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Missouri prison ignores court order to free wrongfully convicted inmate for second time in weeks
ST. LOUIS (AP) — For the second time in weeks, a Missouri prison has ignored a court order to release an inmate whose murder conviction was overturned. Just as in the case of Sandra Hemme, actions by the state’s attorney general are keeping Christopher Dunn locked up. St....
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
The Place: A Dress Made at Silver Dollar City Makes its Way Home After 25 Years
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Joleen is a 50-year employee at the Branson attraction and is known for her skills as a seamstress. Decades ago, she made a dress that was sold at an estate auction. 25 years later, the dress has made its way back to the original owner. To...
Plane Crashes At Camdenton Airport After Pilot's Seat Reportedly Slides Backward During Takeoff
CAMDENTON, Mo. — A strange fluke is blamed for a plane crash that took place at the Camdenton Memorial - Lake Regional Airport (KOZS) earlier this month. According to a source familiar with the incident, the crash happened on Thursday, July 11. Airport Manager Corey Leuwerke confirmed the incident and explained what reportedly caused it.
Man from Springfield Imprisoned for Murder Sentenced for Domestic Assault
A man from Springfield who is charged with murder will now spend several years in prison for domestic assault. Investigators say Jacob Dejong was arrested on December 1, 2023 after he allegedly assaulted his mother for hiding alcohol from him. Authorities say he was arrested again weeks later for kicking...
Missouri's senior tax credit is now easier to access for St. Louis County residents
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — St. Louis County Council passed legislation this Tuesday removing barriers to the state's Senior Tax Credit program. That program gives seniors and disabled individuals a credit for a portion of the real estate taxes or rent they paid for the year. The credit is for up to $750 for renters and up to $1,100 for owners who owned and occupied their home.
East St. Louis Back To School Event Set for Aug. 3 at Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center
The East St. Louis Annual Back to School Event is set for Saturday, Aug. 3 from 11 – 2 p.m. at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center, accessible via MetroLink. The event is hosted by the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation and sponsored by Focusonthecity.org and Molina Healthcare. The event includes giveaways of clear backpacks and regular backpacks, books, clothing and sporting goods. Child must be present to receive a backpack. Backpacks donated in honor of former St. Clair County Transit District Trustee Toni Perrin and Alonzo Perrin.
Brittany Mahomes Makes Confession About Pregnancy as Patrick Mahomes Starts Training Camp
Brittany Mahomes is not having the easiest start to her third pregnancy. The wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes took to Instagram to share one of the difficulties of her third pregnancy, saying it has been her hardest one yet. "Good morning just me and my skin that's ...
The Royals were absolutely livid after the D-backs hit Bobby Witt Jr. while a single shy of the cycle
The Kansas City Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks couldn’t be further from rivals. They’ve only met 34 times in their history. But you’d never realize that after seeing how Monday night’s game went between the two teams. Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is having himself a breakout season, and he put on a show against the D-backs pitching staff in the series opener. Witt tripled, double and homered in his first three at-bats. So, when he came to the plate in the sixth inning a single away from the cycle, the entire crowd at Kauffman Stadium was on their feet. They wanted...
Open Door Food Kitchen looking for more volunteers
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Open Door Food Kitchen is experiencing a volunteer shortage to work the line and serve patrons. Anyone can volunteer and prior experience in food service is not required. 2024 is the 40th year that the kitchen has been active and many of their volunteers are starting...
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Atlanta school district's new $2.9 million ADA-compliant building nears completion
ATLANTA, Mo. — The Atlanta School District is making progress on its new $2.9 million building. The 16,000-square-foot building is well on its way to completion and should be ready before the start of the new school year. School officials say that the new building will be for students...
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