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Missouri community leaders discuss impact of decade-old legislation
JOPLIN, Mo. — A nearly decade-old piece of legislation is sparking conversation among community leaders across Missouri. Today, several of those people met with State Senator Jill Carter and State Representative Lane Roberts. “It used to be you could cite people, you could get people to clean their yards...
MO Department of Conservation offers kindergarten teachers workshop to introduce them to black bear curriculum
Kindergarten teachers are invited to a workshop in Jefferson City to learn all about a new curriculum that focuses on Missouri’s black bears. The Department of Conservation has developed a new curriculum entitled, Kindergarten: Bears Through the Seasons. Media Specialist Maddie Fennewald says the curriculum covers four components of science, including Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, Life Science, and Engineering and Technology Science. And Fennewald says it’s just fun.
Missouri children are losing Medicaid coverage at rate that is alarming pediatricians
Dr. Maya Moody, a community pediatrician in St. Louis, knows a new month has begun when her clinic’s billing department runs patients’ names and she hears about the children no longer covered by Medicaid. One of those patients, now 3 years old and deaf in one ear, was...
🏈 UCM headlines MIAA preseason polls, PSU, ESU, FHSU crack top 5
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mules were tabbed the season’s favorite by MIAA head coaches and media representatives in the 2024 football preseason polls. MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy announced the results of both the 2024 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll and Media Poll in his opening statements at MIAA Media Day on Tuesday, July 23 in Kansas City.
UCM and Coffeyville Community College Establish Seamless Transfer Pathway for Criminal Justice and Criminology Degrees
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) and Coffeyville Community College (CCC) are pleased to announce a new articulation agreement that supports seamless transfer for students pursuing a four-year degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology. This partnership ensures a smooth transition from CCC's Associate in Arts in Sociology/Social Work to UCM's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Go Hog Wild as They Plan ‘The Wedding of the Century’
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest stars on the planet. The singer has millions of fans across the globe, and her relationship with Travis Kelce has only skyrocketed her fame. After celebrating their one-year dating anniversary, the singer and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end are allegedly making some big plans for an upcoming wedding. Although they haven’t announced an engagement, sources claim they are going to throw a wedding that their guests will never forget.
Chiefs Owner Adds to Relocation Fears in New Comments
The future is on the minds of many Kansas City Chiefs fans at the moment. No, not the 2024 NFL season and the possibility of a Super Bowl three-peat — something a bit further away than that. As it stands, nobody knows where the Chiefs will play in 2031...
‘By the grace of God’: South KC renters thankful to be alive after fire wipes through apartment
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Multiple families are forced to find a new home as a massive fire rips through an apartment complex. KCPD said the fire started around 10:45 a.m. at the Gatehouse Apartment building near 116th and Winchester. The fire destroyed 12 units, eight of which were full.
There's Lots of LOVE in The Grove...and a New Mural
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis native and nationally renowned mural artist, Lisa Marie Thalhammer, is on a mission to connect all 50 states through love, rainbows, and murals. Lisa's most recent rainbow Love Mural found a home at Platypus Bar in the Grove. The award-winning hotspot, owned by Netflix Drink Masters' Meredith Barry, was named named Best Underrated Bar in America just last year. Lisa and Meredith met last year and the two decided to team up on the project.
Stop by Starbucks to get half off any handcrafted cold drink
ST. LOUIS – Cool off or get a boost to get you through the day at Starbucks and also save some money. On Tuesday only between noon and 6 p.m., stop by your area Starbucks to get half off any handcrafted cold drink. You must use the Starbucks app...
St. Louis Cardinals deny player home run celebrations were homages to President Trump’s reaction to assassination attempt
The St. Louis Cardinals are denying widespread speculation that their players were paying homage to former President Donald Trump while rounding the bases on Sunday.
Springfield Public Schools' Back to School Bash will feature free stuff, fun
For the third year, Springfield Public Schools will throw a Back to School Bash for families. The one-stop-shop allows parents and students to pick up needed supplies — including a new backpack — and access resources before the start of the 2024-25 school year. They can get immunizations,...
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