Juneteenth Celebrations Marred by Gun Violence in South Carolina and Oklahoma

Juneteenth Celebrations Marred by Gun Violence in South Carolina and Oklahoma

Authorities in Anderson County, South Carolina, are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on June 21 during a Juneteenth celebration along Scarborough Road, about 36 miles southwest of Greenville. What began as a peaceful community gathering devolved into chaos when an argument in a parking lot escalated into gunfire, according to the Anderson County Sheriff’s … Read more

IAM Leadership Tours Boeing St. Louis Facilities, Highlights Union Members’ Role in National Defense

IAM Leadership Tours Boeing St. Louis Facilities, Highlights Union Members’ Role in National Defense

IAM District 837 President Tom Boelling and IAM Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett recently toured Boeing’s aerospace manufacturing facilities in the St. Louis region, offering a closer look at the vital defense work carried out by IAM union members. The tour included stops at Boeing locations in St. Louis, St. Charles, Missouri, and Mascoutah, … Read more

Body of 12-Year-Old Kollin Showalter Recovered After Train Tragedy on Neosho River

Body of 12-Year-Old Kollin Showalter Recovered After Train Tragedy on Neosho River

LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. – The body of 12-year-old Kollin Showalter, who was killed alongside a friend in a tragic train accident last week, was recovered from the Neosho River on Sunday, authorities confirmed. Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor said he was notified shortly after noon by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) regarding … Read more

Kansas City Current Sign Michelle Cooper to Contract Extension Through 2028

Kansas City Current Sign Michelle Cooper to Contract Extension Through 2028

The Kansas City Current have announced a three-year contract extension with forward Michelle Cooper, solidifying her spot on the team through the 2028 NWSL season. Cooper was originally signed through 2025, but the new deal reflects the club’s confidence in her continued growth and contributions. Leadership Praises Cooper’s Impact On and Off the Field General … Read more

Humane Society Rescues 11 Animals in Crisis Across Kansas City Metro

Humane Society Rescues 11 Animals in Crisis Across Kansas City Metro

The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City is seeking urgent community support after rescuing 11 animals in critical condition over the weekend. The organization announced the rescues on Monday, June 23, and emphasized the immediate need for medical funding and foster care. Blind Puppies Found Outside Feed Store On Saturday, shelter staff responded to a … Read more

Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Hot Temperatures, and Flood Risks Begin the Week in Eastern Kansas

Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Hot Temperatures, and Flood Risks Begin the Week in Eastern Kansas

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for portions of eastern Kansas, including Morris and Wabaunsee counties, effective through 10 p.m. on Monday. The primary hazards include damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, hail up to one inch in diameter, and heavy rainfall. Though flooding is possible, it is expected to … Read more

Advocacy Group Launches Nationwide McDonald’s Boycott Over DEI, Pricing, and Labor Concerns

Advocacy Group Launches Nationwide McDonald’s Boycott Over DEI, Pricing, and Labor Concerns

The advocacy organization The People’s Union USA has announced a nationwide boycott of McDonald’s beginning Tuesday, urging customers to avoid the fast-food chain through next Monday. The group’s founder, John Schwarz, is calling the action a demonstration of “strength, solidarity, and people-powered change.” “Let them feel it. Let them hear us. Let this be just … Read more

Kansas City Shooting in 18th and Vine District Leaves One Dead, Five Injured

Kansas City Shooting in 18th and Vine District Leaves One Dead, Five Injured

Kansas City police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the city’s historic 18th and Vine district. The incident took place around 2 a.m., when officers observed people running from the area near 19th and Vine, shouting that someone was firing a gun. Multiple Victims Discovered at Scene Responding officers quickly … Read more

Kansas and Missouri Leaders React to U.S. Military Strikes on Iran

Kansas and Missouri Leaders React to U.S. Military Strikes on Iran

On Saturday night, President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States launched targeted military strikes on three locations in Iran, marking a major escalation in tensions. The mission reportedly focused on Iranian nuclear-related facilities. Regional Leaders Respond on Social Media Political leaders from Kansas and Missouri took to social media to express a range of … Read more

Death Investigation Underway After Body Found in Portageville, Missouri

Death Investigation Underway After Body Found in Portageville, Missouri

Authorities in southeast Missouri are investigating a suspicious death after a body was discovered in the early hours of Sunday, June 22, near the intersection of 5th and Warren Streets in Portageville, a small city in New Madrid County. According to a statement from the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office, officers from the Portageville Police … Read more