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Emporia High School is preparing for another transition on the sidelines as head football coach Kaden Glinsmann has officially stepped down after two winless seasons leading the Spartans. The move marks the third time in four years the school will be looking for a new football coach, highlighting the program’s ongoing efforts to regain its competitive footing. Glinsmann’s Coaching … Read more
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, around 12:50 p.m., a shooting occurred in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri. According to the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD), two vehicles were involved in a gunfire exchange while driving side-by-side from 39th Street & Broadway to 47th Street. One individual sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to a nearby … Read more
In April 2025, St. Louis has faced a series of alarming sinkholes, revealing the fragility of its century-old sewer infrastructure. These incidents have not only disrupted daily life but also raised serious concerns about public safety and the city’s aging underground systems. Recent Sinkhole Incidents Two significant sinkholes have recently emerged in St. Louis: These events … Read more
On the evening of April 22, 2025, a major gas main explosion disrupted a Kansas City neighborhood near 95th Street and Grandview Road, injuring two utility workers and prompting emergency evacuations and temporary shutdowns of local gas and power services. The blast occurred after a large 12- to 14-inch gas main was accidentally struck during third-party utility work. The leak that … Read more
Authorities in Washington State have uncovered chilling details surrounding the murder of 82-year-old Marcia Norman, whose body was discovered buried in concrete inside a shed. The shocking revelation has led to the arrest of her handyman, Jeffrey Zizz. On April 4, Norman was reported missing from her home in Tenino, Washington. Her body was found … Read more
The Northeastern State University (NSU) RiverHawks closed out their weekend series against Emporia State University (ESU) with a tough 20-4 loss in the series finale. Despite gaining an early advantage, the RiverHawks were overwhelmed by an offensive barrage from the Hornets, who responded with 16 unanswered runs to seal a dominant win and a clean sweep of the three-game … Read more
In 2025, Kansas wheat farmers are confronting the harsh realities of prolonged drought conditions. Despite recent rainfall, the damage inflicted on wheat crops appears irreversible. Farmers like Bruce Carey from Reno County express concerns that the moisture arrived too late to salvage the yield. The Impact of Drought on Kansas Wheat Kansas, a leading wheat-producing state, … Read more
The Kansas Department of Corrections recently made the decision to parole Dana L. Flynn, who had been serving a life sentence for the 1992 murder of her former lover, Randall Sheridan, in Geary County. The murder occurred while Flynn was involved in an affair with her pastor. After more than 30 years in prison, Flynn, … Read more
Severe rainfall across Johnson County, Missouri, has led to widespread flooding and multiple road closures, particularly in the Warrensburg area. As of Sunday evening, several critical routes were underwater, with local authorities urging residents to avoid travel and stay alert for weather updates. A flood watch remains in effect through 7 a.m. Monday, with more … Read more
On Friday morning, a significant crash occurred on the Kansas Turnpike’s northbound bridge over US Highway 50, resulting in extensive damage. A westbound semi truck carrying an elevated articulated boom attempted to pass under the bridge, causing the boom to strike and damage at least two I-beams on the bridge’s underside, with several other beams … Read more