Man, 2 children die in Kansas City house fire
May 16, 2012, 4:21 PM
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police say a fire that killed a man and his two children in their south Kansas City home appears to be accidental.
Missouri News
UCM Gallery of Art and Design hosts Mid-Missouri Artists Exhibition
May 16, 2012, 3:27 PM
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.)— The University of Central Missouri’s Gallery of Art and Design will a host pair of exhibitions to open the summer exhibition season Thursday, May 18 through Saturday, June 16.
UCM News
- UCM Gallery of Art and Design hosts Mid-Missouri Artists Exhibition
- UCM Athletics to host pre-game activities for alumni, fans during NCAA South Central Regional
- Missouri Conservation Agents Association presents scholarship to UCM student
- UCM earns prestigious Climate Leadership Award
- UCM buys South East Elementary property for future growth
Missouri Guard remains on mission one year after Joplin tornado
May 16, 2012, 3:50 PM
(JOPLIN, Mo.) - Within hours of the deadly Joplin tornado on May 22, 2011, Gov. Jay Nixon activated the Missouri National Guard and told the people of Joplin they would remain on duty as long as needed.
One year later, the Guard remains on mission in the southwest Missouri town as rebuilding continues, said Maj. Gen. Stephen L. Danner, adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard.
One year later, the Guard remains on mission in the southwest Missouri town as rebuilding continues, said Maj. Gen. Stephen L. Danner, adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard.
Phase 3 of Downtown Revitalization Project begins
May 16, 2012, 4:37 PM
by NICOLE COOKE, Digitalburg
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| Although parking will be disrupted, those involved in the project are doing everything they can to work with Pine Street businesses and their patrons. (Photo by ELLEN BECKER, Digitalburg) |
WARRENSBURG, Mo.— Phase III of the Downtown Revitalization Project has begun, and fixing water lines is the first task on a long list. Crews are working to connect water service lines to the new water main and relocating water meters on Pine Street.
Signs welcome visitors to UCM on east side
May 16, 2012, 2:25 PM
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| The idea for the signs originated with the UCM Board of Governors. The signs are to be a friendly invitation to campus. (Photo by ELLEN BECKER, Digitalburg) |
WARRENSBURG, MO (Mary 16, 2012) – Enhancing the University of Central Missouri’s visibility to motorists traveling through Warrensburg, new signs bearing the university name were installed Wednesday at a site overlooking Maguire Street on the east side of campus.
Lee's Summit police confirm ID of burned body
May 15, 2012, 12:18 PM
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. (AP) — Lee's Summit police have confirmed the identity of a burned body found last week.
Father of Kansas plane crash survivor speaks
May 14, 2012, 11:48 AM
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| Luce's daughter is the sole survivor of a plane crash that killed four people Friday afternoon northwest of Chanute. (Photo courtesy of Google Images) |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ron Luce didn't recognize the voice of the woman who phoned Friday to say his daughter Hannah was with her, and was fine.
4 killed, 1 injured in Kansas plane crash
May 12, 2012, 2:45 PM
CHANUTE, Kan. (AP) — An Oklahoma newspaper is reporting three recent graduates of Oral Roberts University and a former business instructor were killed when a small airplane crashed in Kansas.
2 Warrensburg teens die when car overturns on US 50
May 5, 2012, 12:06 PM
WARRENSBURG, Mo.--Two teenagers were killed and a third was seriously injured Friday night in an accident on U.S. 50 near Business 50.
Those who died were Jacob D. Netz, 18, and Malcom T. Thomas, 19, both of Warrensburg. The driver of that car, Travis M. Arnold, 24, also of Warrensburg, was taken to Research Hospital in Kansas City via helicopter.
Those who died were Jacob D. Netz, 18, and Malcom T. Thomas, 19, both of Warrensburg. The driver of that car, Travis M. Arnold, 24, also of Warrensburg, was taken to Research Hospital in Kansas City via helicopter.
Missouri budget talks on hold over veterans' home money
May 3, 2012, 12:59 PM
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Negotiators working on a final version of Missouri's budget are taking a wait-and-see approach dependent on a new funding plan for veterans' nursing homes.
Residents to get separate water, sewer bills, starting in July
May 3, 2012, 12:35 PM
WARRENSBURG, Mo.--Last year, Missouri American Water notified the city of Warrensburg that effective July 1, 2012, it would no longer be providing the city’s sewer billing service.
Johnson County Sheltered Workshop Cafe's events May 1-12
May 1, 2012, 10:58 AM
WARRENSBURG, Mo. - Johnson County Workshop Cafe will cater the following events:
Old Drum's new bus schedule
May 1, 2012, 10:48 AM
WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Effective Monday, April 30 (660) 429-9081 will no longer be available for scheduling bus service with Old Drum Transportation. All requests for deviated rides will need to call 24 to 48 hours in advance to be scheduled on the bus. The toll free number you will need to call is 800-276-6287.
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San Diego jury convicts 2 in cartel-linked murders
May 16, 2012, 4:16 PM
JULIE WATSON, Associated Press
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A jury convicted two men Wednesday of first-degree murder in the killings of two men whose bodies were dissolved in acid for a Mexican drug gang.
National Affairs
Paralyzed woman uses her mind to control robot arm
May 16, 2012, 4:10 PM
MALCOLM RITTER, AP Science Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Using only her thoughts, a Massachusetts woman paralyzed for 15 years directed a robotic arm to pick up a bottle of coffee and bring it to her lips, researchers report in the latest advance in harnessing brain waves to help disabled people.
Sports
- Moody, Smith pick up modified wins at L A Raceway
- Holden Eagles baseball team plays for district championship
- Jennies remain No. 4, Mules fall to No. 11 in weekly USTFCCCA Rankings
- Central Missouri Track & Field earn 24 All-South Central Region honors
- Fourteen athletes earn trip to NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
