By Lauren del Valle, CNN New York (CNN) — For more than 40 years, the person responsible for the brutal rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl on Long Island has eluded capture. DNA from a smoothie straw, prosecutors say, could now be the key piece of evidence they need to convict her killer. Theresa
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By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Raiders went after Titans quarterback Cam Ward in just about every way on Sunday, pressuring him on more than a third of drop-backs in the 20-10 victory. But that was Tennessee. Getting to Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes is a whole different conversation. “He’s as
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By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The leader of Canada’s most populous province called for economic retaliation on the U.S. after auto company Stellantis said it was moving planned production of its Jeep Compass from Canada to the U.S. Ontario Premier Doug Ford blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for the company’s decision this
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing of the “Kansas Pick 3 Midday” game were: 1, 2, 6 (one, two, six) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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By MATT BROWN, GARY FIELDS and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A neutering by the Supreme Court of the Voting Rights Act’s last remaining major provision would potentially trigger a political avalanche — an event that starts narrow but gathers momentum as it spreads across the national map. In this case, the benefit
Continue ReadingPARCHMAN, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi executes man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 20-year-old college student.
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By MEG KINNARD Associated Press The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be removed from or resign their positions. The Young Republican National Federation, the GOP’s political organization for Republicans between 18 and
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a garage fire around 4 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Fern Drive and Ferndale Avenue.
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By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Election Commission is trying to figure out how a contract for new machines for voting for $28 million ended up costing the agency $4 million more. The investigation into buying the 3,200 ballot scanners in 2024 has led to the firing of the
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A school safety package that Gov. Mike Kehoe signed into law this year requires students to participate in active school shooter drills starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
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By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Zohran Mamdani used a Fox News interview on Wednesday to speak directly to President Donald Trump, who has often referred to the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor as a “communist” and questioned his experience. Ahead of Thursday’s first general election debate, Mamdani, a democratic socialist who is
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Bear Den Boxing Club is bringing a professional boxing event to St. Joseph.
Continue ReadingSPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Great Southern Bancorp Inc. (GSBC) on Wednesday reported profit of $17.8 million in its third quarter. The Springfield, Missouri-based company said it had profit of $1.56 per share. The bank holding company posted revenue of $86.1 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $57.8 million. _____
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By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military further from the seat of its power. The nation’s leadership called the new rules “common sense”
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By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military further from the seat of its power. The nation’s leadership called the new rules “common sense”
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought.
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By MEG KINNARD Associated Press The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be removed from or resign their positions. The Young Republican National Federation, the GOP’s political organization for Republicans between 18 and
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By Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him earlier Wednesday that he would halt Russian oil imports. “He’s a friend of mine, we have a great relationship … we have a great relationship – no, we were not happy
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By FÉLIX MÁRQUEZ Associated Press POZA RICA, Mexico (AP) — The stench of decay spread for several miles around Poza Rica on Wednesday, one of the areas hardest hit by last week’s torrential rains that flooded central and eastern Mexico. In the center of this oil-producing city near the Gulf of Mexico, a lingering cloud
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Medical staff are urging an increase in donations amid a platelet shortage.
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN INGANGA, NQOBILE NTSHANGASE and GERALD IMRAY Associated Press ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The head of an elite Madagascar military unit ousted the African island country’s president in a coup, capping weeks of youth-led protests over water and power cuts, the high cost of living and endemic poverty, among other issues. Col. Michael Randrianirina,
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Missouri’s attorney general filed a lawsuit Wednesday to stop a vote on a new congressional map passed by the Republican supermajority during a summer special session.
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By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — US Capitol Police are investigating “a vile and deeply inappropriate symbol” found in GOP Rep. Dave Taylor’s office, the congressman said in a statement. The congressman’s office has not confirmed to CNN what the symbol was, but Politico reported that USCP was called after an American flag altered to
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Despite lingering clouds and spotty showers across parts of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas today, temperatures have warmed well above average with highs reaching the 80s. Clearing skies tonight make way for a mostly sunny, warm, and breezy Thursday- with highs once again reaching the 80s. Much of Friday will remain unseasonably warm, before a cold front pushes into the region bringing t-storm chances by Friday evening and much cooler air for the weekend.
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By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Brown University is rejecting a Trump administration proposal that would provide favorable access to funding in exchange for a wide range of commitments, saying the deal would curtail academic freedom and undermine the university’s independence. Brown is the latest university to turn down the proposal, which
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local organization is celebrating its planting of 100 trees at a tree walk and dedication.
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By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally assured him that his country would stop buying Russian oil. The change, which has not been confirmed by the Indian government, would boost Trump’s efforts to pressure Moscow to negotiate an end to the war
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By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally assured him that his country would stop buying Russian oil. The change, which has not been confirmed by the Indian government, would boost Trump’s efforts to pressure Moscow to negotiate an end to the war
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By John Fritze, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority signaled deep skepticism Wednesday over the creation of a second majority Black district in Louisiana and appeared open to at least weakening the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 in a way that could limit minority representation in Congress. On one level,
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Journalists begin leaving Pentagon after refusing to sign Trump administration agreements on rules of access.
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