Two men injured in Wednesday morning collision
A two-vehicle crash around 11:10 a.m. Wednesday in Andrew County resulted in multiple people injured.
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A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for northwest Missouri, northeast Kansas
A dense fog advisory has been issued for portions of east-central and northeast Kansas, as well as central, northwest, and west-central Missouri. This advisory will expire at noon today. Visibility of up to a quarter mile or less due to dense fog can make driving conditions hazardous.
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Highway Patrol observes National Missing Persons Day
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is bringing awareness to missing persons around the state during National Missing Persons Day. MSHP shared through social media on Monday, Feb. 3 that they are observing National Missing Persons Day, writing, “The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Missing Persons Unit is the clearinghouse for missing persons in Missouri.” The patrol
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Drivers examination stations across the state to close for holidays
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding residents that a few upcoming holidays will impact the driver examination stations across the state. In observance of former President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 12, the driver examination stations around the state will be closed. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, Feb. 13. In observance of
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Flags to be raised in Missouri on Jan. 20
U.S. and state flags will be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day at state buildings and grounds in Missouri despite the date falling during a national mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order and announced the decision on Wednesday that flags will be raised to full-mast on Monday,
Continue ReadingGibson Jimerson scores 33 to lead Saint Louis over Fordham 88-63
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Gibson Jimerson scored 33 points to lead Saint Louis over Fordham 88-63 on Tuesday. Jimerson also contributed eight rebounds for the Billikens (8-6, 1-0 Atlantic 10 Conference). Robbie Avila scored 19 and grabbed five rebounds. Isaiah Swope shot 7 for 12 and scored 15. Jackie Johnson III
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Four mark retirements from Platte County Sheriff’s Office
By Nicole Scott The Platte County Sheriff’s Office recently celebrated the retirement of three officers and the department’s leader. Sheriff Mark S. Owen’s retirement was celebrated on Dec. 30 following his 33 years of service to the citizens of Platte County. “Sheriff Owen began his life of service as a Marine, then a firefighter and
Continue ReadingFordham hosts Saint Louis following Jimerson’s 28-point game
By The Associated Press Saint Louis Billikens (7-6) at Fordham Rams (8-5) New York; Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Billikens -1.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis visits Fordham after Gibson Jimerson scored 28 points in Saint Louis’ 78-57 victory against the William Woods Owls. The Rams have gone 6-1 in home
Continue ReadingMissouri State hosts Schwieger and Valparaiso
By The Associated Press Valparaiso Beacons (7-6, 0-2 MVC) at Missouri State Bears (7-6, 0-2 MVC) Springfield, Missouri; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Valparaiso takes on Missouri State after Cooper Schwieger scored 21 points in Valparaiso’s 81-75 overtime loss to the Bradley Braves. The Bears are 5-1 in home games. Missouri State averages 72.3
Continue ReadingTroopers to monitor state roadways for New Year’s holiday
By Nicole Scott The Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers will be patrolling in force during the next few days to keep roads safe. The patrol’s New Year’s holiday counting period begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will run until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1. During last year’s New Year’s holiday counting
Continue ReadingBlackhawks play the Blues on losing streak
By The Associated Press St. Louis Blues (17-17-4, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (12-23-2, in the Central Division) Chicago; Tuesday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blues -125, Blackhawks +105; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks will try to stop their four-game losing streak when they take on the St. Louis
Continue ReadingJimerson and Saint Louis host Fordham
By The Associated Press Saint Louis Billikens (7-6) at Fordham Rams (8-5) New York; Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis takes on Fordham after Gibson Jimerson scored 28 points in Saint Louis’ 78-57 win against the William Woods Owls. The Rams are 6-1 on their home court. Fordham is ninth in the A-10
Continue ReadingMissouri hosts Hines and Alabama State
By The Associated Press Alabama State Hornets (4-8) at Missouri Tigers (10-2) Columbia, Missouri; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -23.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State visits Missouri after CJ Hines scored 25 points in Alabama State’s 83-80 loss to the Delaware State Hornets. The Tigers have gone 10-0 in home
Continue ReadingCameron Haffner helps Evansville end five-game skid with 57-40 victory over Missouri State
By The Associated Press EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Cameron Haffner scored 13 points as Evansville beat Missouri State 57-40 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak. Haffner went 5 of 12 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Purple Aces (4-9, 1-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Joshua Hughes added 11 points,
Continue ReadingMartin scores 17, Southeast Missouri State beats Westminster (MO) 88-39
By The Associated Press CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Rob Martin had 17 points in Southeast Missouri State’s 88-39 victory against Westminster (MO) on Sunday night. Martin also contributed seven rebounds for the Redhawks (7-6). Braxton Stacker scored 16 points while going 7 of 11 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds.
