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Thelma's Kitchen, Kansas City's first pay-it-forward cafe, reopens on Troost Avenue
After more than two years of renovations, Thelma's Kitchen and Reconciliation Services is returning to its original home at 31st Street and Troost Avenue. The pay-it-forward cafe, which opened in 2018, has been closed to in-person dining since March 2020. "It'll be so nice to feed people a meal and...
Carthage woman charged in connection to daughter-in-law’s murder
MIAMI COUNTY, Kan. — A Carthage woman is charged with helping her son cover-up and evade authorities in her daughter-in-law’s murder. Kansas prosecutors charged Heather McJunkins, 46, with one count of obstructing apprehension or prosecution, and one count of interference with a law enforcement officer by concealing or destroying evidence of a felony.
Tensions erupt at Jefferson City Council meeting when questions arise over staffing study
Tensions erupt at a Jefferson City Council meeting as one councilman raises concern about an ongoing staffing study. The Matrix Consulting Group was hired in June of 2023 to perform a staffing organization study for $145,000. Councilman Andrew Mealy originally said that price tag was too high and again raised his concerns as the city council took up new business at its Monday night meeting.
'Never stop looking': Missing Columbia man found dead, family and police confirm
Police have confirmed that a Columbia man who went missing in October 2022 has been found dead. Jason Washington's body was found on June 7, according to his wife, Tamitra Williams. She announced it on the Bring Jason Washington Home Facebook page, which she created to source tips to find him.
Dangerous Flash Flooding in the Ozarks Wednesday Morning
Heavy rains led to flash flooding in the Springfield metro area and other parts of the Ozarks Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service says between 4 and 7 inches of rain had fallen in western Taney County by 7:00am Wednesday. We had reports Roark Valley Road was closed in the...
Plaza Towers owner arrested after incident that left woman with serious injuries
The owner of Plaza Towers is facing three felony counts of domestic assault and one count of kidnapping after being arrested Sunday. Marco Denis is the registered agent listed on the Secretary of State business database for the Springfield Property LLC, a company providing retail and commercial rental space across Springfield, including Plaza Towers on the corner of East Sunshine Street and Glenstone Avenue. ...
Heavy rain damages roads and floods campgrounds in the Branson, Mo., area
BRANSON, Mo. (KY3) - Rushing rainwater that kept rising hit the Branson area and damaged several roads. Up to seven inches of rain fell in the area on Wednesday. Branson Fire Department Chief Ted Martin said the rain had little to no impact on Table Rock Lake. Officials with the U.S. Corps of Engineers do not expect any changes in the flow from the dam into Lake Taneycomo.
STUCK TRUCK! Truck gets stuck underneath Springfield overpass, again
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Police are investigating another truck that got stuck underneath a Springfield overpass. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Commercial and Grant overpass. It is known for stuck trucks. A sign on the low bridge reads a clearance of 11 feet and 6 inches. The...
Springfield man sentenced to 20 years for two counts of rape
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man charged with two counts of rape has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. According to online court documents, 42-year-old Anthony Allen Thompson entered an Alford plea under a plea agreement and has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for each count, with the sentences to run consecutively. […]
North Central Missouri Fair Grounds set for ATV and dirtbike motocross races
The North Central Missouri Fair Grounds in Trenton is set to host an exhilarating event for ATV and dirtbike enthusiasts on Friday, August 2, 2024. The races will offer a high-octane mix of adrenaline-pumping action and family-friendly entertainment. Sign-in for participants begins at 4:30 p.m., with races scheduled to start...
Report: 5 Kansas City Chiefs Players Injured Before Start Of Training Camp
The Kansas City Chiefs have players battling injury before training camp. Rookies reported to training camp on Tuesday. Veterans will return for training camp on Saturday. The Chiefs had one important injury hanging over their heads during OTAs this spring: Joe Thuney. Thuney suffered a pec injury during the playoffs last season, keeping him out of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers.
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