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Minor damage reported following confirmed tornadoes in Holt, Bates counties in Missouri
RICH HILL, Mo. — While the Kansas City metro area missed out on severe weather on Friday night, areas north and south saw confirmed tornadoes. A tornado was reported by the Rich Hill Fire Department east of the city. Damage was reported at a structure near Appleton City Lake,...
Missouri man sentenced for pandemic business loan fraud
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Deepwater, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court Wednesday for fraudulently obtaining more than $500,000 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, according to the United State's Attorney. Brian Ruth, Sr., 47, was sentenced by U.S....
Man seriously injured in Pettis County crash at stoplight
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lincoln, Missouri, man suffered serious injuries Wednesday after crashing -- and subsequently causing a series of crashes -- with a row of vehicles that were stopped at a stoplight on northbound Highway 65, just south of Rebar Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Dustin Renfro, 28, of The post Man seriously injured in Pettis County crash at stoplight appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Warsaw nonprofit looking for more assistance to help local kids
WARSAW, Mo. — The Guardians of the Children Show-Me Midwest Chapter is looking for new members to help kids across parts of Missouri. The nonprofit works with courts, schools and other groups to support children who have been victims of abuse. "When we adopt a child into our organization...
Nursing shortage is major roadblock for new federal nursing home staff requirements
LOWRY CITY, Mo. (KY3) - The Biden Administration has finalized the first-ever minimum staffing rules at nursing homes. But its mandate may be hard to fulfill. The new rules apply to about 15,000 nursing homes around the country that receive federal funding. They require that a registered nurse be onsite at all times. Residents are also mandated to receive a minimum of 3.48 hours of nursing care per day, including a half-hour of care from a registered nurse per resident day and at least 2.45 hours of care from a nurse aide per resident day.
How flash flooding concerns become heightened this weekend
With multiple rounds of showers and storms expected beginning tonight lasting off and on into this weekend, there are increased chances of flash flooding incidents becoming possible. That paired with drier conditions across the region presents an interesting opportunity to see not so typical events. Rainfall totals over the next...
Missouri Veterans Homes Chosen For Customer Experience Awards
All seven Missouri Veterans Homes have received “Best in Class” Customer Experience Awards from the Pinnacle Quality Insight for 2024. The Missouri Veterans Homes in Cameron, Cape Girardeau, Mexico, Mt. Vernon, St. James, and Warrensburg have won this award for five consecutive years. MVC also received a 100% resident satisfaction rating. The Pinnacle national average is 79.2% in this category.
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