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Atchison, Nodaway among Missouri counties with planned roadwork next week
By NewsPress Now The Missouri Department of Transportation announced a few road work projects for several Northwest Missouri counties on Friday afternoon, including Atchison and Nodaway counties. MoDOT shared the planned roadwork for the week of Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 and stated that the department will limit road construction for
Continue ReadingMissouri State Bears face the UIC Flames, look for 5th straight win
By The Associated Press Missouri State Bears (8-3) at UIC Flames (3-6) Chicago; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State is looking to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over UIC. The Flames are 2-3 in home games. UIC is fifth in the MVC scoring 72.8 points while shooting 44.9% from the
Continue ReadingMissouri hosts Alabama State after Hines’ 25-point game
By The Associated Press Alabama State Hornets (4-8) at Missouri Tigers (10-2) Columbia, Missouri; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State plays Missouri after CJ Hines scored 25 points in Alabama State’s 83-80 loss to the Delaware State Hornets. The Tigers are 10-0 on their home court. Missouri is fourth in the SEC scoring
Continue ReadingWhite leads Missouri State against Evansville after 26-point game
By The Associated Press Missouri State Bears (7-5, 0-1 MVC) at Evansville Purple Aces (3-9, 0-1 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bears -4.5; over/under is 135 BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State plays Evansville after Dez White scored 26 points in Missouri State’s 68-56 win against the UCSB Gauchos. The Purple Aces
Continue ReadingRandle leads Missouri against Jackson State after 21-point outing
By The Associated Press Jackson State Tigers (2-8) at Missouri Tigers (10-4) Columbia, Missouri; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri hosts Jackson State after Laniah Randle scored 21 points in Missouri’s 76-63 loss to the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles. The Missouri Tigers have gone 8-2 in home games. Missouri is ninth in the SEC
Continue ReadingKennedy leads Saint Louis against Rhode Island after 22-point game
By The Associated Press Saint Louis Billikens (6-7) at Rhode Island Rams (5-8) Kingston, Rhode Island; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis visits Rhode Island after Peyton Kennedy scored 22 points in Saint Louis’ 86-69 win over the Bellarmine Knights. The Rams have gone 3-3 at home. Rhode Island is fifth in the
Continue ReadingJimerson scores 28 as Saint Louis defeats NAIA-member William Woods 78-57
By The Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gibson Jimerson’s 28 points helped Saint Louis defeat NAIA-member William Woods 78-57 on Saturday night. Jimerson had three steals for the Billikens (7-6). Robbie Avila added 23 points while going 9 of 15 and 4 of 8 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds, six assists,
Continue ReadingBuffalo visits St. Louis after Tuch’s hat trick
By The Associated Press Buffalo Sabres (13-19-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (17-16-4, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres visit the St. Louis Blues after Alex Tuch’s hat trick against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Sabres’ 6-2 win. St. Louis has a 7-8-1
Continue ReadingMissouri State takes road win streak into matchup with UIC
By The Associated Press Missouri State Bears (8-3) at UIC Flames (3-6) Chicago; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Bears play UIC. The Flames are 2-3 on their home court. UIC scores 72.8 points and has outscored opponents by 5.7 points
Continue ReadingEvansville hosts Missouri State following White’s 26-point game
By The Associated Press Missouri State Bears (7-5, 0-1 MVC) at Evansville Purple Aces (3-9, 0-1 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State visits Evansville after Dez White scored 26 points in Missouri State’s 68-56 win over the UCSB Gauchos. The Purple Aces have gone 3-3 in home games. Evansville is
Continue ReadingMissouri faces Jackson State following Randle’s 21-point outing
By The Associated Press Jackson State Tigers (2-8) at Missouri Tigers (10-4) Columbia, Missouri; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri takes on Jackson State after Laniah Randle scored 21 points in Missouri’s 76-63 loss to the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles. The Missouri Tigers have gone 8-2 in home games. Missouri is 0-1 in games
Continue ReadingSaint Louis visits Kaur and Rhode Island
By The Associated Press Saint Louis Billikens (6-7) at Rhode Island Rams (5-8) Kingston, Rhode Island; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island hosts Saint Louis after Harsimran Kaur scored 21 points in Rhode Island’s 77-37 victory over the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash. The Rams have gone 3-3 at home. Rhode Island is
Continue ReadingBlues host the Predators after Holloway’s hat trick
By The Associated Press Nashville Predators (11-17-7, in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (16-16-4, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Predators -130, Blues +109; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues host the Nashville Predators after Dylan Holloway’s hat trick against the Detroit Red
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Rep. Shields files third child care tax package
By Kirsten Stokes Missouri State Representative, Brenda Shields, (R-St. Joseph) pre-filed a tax incentive package for the third time addressing the childcare shortage in Missouri for the upcoming legislative session. The past two legislative sessions have been successful for the package in the House, but have run stale with the Senate. With 89 out of
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New MSHP Trooper assigned to Troop H for the new year
By Nicole Scott The Missouri State Highway Patrol celebrated the graduation of its 122nd Recruitment Class on Friday and one of the graduates has been assigned to Troop H. Trooper Joshua D. Bedingfield of Magnolia, Texas, graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, Dec. 20. Bedingfield was home schooled and graduated in 2018,
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