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'This is a danger to our children': Missouri police chiefs continue to push for Delta-8 regulation
EUREKA, Mo. — This week, Today in St. Louis is digging into the psychoactive hemp product, Delta-8, and the push from many to get it regulated. Police chiefs across Missouri described Delta-8 as "dangerous." The intoxicating substance is extracted from hemp and mixed with chemicals to create a high.
Missouri, Iowa Under Heat Advisory: 110° Heat Wave Expected Tuesday Afternoon
Des Moines, IA – Iowa is bracing for an intense heat wave as temperatures are expected to soar to 110° on Tuesday, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a heat advisory for much of Southwest and Central Iowa and parts of Northern Missouri. According to the...
Heat alerts issued as temperatures soar this week
Jul. 29—High heat and humidity builds into the mid-Missouri River Valley on Monday afternoon, as a wave of above-average temperatures sweeps through the heartland. Temperatures are anticipated to reach the upper 90s across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas after lunchtime Monday, with oppressive humidity resulting in heat indices or "feels like" temperatures of up to 110 degrees. Similar ...
MSHP Arrest Reports for July 29, 2024
The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 41-year-old Kyle R. Davis of Knob Noster at 4:28 p.m. Sunday in Johnson County. He now faces charges of driving while intoxicated prior offender, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway and no insurance. Davis was released for medical treatment. The...
Competency hearing for Fredrick Scott delayed, he’s not taking medication
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A competency hearing for accused serial killer Fredrick Scott did not take place Monday because both the prosecutor and public defender agreed Scott was not taking his prescribed mental health medication. The prosecutor said Scott has missed nine doses since a judge set a competency...
Dangerous temperatures are here through Thursday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dangerous temperatures are here through Thursday. The Kansas City region is under an Excessive Heat Warning for the next three days, triggering multiple First Alert Weather Alert Days for the area. Conditions Monday through Thursday will be dangerously hot, and extra care must be taken...
Kansas City Chiefs Announce Surprise Decision On Kicker Harrison Butker For 2024 Season
The Kansas City Chiefs have made a surprise decision on how they’ll utilize kicker Harrison Butker for the upcoming 2024 season. Earlier this offseason, Kansas City Chiefs coaches revealed they were considering using safety Justin Reid for kickoffs following the NFL’s rule changes. The thinking was that Reid would be a better open-field tackler than Harrison Butker, and that the latter would greatly reduce his risk of injuries without tackling on kickoffs.
Mules Football Has Two Named to East-West Shrine Bowl Preseason 1000 Watch List
WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- The defending MIAA Co-Champion Central Missouri Mules football team had a pair of student-athletes named to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1,000 Preseason Watch List, it was announced last Wednesday, July 24. Reigning 2023 Harlon Hill award winner and All-American quarterback Zach Zebrowski and incoming offensive lineman Kardell Thomas were both among 11 NCAA Division II football student-athletes to be named to the preseason watch list.
I studied ShotSpotter in Chicago and Kansas City – here’s what people in Detroit and the more than 167 other cities and towns using this technology should know
Our research found that while ShotSpotter may have benefits for improved detection and response, it offers little benefit for enforcement and clearance and did not reduce gunshot victimization.
KidSmart & Ameren Hosting Back-To-School Event For Central Missouri Teachers
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Ameren is partnering with the St. Louis-based nonprofit KidSmart to host a "Teacher Drive-Thru Distribution Event" Tuesday morning. The new pilot program will equip 10,000 students in Central Missouri with $400,000 worth of essential school supplies. "Notebooks, pencils, markers, crayons, and glue – we know these...
Gregg Bush emphasizes union and nursing background
Gregg Bush expected Rep. Doug Mann, D-Columbia, to run for three more terms for Missouri’s 50th State House district following his initial victory in 2022. That changed when Mann announced in October he would not be seeking reelection in 2024 amid continuing mental health challenges. Bush got to know Mann through his unsuccessful bid for Columbia’s Fifth Ward City Council seat in 2023.
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