Kickoff time set for Arkansas game against Missouri - Wynne Progress

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City will bless and unveil a new Safe Haven Baby Box this week. Safe Haven Baby Boxes and the Kansas City Fire Department announced that they will hold the ceremony at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at KCFD Station 14, 8300 N. Brighton Ave. This will be the 483rd Baby Box nationally and the 17th in Missouri, expanding safe, anonymous surrender options for mothers in crisis, according to Safe Haven. FILE(WMC)“We would like to give a special thanks to Councilman Nathan Willett and the Kansas City Fire Department,” Safe Haven said. “Their commitment to protecting the most vulnerable and ensuring families have safe options has made a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful for their efforts in making this life‑saving resource a reality. " “We are the only organization providing complete anonymity, and we want these mothers to know we are there for them and their infant before and following a surrender,” shared Founder Monica Kelsey. The public is invited to attend. Copyright 2026 KCTV. All rights reserved.

Here's where and when Kansas City residents can cast ballots early. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — KSHB 41 reporter Olivia Acree covers portions of Johnson County, Kansas, including Olathe and Lenexa. Share your story idea with Olivia.—Missourians can now vote early in the midterm elections without an excuse. Seven advance voting locations open Tuesday across Kansas City.

A screengrab of traffic cameras from the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Traveler Information Map showed backed-up traffic on Highway 63 and Highway 54 in Callaway County. (Screengrab from Missouri Department of Transportation’s Traveler Information Map.)Traffic was moving slowly into Jefferson City on Monday morning near the Missouri River Bridge. The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Traveler Information Map showed backed-up traffic on Highway 63 and Highway 54 in Callaway County. The map did not state what was causing the backup. Drivers should avoid the area, if possible.

Four media organizations, including the Missouri Broadcasters Association and Missouri Press Association, have filed a lawsuit against the Missouri State Highway Patrol alleging the patrol's redacted crash reports violate Missouri's open records law. The MBA and MPA, alongside Gray Media and Warden Publishing Company Managing Editor Roxie Murphy, are asking the Highway Patrol to restore full public access to crash records. The MBA and MPA are news membership organizations that represent hundreds of local media organizations across the state. KOMU 8 News is a member of the MBA. Gray Media is a television ownership group that owns multiple stations in Missouri, and Warden Publishing Company owns several local newspapers in the state. In a petition filed on Friday, the organizations allege that the Highway Patrol's withholding of information in crash reports violates the Missouri Sunshine Law. The petition states that beginning in 2024, the patrol has redacted names, addresses, phone numbers and other identifiable information in crash reports received through Sunshine Law requests. Have the top local news delivered every day to stay informed.

Several media companies and associations have sued the Missouri State Highway Patrol to restore access to the names of those involved in crashes. The Missouri Broadcasters Association, Missouri Press Association, Gray Local Media, Warden Public Company and editor Roxie Murphy are listed as plaintiffs in the lawsuit against MSHP. ABC 17 News is a member of the MBA.

Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing OptionsMore than 70 entries participated in the Missouri Days Parade on Saturday in Trenton, with Green Hills Head Start receiving the Spirit of Missouri Day Award and top honors in the school and youth division. Green Hills Head Start’s entry, which featured a truck and trailer, earned recognition in both categories during the annual celebration. Several businesses, community organizations, and individuals also received awards for their parade entries. Centerstone of Trenton won the community and nonprofit division, while BTC Bank received the award for best business entry. Tenth Street Baptist Church earned top honors in the religious category, and Phil Fox was recognized in the political division. The North Central Missouri College track and cross-country teams received first place in the sports and club category. In the vehicle competitions, Ed Arnold won the best car or truck manufactured before 1960 category with a truck. Matt Gibson Goodview Farm received the award for best car or truck manufactured after 1960 with a pickup.