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Missouri man charged with 9 felonies in bridge shooting
by Ty Albright on May 29, 2020 at 9:19 pm
(AP) A 37-year-old Kansas City-area man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and eight other felonies after authorities say he randomly fired into traffic on a bridge that connects Kansas and Missouri. The charges filed Friday in Leavenworth County, Kansas, District Court against Jason Randell Westrem, of Houston City, Missouri, include four counts of … The post Missouri man charged with 9 felonies in bridge shooting appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.
Missouri reports big increases in coronavirus cases, deaths
by Ty Albright on May 29, 2020 at 9:14 pm
(AP) Missouri’s health department has announced the state’s largest one-day increase in coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began. The website for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Friday shows 738 deaths, up from 707 on Thursday. The website also shows an increase of 122 confirmed cases. Gov. Mike Parson allowed the state … The post Missouri reports big increases in coronavirus cases, deaths appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.
Road sign replacement planned for five counties
by Steve Smith on May 29, 2020 at 6:38 pm
Drivers can expect partial ramp closures, shoulder work and possible traffic delays during a road sign replacement project along I-44 in five (5) southwest Missouri counties, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Contractor crews will install new and more reflective “Do Not Enter,” “Wrong Way,” “Yield,” “Stop” and “One Way” signs to replace the current … The post Road sign replacement planned for five counties appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.
Suspected Galena car thief arrested
by Ty Albright on May 29, 2020 at 5:38 pm
A woman from Galena was apprehended for allegedly stealing a vehicle Friday morning. Read the full press release below: At approximately 9:41 a.m., authorities were contacted after a woman reportedly stole a Chevy passenger car from the Quick Shop Convenience Store in Columbus. Less than 10 minutes later, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies quickly located the … The post Suspected Galena car thief arrested appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.
Lamar teen arrested after shooting
by Ty Albright on May 29, 2020 at 5:22 pm
An 18-year-old from Lamar was arrested after a shooting in Lamar Thursday night. Read the full press release below: On Thursday, officers with the Lamar Police Department, were dispatched to Cox Barton County Hospital in reference to 24-year-old Bryan Townsend of Lamar who had been shot. Townsend was later transported to a Joplin hospital for … The post Lamar teen arrested after shooting appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.
Ruling means Missouri’s last abortion clinic stays open
by Ty Albright on May 29, 2020 at 5:06 pm
(AP) Missouri’s only abortion clinic will be able to keep operating after a state government administrator decided that the health department was wrong not to renew the license of Planned Parenthood’s St. Louis facility. Friday’s Administrative Hearing Commission decision means Missouri will not become the first state without a functioning abortion clinic since 1974, the … The post Ruling means Missouri’s last abortion clinic stays open appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

National News

LIVE UPDATES: Riots break out across America after George Floyd death
by Samuel Chamberlain on May 30, 2020 at 1:44 am
Ongoing coverage of riots that have broken out across America following the death of George Floyd.
Twin Cities simmer as curfews imposed to counter riots go into effect
by Louis Casiano on May 30, 2020 at 1:14 am
An 8 p.m. CT curfew for the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., went into effect Friday following three nights of violent, chaotic demonstrations following the death of George Floyd that climaxed Thursday night with rioters setting a police station ablaze.
Black firefighter 'devastated' after rioters destroy bar he spent life savings to build
by Sam Dorman on May 30, 2020 at 12:40 am
Minneapolis firefighter Korboi (KB) Balla said his dream was to open a sports bar, something he almost achieved after "countless hours" working on the project.
White House briefly locked down as unrest spreads to Atlanta, DC, NYC after George Floyd death
by Caitlin McFall on May 30, 2020 at 12:20 am
The White House was under a brief lockdown Friday night as protests erupted across the country over the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd, bringing tensions to a boiling point and forcing one of the Twin Cities to issue a curfew while demonstrators clashed with police across the U.S.
Epstein estate reaches deal with US Virgin Islands attorney general on victims compensation fund
by Louis Casiano on May 29, 2020 at 11:29 pm
A deal regarding a fund to compensate the dozens of alleged sex-trafficking victims of Jeffrey Epstein has been reached between the late financier's estate and the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands following an impasse.
Minneapolis devastation seen in photos after third day of Floyd protests
on May 29, 2020 at 11:10 pm
Photos from the third day of protests in Minneapolis, Minn.

Sports

Jeff Hardy returns to attack Sheamus during the Celtic warrior’s match against Daniel Bryan
on May 30, 2020 at 2:34 am
Despite having been eliminated last week by Jeff Hardy, Sheamus got another shot at the WWE Intercontinental Championship tournament tonight against Daniel Bryan. However, it was Hardy once again who ended up ruining the Celtic Warriors chances at the title.
Breaking news on the status of Jeff Hardy
on May 30, 2020 at 2:05 am
Jeff Hardy was apprehended after being found near the scene of a hit-and-run attack on Elias.
WWE 205 Live: May 29, 2020
on May 30, 2020 at 2:00 am
Tony Nese defeated Tyler Breeze in a thrilling showdown, and Tehuti Miles gets a break through victory over Danny Burch.
NXT’s Matt Riddle is officially joining WWE Friday Night SmackDown | WWE on FOX
on May 30, 2020 at 1:44 am
NXT star Matt Riddle is coming to the blue brand. WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle made the announcement Friday Night, who refereed a very entertaining Cage Fight between Riddle and Timothy Thatcher Wednesday night in what proved to be Riddle’s last match under NXT.
Bayley sets up Sasha Banks to take on Alexa Bliss, to Banks’ dismay | WWE on FOX
on May 30, 2020 at 1:31 am
Sasha Banks and Bayley interrupted tonight’s "A Moment of Bliss", where they came out to say that they wanted a shot at the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles. One thing led to another which resulted in Bayley setting up a match between Banks and Bliss, much to the surprise of Banks.
10-Man Battle Royal to face Daniel Bryan in the semifinals of Intercontinental Title tournament
on May 30, 2020 at 1:02 am
The WWE Intercontinental Championship tournament continues on tonight's SmackDown on FOX. There was an impromptu 10-Man Battle Royal set up to replace Jeff Hardy in the semifinals of the Intercontinental Title tournament. It all started with Elias being put onto a stretcher after having been run over by a car that belonged to Hardy.