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Kentucky Man Killed By Fellow Customer In Gun Shop After They Accidentally Shot Him
In a tragic series of events, a Kentucky man died at a local gun shop after a fellow customer accidentally shot him. The customer had been manipulating the firearm. In a statement, the Kentucky State Police's Campbellsburg Post, Post 5, said that the shooting happened in Carroll County on Saturday, June 29. They are currently investigating exactly what happened, but the shooting happened at the Humphrey's Double H Sales gun shop.
Puxico embraces the summer grind
PUXICO - The Puxico Indians’ basketball squad has stayed busy during the summer, and the head coach Bryant Fernetti said the focus is to grind and get better. The Indians are looking to build on last year’s historic state tournament run by taking part in a number of camps and leagues to enhance their skills and strengthen their team dynamic. Last week the Indians competed in the Three Rivers summer basketball league, and so far, Fernetti said the team is right where they need to be for the summer.
Missouri looks to sell two STL office buildings; hundreds of workers could leave city
The state of Missouri is looking to sell two prominent office buildings in downtown St. Louis, a move that could lead to hundreds of state employees moving from the city to St. Louis County.
For Missouri food and beverage businesses, July Fourth lights creative spark
For Missouri food and beverage businesses, Independence Day provides a midsummer pop that can stoke demand and spark creativity. “We’re always, as a small business, looking for fun — not only holidays, but events happening in pop culture — that can bring some business our way, so we can make sales and provide hours,” said Cassidy Darr, director of guest experience at McLain’s Bakery in Kansas City.
Missouri's first Moxy Hotel boasts a rooftop bar and unconventional amenities
Correction: An earlier version of this story included an incorrect address for the hotel. It is located at 430 South Ave. Moxy Hotels, part of Marriot, has announced the opening of Moxy Springfield Downtown, the first location of its kind in the state of Missouri. Operated by O'Reilly Hospitality Management, the 98-bedroom Moxy Hotel is located at 430 South Ave. It features a 3,300 square-foot rooftop bar and restaurant and 1,800 square-foot basement which can both be...
Unexplained Noises Heard Along Missouri’s Meramec River at Night
Something is stealing fish at night along the Meramec River in Missouri and if you ask the campers and fishermen, they'll also tell you they're hearing things they simply cannot explain. These reports are part of a fascinating new investigation of the heavily-wooded area of the Meramec River in Missouri...
UPDATE: Elderly mid-Missouri woman still missing after being swept into floodwaters
An elderly woman is reportedly presumed dead after her vehicle was swept into the flooded Perche Creek west of Columbia this afternoon. Our news partner KMIZ reports the elderly woman was in a vehicle with a man near Gillespie Bridge and Coats lane, when they became trapped in floodwater. The station quotes Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp. The woman’s body has not been recovered yet. Mr. Blomenkamp tells KMIZ that the couple had been driving home from Columbia. Rescuers reportedly saved two people from the vehicle. KMIZ reports one of the rescuers was a landscaping worker who entered the floodwaters.
Holly Brown's photos keep being recognized in statewide contest
The last time we checked in with Holly Brown’s photography was in 2021 when she won best-in-show in the Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest. Brown lives with her family on a farm northeast of Oronogo. She and her 2021 contest photos were featured in the Sentinel in July 2021.
Tennessee Ranks Among Top Ten Worst States to Work in America
A recent study analyzing data in three key areas has named among the top ten worst states to work in America. The study conducted by OxFamAmerica.org looked at three key areas of American work life: wages, worker protections, and rights to organize. The score in each area was weighted to calculate a final score for each of the 50 states, along with Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
'Safer Kentucky Act' goes into effect July 15; potential impact still being debated
Among the legislation approved during this year's Kentucky General Assembly, many official agree the most significant and longest-lasting may be House Bill 5, termed the "Safer Kentucky Act" by those who proposed it. While officials on all sides of the issue agree that the legislation will have a significant impact,...
Man has medical emergency and crashes through cemetery
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – On July 3rd, 2024, around 9 pm, Sikeston DPS was called to a car accident at Sikeston Memorial Park Cemetery, located at 1201 S. Kingshighway in Sikeston. When officers arrived, they found a vehicle had run through the tree line and crashed into several headstones...
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