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Foiled $1 million extortion plot against Kansas City homeowner brings federal conviction, up to 20 years in prisonA federal jury has convicted a man of attempting to extort $1 million from a Kansas City homeowner through threats of vandalism and arson to the home. Read More
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Silver Dollar City announces $30 million in upcoming park improvementsBRANSON, Mo. – Silver Dollar City has announced $30 million of upcoming projects including major improvements to its infrastructure, student-employee housing and more. SDC plans to… Read More
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This really bites: ‘Midwest Venom Fest’ snake show cut short after Egyptian cobra goes missingMOSCOW MILLS, Mo. – A two-day event showcasing hundreds of venomous snakes was cut short last weekend after a deadly Egyptian cobra was nowhere to be found. … Read More
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Six months after the massive cyber attack on Wyandotte County, taxpayers know little about it – including the costSix months after a devastating ransomware attack on Wyandotte County computers was belatedly acknowledged, the public still knows precious little about it. Yet,… Read More
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Drought opens up areas of Ozark’s historic Smallin Civil War CaveOZARK, Mo. – With the lack of rain in the Midwest drying out and exposing more natural wonders, explorers are flocking to one of the Ozark area’s most… Read More
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Mount Vernon High School football player receives heart transplant, new chance a lifeMOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Sophomore Mount Vernon running back Preston Hardyman was enjoying the average summer of athletics until an unexpected health scare changed his life forever. … Read More
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Restructuring of classes, college degree offerings at Emporia State University in Kansas sparks panic among some professors over ‘suspended’ tenureA journalism professor ominously suggests that restructuring and layoffs at Emporia State University may be “a political maneuver to end tenure,” and that “I may be fired for… Read More
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Elderly man allegedly stomped to death in Wyandotte County Courthouse after $400 dispute in small claims courtA 71-year-old man was allegedly beaten and stomped to death inside the Wyandotte County Courthouse earlier this month after a dispute over $400 in small claims court. Read More
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A Springfield nonprofit hopes to restore housing within city limitsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A nonprofit is starting a new initiative to improve housing conditions and rundown neighborhoods in Springfield. Brendan Griesemer, assistant director of planning and… Read More
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OTC hosts free breakfast campaign at all six campusesSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Ozarks Technical Community College has launched a free Eagle Breakfast campaign for students at all six of its campuses. Vice Chancellor for Student… Read More
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Missouri State to host open house for new John Goodman Amphitheatre this weekendSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri State University is set to host an open house this weekend to showcase the new John Goodman Amphitheatre. The campus broke ground… Read More
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Florissant elementary school and Army Corps of Engineers face backlash for mishandling ‘unacceptably high’ radioactive waste levelFLORISSANT, Mo. – A St. Louis-area elementary school and the Army Corps of Engineers are under fire for their handling of “unacceptably high” levels of radioactive waste detected… Read More
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MSU Care Clinic lowers income guidelines to give more Springfield residents healthcareSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri State University has adjusted its income guidelines at the MSU Care Clinic in an effort to help more Springfield residents receive health care. … Read More
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South Central Career Center receives significant $300,000 grant for new practical nursing programWEST PLAINS, Mo. – The South Central Career Center here has received a $300,000 grant for its new practical nursing program geared toward high school students. … Read More
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Major infrastructure improvements coming to mid-MissouriJEFFERSON CITY – The Show-Me State received promising infrastructure news twice this week, with the announcement of new road improvements in mid-Missouri and the receipt of over $1 billion from… Read More
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‘This is in our neighborhoods’: KC mom finds pornographic material in her neighborhood’s free little libraryKansas City mom Casey Thomas had always thought of her neighborhood’s free “little library” book exchange as a blessing – until Sunday, when she was startled to find books containing… Read More
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College GameDay coming to KU for first time ever ahead of matchup against TCULAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas football fans will be cheering on their team in front of a national audience Saturday, as ESPN’s College GameDay will make its first-ever trip to Lawrence. … Read More
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Aquarium construction under way at Kansas City ZooKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Construction crews at the Kansas City Zoo are working hard toward the grand opening of the new 600,000-gallon aquarium in 2023. KC… Read More
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Used car prices prompt St. Charles County to consider lowering property taxes(The Center Square) – The St. Charles County Council will consider reducing property taxes due to the skyrocketing cost of used cars. If Bill No. Read More
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Hostess Brands opening factory in Clark County, ArkansasLENEXA, KS. – Lenexa-based snack behemoth Hostess has announced plans to reopen a dormant factory in Clark County, Arkansas. Hostess plans to invest between $120-140 million… Read More