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Officers seize $1 million worth of cocaine in I-70 taffic stop
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, man has pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine after law enforcement officers seized more than $1 million worth of cocaine from a rental truck that was stopped on Interstate 70 in Lafayette County, Missouri, according to the United State's Attorney.
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for May 12, 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 May 12, 2024. Remember, all parties are innocent until proven guilty.
Alert Day Live Updates: Tornado warning issued for Jackson, Lafayette and Ray counties
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A line of strong-to-severe weather has arrived in Kansas City. The metro remains under a tornado watch until 4 a.m. on Tuesday morning. 11:31 p.m. -- A tornado warning has been issued for Jackson, Lafayette and Ray counties in Missouri. It's in place until midnight.
J&J’s Stocking Up for Grand Opening Later This Month
Excelsior Springs, MO—J&J’s, a new convenience store offering a wider selection of essential goods, is slated to open later this month in downtown Excelsior Springs. The store should bring much-needed access to food and household items to a previously underserved area. J&J’s will occupy the building formerly known...
WATCH: Massive lightning strikes shown via dashboard camera from I-70
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Severe thunderstorms including several tornado warnings rolled through southern Kansas and parts of Missouri Monday evening and into Tuesday morning. The storms brought heavy rain and large bolts of lightning that viewers could see from across the region. KCTV viewers Jason and Tammy Ledgerwood were...
Two airlifted to hospital after motorcycle strikes deer in roadway
An accident involving a motorcycle and a deer occurred late Tuesday evening on Highway 10 west of CR 177, resulting in serious injuries to both the driver and passenger. Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at approximately 8:58 p.m. Jeremy F. Lamunion, 38, of Wellington, Missouri, was driving...
Strong winds rip through eastern Jackson County
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (KCTV) - High-intensity wind going through the metro greatly impacted neighborhoods and businesses in Grain Valley. KCTV5 crews stayed late in Grain Valley Monday night into Tuesday morning covering wind and storm damage across the metro including RV’s flipped over and a semi flipped over on the highway.
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