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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.
Tonight’s UCM President’s Lawn Concert Moving to the Foyer of Hendricks Hall
Due to the excessive heat advisory, tonight’s President’s Lawn Concert is moving from Selmo Park to the foyer of Hendricks Hall on the University of Central Missouri campus. Hendricks Hall is located in the Administration Building on E South St in Warrensburg. This free event starts at 6...
What will a new push for nuclear energy look like in Missouri and Illinois?
Behind caution tape, a radiation protection technician holds a clicking instrument. Workers at the Callaway Nuclear Plant in Steedman, Mo., are doing something that only happens every few years — they’re moving spent uranium fuel. It’s a slow process. After cooling off for years in a deep pool...
Can combining Kansas City police and fire dispatch reduce 911 wait times? The mayor has a new plan
After multiple attempts over the past few years to speed up 911 response times in Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas is putting forward another solution. “I think once and for all, we need to make sure that we've addressed the 911 issue,” Lucas said. An ordinance sponsored by...
Public invited to discuss priority unfunded transportation needs
MoDOT is inviting the public to join the discussion on priority unfunded transportation needs in their areas. Missouri’s transportation system is a tremendous asset, including 33,811 miles of roads and 10,392 bridges and culverts, making it one of the largest of any state in the nation. MoDOT, working with its regional planning partners, has outlined a draft High Priority Unfunded Needs listing, which identifies $1.1 billion in annual unfunded transportation needs for the system. The list was created to guide the development of needs into funded projects as state and federal transportation funds become available in future years.
Colossal Delay Leaves Amtrak Riders Stuck Near Warrensburg Overnight
The 90 passengers or so on board Amtrak's Missouri River Runner / Lincoln Service train 319 from Chicago's Union Station to Lee's Summit and the train's final destination, Kansas City's Union Station, wound up stuck on the train overnight due to a freight train blocking it's path. Multiple media reports,...
CEO Who Oversaw $31B Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern Merger Dies
Former Kansas City Southern Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Patrick Ottensmeyer, who oversaw the company’s $31 billion merger with Canadian Pacific, has died, the company said Monday. Ottensmeyer served as CEO and president of Kansas City Southern from 2015 to April 14, 2023, when the combined company, Canadian Pacific Kansas...
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