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Nearly 140,000 Missouri kids under 5 get free books every month
At the beginning of each month, 4-year-old Ada Caldwell, 4, runs to the mailbox to see what new book is inside. “She gets excited about going to get the mail,” said Ada’s mother, Tara Caldwell. “Not many things come in the mail anymore. She really likes that part of it.”
Everyone invited to Heavenly Birthday Bash for late Kirksville boy
EDINA, Mo. — Everyone is invited to the 4th Heavenly Birthday Bash this weekend for a little Kirksville boy, who was tragically killed in 2021. The mother of 18-month-old Parker Douglas Sizemore is planning a free block party at the city park in Edina, located right behind Dollar General.
Hazel Creek Lake to close for plant treatment on July 22-23
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The city of Kirksville announced that an area lake will be closed for two days next week for water treatment. Hazel Creek Lake is one of the two water source lakes the city utilizes to provide water for all Adair County residents. The city announced on...
Hit and run crash on Highway 11 leaves elderly Kirksville man injured
A crash occurred on Highway 11, five miles west of Troy Mills, at approximately 8:19 a.m. on July 18, 2024, as reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. A 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Charles E. Lacost, 85, of Kirksville, Missouri, was traveling eastbound when it was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling westbound. The unknown vehicle crossed the centerline and collided with the Silverado before fleeing the scene.
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.
These Greene County establishments had no health violations this week
Almost a third of the establishments inspected by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department had no violations this week, according to reports. Of the 46 routine inspections, 14 establishments had no violations cited at all. Food inspections take place one to three times a year, depending on the type of food...
Police & family of man murdered at White Castle plead with customers to come forward
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - First Alert 4 exclusively spoke to the family of Reginald Campbell after police say he was killed while sitting in his car. “That’s my only son and I’m going to miss him,” says his mother, Mary Campbell. The 43-year-old was...
Royals place veteran reliever on release waivers
The Royals released veteran reliever Nick Anderson, according to the transactions log at MLB.com. Anne Rogers of MLB.com tweets that the right-hander is currently on release waivers. If he goes unclaimed, he’ll hit free agency in the coming days. Kansas City pushed Anderson out of their bullpen last weekend...
‘The whole city was in shock’: Skywalk collapse still leaves impact on construction industry
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On July 17, 1981, two overhead walkways at the former Hyatt Regency Hotel in Crown Center came crashing down during a tea dance, killing 114 people and wounding 200 others. “Shocking. I think the whole city was in shock,” said retired architect and attorney Bill...
Stephen A. Smith replacement called out for ‘ridiculous’ Kansas City Chiefs three-peat remarks made live on First Take
CHRIS "Mad Dog" Russo's take on the Kansas City Chiefs' chase of a Super Bowl three-peat hasn't gone down well with fans. Thursday's episode of First Take saw Russo, Christine Williamson, and Kimberley A. Martin return to the ESPN studio as regular hosts Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim continue to enjoy a well-earned break.
St. Louis commemorates historic Chinatown with honorary street renaming
In recent years, there’s been significant momentum to boost connections, advocacy and historical remembrance within St. Louis’ Asian American community. Min Liu, a professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, said that increased interest has now been met with action. “Here in St. Louis, we continue to honor the...
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