Severe Blood Shortage: Donors Needed Now To Address Delays In Patient Care
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (June 15, 2021) — The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. Donors of
Former State Senator To Seek 4th District Congressional Seat
LAMAR, Mo. (AP) — A former state lawmaker is the first candidate to announce a run for the U.S. House seat that will become open with Rep. Vicky Hartzler’s decision to run for Senate. The Kansas City
Sparta Receives Grant To Revitalize Downtown
City leaders of Sparta will host a town hall meeting tonight to discuss a grant awarded to the community. The organization Missouri Main Street Connection awarded $30,000 to help revitalize the downtown portion of Sparta. The city
Child Sex Abuser Sentenced To More Than 600 Years
A judge has sentenced a 62-year-old child sexual abuser in southwest Missouri to more than 600 years in prison. Daniel Franklin, of rural Joplin, was convicted in April of 10 felonies, including three counts of statutory rape.
Kansas City Man Accused Of Killing 6 Found Not Competent To Stand Trial
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A man charged with killing six people on or near trails in south Kansas City four to five years ago has been found not competent to stand trial. A judge ruled Monday
Governor Parson Signs HB 271 Regarding Local Public Health Orders & Vaccine Passports
Jefferson City, MO (Press Release) – Today, Governor Mike Parson signed HB 271 into law, establishing greater accountability for local leaders when imposing public health orders and prohibits local COVID-19 vaccine passports. “This legislation I am
MoDOT Striping Multiple Routes Today
MoDOT crews will be striping along multiple routes today. MoDOT will be striping route I-49 in Jasper County, and Routes I-44 in Greene and Webster County. Drivers are being urged to watch for slow moving equipment and
Activists call for 21-day cease-fire to End Kansas City violence
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A group of clergy and civil rights activists are pushing for a 21-day cease-fire in an effort to slow Kansas City’s violent crime. Advocates will offer conflict resolution and on-call spiritual counseling for
Tigers Set Franchise Record; KC Royals Lose 10-3
The Detroit Tigers set a franchise record last night, beating the Kansas City Royals 10-3. The Tigers set a franchise record for most pitchers used in a nine-inning game. The Royals and Tigers will battle it out
St. Louis Cardinals Beat Marlins 4-2
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Miami Marlins last night with a final score of 4-2. During the post-game conference, pitcher Adam Wainwright announced that he purchased a sticky substance and used it six or seven times
