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Roberts Takes Major Awards At Miss United States Ag Pageant
Warsaw native Amelia Roberts represented Missouri in the Miss United States Agriculture pageant in Enterprise, Alabama, July 11 through July 13. Roberts competed in the areas of interview, public speaking, fun fashion and evening wear. Roberts won Most Photogenic, Evening Wear and was honorable mention. “It was an amazing experience...
Storm chances continue over the area through Friday
We will continue to have storm chances through Friday. Today’s forecast says we have a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, but otherwise mostly sunny skies with a high of 87. Then, a chance of showers and storms for tonight with a low of 67. The National Weather...
'They'll be all over': Cannabis lounges take root amid patchwork of regulation
As the marijuana industry blooms in Missouri, entrepreneurs seek to provide new avenues for consumers in cannabis lounges. The Treehouse Lounge, a cannabis lounge outside of Nixa, opened in November 2023 and eventually hopes to expand its presence across the state. “We're eventually trying to get to an area where...
Controversial Missouri secretary of state candidate films campaign ad on House speaker’s balcony
Controversial Missouri secretary of state candidate Valentina Gomez filmed a campaign ad on the U.S. House speaker’s balcony in violation of House rules. Gomez has gained national attention through her brash campaign ads, in several of which she described Democrats and the Biden administration as “weak and gay.” On Tuesday, she released a campaign ad […]
Experience to lead Wildcats’ gridiron offense
In a conference where experience is a trademark of a good team, the Cassville football squad is hoping to make good this season with a thirdyear starter ate quarterback and multiple backfield options who have seen snaps in recent years. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said as the 2024 season...
Life Change celebrates 3rd year in Cassville
Harper Bishop, 6, slides down an inflatable bounce house ahead of her brother, Brodie Bishop, 7. The Eagle Rock siblings were in Cassville on July 14 for the third anniversary celebration of Life Change, which included a cookout, pie auction, car show and motorcycle show alongside the inflatables. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com.
Kidnapped West Plains two-year-old found safe
UPDATE 7/25/2024 — The West Plains Police Department (WPPD) has released new information about the parental kidnapping of a two-year-old girl. According to a press release from the department, officers were called to Lynch Equipment Company on U.S. Highway 63 for a report that the business owner had made contact with Joseph Raider. WPPD said […]
Columbia coalition says homelessness can be solved through compassion, community, accountability
Columbia residents sporting blue, red or purple name tags came together Tuesday night to discuss homelessness solutions with others from across the political aisle. The mid-Missouri Braver Angels hosted the meeting. The group’s goal is to fight political polarization through discussing tough topics. The meeting followed a structure with...
Chiefs Wide Receiver Carted Off Field After Training Camp Injury
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson was carted off the field on Wednesday after suffering a brutal-looking injury during the team's training camp practice. After the session ended, the team confirmed that Watson suffered a left foot injury. Watson, 28, is heading into his third season as ...
Cardinals rookie is being flat-out disrespected in NL ROTY odds
Major League Baseball seems to be keeping its eyes peeled for "the next big thing" more so than any other sport. 2024 has presented baseball fans with several new names and young players who aim to be the face of their respected franchise. On Tuesday, Bear Bets Podcast released their...
What's Going Around: Lake injuries
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KY3) - A fun day on the lake can take a quick turn if you’re not careful. “There’s a myriad of injuries that happen along the lake, near docks or on a boat or personal watercraft, we’re seeing quite a bit right now,” said Phillip Gilliam, a physician assistant at Lake Regional Health System.
Fans Feel Bad for Taylor Swift After Patrick Mahomes Calls Out Travis Kelce
The Kansas City Chiefs' entire roster reported to training camp earlier this week, reuniting quarterback Patrick Mahomes with his best friend and most reliable target, tight end Travis Kelce. With such a busy offseason, Kelce and his older brother, Jason Kelce, announced that their wildly popular ...
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