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Sexton Alan Bruns Terminated After Mix-Up in Grave Opening and Complaint About Cemetery Records
After more than 30 years in the post, the city has ended the role of Alan Bruns as city sexton. The action was approved by four aldermen during a closed meeting following the regular board of aldermen (BOA) meeting August 20. Aldermen Debbie Kelley, James Cleeve, Scott Lesh and Karla Stewart voted to terminate the contract with Mr. Bruns immediately. Alderman Rafael Madrigal abstained. Alderman Anna Meadows was not present.
Chiefs On The Brink Of Capitalizing On Cowboys Mistake (Report)
The Kansas City Chiefs have all the confidence in the world to be the first NFL team to three-peat since the 1960s. Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid have lit the league on fire for years now. Now the Chiefs could be getting even more of a boost via the Dallas...
Social Media Is Blasting Jackson Mahomes Over His “Creeper” And “Clown” Comments On Instagram
Jackson Mahomes seemingly needed his thirst quenched when he fawned over Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole in a very public way. Jackson apparently won’t let his brother’s friendship with Travis Kelce get in the way of him shooting his shot with the tight end’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole.
Perez knocks in 900th career run; Royals move to within game of Cleveland
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez and Hunter Renfroe hit two-run homers during a five-run third inning Friday night, and the Kansas City Royals went on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 in the opener of an interleague series between playoff contenders. Perez parlayed his success in a...
Homicide detectives investigating fatal shooting in north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – A man is dead after a shooting in north St. Louis. Police responded to Ruskin Avenue off Lillian in the Walnut Park East neighborhood just before 2 a.m. Homicide detectives are investigating. If you have any information call Crimestoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477) or the homicide division directly. There have been more than […]
KWTO Honor Flight of the Ozarks Radiothon Continues until 6PM
The KWTO Honor Flight of the Ozarks runs through 6pm Friday, and we need your help in sending veterans to Washington, D-C. Call the Keystone Storage Phone Bank at 417-929-2525 to help the Honor Flight mission as it continues to send three flights per year to Washington. Or, make a...
Andy Reid impersonator spotted in stands and Chiefs broadcasters claim ‘that’s as good as you’ll see’
AN impersonator of Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was seen during a live TV broadcast of the team’s preseason game on Thursday night. The imitator of the three-time Super Bowl champion head coach was found during the Chiefs preseason game with the Chicago Bears. Late in the second quarter, the cameras showed Reid […]
Missouri Highway Patrol Warns About School’s Most Dangerous Hour
It's hard to believe that we're so far through the summer months that Missouri is within a couple of weeks of back-to-school activities. That's one reason why the Missouri Highway Patrol has issued some stern reminders about the best ways to keep your kids safe and the "most dangerous hour" during that time.
What's Going Around: CoxHealth's virtual care team
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It may be one of the worst days of your life and suddenly you hear a comforting voice in your hospital room but a nurse isn’t standing there, she appears on a screen. “We have a great system here where all of our care team...
Kansas City exceeds need for electricians as green energy grows
Naomi Alexander spent two years studying accounting at Missouri Southern State University before deciding it was not the right path for her. When her father, a lifelong sprinkler fitter, suggested she consider a trade career, he “lit a fire” in her, she said. After doing some research, Alexander...
Emergency Fish Salvage Order in effect for North County Park Lake
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Conservation authorized an Emergency Fish Salvage Order for North County Park Lake in Cape Girardeau County Park. The order is in effect now through September 30. The Emergency Fish Salvage Order will enable anglers to remove as many fish...
Missouri Doctor says Suicide Rate Increases when School is in Session
A new school year is here and is a good reminder for staff to know that resources are available when a crisis happens. Doctor Bart Andrews with Behavioral Health Response in St. Louis told Missourinet that the suicide rate spikes when school is in session. “So, there are two peaks...
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