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Drake basketball signs class of 2024 shooting guard Isaia Howard
Drake basketball has added another player to its 2024 recruiting class. Michael "Isaia" Howard, a 6-foot-4, 180-pound senior shooting guard from Plattsburg High School in Missouri, announced on his social media on Tuesday that he has signed with the Bulldogs and new head coach Ben McCollum. Howard was nothing short...
Motorcycle hits fence ejecting driver and 3-year-old rider
A motorcycle accident occurred Tuesday evening, resulting in minor injuries to a 3-year-old rider on the motorcycle. The incident took place approximately 5 miles northwest of Lawson at a private residence around 6:21 p.m. Dallas A. Arnold, 25, of Wheeling, was driving a 2003 Kawasaki 650 on private property when...
Lawson Man Charged With Murder in Alleged Saturday Incident
A Lawson man faces a murder charge in Ray County Court. Court documents say Lawrence Patrick Neary IV faces a felony charge of first-degree murder. Records list the charge from Saturday. A probable cause statement accuses Neary of shooting the victim multiple times in a confined closet space. The court...
Kearney swimmer earns Olympics tryout berth
KEARNEY — Thanks to his fast time that broke his own meet record, Kearney High School student and swimming hotshot Whitaker Steward earned an opportunity to tryout for the U.S. Olympic team this summer. According to Kearney High School, he is the first KHS swimmer to qualify while still...
Joe’s Blog: Another evening storm threat (TUE-4/30)
Here we go again, hopefully without the frequency of tornadic storms this time. There were 12 tornadoes on Friday and Saturday over the course of 2 days. That is the most we’ve seen since the outbreak back in March of 2017 on the day that we had the Oak Grove EF3 tornado and the Smithville EF2 tornado. Most of the most recent tornadoes though were EF0 tornadoes (under 85 MPH) with only 3 EF1 tornadoes (85-110 MPH).
Kearney stunt sports in inaugural season
KEARNEY — Stunt sports is in its inaugural season under MSHSAA’s recognition. The high intensity sport is mix of cheer techniques without the crowd-leading element that involves four quarters with stunts, pyramids, tosses, jumps and tumbling. The Bulldogs are one of only five teams in the state competing this season.
Experience 1870s farm life at Watkins Mill State Park
Immerse yourself in the past at Watkins Mill State Park on Saturday, May 11, where costumed interpreters will recreate rural life from the 1870s. This historical event is set to run from noon to 4 p.m., offering a variety of traditional activities. Event Activities:. Sheep Shearing: Witness the traditional method...
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