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News To Know: police pursuit ends in crash, armadillo migration

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COMMERCE, Okla. — Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that Saturday evening, November 19, 2022, just after 8 p.m. a police pursuit ended as the officer crashed north of Commerce, Oklahoma. The crash occurred on County Road S 560 near County Road E 30 in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Vernon Moyer, 39, of Commerce was operating a 2018 Dodge Charger police cruiser. He was driving north on County Road s 560 where they say the brakes failed in the police car. The car then left the road and went into a ditch. Moyer is currently in the hospital with critical injuries. You can read more about this crash by clicking here.

MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo. – One man is dead following a two-vehicle crash about 3 p.m. Sunday, November 20th on Route E, 7 miles northeast of Bella Vista, Arkansas in McDonald County, Missouri. Michelle McKeever, 57, of Seligman, was operating the second vehicle, a 2018 Kia Soul. She was transported to Washington Regional Medical Center in NW Arkansas with serious injuries. The passenger, Thomas McKeever, 56, also of Seligman, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Click here to read more about this story.

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Tower Foundation awarded a grant to a Riverton organization to support mental health services. That’s according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt. The Spring River Mental Health and Wellness Center was awarded $10,000 to assist with the transition to and/or implementation of requirements for the new designation of being a certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC). If you would like to read more about this grant, click here.

MISSOURI – The armadillo population in Missouri is growing, and a lot of travelers will see them along the roadside.  Armadillos have a bad reputation for digging in gardens — pastures — and yards searching for bugs to eat. Experts theorize that climate change is making armadillos migrate north from their usual habitat of desert-like environments.

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News To Know: rollover crash, Pittsburg’s new fire chief

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PRYOR, Okla. – Just after six on Monday night a 2018 Chevrolet Impala struck a culvert. The car then struck a sign, overturned two and a half times, and struck a fence. The driver, Jacee Blackford of Locust Grove, was ejected from the vehicle. The accident happened on Oakwood Road just south of Sycamore Lane in Pryor Oklahoma. Although equipped, OHP says Blackford’s seatbelts were not in use at the time of the crash. She was transported to Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa where she was admitted with head, arm, and trunk internal injuries.

LAMAR, Mo. – Authorities have charged Lamar, Missouri business owner Denis Masters with the theft of thousands of dollars worth of payments and goods. The prosecutor has charged the 54-year-old Masters with four counts of felony stealing in separate cases. Masters owns The Rustic Barn Flea Market in Lamar.

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Pittsburg announces battalion chief Taylor Cerne has been appointed to the position of fire chief. The decision came after former fire chief Dennis Reilly announced his retirement earlier this year. Cerne joined the Pittsburg fire department in march of 2005 and has held multiple positions at the department, most recently battalion chief.

You can read an earlier article about Dennis Reilly’s retirement here: Pittsburg Fire Chief to retire, Interim appointed

PARSONS, Kan. – As we brace for winter weather in the Four States, remember our furry friends are dealing with cold weather as well. Dogs, cats, and other animals can struggle during cold. Short-haired animals are particularly sensitive to the cold.

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The Big Three: Mojo burger razed, chain reaction crash

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BIG STORY #3: A Pineville, Mo., couple has been charged in federal court for their roles in the kidnapping and murder of a pregnant Arkansas woman. Amber Waterman, 42, and her husband, Jamie Waterman, 42, were charged in separate criminal complaints signed on Thursday, Nov. 3, and filed in the U.S. District Court in Springfield Friday, November 4, 2022. The Watermans remain in federal custody pending detention hearings, which have not yet been scheduled. If you are interested in reading the complete article, click here.

BIG STORY #2: The former Mojo Burger location at 702 S Maiden Lane has been razed. According to county records the property changed hands this past quarter paving the way for some changes on this SW corner of 7th and Maiden Lane on Route 66. This is also where local favorite ‘ Mojo the Cow’ was recently located. He has been missing since earlier 2022. Click here to read more about this story.

BIG STORY #1: About 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2022 reports of a 5-vehicle chain reaction crash in the westbound lanes approaching the intersection at E 32nd and Connecticut. To read the complete article, click here.

BONUS STORY: Joplin Vietnam solider killed is added to Memorial Hall Monument.

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News To Know: auto fatality in Crawford county and Kansas gives the green light to legal sports betting

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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ks. – Authorities release information concerning a fatal crash on Lonestar Road in Crawford County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2001 Chevy Tahoe traveling south on S. 200th left the roadway to the right, hit a culvert, and overturned. The driver, 21-year-old Caden M. Anderson of Pittsburg, died at the scene. Click here to read more about this story.

FORT SCOTT, Ks. – Investigators believe they know the cause, and the cost, of the fire that swept through the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Fort Scott August 29. Investigators say the fire was sparked by a lightning strike. To read more about this update, click here. To read an early article about this story, click here: Fort Scott Fire Dept battle blaze at 150 year old historic church

KANSAS: Sports betting officially becomes legal in Kansas. Six sports betting sites are now active in the state, including popular Sportsbooks, Fanduel and Draft Kings. Retail Sportsbooks at Hollywood Casino in Kansas City and Kansas Star Casino near Wichita are also open now. An official launch for sports betting is set for next Thursday.

MISSOURI: A new Missouri law will ban books containing sexually explicit images from school libraries. It’s now a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail or a two-thousand dollar fine for librarians and other educators to give students access to such material. There are exceptions for anatomy, biology, sex education, art and other images considered educational. If you’d like to read an earlier article on this story, click here: Missouri to ban sexual images in school library books.

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