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Arnold begins work to improve St. John’s Church Road
The city of Arnold has taken the first step to solve a flooding issue on St. John’s Church Road. City Council members voted 6-0 on July 11 to pay up to $195,000 to Great River Engineering of Springfield to provide engineering services for the project. Ward 2 Councilman Brian McArthur and Ward 4 Councilman Butch Cooley were not at the meeting.
A “fairly” big new venue will greet Ozark Empire festivalgoers
SPRINGFIELD, MO- It’s quiet time at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, but it won’t stay that way for much longer. In just days, the 88th annual festival will open to the public. “This is our largest event.,” said Olivia Grellner, Director of Ag Education and Sales at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. “We will just be getting ready […]
Eureka to select contractor for Allenton Bridge replacement
The city of Eureka has all the necessary approvals from state and federal officials and railroad companies needed to continue to the construction phase of the Allenton Bridge replacement project. The city will accept bid applications from contractors until Tuesday, July 30, with the Board of Aldermen planning to announce...
347: Terrace Wyatt Jr., Introduces “Black Man Missouri,” KC Fringe Festival
On this week’s Northeast Newscast, Kansas City actor and playwright Terrace Wyatt Jr., joined us in the studio to discuss all things KC Fringe Festival. This year, Fringe celebrates its 20th season of highlighting arts, culture and creativity around the Kansas City Metro. From visual arts to theatre, performance and film — Fringe remains dedicated to creating a diverse, welcoming atmosphere for its vast range of creators.
Judge stops July's $220K payment from St.Louis' guaranteed basic income program
(The Center Square) – The City of St. Louis’ guaranteed basic income payments were suspended for two weeks in response to an injunction request in a lawsuit challenging the program. With $220,000 ready to be deposited into two banks and distributed by adding funds to debit cards, St. Louis Circuit Court Judge Joseph Whyte granted a 15-day injunction to stop the process. The order also halts all payments to private individuals in the program. The order also requires the city to reclaim any amounts not...
Missouri State Swimming & Diving 2024-25 Schedule Revealed by Coach Dave Collins
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State swimming & diving head coach Dave Collins has announced the team’s full 2024-25 season schedule. This upcoming season will mark the first time the Missouri Valley Conference has sponsored men’s swimming & diving since the 2002-03 season, bringing both the men’s and women’s teams under the same conference banner. “We are very excited about this year’s meet schedule,” Collins said. “We tried to focus on putting together a set of meets that would best prepare us for the championship part of the season. Having the opportunity to race on back-to-back days numerous times this season will…
SOURCE SPORTS: Kansas City Royals’ Tyler Tolbert Shares His Dirty South-Centered Playlist Courtesy Of Black Baseball Mixtape
This week’s exclusive playlist comes from the versatile Tyler Tolbert, the multi-purpose player drafted by the Kansas City Royals organization back in 2019. The 26-year-old plays multiple positions, including second base and shortstop in the infield and has proven to be a stellar center fielder in the outfield. He’s played next to the likes of Maikel Garcia in Single-A ball and Michael Massey in High-A, so the Royals have had him pegged all 2024 as the next on deck.
Solar car race making St. Joseph stop
Jul. 19—The Electrek American Solar Challenge is visiting the Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph on Tuesday, July 23. This bi-annual competition, in collaboration with the National Trails System, is to design, build and drive solar-powered cars across several states and more than 1,500 miles. The race will take contestants to multiple historic landmarks, including the Pony Express Museum. St. ...
QPD Blotter for July 19, 2024
Zachary A. Maas, 37, of 2921 Harrison St. for Disobey Stop Light at 12th Vermont. NTA 126. Steven B. Fuller Jr., 31, of Preston, Miss., for Driving 11-14 mph Over Limit at 30th and Broadway. NTA 181. Lisa J. Mayfield, 37, of 318 Maiden Ln. for Operating Vehicle with Suspended...
Burlington man sentenced for attempted enticement of minor
A Burlington man was sentenced for attempted enticement of a minor. According to court documents, Corey Ritz, 48, engaged in a Facebook conversation with an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old girl. Ritz graphically described sex acts he would like to perform on the 15-year-old if they met in person. Ritz made plans to meet with her and suggested she bring another underage girl to their planned meeting. Ritz began communicating with a second undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old girl. Ritz arranged to meet with the two minors in person in Burlington. Records show Ritz arrived at the in-person meeting and was arrested by the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office. Ritz admitted to law enforcement that he was meeting a 15-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl for the purpose of sex.
Traveler Shares Video of Disgusting Bed Bugs in a Missouri Motel
It may not be the greatest fear while traveling, but it's at least a top 5. A traveler just shared video of disgusting bed bugs they encountered when they stopped for the night at a Missouri motel. Since this is a YouTube short, there's not a lot of context for...
Who are the 3 Toughest Opponents on Mizzou's 2024 Schedule?
With football season inching closer by the day, let's take a look at the upcoming schedule for Mizzou. Coming into the 2024 season, it's a consensus opinion that Mizzou's schedule is extremely light for an SEC program. With a weak non-conference, and avoiding the likes of Georgia, Texas, and Ole Miss, everything seems to be aligning at the perfect time.
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