Honoring The Brave- Madison County Launches New Memorial Project For Fallen Officers

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Honoring The Brave- Madison County Launches New Memorial Project For Fallen Officers

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A deeply heartfelt initiative is taking shape in Madison County, where law enforcement officers have launched a community-led memorial project to honor fallen officers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. While Edwardsville currently houses a memorial dedicated to these heroes, it has reached a painful limit — it is running out of space. Why a New Memorial … Read more

From Tragedy To Advocacy- A Father’s Mission To Prevent Drowning

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From Tragedy To Advocacy- A Father's Mission To Prevent Drowning

Drowning is swift, silent, and often overlooked. In Des Peres, Missouri, Bill O’Melia transformed personal tragedy into a mission to raise awareness about water safety.  Fifteen years ago, O’Melia’s son, Drennan, an accomplished swimmer, drowned in a pool despite the presence of lifeguards and other swimmers. This heartbreaking incident led O’Melia to co-found the Drennan’s Dreams … Read more

Tragedy In Midtown – Kansas City Police Identify Woman Fatally Shot

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Tragedy In Midtown - Kansas City Police Identify Woman Fatally Shot

In a heartbreaking incident that has shaken the Kansas City community, 21-year-old Layla A. Freeman was fatally shot on the evening of her birthday, May 13, 2025.  The tragedy unfolded in the Midtown area, near West 37th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, leaving residents and authorities grappling with the senseless loss. Incident Overview At approximately 9:45 p.m., Kansas City police officers responded … Read more

Taylor Swift’s Game Plan? Chiefs Schedule Reveals Which NFL Matches She Might Attend!

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Taylor Swift’s Game Plan? Chiefs Schedule Reveals Which NFL Matches She Might Attend!

As the Kansas City Chiefs unveil their 2025-2026 NFL schedule, fans and Swifties alike are buzzing with anticipation. Taylor Swift, known for her support of boyfriend Travis Kelce, has become a staple at Chiefs games, often bringing a surge of energy and attention to the stands.  With the new season approaching, many are speculating which games … Read more

Emporia High Names Alum and Emporia State Grad Daniel Goodman as New Head Football Coach

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Emporia High Names Alum and Emporia State Grad Daniel Goodman as New Head Football Coach

Emporia High School has found a familiar and experienced face to lead the Spartans football team. During a meeting held on Wednesday night, the USD 253 Board of Education approved the hiring of Daniel Goodman as the next head coach. Goodman, an Emporia High alum from the class of 2010, is eager to return to … Read more

Anti-Porn Organization Files Four Lawsuits in Kansas Over Alleged Violations of State’s Age Verification Law

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Anti-Porn Organization Files Four Lawsuits in Kansas Over Alleged Violations of State’s Age Verification Law

A series of federal lawsuits have been initiated in Kansas on behalf of a 14-year-old boy, alleging that several online pornography platforms violated state laws designed to prevent minors from accessing explicit content without age verification. These legal actions target well-known websites such as jerkmate.com, superporn.com, Titan Websites, and chaturbate.com. Alleged Violations of Kansas Age … Read more

Missouri Lawmakers Reignite Abortion Debate With New Repeal Vote

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Missouri Lawmakers Reignite Abortion Debate With New Repeal Vote

In a significant political development, Missouri’s Republican-controlled legislature has approved a new referendum aiming to repeal the abortion rights amendment passed by voters in November 2024. This move sets the stage for another statewide vote on abortion rights, potentially in November 2026 or earlier if a special election is called. Background: Amendment 3 and Its … Read more

Blinding Dust Storm Shuts Down I-70 In Western Kansas

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Blinding Dust Storm Shuts Down I-70 In Western Kansas

On May 14, 2025, a powerful dust storm swept across western Kansas, leading to the closure of both eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 (I-70) between Colby and the Colorado state line. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) initiated the shutdown due to blowing dust that reduced visibility to near zero, creating extremely hazardous … Read more

Man Gunned Down Near Wyoming Street – Kansas City Police Respond

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Man Gunned Down Near Wyoming Street – Kansas City Police Respond

On Monday, May 12, 2025, at approximately 10:18 p.m., the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department (KCPD) responded to a reported shooting near W. 31st Street and Terrace Street.  Upon arrival, officers found a man who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim informed police that he was in his vehicle in the 3400 block of Wyoming Street when he heard gunshots and … Read more

2 Men Accused Of Stealing $50,000 In Underground Copper Wire

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2 Men Accused Of Stealing $50,000 In Underground Copper Wire

In the early hours of Monday, May 12, 2025, Kansas City, Missouri, police officers discovered two men, David Raisbeck, 47, and Christopher Shane, 54, both from Independence, near a vehicle with approximately 70 feet of copper wire pulled from an underground manhole.  The men were arrested and later charged in Jackson County Circuit Court with damage to a critical infrastructure facility. Details … Read more