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Missouri Governor Kehoe Confirms FEMA to Assess Infrastructure Damage in 25 Counties After Devastating Storms

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Missouri Governor Kehoe Confirms FEMA to Assess Infrastructure Damage in 25 Counties After Devastating Storms

In response to the severe storms and widespread flooding that struck Missouri beginning March 30, Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) in 25 counties across the state. The goal is to evaluate the extensive impact on public infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and water crossings, in hopes of securing federal Public Assistance. Unprecedented Damage Triggers … Read more

St. Louis County Soccer Complex Gets $8 Million Makeover After Tornado Damage – Fields Set To Reopen By June 2025

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St. Louis County Soccer Complex Gets $8 Million Makeover After Tornado Damage – Fields Set To Reopen By June 2025

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. – A massive $8 million reconstruction project is set to begin on the Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex in St. Louis County after it was ravaged by a powerful EF2 tornado last month. The storm left the popular youth sports destination in ruins, halting all games and severely disrupting training schedules for local players. The complex, located in Maryland Heights, … Read more

Parkway School District Implements Cell Phone Ban For Students Starting Next School Year

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Parkway School District Implements Cell Phone Ban For Students Starting Next School Year

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The Parkway School District, one of the largest in the St. Louis area, has approved a significant change in its classroom policy: a district-wide ban on student cell phone use during school hours. This decision, finalized during a regular school board meeting on Wednesday night, is set to take effect at the … Read more

Tragic Crash On I-435 Claims Life of 21-Year-Old Shawnee Man In Wyandotte County

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Tragic Crash On I-435 Claims Life of 21-Year-Old Shawnee Man In Wyandotte County

A devastating accident on Interstate 435 in Wyandotte County claimed the life of a 21-year-old man from Shawnee, Kansas, on Tuesday afternoon. According to information from law enforcement, the single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m. on the northbound side of I-435, just a mile north of Kansas 32 Highway. The Kansas Highway Patrol confirmed that the driver, Jacob Robert Thomas Rhodes, was operating … Read more

Astros Silence Cardinals 2-0 As Meyers Delivers At The Plate And Brown Dominates On The Mound

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Astros Silence Cardinals 2-0 As Meyers Delivers At The Plate And Brown Dominates On The Mound

The Houston Astros clinched a tight 2-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday night, thanks to stellar performances from Jake Meyers and Hunter Brown. The game, held at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, featured impressive pitching, timely hits, and key defensive plays that ultimately secured the win for the Astros. Brown’s Commanding Start Anchors the Victory Hunter Brown (2-1) was flawless through … Read more

KC Current President Announces Battle with Cancer

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KC Current President Announces Battle with Cancer

On Monday morning, Kansas City Current President, Raven Jemison, shared a deeply personal update with fans, revealing that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She also expressed her commitment to embracing a “new normal” as she focuses on her health and treatment. Jemison Reflects on the Magic of Matchdays In her statement, Jemison took … Read more

Flint Hills Gravel Ride And Run 2025 Breaks Records But Ends In Tragedy In Americus

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Flint Hills Gravel Ride And Run 2025 Breaks Records But Ends In Tragedy In Americus

The Flint Hills Gravel Ride and Run returned to Americus, Kansas this past weekend with its largest turnout yet. The event, which combines multiple gravel cycling and running races, saw over 850 participants register and more than 750 cyclists cross the start line. However, the success of the race was overshadowed by the tragic passing of one of its most passionate … Read more

Staged Crashes, Real Consequences- Man Defrauds Insurance Firms Out of $100K

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Staged Crashes, Real Consequences- Man Defrauds Insurance Firms Out of $100K

A St. Louis man who orchestrated a series of staged car accidents over a 17-month period has pleaded guilty to insurance fraud, leaving insurers with a combined loss of over $107,000. The Scheme: How the Fraud Was Executed From September 2021 to January 2023, Adrian Peebles, now 32 years old, carried out a sophisticated fraud operation involving staged vehicle collisions. According to legal filings, … Read more

Two Men Arrested In Major Kansas City Drug Bust

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Two Men Arrested In Major Kansas City Drug Bust

In a significant operation over the weekend, two men were arrested and charged in connection with a major drug bust in Kansas City, Missouri. The arrest of Wilbert Etier of Kansas City and Joseph Eismont of Gladstone has brought to light the ongoing battle against the fentanyl crisis, which continues to devastate communities across the … Read more

Lawrence School District Appoints New Free State Assistant Principal and Athletic Director

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Lawrence School District Appoints New Free State Assistant Principal and Athletic Director

Lawrence School District has recently appointed Jason Schroeder as the next Assistant Principal and Athletic Director for Free State High School. This marks an exciting new chapter for the school as they welcome Schroeder into a leadership role. A Passion for Education and Athletics Schroeder expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity in a … Read more