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Missouri Attorney General plans to appeal order to vacate Christopher Dunn conviction
A St. Louis Circuit Court judge tossed out the murder conviction of Christopher Dunn on Monday and ordered his immediate release. Dunn has spent more than 30 years behind bars for a faulty murder conviction.
Geomagnetic watch and solar radiation storm incoming
Space weather is staying active and giving North America another opportunity to view the Northern Lights. A G2 geomagnetic storm watch is now in effect for Wednesday, July 24. In addition to the watch, a minor solar radiation storm event is expected on Tuesday. On Wednesday, a coronal mass ejection (CME) is expected to arrive […]
KSHB 41 Weather | Mostly sunny and much warmer today
An isolated afternoon storm can't completely be ruled out through Thursday. Increasing chance of showers & t-storms this weekend, may hold the heat back for a few days. Wednesday: Mostly sunny and feeling more like the middle to end of July. Any storms that develop will remain very isolated. High:...
Kansas City to participate in U.S. Department of State program to strengthen global relations
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A U.S. Department of State program to strengthen global relations will have participation from Kansas City’s Mayor’s Office. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said Tuesday his office will join an inaugural cohort of cities participating in the Department of State’s new Reta Jo Lewis Local Diplomat Program. It’s supposed to help build direct-to-city relationships with countries across the world.
Kansas City Chiefs Urged to Trade For 3,700-Yard WR to Help Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce
The Kansas City Chiefs’ offense has the potential to look much different this season, but the reigning champs also have the opportunity to add one more game-altering weapon to Patrick Mahomes’ arsenal before the 2024 season kicks off. As the Chiefs gear up to make a run at...
Chiefs HC Andy Reid discusses utilizing WR Kadarius Toney with the running backs
The Kansas City Chiefs have multiple players competing for a few spots at each position in training camp. The versatility of players at camp will help their chances to be effective and make the team. After Tuesday’s practice, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters about having wide receiver Kadarius Toney working out with the running backs in training camp. “Yeah, I think that’s one of his strengths, is to be able to move him around,” said Reid. “He had some positive snaps for us at running back last year, and so he enjoys doing that, pretty multifaceted there with what...
Nearly 500 kayaks, canoes paddle from Kaw Point to St. Charles for annual MR340 river race
— The 19th annual Missouri American Water MR340 race kicked off from Kaw Point Park Tuesday morning. The race consists of more than 650 paddlers in kayaks, canoes and other nonmotorized boats. Paddlers spend four days on the Missouri River, traveling 340 miles from Kansas City to St. Charles. “The...
Steve Spagnuolo reacts to PFWA lifetime achievement award
Each year, the Pro Football Writers of America gives an NFL assistant coach a lifetime achievement award. In June, we reported that Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo was one of two coaches being given the PFWA’s “Dr. Z Award” for 2024. The 64-year-old is widely...
Missouri woman arrested on suspected drug distribution in Osage County
A Missouri woman was arrested on suspected drug distribution charges in Osage County on Monday. Sheriff Chris Wells says the arrest of 37-year-old Kyra Merriman of Kansas City developed after an alleged traffic infraction. An Osage County K-9 unit stopped Merriman at US Highway 75 and 189th Road, about five miles north of Lyndon, and allegedly found illegal narcotics.
Getting hotter: Summer heat to return this week
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With rising temperatures this week, it's starting to feel more like July. It'll be mostly sunny Tuesday with a slim chance of a brief shower and a high of 87°. The rest of the week will be hotter and more humid, with temperatures in...
Teen dead, 5 injured after violent 2-vehicle crash near Kansas City
JACKSON COUNTY —One teen died and five others were injured in an accident just after 9p.m. Tuesday in Jackson County, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Honda HR-V driven by Preston A. McCarty, 18, Holden, Missouri, and a 2008 Chevy Cobalt driven by Nathanel J. Jankura, 19, Holden, Missouri, were both southbound on U.S. 50 at Milton Thompson Road.
Audit shows major concerns with U.S. Postal System
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KCTV) - An audit conducted by the Office of Inspector General has shown some major concerns for United States Postal System operations in Kansas City. The audit reviewed the efficiency of operations at the Kansas City Processing and Distribution Center in Kansas City which handles mail for 4.4 million customers in both rural and urban areas.
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