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Six-year-old boy fatally struck by boat propeller on Table Rock Lake
A 6-year-old boy from Carthage, Missouri, was fatally struck by a boat propeller while riding a kneeboard on Table Rock Lake on Friday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 11:11 a.m. in Clevenger Cove, south of Hollister. The victim, whose name has not been...
David Hall shifts to new role at MSU; finalists named for director of university safety
For more than seven years, David Hall has been at the forefront of safeguarding Missouri State students and staff, first in emergency preparation and then as director of university safety. In that job, Hall played a pivotal role during the pandemic. Hall said he was ready for a different challenge. In mid-May, he transition...
From the Darkroom: Picture day for the Bears, Aug. 12, 1988, as expectations soured
It's picture day for the 1988 Southwest Missouri State University Football Bears. As the Bears began practice Aug. 12, Beth Riaff photographed John Seratin at Briggs Stadium. There were high expectations on campus for a winning season. A preseason poll predicted the Bears would finish second in the Gateway Conference. ...
Missouri State football's future move to Conference USA rules storylines heading into 2024
Missouri State’s final season at the FCS level is quickly approaching and there’s no shortage of storylines heading into the year. Second-year head coach Ryan Beard looks to build off a 4-7 season. An unorthodox year will see the Bears ineligible to qualify for the postseason while also hoping to build momentum heading into a new era of Bears football. ...
Fans Swoon Over Just-Announced Hallmark Star Joining Tyler Hynes Movie
The list of guest stars is a mile long for Hallmark Channel‘s highly anticipated holiday movie, “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” But the latest star to be revealed has Hallmark fans especially excited. On July 25, 2024, the network announced via social media that longtime Hallmark...
Taylor Swift Fans Are Emotional As Travis Kelce Returns To NFL Preseason And Can No Longer Join Her On Tour: 'Does Not Mean They Broke Up'
Taylor Swift‘s fans have thoroughly enjoyed seeing her boyfriend Travis Kelce on her Eras Tour recently – who can forget the moment he joined her on stage in London?! – but all good things must come to an end! According to reports, the 34-year-...
New baking competition brings bakers to Ozark Empire Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-The first weekend of the Ozark Empire Fair is ending off on a sweet note. This afternoon the Life and Arts Department hosted a few new baking competitions, including the new King Arthur baking competition. Traci Dunn is the Life and Arts Exhibits Director at the fair and says this is the first […]
BBB issues scam warnings for college students ahead of new semester
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Better Business Bureau is back, this time with several warnings for college students preparing for the next semester. The BBB says one way scammers are targeting students is through phishing, through an email, pretending to come from the school’s financial department. The BBB says...
Joplin woman now missing from Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KOAM) — A Joplin, Mo. woman is missing from Springfield. Ashley Nicole Largen, 23, reported missing July 17 after she left the Preferred Family Healthcare treatment center (PFH) in Springfield, Mo.
Travis Kelce Tells Michael Phelps He Couldn’t Be a Swimmer Because He Doesn’t ‘Have the Wingspan’
Travis Kelce is staying in his lane when it comes to sports. In a Saturday, July 27, clip of the “New Heights” podcast, which Travis, 34, co-hosts with his brother Jason, 36, the siblings entertained the idea of which Olympic sports they might be good at. They talked about curling, bocce ball and more, but […]
Horse Canyon Fire northwest of Phillipsburg burns 80 acres, 30% contained
PHILLIPSBURG, Mont. - A fire at Horse Canyon ignited on Friday afternoon about 11 miles northwest of Phillipsburg. It is located by Upper Willow Creek Road near Arbuckle Gulch in Granite County, a DNRC report states. As of Sunday morning, the fire has burned about 80 acres and is already...
Cardinals savage roster move sends struggling veteran packing despite emotional plea
The St. Louis Cardinals have much work to do before the MLB trade deadline on Tuesday. However, despite active trade talks involving the likes of Erick Fedde and more, John Mozeliak had time to take care of a long-overdue roster move involving one of his longest-tenured relief pitchers. Giovanny Gallegos...
Motorcycle driver seriously injured when raccoon in the road causes bike to flip
HENRY CO., Mo. (KCTV) - A motorcycle driver was seriously injured after he was thrown from his bike over the weekend when he hit a raccoon in the road. The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates that around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, emergency crews were called to the area of Route RA and SW 170 Rd., west of Clinton, with reports of a motorcycle collision.
New festival bringing live music, barbecue and cannabis culture to Midway
A new festival aims to stimulate the senses, bringing live music and barbecue as well as "cannabis exploration and education" to Midway Travel Plaza. The first-ever Buds Blues & BBQ fest takes places Sept. 13-14 at the area, known for its truck stop and shops, just a few miles west of Columbia on Interstate 70. ...
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