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From backyard chickens to senior tax credits, these new Missouri laws start Wednesday
Despite an unproductive and tense session in Jefferson City this year, some bills still made it to Gov. Mike Parson's desk and gained his signature. New Missouri laws go into effect Wednesday. Here's what's changing: The right to raise chickens ...
Former Penn State women's soccer player Ellie Wheeler inks deal with KC Current
A former Nittany Lion will continue her career in Kansas City. Ellie Wheeler re-signed with the Kansas City Current, the team announced on X. The deal will keep Wheeler in Kansas City through the 2028 season. The Fairfax Station, Virginia, native tallied three goals and six assists in 77 games...
Independence man indicted on fentanyl and firearm possession charges
An Independence, Missouri, man was indicted by a federal grand jury for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and for illegally possessing firearms. Demarkus Q. Shelton, 44, faces a 16-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Missouri. This indictment replaces an earlier federal criminal complaint filed against Shelton on August 2, 2024, and includes additional charges.
Watch a Missouri Teenager Save 2 Toddlers & Their Dog from a Fire
A 15-year-old Missouri girl showed unbelievable bravery as a security camera showed her saving 2 toddlers she was babysitting from a sudden raging housefire and their dog, too. I saw this crazy video shared by WPLG Local 10 which tells the video short story of Savannah Strother who is a...
Lenexa Planning Commission votes against homeless services center
LENEXA, Kan. — The Lenexa Planning Commission voted unanimously early Tuesday morning to recommend against approving a plan to turn a local hotel into a homeless services center. Homeless services provider reStart, which operates a shelter downtown, was chosen by the county to run the new shelter. Despite the...
Carroll's Maria Ackerman honored as NAIA women's soccer defensive player of the week
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Carroll College sophomore goalkeeper Maria Ackerman was singled out as the NAIA Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday. According to a school press release, Ackerman is Carroll's first NAIA National Player of the Week for women's soccer. Ackerman, who attended high school...
Big 12 ready to embark on season of big expectations, pressure to win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — All the talk is over in the Big 12. The preseason hype has hit and settled. Now it's time for the new-look conference, where longtime members Oklahoma and Texas have been replaced by Arizona State, Arizona, Utah and Colorado in the latest round of college football musical chairs, to prove its worth on the field.
Hey Spirits episode: We can’t stop talking about Spirits vs. Current
In this episode, André, Ella, and Annie go on and on about Washington Spirit’s 4-1 win against Kansas City Current, talking about all five goals, starters, newfound depth, and more. Then, they recap the NWSL news of the week and preview the upcoming match against Landon Donovan’s San Diego Wave.
Chiefs Bubble Candidate Shares Cryptic Post Hours Before Reported Cut
It had appeared that Kansas City Chiefs veteran cornerback Kelvin Joseph was “trending” toward making the 53-man roster after the preseason finale. The former Dallas Cowboys second-round talent had performed well this summer when healthy, earning the attention of defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and rotating in with the first-team defense at times. He even started the final preseason outing — although it’s debatable whether that’s a good or bad sign.
No. 22 Kansas, full of optimism, opens against Lindenwood
No. 22 Kansas begins its nomadic schedule against Lindenwood on Thursday in Kansas City, Kan. The Jayhawks are rebuilding their stadium from scratch, so they won't play on campus all season. Their opponent is facing an FBS program for the first time in its history. Lindenwood is entering its third season as an FCS team. The Thursday game marks one of only two home games the Jayhawks will play in the state of Kansas, at the home of Major League Soccer's Sporting Kansas City. They moved their entire Big 12 home slate to Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City...
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