Zurich, Ill., facility. But that didn’t stop them from running two mph faster than they did in 2023 right off the bat this morning on the event’s three-quarter-mile course.
Everton School District impacted by boil advisory
EVERTON, Mo. (KY3) - Earlier in August, KY3 told you about a boil advisory that the City of Everton issued when the city’s well needed to be repaired. On top of homes and businesses coping with the water issue, Dr. William Darter, superintendent of Everton School District, says it’s impacting his district as kids get back to school.
Prairie painting chosen as Columbia's 2024 commemorative poster
"Prairie Sky," an oil portrait by artist Gloria Gaus, has been selected as Columbia's annual commemorative poster. The Office of Cultural Affairs unveiled the poster at a fundraiser for the Columbia Arts Fund on Wednesday.
St. Louis woman arrested for theft in Jefferson City followed by police chase that spanned almost 90 miles
One of two people wanted for a theft out of Jefferson City is captured following a police chase that travels into the St. Louis area. The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office reports it was contacted Friday afternoon by the JCPD for assistance locating a black Mercedes SUV that was involved in a theft from a Jefferson City business. About 30 minutes later, deputies received information that the vehicle was traveling on Highway 63 into Boone County.
Patrick Mahomes gets honest about college career
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Patrick Mahomes in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, putting into motion what would become the league’s modern dynasty. As it turns out, Mahomes’ draft process could have looked a lot different had college football had name, image and likeness (NIL) regulations been in place during his career at Texas Tech.
One dead, 2 wounded from gunfire outside business in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating another homicide in Kansas City. Just before 3:30a.m. Saturday, police responded to a report of shots fired near 39th Street and Central Street, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. First responders found one shooting victim. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police...
KDHX and associate members settle lawsuit, two volunteers' picks to be on board
Community radio station KDHX and a group of station volunteers settled a lawsuit Friday ahead of a trial that was set for Tuesday in St. Louis Circuit Court, according to a statement issued by the station’s public relations firm and attributed to both sides. Critics have sought since September...
Jackson Co. legislator discusses plan for State Tax Commission order
Since the order came down, the Jackson County Executive's Office says the order is unenforceable and that doing so would result in multiple taxing entities losing millions, with schools taking the biggest hit.
UMB branch holds tiny “house party”
Early Thursday, morning drivers heading up State Line Road near I-435 might have been curious as to why a tiny home was parked at the UMB Bank building. On August 22, UMB at 1310 Carondelet Drive sponsored a (tiny) House Party along with Roasterie Coffee to benefit the Veterans Community Project. The 240-square foot house set upon a trailer welcomed guest tours of the small habitat built for homeless veterans. According to Executive Director Chris Admire, most veterans typically stay 14 to 16 months before they find permanent housing. The Project boasts of a 85 percent success rate at placing vets. The oldest vets to live in the tiny housing community at 89th and Troost are a couple of Korean War vets, one of whom is 95 years old, according to Admire.
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