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Independence woman facing drug charges in Ray County
RAY COUNTY — The Ray County prosecuting attorney has requested a $25,000 bond for an Independence woman accused of drug offenses. A probable cause statement says Jessica R. Arrington was allegedly in possession of pills, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia when a deputy made contact with her at the intersection of Daugherty Road and 118th Street April 2.
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for April 26, 2024
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, reports for April 26, 2024. Remember, all parties are innocent until proven guilty.
How Independence’s new speakeasy vibes tie into the ‘goats and rabbits’ of Kansas City’s past
Revitalization efforts needn’t overwrite history, said Bree and Travis Gensler, whose new venture in downtown Independence aims to infuse spirits of 2024 into the historic square without losing memories of the area’s storied past. Their latest pour: The Sentinel Room. Four years ago, the couple purchased a building on Lexington Avenue that contains three commercial The post How Independence’s new speakeasy vibes tie into the ‘goats and rabbits’ of Kansas City’s past appeared first on Startland News.
Man charged with first-degree murder in Blue Springs double homicide
BLUE SPRING, Mo. (KCTV) - A Raymore man is charged with first-degree murder for a double homicide at a Blue Springs park. Jackson County prosecutors charged 20-year-old Marquis Earl Lee Savannah for the shooting deaths of 19-year-old LaDronal Hamilton Jr. and 20-year-old Karmello Matlock. The two men died after they were shot at Wilbur Young Park on April 13. Savannah is also charged with armed criminal action in connection with the shooting.
SENIOR NEWS LINE: Positivity aftermath of storms
Just about the time that I'd decided I needed a major shopping trip to replenish food and supplies, along came two back-to-back winter storms. The winds knocked out power, which took out the freezer and dairy sections of all the local stores, which meant they had to throw away all the frozen and cold foods: milk, eggs, butter, cheeses, everything.
Historic Liberty house burns after suspected lightning strike
LIBERTY — The roof of a historic home at 430 E. Franklin St. in Liberty is gone and the structured sustained other damage in a fire on Thursday, April 25. According to Liberty Fire Department Assistant Chief Chris Young, preliminary findings indicate a lightning strike may have been the cause, but Fire Marshal Dustin Paddack is still investigating.
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