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Boone County Fair implements new security measures after ‘incident with youth’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fair announced in a Thursday press release and social media post that it would implement new security measures for the rest of the week. The fair began on Tuesday and will be open 5-10 p.m. through Saturday at Northeast Regional Park, 5212 Oakland Gravel Road. The release says that The post Boone County Fair implements new security measures after ‘incident with youth’ appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Patrick Mahomes' Viral Play With New Chiefs Weapon Ignites Fans' 3-Peat Dream
Xavier Worthy missed the vast majority of the Kansas City Chiefs' offseason activities due to a lingering hamstring injury suffered on the first day of rookie minicamp. Even before training camp gets fully underway, though, the rookie wideout appears to already be establishing an on-field rapport with superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The defending Super Bowl champions welcomed quarterbacks and rookies to St. Joseph, MO, on Wednesday for three days of practice before training camp officially kicks off on July 21st. Mahomes wasted no time building his connection with Worthy during KC's initial on-field drills, finding the first-round pick for a long score during Thursday's session. First look at these two in action 👀@PatrickMahomes x @XavierWorthy pic.twitter.com/lwZ4C2WP47 Worthy figures to play a major role for the Chiefs this season. The No. 27 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, he blazed to a 4.21 40-yard dash at the combine in February, the fastest time ever recorded at the event.
Maybe the Cardinals shouldn't have traded away Oli Marmol's enemy after all
Last offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals traded Tyler O'Neill to the Boston Red Sox. O'Neill was coming off yet another injury-plagued season in St. Louis and didn't have a clear role with the team moving forward. So, they found a new home for him in Boston, and since his arrival in Beantown, the 29-year-old has taken off. The former Cardinals slugger is hitting .252 with 16 home runs, 31 RBI and an .839 OPS.
Popular Kansas City-area barbecue spot plans to close, reopen in Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A popular Kansas City barbecue spot is closing shop and moving across the state line. Harp Barbecue in Raytown announced it will close in September. The owners plan to move from the current location at East 66th Terrace and Raytown Road to a new Overland Park location near West 135th Street and Quivira Road.
Paul Finebaum Identifies Head Coach Who Impressed At SEC Media Days
The 2024 SEC media days are coming to a close. The Arkansas Razorbacks, Texas A&M Aggies, Kentucky Wildcats and Auburn Tigers will conclude the event Thursday. During this four-day event, media members from across the nation had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with each program in the ...
Largest Fundraiser Ever Makes History For Lake Regional
History was made at this year’s H-K’s Lake of the Ozarks Open golf tournament and associated activities back in May. That’s according to Lake Regional Health System, Chief Executive Office Kevin McRoberts who says the event raised $185,000…the most raised at any Lake Regional event in the history of the health system.
‘Help is needed’: Hundreds of pets continue to flow into KC area shelters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As KC Pet Project is set to break records with hundreds of animals flowing in and out of shelter doors, one of its teenage volunteers is set to be recognized for his tireless efforts. On Thursday, July 18, Kansas City Councilmember Crispin Rea said that...
Monett City Council erupts over mayor’s conduct
Mayor Burke repeatedly called “bully” during tense exchange at July 11 council meeting. Monett Mayor Randy Burke’s practice of issuing “performance reviews” on city employees exploded into controversy on July 11 as the two commissioners closed ranks and confronted Burke for prompting two major resignations.
Local billionaire departs Blues' ownership group
ST. LOUIS — David Steward, founder and chairman of Maryland Heights-based World Wide Technology, has departed the St. Louis Blues’ ownership group. Blues’ Chairman Tom Stillman said Thursday in a news release that Steward has transferred his partial ownership stake in the National Hockey League franchise to Michael Riney, founder and managing director of investment firm QRM Capital.
A cemetery in North St. Louis County allowed Chinese people to be buried there when no one else would. Now it's being celebrated.
SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — A cemetery in north St. Louis County known for being one of the first to allow Chinese people to be buried there will host a 100-year celebration of that agreement on July 21. Valhalla Cemetery signed an agreement on June 15, 1924, with a Chinese...
Andy Reid Gives Surprising Update on Rashee Rice Suspension
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice will almost certainly face some type of suspension following his eventful offseason. Back in April, the wide receiver was responsible for a six-car crash after driving 119 miles per hour in a Lamborghini. The former second-round pick left the scene of the crime without checking in on the potentially injured civilians before eventually surrendering himself to the police. Shortly after this event, police investigated Rice for allegedly assaulting a photographer in a nightclub.
Kansas City Police release ‘key’ photo in cold case investigation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Detectives believe one person may be the key to solving a Kansas City cold case. The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department released a picture of a person they want to speak with in connection with a homicide last year. They believe the person may have...
Pettis County man sentenced to 20 years in prison for molesting two children
A Pettis County man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two minor children. Marlon Lange, of Green Ridge, pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of third-degree child molestation. He was sentenced to 10 years on both counts but will serve them back-to-back for a total of 20 years.
Semi-truck overturns, closing downtown ramp to bi-state Poplar Street Bridge
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A ramp in Downtown St. Louis was closed after a semi-truck overturned late morning Thursday. The northbound I-55 ramp leading onto the Poplar Street Bridge towards Illinois was closed after a semi-truck overturned on the road. Police believe it is a two-vehicle crash where the semi-truck hit the median before overturning.
Woman killed, juvenile injured after being hit by car in Phelps County
ST JAMES, Mo. — A pedestrian was killed and another was hospitalized after being struck while crossing the highway in St. James. According to a post from the St. James Police Department, a 31-year-old woman and a juvenile were crossing the roadway at about 9 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of North Jefferson Street and State Highway B, located just off of Interstate 44. Police did not share the exact age of the juvenile.
Heavy police presence on S. Nettleton Avenue
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Several police vehicles are in west central Springfield as officers try to search a residence following a shots fired call overnight. A spokesperson for the Springfield Police Department (SPD) said officers responded to the 600 block of S. Nettleton Ave. at around 1 a.m. for a shots fired call. Officers did not […]
Teen admits to beating of Kaylee Gain, released on court supervision
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The teenager seen assaulting a classmate in a video that garnered national attention earlier this year was placed under court-supervised probation, the teenager's lawyer said. Greg Smith, the lawyer for Maurnice Declue, said the case was "resolved" on June 20, resulting in Declue being...
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