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Chiefs sign ex-Wildcat to fill in for injured long snapper
According to a report from Arrowhead Pride Editor-in-Chief Pete Sweeney, the Kansas City Chiefs signed former Kansas State Wildcat Randen Plattner to temporarily replace long-snapper James Winchester, who exited Saturday’s loss to the Detroit Lions due to a shoulder injury. Though Plattner’s time in Kansas City is expected to...
Police identify 3 killed after stolen Kia Soul overturns with 8 people inside
Kansas City police have identified three people killed after a two-vehicle crash involving a stolen car last week. The Kansas City Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at 35th Street and Norton Avenue at 5:08 p.m. on Tuesday. Seven individuals were transported to local hospitals, including four children and...
Jefferson County Health Department Reports West Nile Virus Detected in De Soto Mosquito Population
Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) is reporting the first detection of West Nile Virus in a mosquito population in Jefferson County. Specimen collected on August 16th were tested August 18th and detected West Nile Virus in mosquito populations in De Soto, Missouri. De Soto city officials have been notified of the positive results.
Andy Reid Shares Big Jawaan Taylor Injury Update Ahead of Week 1
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke to the media on Monday and shared a big update on Jawaan Taylor's unfortunate injury. While there was significant initial concern when Kansas City's right tackle was carted off during practice, Reid expects Taylor to play in Week 1 against the Ravens. Considering Baltimore led the NFL in sacks in 2023 (60) and the Chiefs are starting a rookie at left tackle, this is a major update.
Community members help Callaway County Sheriff's Office identify suspect
Community members help the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office identify a suspect in trespassing and stealing incidents near Holts Summit. The Sheriff’s Office released a photo on Facebook Saturday, asking for help identifying a woman seen on camera. Within six minutes, multiple callers identified the woman as Elisabeth Eitel, 22, of Jefferson City.
Did your child’s school get security upgrades? Not all received the funds
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A new school year brings excitement and sometimes a lot of stress. The state of Missouri is seeking to ease some of the biggest fears by handing out $70 million for safety and security upgrades to schools. But some districts got more than...
Cahokia's Nicholas Deloach Jr. emerges as potential cornerback option for Mizzou
COLUMBIA, Mo. — There’s something about Nicholas Deloach Jr. and taking leaps. He did it in high school — really well in high school, to be precise, to the point he pushed for a triple crown of Illinois state championships in the triple jump, long jump and high jump.
Columbia bar continues to offer free emergency contraception kits
A Columbia bar announced they were continuing to offer emergency contraception, without charge. McNally’s Irish Pub, at 7 North 6th Street, in downtown Columbia, posted about it on their Facebook page on Sunday. The bar has been offering Plan B kits, with emergency contraception and pregnancy tests, since the...
Springfield teachers ready for first day of school
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — It’s the start of a new school year for Springfield students and many districts across the Ozarks as students head back to class. The first day back can bring jitters but the kindergarten teachers at Sunshine Elementary are ready to get the year started guiding students through brand new experiences. “Especially […]
Sustaining success: Women’s soccer looks forward with excitement
The Missouri State University women’s soccer team is coming off their best season in well over a decade, returning much of the talent that helped them along the way. The Bears went undefeated at home in the 2023 season, managing 13 total shutouts and only losing a single game in the regular season.
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