A hearing was held recently for Ramon Chavez-Rodriguez, the man charged in connection with the tragic death of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Officer David Lee. The incident occurred in September 2024, when Officer Lee, while investigating a car accident on I-70, tragically lost his life after being struck by a passing vehicle. Below are … Read more
A serious car crash in River Bend, Missouri, on April 11, 2025, has left a Lexington man with serious injuries. The incident occurred early in the morning on Highway 210 and Route 291, involving a collision between two vehicles. This accident highlights the risks of driving and the importance of road safety, especially at busy … Read more
A 16-year-old teen driver was airlifted with critical injuries after a rollover crash on a gravel road east of Marshall, Missouri. The accident, which took place late Thursday night on April 10, 2025, involved a 2007 Saturn Aura that lost control on loose gravel, resulting in a dramatic single-vehicle collision. Three teenagers were involved, with … Read more
The weekend is shaping up to be toasty in Wichita, with warm temperatures, light winds, and a chance of moisture as we head into the middle of the week. After a few calm days, the cold front will begin making its way southeast, bringing elevated winds and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Here’s … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, Dougqualynn Patterson, a 23-year-old man from Wichita, has requested to withdraw his guilty plea in the second-degree murder of 16-year-old Elrecus Nolan Jr. The incident, which occurred on July 3, 2023, has left the community shocked as Patterson, who had already pleaded guilty, now seeks to retract his plea. … Read more
A single-vehicle crash early on April 10, 2025, left a 37-year-old man from Cole Camp, Missouri, hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident occurred on Highway 50, near the intersection of PCA Rd., when the driver lost control of his vehicle, crashed into a concrete barrier, and flipped over. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, and … Read more
On April 4, 2025, a tragedy struck the firefighting community in Franklin County, Missouri, when Chevy Gall, a 16-year-old volunteer firefighter, tragically lost his life in a crash while responding to an emergency call. Gall was fatally injured when his car collided with another vehicle on U.S. Route 50. His passing has left a profound … Read more
As Missouri workers prepare for the upcoming implementation of paid sick leave on May 1, 2025, workers’ rights groups have been organizing rallies across the state, including in Kansas City. This change, stemming from Proposition A passed by voters last November, will grant workers the right to earn paid sick days, offering much-needed relief for … Read more
In a shocking case of fraud, Mercy Ojedeji, a 24-year-old man, was arrested after admitting to using counterfeit documents to obtain a student visa. Ojedeji, who pleaded guilty to fraudulent immigration documents and wire fraud, used falsified records to gain admission to the University of Missouri. His fraudulent activities did not end with obtaining the … Read more
A tragic explosion in Lexington, Missouri has left a community in mourning and a family grappling with an immense loss. On Wednesday night, an explosion destroyed a home, killing a 5-year-old boy and seriously injuring his father and sister. The victims remain hospitalized in Kansas City, where they are receiving treatment for severe burns. The … Read more