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By Associated Press HOUSTON — Kansas State coach Chris Klieman knows how thin the margin of error is in college football. His Wildcats have been in three one-possession games this season and won all of them, including last week’s 29-27 win over rival Kansas. No. 17 Kansas State (7-1, 4-1 Big 12) still has hopes

By Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ first game of the season in South Korea was overshadowed afterward by Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter hinting at his stealing from the Japanese superstar. Their last postgame was a beer and champagne-fueled celebration of the franchise’s eighth World Series title. In between came a multitude of

By Metro Creative Automotive problems are often best left to professionals. Though seasoned car enthusiasts may be capable of diagnosing and fixing car troubles without the assistance of a trusted mechanic, most drivers are better off letting the pros address issues under the hood. But drivers can still play a vital role in vehicle maintenance.

By Metro Creative No two drivers are the same, and that reality is evident when motorists look for a new vehicle. Some drivers may want a flashy sports car, while others hope to get a great deal on a spacious minivan. Drivers also may be looking for different types of deals when visiting a dealership.

By Missouri Department of Conservation KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites those wishing to get their hunter education certification to attend one of three skills courses offered at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center. Classes are scheduled on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. and

By Missouri Department of Conservation KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two flood events and a hot, dry summer have impacted waterfowl hunting opportunities in many Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wetlands in the Kansas City region this season. Waterfowl hunting seasons in the Middle Zone will be open in two parts: Nov. 2-10 and Nov. 16-Jan.

By NewsPress Now Mike Kehoe, Republican The current lieutenant governor, Kehoe has past experience in Jefferson City as a state senator and senate majority leader. Kehoe said his administration has three key priorities: crime, economic stability and education. Kehoe hopes to highlight the need for further economic development that he said will benefit small businesses.

By NewsPress Now Sam Graves, Republican incumbent Graves, who is seeking his 12th term in Congress, currently serves as chair of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Having an extensive understanding of rural living, one of his main priorities is to continue impacting the economy and communities by addressing infrastructure needs.  Pam May,

By Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Missouri hunters harvested 15 black bears during the state’s fourth bear hunting season, Oct. 21-30. More than 5,969 hunters applied during May for 400 permits for the season with the maximum total harvest being 40 bears. Of the 400

By NewsPress Now Andrea Denning, Democrat Denning is a small business owner and owns Denning Stained Glass in Platte City. She credits her parents, who also ran for public office, with inspiring her own run. Denning has also been involved in the Platte City Chamber of Commerce, the Platte City Friends of the Arts and

By NewsPress Now Bill Falkner, Republican Falkner has served as a state representative since 2019 following eight years as St. Joseph’s mayor and for years as a city councilman. He has owned and operated Falkner Plumbing for more than 30 years. If re-elected, Falkner said he would focus efforts on advancing the 139th Airlift Wing

By NewsPress Now Everett Goddard Jr., Republican Goddard, a former St. Joseph resident who now lives in DeKalb, owns Rusty Hook Bait and Tackle and works as a subcontractor for the Navy with Intercon. He previously worked at the western district barn and said reducing county spending and addressing road issues are among his goals

By Metro Creative Everybody knows that Halloween dishes up sweets galore. Trick-or-treaters come home with bounties of chocolate bars, candy, gum, licorice, and much more inside of their bags and buckets. Even though trick-or-treat treasures are the stars of the show, when hosting Halloween parties, desserts also can be top notch, and guests often look

By Associated Press GOMA, Congo | For Nelly Shukuru, there was no way out. The fighting that forced her from her home, the squalid conditions in the displacement camp in eastern Congo, the hunger, all felt inescapable. The 51-year-old planned to hang herself. She said a neighbor stopped her just in time. “In my mind,

By Associated Press WASHINGTON | Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday that North Korean troops wearing Russian uniforms and carrying Russian equipment are moving toward Ukraine, in what he called a dangerous and destabilizing development. Austin was speaking at a press conference in Washington with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, as concerns grow about

By Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea | North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in almost a year Thursday in a test of what may be a new, more agile weapon targeting the mainland U.S., its neighbors said. The launch came as Washington warned that North Korean troops in Russian uniforms

By Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. — A Missouri man who died after he was placed in a spit hood and restrained in a Missouri prison was motionless for nearly 10 minutes before a nurse checked on him, prison video released Tuesday shows. Video of the final the moments before Othel Moore’s December 2023 death shows

By Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Erik and Lyle Menendez’s resentencing hearing has been set for Dec. 11, when a judge will decide whether they will have a shot at freedom after spending 34 years behind bars for the shotgun killings of their parents in 1989 at their Beverly Hills home. The date was decided

By Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. — Donald Trump showered former NFL star Brett Favre with praise on Wednesday at a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the former Packers quarterback campaigned for the Republican presidential nominee in the final week before Election Day. “Thank you, Brett. What a great honor. What a great champion,”

By Metro Creative Taking care of a vehicle involves more than just maintaining the equipment under the hood. There are a number of steps involved in keeping a car or truck in top form, and that includes regular car washes. Car washes keep a vehicle shiny and clean, which can help it look good while

By Metro Creative Driving requires drivers to use their senses so they, their passengers and their fellow motorists can safely traverse the roadways. When any of those senses are compromised, the risk for accident increases. Sight is vital to safe driving. Individuals who have vision problems must correct these issues by wearing eyeglasses or contact