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Missouri Helmet Challenge champion crowned, more than $1000 raised for American Cancer Society
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - After several weeks, voting wrapped up in the Missouri Helmet Challenge, with this year’s winner being crowned. Springfield’s Kickapoo High School took home the championship, defeating Columbia’s Rock Bridge in the final round. The Chiefs’ helmet consisted of white, yellow, and brown with the team’s logo on the side and a patterned design running straight back from the center of the helmet.
Moderate Drought Expands in Missouri Despite Recent Rainfall
Missouri’s drought picture is a bit complicated this week. The latest drought monitor map shows an area of moderate drought and abnormally dry conditions in northeastern Missouri has shrunk in size, thanks to recent thunderstorms moving through. However, an abnormally dry area in southwestern Missouri has expanded and moderate drought conditions have developed in Joplin and Neosho. Overall, nearly 80% of Missouri is not experiencing any dry conditions at all, an improvement over last week’s figure of nearly 75%. Missouri remains under a drought alert until September 1st.
This busy Merriam corner is being remade. One of first new things to open: Starbucks
One of the first retail tenants at the new Merriam Grand Station development has begun to take shape. Construction appears to have nearly wrapped up on a new Starbucks location at the site of the former Kmart department store just off Interstate 35 — just in time for the coffee shop to open later this summer, a Starbucks spokesperson told the Post this week.
Lenexa wants to collect 1,000 pounds of used plastic bags to make into bench
The city of Lenexa is looking to get a new public bench through unconventional means — by recycling more than 1,000 pounds of plastic bags. Taking a cue from neighboring cities like Merriam, the city has launched a year-long project where it ask residents to donate plastic bags at three locations in hopes of reaching the magic number of 1,000 pounds, enough to craft a bench.
SMSD News: We are One Shawnee Mission and we are ALL IN
July 1 marked the start of the 2024-2025 school year in the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD). It also officially was the first day Dr. Michael Schumacher began to serve as Superintendent. Dr. Schumacher shared that the dedication of everyone in the SMSD – students, their families, educators, and the...
Car hits and kills man walking on 95th Street in Overland Park
Overland Park Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run from Thursday night on 95th Street. Police were called to the eastbound lanes of 95th Street near Hadley Street east of Antioch Road just after 11 p.m., where passersby had found a man by the side of the road who was seriously injured.
FIRST WARN FORECAST: Pleasant temps continue this weekend, rain may play a role
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - We will continue to enjoy pleasant temperatures for early July this weekend, but rain could play a role in outdoor plans at times. We do have a First Warn on Sunday to give you the heads up for some spotty afternoon & evening rain. Starting...
Missouri River closed from St. Charles to Kansas City due to dangerous conditions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Missouri River between St. Charles and Kansas City due to dangerous conditions. According to a notice from the Coast Guard, the river from mile marker 27 to mile marker 366 is closed due to “high water and threat of any boat wake to damage sandbag placement or levee overtopping.”
Travis Kelce had fans so surprised after he walked out with Taylor Swift at Amsterdam Night 2
Taylor Swift played her second of three shows in Amsterdam on Friday in front of a huge crowd at Johan Cruijff Arena. One fan in attendance was a bit of a surprise as Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, was seen leaving with the 14-time Grammy winner at the end of the show.
Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and predictions
The Colorado Rockies (30-57) welcome the Kansas City Royals (48-41) to Coors Field Friday to open a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Royals vs. Rockies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; Rockies won 2-1 last year The Rockies, who are 18-26 at Coors Field this season, beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 Thursday as +118 home underdogs. They split the 4-game series with Milwaukee, winning the first and last battle. Colorado has won 3 of its last 5 yet...
Chiefs DT Chris Jones Still Wants $83 Million Edge Rusher Back in KC
Edge rusher Frank Clark, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs, remains a free agent in July. That’s why Chiefs All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones is still making it known he wants Clark back in Kansas City. Jones shared an Instagram post on July 2 that says, “@chiefs please get...
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