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Cassville waterslide owner admits to filing false tax return
by Ty Albright at 5:17 pm
The owner of a waterslide attraction in Cassville, Missouri, has pleaded guilty in federal court to making a false tax return. Read the full press release below: Jerry Don Beebe, 67, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge David P. Rush on Monday, Oct. 26, to one count of making a false tax return. Beebe owned …
Two arrested following Parsons apartment fracas
by Steve Smith at 5:00 pm
On Monday, Oct, 26, at approximately 8:54 p.m., Parsons Police were called to Prairie Village Apartments at 1100 S 13th Street for a report of an argument with a weapon involved. Officers arrived at the apartment complex and spoke to a witness who denied anything was taking place or that anything had happened. Without any …
Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
by Steve Smith at 4:25 pm
The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a Joplin resident. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to these deaths. The individual is a 92-year-old female who was a resident in a Joplin long-term care facility. This announcement brings the total count to 36 deaths in Joplin. The reporting of Covid-19 related …
Kansas man charged with capital murder in sons’ deaths
by Ty Albright at 4:17 pm
(AP) A Kansas man will face a capital murder charge in the death of his two sons, whose bodies were found in their Leavenworth home Saturday. Forty-year-old Donny Ray Jackson Jr. also was charged Tuesday with two alternative counts of first-degree murder. Investigators allege Jackson killed 14-year-old Logan Jackson and 12-year-old Austin Jackson and then …
Peerless Products to create up to 120 jobs in Iola, Kansas
by Steve Smith at 2:46 pm
IOLA – Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated the announcement of Peerless Products, Inc., purchasing a 150,000-square-foot facility in Iola to expand its production capability. Peerless estimates the expansion will create 100 to 120 new full-time jobs in Iola over the next five years, with a capital investment of $10.35 million. “Peerless is a fantastic, homegrown Kansas …
EPA recognizes Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2020
by Steve Smith at 2:17 pm
WASHINGTON (October 27, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) from October 25 – 31, 2020. Held annually on the last week of October, NLPPW serves as a “call to action” aimed at bringing families, individuals, community-based organizations, state, tribal and local governments, and others together to protect current …

National News

PA National Guard deployed to Philadelphia fearing second night of violent riots over deadly cop shooting
by Louis Casiano on October 27, 2020 at 9:44 pm
Authorities in Philidelphia were bracing for a second night of protests Tuesday following violent confrontations between angry demonstrators and police hours after two officers fatally shot a Black man.
2-month-old is fatally attacked by German shepherd mix
by Julia Musto on October 27, 2020 at 8:36 pm
A 2-month-old girl in Virginia was found fatally wounded by a pet mixed-breed German shepherd Tuesday.
DNA links dead man to cold case murder of 5-year-old Montana girl
by Robert Gearty on October 27, 2020 at 8:09 pm
The cold case abduction and murder of a 5-year-old Montana girl has been linked through DNA to a man authorities say was passing through town when the crime happened.
Girlfriend of man fatally wounded in Chicago-area police shooting accuses cops of letting him die
by Stephanie Pagones on October 27, 2020 at 5:47 pm
The girlfriend of the man shot and killed during a police traffic stop in a Chicago-area city last week said Tuesday that Waukegan police let her boyfriend die after they opened fire at the car she was driving.
Portland official proposes additional $18M in police budget cuts to go to community assistance
by Stephanie Pagones on October 27, 2020 at 5:21 pm
A Portland city commissioner is proposing an additional $18 million be cut from the police department’s budget and reallocated to support public relief programs that benefit those in need of food security and rent assistance amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Las Vegas cops make arrest after bicyclist killed by man hanging out of minivan
by Robert Gearty on October 27, 2020 at 5:20 pm
Las Vegas police have made an arrest in the case of the bicyclist killed by a man hanging out of a minivan who also died.

Sports

Badgers' COVID-19 issues demonstrate potential QB pitfall
on October 27, 2020 at 9:59 pm
Wisconsin may be facing the type of nightmare scenario that coaches feared as soon as the coronavirus pandemic arrived.
Perfect for 2020: game-losing touchdown runs
on October 27, 2020 at 9:46 pm
Twice in one weekend, running backs accidentally reach end zone
Titans’ Derrick Henry breaks down his running game thought process & thoughts on Ryan Tannehill | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF
on October 27, 2020 at 9:38 pm
Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss his thought process behind being a great running back. Plus, hear Derrick's thoughts on Ryan Tannehill and the Titans moving forward.
Todd Fuhrman isn't sure Tua's Dolphins debut will end in win VS. Rams | FOX BET LIVE
on October 27, 2020 at 9:38 pm
It's Tua Time for the Miami Dolphins, as rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa prepares to lead his team against the Los Angeles Rams. Todd Fuhrman admits there may be a a lot stacked up against Jared Goff and the Rams as they travel cross country to compete in Week 8, but he explains why he isn't so sure Tua's debut will result in a win for Miami.
Cousin Sal says Eagles will beat Cowboys by a lot in Week 8: 'I don’t see this being close' | FOX BET LIVE
on October 27, 2020 at 9:33 pm
Cousin Sal doesn't have much hope for his favorite team in Week 8, after an embarrassing loss to the Washington Football Team. Hear him tell Rachel Bonnetta, Clay Travis and Todd Fuhrman why he believes the Philadelphia Eagles are going to run away with this game against Dallas.
Wiley & Acho react to Jeff Garcia’s criticism of Cam’s wardrobe | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF
on October 27, 2020 at 8:59 pm
Reggie Bush joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss Jeff Garcia's criticism of Cam Newton's 'flashy' wardrobe after being benched in Week 7 against the San Francisco 49ers. Hear what the guys had to say about Garcia's comments.