Destination Heartland: St. Joseph, Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - In this week’s Destination Heartland, we are headed north to St. Joseph, home of Chiefs Training Camp. Training camp kicked off July 22 at Missouri Western State University. It’s an experience unlike any other as the team stays …

Clarence, Missouri man charged in US 61 fatality that injured three others

PALMYRA, Mo. (WGEM) - A 61-year-old Clarence, Mo., man is faceing four felony charges, including one for causing the death of another while driving intoxicated, for his role in the fatal collision early Thursday on US 61 in Ralls County. According to a …

Missouri native Chappell Roan playing pop-up shows in KC…

Grammy award-winning singer and Missouri native Chappell Roan will be performing a series of pop-up shows this fall, including two in Kansas City. The singer announced the "Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things" pop-up shows on social …

9 people accused of laundering more than $9.5M in southwest Missouri gambling ring

Nine people have been indicted by a federal grand jury for operating an illegal gambling ring in Missouri and laundering over $9.5 million. The defendants allegedly ran several casino-type establishments under the guise of adult arcades. The investigation …

These 13 animals are the deadliest critters in Missouri: See list

Now that summer is here, it's time to hit the great outdoors, breathe in some fresh Missouri air and have a little fun in the sun. But, alas, let's not forget we're not the only ones out here trying to enjoy all of what Mother Nature has to …

First Missouri football game in 2025 sells out of single-game tickets 

No counties in Missouri are in a drought for the first time in three years

COLUMBIA — For the first time in over three years, zero counties in the state of Missouri are experiencing a drought.  According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, there are currently no drought conditions in Missouri, although some parts …

Southeast Missouri schools adopt peer-led Hope Squad program to strengthen youth mental health resou...

A group of local schools will begin implementation of the Hope Squad program, a nationally recognized peer-to-peer suicide prevention initiative designed to "foster human connection, community and hope." The program — which will be installed at …

Missouri Faces Yet Another Unusual Fish Die-Off

There has been yet another massive fish die-off reported in Missouri and investigators are trying to find out why. I came across this recent update on Facebook from the Missouri Department of Conservation as they say they're investigating another big …

Nine indicted after $9.5m illegal gambling ring shut down in southwest Missouri

Nine men have been federally indicted for allegedly running a multi-million dollar illegal gambling ring in southwest Missouri. The 72-count indictment was unsealed Friday afternoon by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. All nine defendants were charged with …