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⚾ Rays win over Royals on 4th of July
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonny DeLuca and Brandon Lowe homered, eight Rays players drove in runs, and Tampa Bay pounced on some erratic Kansas City pitching to squeak out a 10-8 victory over the Royals on Thursday night. Zach Eflin (5-5), riding a 10-inning scoreless streak coming into...
Test evaluates, quantifies ocular dominance for robust monovision correction
The SimVis Gekko eye dominance strength test may change the standard of care. The SimVis Gekko eye dominance strength (EDS; 2EyesVision) test provides a new way for patients to choose the monovision correction in their IOLs and contact lenses that best suits them. According to Daniel S. Durrie, MD, this test not only offers refractive corrections for patients to consider but also evaluates dominance and the strength of the dominance, which is different than the binary standard clinical tests.
Social Security webinar coming up Monday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Social Security’s Kansas City Regional Public Affairs Office is hosting free pre-retirement webinars that can be viewed from the comfort of your own home. We encourage you to register for one our upcoming information sessions by visiting ssa.gov/kc/webinars or using the links below. Social...
Poll workers face threats ahead of the 2024 election. This Kansas City woman fears for her safety
Chinesa Rusch has always loved elections. When she was 12 years old, her aunt took her door knocking for a candidate. Rusch, 34, began volunteering on campaigns as soon as possible — she says she was more excited to turn 18 and vote than she was to turn 21.
A Missouri Black Bear Got Up-Close-And-Personal with a Trail Cam
If you've ever witnessed a black bear in Missouri, you can attest to the fact that they are fascinating and curious creatures. A trail cam learned this the hard way as one of these apex predators took special interest in it and paid the price. I just saw this video...
Great Overland Station to transform into Station 9 3/4 for wizarding experience
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Great Overland Station will transform into Station 9 3/4 for a wizarding experience. According to Shawnee County Parks + Recreation officials, guests can experience the magic as Great Overland Station transforms into Station 9 3/4, a fantastical event celebration all things wizarding. The day will be full of enchanting activities and spellbinding fun for the entire family from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4.
Can the Missouri Amish Use Firearms? You Might Be Surprised
I am not a fan of stereotypes of anything and love proving the incorrect ones untrue. There's a perception that Missouri Amish families cannot use firearms, but the truth might just surprise you. I was not interested in opinions on Amish life from anyone other than real Amish people and/or...
This Missouri Town Has the 2nd Biggest Home Price Drop in America
A big drop in home prices is great news unless you're one of the sellers. Depending on which side of that equation you're on, data showing one Missouri town having the 2nd biggest drop in home prices in America is either great or awful news. I saw this interesting look...
Missouri Woman Says Deer Named Karen Eating Her Roses
When you live in one of the many rural parts of Missouri, this kind of stuff happens. A Missouri woman just shared a video proving that there's a deer named Karen who keeps eating her roses. The nerve. Robyn Earl lives in a rural area in Central Missouri based on...
Missouri Couple Attacked at Nebraska Highway Rest Area
On June 19th, a retired couple from Missouri was attacked in their RV by a knife-wielding assailant at a Nebraska rest area. James D. Thompson, Jr., 22, of Elyria, Ohio, has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, multiple counts of use of a deadly weapon, first-degree assault, attempted robbery, and operating a vehicle to avoid a felony.
Popular Missouri Kids Offroad Cycle Recalled for Dangerous Defect
As a kid growing up in Missouri, I always wanted one of these cycles. It's considered one of the best first offroad motorcycles for the young, but now there's an urgent recall due to a dangerous defect that puts many Missouri kids in peril. The United States Consumer Product Safety...
Unexplained Noises Heard Along Missouri’s Meramec River at Night
Something is stealing fish at night along the Meramec River in Missouri and if you ask the campers and fishermen, they'll also tell you they're hearing things they simply cannot explain. These reports are part of a fascinating new investigation of the heavily-wooded area of the Meramec River in Missouri...
Missouri Says Hurricane-Force Winds Recorded in Tuesday Storms
If you doubted the strength of thunderstorms making their way through northeast Missouri Tuesday evening, here's certifiable proof. Missouri weather stations have confirmed hurricane-force winds have already been recorded and the storms have just begun. UPDATE: New high wind speed in Missouri is now 89 mph in Jackson County, Missouri...
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