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Evergy crews working to restore power after Tuesday storms
CARROLLTON (KMZU) — Evergy crews are working around the clock to restore power in the area after storms Tuesday morning. According to a post from Evergy, power was restored to more than half of the outages by 1 p.m., which only left about 6,500 customers still without power. Most...
Electricity is being restored following early morning storm
A strong storm moved across Evergy’s service area this morning, starting in Manhattan about 6 a.m. and moving east along I-70, entering Missouri about 8 a.m. The storm brought heavy rains and strong winds. The National Weather Service is reporting winds as high as 70 miles per hour. The storm impacted about 29,000 customers in total, with 21,000 outages at its peak. As of noon, Evergy had restored more than half the outages with about 9,000 customers still without power.
Northeast Missouri woman charged after multi-county police chase ends in Macon
MACON, Mo. — A northeast Missouri woman is facing charges following a chase through multiple counties. When Randolph County sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a vehicle Friday morning, the driver fled. The chase began on U.S. Highway 63, near Cairo, and went north into Macon County. Stop sticks were...
Neighborhood Housing Crisis Escalates, Local Contractors Work to Provide Solutions
Home. A difficult concept to obtain for many — particularly within Kansas City limits. As Mortgage and rent payments climb, the number of accessible, secure and desirable residences plummet, which leaves individuals and families alike with less than ideal living conditions. While this disproportionate rent-cost to annual income is...
19-year-old dead after shooting in Fulton
FULTON — The Fulton Police Department is investigating the death of a 19-year-old male after responding to a shots fired call Tuesday afternoon. According to a post on the Fulton Police Department Facebook page, officers responded to a report of shots fired shortly after 1 p.m. in the 1200 block of Kathy Street. The Callaway County Sheriff's Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol also responded.
Mo. DNR awards $50K to Delta for wastewater system improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - The City of Delta was awarded a grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to evaluate the city’s wastewater system. The grant, which totals $50,000, is part of the DNR’s Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program, according to a release. This program offers funding to small communities for wastewater engineering costs incurred in preparation of a facility plan report.
Jefferson City offers $7.3 million in CDBG grants for affordable housing projects
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City announced in a Tuesday social media post that it is offering $7.3 million in grants for affordable multi-family rental projects. The funding comes from the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Relief Program. It aims to boost housing recovery efforts following the destruction from the 2019 tornado. The city is accepting The post Jefferson City offers $7.3 million in CDBG grants for affordable housing projects appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia man found guilty in federal court of trafficking fentanyl
A Columbia man is found guilty in federal court of peddling fentanyl. Michael Hunt, Jr., 43, was found guilty Tuesday of one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. It’s unclear when Hunt will be sentenced but he faces 10 years to life in a federal prison.
Kansas City Zoo announces winning name for new baby giraffe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Zoo’s voting poll has concluded, and the new giraffe’s name has been chosen. “Willow” the Masai giraffe was born on June 30 at around 1:30 a.m. At birth, she weighed about 125 pounds and stood 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Walsworth announces Andy Billett as new Chief Operating Officer
Walsworth has announced the appointment of printing industry veteran Andy Billett as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Billett will be replacing the current COO, Jim Mead, who is retiring in November. He will be based at Walsworth’s corporate office in Marceline, Missouri. Billett joins Walsworth with over 25...
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