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Diseases hurting Missouri apple growers after years of climate pressure
On a sunny June morning at Hickory Ridge Orchard a few miles southeast of Mexico, Missouri, Brandt Schisler walked down a row of apple trees, picking fruits that had succumbed to a variety of diseases. He checked them to see how infected they were and threw them on the ground to help save the rest of the tree. Two of the most infectious diseases he’s battling in his orchard are called bitter rot and fire blight.
Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
OLATHE, Kansas — The Rev. Bobby Love of Second Baptist Church endorsed a campaign Thursday to awaken Americans to the threat of white Christian nationalism and press for wider appreciation of how democracy could be damaged by a movement intent on undermining inclusive communities. “Together we must reject the notion of placing one race above […] The post Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Police say 2 escaped custody after a high-speed pursuit through Springfield Friday morning
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A driver and a passenger are on the run after a chase in Springfield Friday morning. The owner of an SUV in Nixa found his vehicle was stolen when he left to get milk. A deputy spotted the SUV at Jefferson and Seminole. The SUV driver...
KCPD: Body found in midtown, homicide investigation underway
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City police responded to shots fired at 54th and Prospect Avenue early Friday morning. Just after 4:30 a.m., a man’s body was found with gunshot wounds in a grassy lot between 54th and 55th and Prospect near a Holiday Motel and Family Dollar Store.
Grab a cup of coffee on us Friday and support area foster children
Come join us Friday morning for a cup to perk you up, and help us support a deserving cause. Coffee with a Cause is back!. KMBC Cares for Kids is partnering with KVC Health Systems for a back-to-school drive for children in foster care. Kids in foster care have very...
Columbia woman arrested for hatchet attack in May
A Columbia woman accused of attacking a man with a hatchet earlier this year is now in police custody. Taejour Hill, 23, made her first court appearance for charges of second-degree assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon on Friday. She’s currently being held on $50,000 bond.
49ers Star Kyle Juszczyk Details Recent Conversation He Had With Travis Kelce About Taylor Swift
After spending some quality time with Travis Kelce, San Francisco 49ers star Kyle Juszczyk thinks the Chiefs star and Taylor Swift are well-equipped for the long haul. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Juszczyk, 33, made a direct comparison between his teammate Christian McCaffrey — who married Olivia Culpo last month — and Kelce, […]
Missouri’s lieutenant governor brings his campaign for the state’s top job to Sikeston
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe hosted an event with first responders and supporters at the rodeo grounds in Sikeston as part of his statewide bus tour as he runs for Governor. Kehoe is one of four Republicans facing off in the state’s August 6 primary....
Cardinals-Braves game is postponed because of rain, doubleheader planned for Saturday
ATLANTA (AP) — The game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves originally scheduled for Friday night was postponed because of persistent rain. The Cardinals, who are in second place in the NL Central, and the Braves, who are second in the NL East, will play a split doubleheader on Saturday at Truist Park. The first pitch for the opener has been scheduled for 1 p.m., and the nightcap will begin at 7:20 p.m., though there is more rain in the forecast.
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