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Local firefighters issue warnings about fireworks ahead of 4th of July holiday
As the 4th of July arrives, so do the reminders on how to use fireworks safely for people to enjoy Independence Day without any danger. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, in 2022, 324 people in Missouri needed hospital care for fireworks related injuries, where 292 were treated in emergency rooms and 32 people were admitted to the hospital.
Republican National Convention committee rejects Missouri presidential delegates
The Missouri Republican Party must replace 54 national convention delegates and alternates selected at its chaotic state convention because of “alarming irregularities” in the process, the Republican National Convention Committee on Contests ruled Friday. The list of rejected delegates includes two of the major GOP candidates for governor,...
Viking Mississippi returning to Cape Girardeau due to high water levels upriver
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Cape Girardeau tourism leaders announced the Viking Cruise Lines are making some changes to planned itineraries for future cruises. Leaders say due to issues upriver with dams and higher than normal river levels, the Viking Mississippi riverboat will be coming back to Cape Girardeau on July 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. once again.
Jefferson City man faces felony charge after traffic stop leads to drug arrest
A Jefferson City traffic stop turned into a drug arrest on Tuesday evening. A release from the Jefferson City Police Department said that an officer tried to make a traffic stop in the 700 block of Marshall Street. The release stated that Larry Wayne Davis, Jr., ran from the stop.
KC Unsolved: Family continues push to find missing teen Desirea Ferris seven years later
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Liberty teenager who went missing seven years ago is the focus of an investigation that seems close to being solved — if only police could prove what they suspect. Desirea Ferris went missing on May 2, 2017. Patti Tam’s living room stands filled...
Kansas City area fireworks store hit by possible microburst during storm
RIVERSIDE, Mo. — From Liberty to Lee’s Summit, heavy rain and winds up to 90 mph caused downed branches and power outages. In Riverside, the wind caused two semis along 635 to overturn — no one was injured. But that’s not the case at Dishonest Don’s Fireworks off of Vivion Road in Riverside. There were […]
Early Morning Shooting in Clinton
On 07-03-24 at around 0051 hours, Officers from the Clinton Police Department responded to. 104 South Third Street, Clinton MO, reference to shots fired. A 911 caller who identified himself as. Dakota Haak advised he had accidentally shot his girlfriend. Upon officers arriving Haak’s girlfriend was. given care and...
Officer on patrol responds to sound of gunfire, locates 2 shooting victims
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Police Department says two people were taken to an area hospital after an early-morning shooting in KCMO. Around 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, a patrolling KCPD officer heard the sound of shots fired near 55th and Prospect Avenue. When they arrived at the...
Missouri, Western Illinois Brace for Heavy Rains and Flooding Threats
St. Louis, MO – The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Missouri and western Illinois through Thursday evening, predicting heavy rain from multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms. The intense rainfall could lead to flooding in typically dry areas, posing significant risks to drivers. According to...
Insider Blog: Excessive rain causes rivers to rise around Mid-Missouri
Several rounds of severe weather and heavy rain have put the Missouri Basin to our north in a surplus, leading to downstream flooding along the Missouri River in Mid-Missouri. That upstream rain coupled with flooding from strong storms Tuesday night will cause locations along the Missouri River to reach minor to moderate flood stage over the next few days.
Leftover change makes one man $1 million richer, after lottery ticket purchase
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Missouri man is one million dollars richer thanks to using his spare change to purchase a lottery ticket at a Blue Springs Price Chopper. A man was making a pit stop at a Price Chopper off Highway 7, and decided to get a ticket in the June 15 drawing. The day after the drawing, he checked his ticket when he received a message that he had never seen before.
For Missouri food and beverage businesses, July Fourth lights creative spark
For Missouri food and beverage businesses, Independence Day provides a midsummer pop that can stoke demand and spark creativity. “We’re always, as a small business, looking for fun — not only holidays, but events happening in pop culture — that can bring some business our way, so we can make sales and provide hours,” said Cassidy Darr, the director of guest experience at McLain’s Bakery in Kansas City.
Patrick Mahomes’ mom says ‘I don’t wish it on even my worst enemy’ as she opens up on ‘hate’ Chiefs QB receives
PATRICK Mahomes’ mom, Randi, has pointed out that the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is not all roses. Mrs. Mahomes, 52, opened up about the hate her son and the rest of the family receive because of the NFL star’s fame. In an appearance on The Mom Game Podcast, Randi said that while she’s been thrilled […]
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