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MSHP Arrest Reports for July 29, 2024
The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 41-year-old Kyle R. Davis of Knob Noster at 4:28 p.m. Sunday in Johnson County. He now faces charges of driving while intoxicated prior offender, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway and no insurance. Davis was released for medical treatment. The...
Eldon librarian retires after serving community for 60 years
After six decades, the Eldon community is preparing to say goodbye to its head librarian. Ruby Bunch has served Eldon residents for the past 60 years. Now, she's passing the torch as she enters retirement. Known by many as "Mrs. Ruby", Bunch said she first started working at the library as a junior high school through a youth program.
Kansas City Chiefs Announce Surprise Decision On Kicker Harrison Butker For 2024 Season
The Kansas City Chiefs have made a surprise decision on how they’ll utilize kicker Harrison Butker for the upcoming 2024 season. Earlier this offseason, Kansas City Chiefs coaches revealed they were considering using safety Justin Reid for kickoffs following the NFL’s rule changes. The thinking was that Reid would be a better open-field tackler than Harrison Butker, and that the latter would greatly reduce his risk of injuries without tackling on kickoffs.
KidSmart & Ameren Hosting Back-To-School Event For Central Missouri Teachers
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Ameren is partnering with the St. Louis-based nonprofit KidSmart to host a "Teacher Drive-Thru Distribution Event" Tuesday morning. The new pilot program will equip 10,000 students in Central Missouri with $400,000 worth of essential school supplies. "Notebooks, pencils, markers, crayons, and glue – we know these...
Gregg Bush emphasizes union and nursing background
Gregg Bush expected Rep. Doug Mann, D-Columbia, to run for three more terms for Missouri’s 50th State House district following his initial victory in 2022. That changed when Mann announced in October he would not be seeking reelection in 2024 amid continuing mental health challenges. Bush got to know Mann through his unsuccessful bid for Columbia’s Fifth Ward City Council seat in 2023.
MSHP Arrest Reports for July 29, 2024
The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 41-year-old Kyle R. Davis of Knob Noster at 4:28 p.m. Sunday in Johnson County. He now faces charges of driving while intoxicated prior offender, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway and no insurance. Davis was released for medical treatment. The...
Independence charity asking for water bottle donations as temperatures surge
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - With a heatwave hitting the Kansas City metro, a local organization is asking for help keeping people cool. The Community Services League, based in Independence, is hosting a donation drive for water bottles through the end of the week. The water will be distributed to unhoused people living in eastern Jackson County to help keep them hydrated in the heat and connected with CSL’s services.
What will a new push for nuclear energy look like in Missouri and Illinois?
Behind caution tape, a radiation protection technician holds a clicking instrument. Workers at the Callaway Nuclear Plant in Steedman, Mo., are doing something that only happens every few years — they’re moving spent uranium fuel. It’s a slow process. After cooling off for years in a deep pool...
St. Louis-area man arrested for brutal assault in Miller County pleads guilty
A St. Louis-area man arrested last fall for severely pistol whipping a man in Miller County pleads guilty. Keith Scott, of Bridgeton, pleaded guilty earlier this morning to unlawful possession of a firearm and first-degree property damage. He was sentenced to five years supervised probation on both counts. In exchange...
Watch Northern Lights Barely Visible Even from Northern Missouri
Thanks to a major solar storm that is underway as of this writing, you can barely see the Northern Lights which are visible even from parts of northern Missouri and there's video to prove it. Dan Bush from the Missouri Skies YouTube channel is running a live camera Monday night...
Public invited to discuss priority unfunded transportation needs
MoDOT is inviting the public to join the discussion on priority unfunded transportation needs in their areas. Missouri’s transportation system is a tremendous asset, including 33,811 miles of roads and 10,392 bridges and culverts, making it one of the largest of any state in the nation. MoDOT, working with its regional planning partners, has outlined a draft High Priority Unfunded Needs listing, which identifies $1.1 billion in annual unfunded transportation needs for the system. The list was created to guide the development of needs into funded projects as state and federal transportation funds become available in future years.
Western Missouri Faces Dangerous Heat Wave: 115° Heat Index Possible
Kansas City, MO – Western Missouri is bracing for an intense heat wave expected to last through Wednesday, with heat indices potentially reaching a dangerous 115 degrees. The National Weather Service in Kansas City has issued an excessive heat warning for the region, urging residents to take precautions. According...
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