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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.
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...
Missouri uses money, laws to push evidence-based reading instruction
If you drop into an elementary reading lesson, you might see kids learning about the long U sound, building their vocabulary or practicing how to read aloud without sounding like robots. And if you visit Kansas City Public Schools this fall, you should see all students in the same grade...
Child bringing THC gummies to YMCA summer day camp has parents asking questions
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Leaders of the YMCA issued a statement saying “a child gave gummies to other campers during a field trip.”. A mother of a camper says she still has questions about how this was allowed to happen, and how it was handled afterwards. Parents say...
Tractor pull at fairgrounds in Trenton set for July 27
A tractor pull is set to take place at the North Central Missouri Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 27th at 7 pm. The fairgrounds are located at 1415 Oklahoma Ave. The event will feature a beer garden, with food concessions provided by the Lions Club. General admission for the event is priced at $15 per adult and $5 per child aged 6-10 years old. Children 5 years old and under will be admitted free of charge.
2 Springfield marijuana dispensaries rank among state's 10 best
Two Springfield marijuana dispensaries have been recognized as the best in the state. Greenlight Springfield, located at 218 N. National Ave., and Flora Farms - Springfield, located at 2027 N. Glenstone Ave., were ranked among the 10 best marijuana dispensaries in Missouri for 2024 by Leafly, an online marijuana resource. ...
Hallmark Is Making a Holiday Movie Inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce! Everything to Know
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story is hitting the small screen. The Hallmark Channel announced in June 2024 that it was creating a holiday movie seemingly based on the pop star and Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s popular romance, appropriately (and adorably) titled Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. The network is wasting no...
Remaining items at Chesterfield Mall on auction through September
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (First Alert 4) – The remaining assets of the Chesterfield Mall will be auctioned off through the month of September. Piddle Crick Hill Mercantile & Auctions will facilitate the sale of various items, including store fixtures, mall memorabilia, kitchen equipment, decorative items, furniture and more. The Staenberg...
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