11 skydivers, pilot die in Missouri plane crash, troopers say
Troopers in Missouri say 11 skydivers and a pilot died in a fiery plane crash in Butler on Sunday.
Troopers in Missouri say 11 skydivers and a pilot died in a fiery plane crash in Butler on Sunday.
Deadly Missouri plane crash under investigation
We are learning more this weekend as troopers in Missouri announced that 11 skydivers and a pilot died in a plane crash in the town of Butler on Sunday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened near Butler Memorial Airport, about an hour south of Kansas City. Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt. Sources told our partners at FOX4 that 11 of the victims were skydivers. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with aviation attorney Pablo Rojas as the investigation is currently underway into what might have caused the deadly crash.
We are learning more this weekend as troopers in Missouri announced that 11 skydivers and a pilot died in a plane crash in the town of Butler on Sunday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened near Butler Memorial Airport, about an hour south of Kansas City. Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt. Sources told our partners at FOX4 that 11 of the victims were skydivers. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with aviation attorney Pablo Rojas as the investigation is currently underway into what might have caused the deadly crash.
Missouri cuts funding for Dolly Parton’s free book program: reports
The popular book program founded by legendary country singer Dolly Parton reportedly suffered a budget cut in one of its available states.
The popular book program founded by legendary country singer Dolly Parton reportedly suffered a budget cut in one of its available states.
Pregnant woman driving home from prenatal visit shot during alleged road rage attack: police
An Illinois man is behind bars after police say he allegedly shot a pregnant woman driving home from a prenatal appointment in a suspected road rage incident.
An Illinois man is behind bars after police say he allegedly shot a pregnant woman driving home from a prenatal appointment in a suspected road rage incident.
Off-duty officer rescues child trapped inside claw machine
An off-duty St. Charles County police officer rescued a young girl who became trapped inside a claw machine at a bowling alley.
An off-duty St. Charles County police officer rescued a young girl who became trapped inside a claw machine at a bowling alley.
Former USPS supervisor pleads guilty to stealing $369K in checks from mail
A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor in St. Louis has pleaded guilty to stealing 89 checks from the mail and giving them to an accomplice.
A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor in St. Louis has pleaded guilty to stealing 89 checks from the mail and giving them to an accomplice.
Repeat offender slays 2 Missouri deputies before dying in shootout, sheriff says
A routine traffic stop in Christian County, Missouri, turned deadly Monday when Richard Dean Bird, 45, a repeat offender with a history of shooting at law enforcement.
A routine traffic stop in Christian County, Missouri, turned deadly Monday when Richard Dean Bird, 45, a repeat offender with a history of shooting at law enforcement.
Suspect charged in killing of former US skater in St. Louis: reports
A 58-year-old Missouri man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery-related offenses in the fatal shooting of former Team USA synchronized figure skater Gabrielle “Sam" Linehan.
A 58-year-old Missouri man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery-related offenses in the fatal shooting of former Team USA synchronized figure skater Gabrielle “Sam" Linehan.
Watch: Smiling toddler gets stuck inside claw machine while parents aren't looking
It only took 15 seconds for 2-year-old Cooper to get stuck inside a claw machine while his parents were momentarily distracted. The smiling toddler didn’t seem to mind.
It only took 15 seconds for 2-year-old Cooper to get stuck inside a claw machine while his parents were momentarily distracted. The smiling toddler didn’t seem to mind.
Man gunned down after offering ride to woman seeking warming shelter in Missouri: report
The man was fatally shot by the woman, who then allegedly stole his truck after he stopped to help her get to a warming shelter, according to police.
The man was fatally shot by the woman, who then allegedly stole his truck after he stopped to help her get to a warming shelter, according to police.
Missouri couple accused of locking teens in chicken pen, shooting them with BB guns in abuse case
The couple allegedly forced children into "fight nights" and threatened them with real guns.
The couple allegedly forced children into "fight nights" and threatened them with real guns.
Customer threatens to kill fast-food workers during heated dispute: 'She wanted her money back'
Paul's Drive In co-owner said threats against employees happen "pretty often" in the service industry.
Paul's Drive In co-owner said threats against employees happen "pretty often" in the service industry.
Quick-thinking bank teller saves customer from phone scam
A Missouri bank teller is being praised for stopping a jury-duty phone scam after a terrified woman attempted to withdraw thousands of dollars to avoid what she believed was an imminent arrest.
A Missouri bank teller is being praised for stopping a jury-duty phone scam after a terrified woman attempted to withdraw thousands of dollars to avoid what she believed was an imminent arrest.
Officer shoots, kills man wielding knife at St. Louis airport
Authorities said the unidentified man refused to drop the knife prior to the shooting incident early Friday morning.
Authorities said the unidentified man refused to drop the knife prior to the shooting incident early Friday morning.
Missouri officer killed serving warrant; suspect also dead
A Missouri police officer has been killed while assisting in a mutual aid operation in Mississippi County, according to officials.
A Missouri police officer has been killed while assisting in a mutual aid operation in Mississippi County, according to officials.
Son accused of brutally beating his mother to death with gardening tool over inheritance: police
The suspect allegedly told deputies 'he didn't think' his mother was alive when he was asked about her condition.
The suspect allegedly told deputies 'he didn't think' his mother was alive when he was asked about her condition.
Kansas City police officer killed by fleeing suspect while deploying stop sticks to end pursuit
Officer Hunter Simoncic, 26, graduated from the Kansas City police academy in 2023, according to the department.
Officer Hunter Simoncic, 26, graduated from the Kansas City police academy in 2023, according to the department.
House explosion north of St. Louis injures 3, destroys homes
Three people were injured Monday morning when a house exploded in unincorporated north St. Louis County, authorities said.
Three people were injured Monday morning when a house exploded in unincorporated north St. Louis County, authorities said.
Truck fire burns 40,000 pounds of rib-eye steaks: 'Total loss'
The cause of the fire was not immediately released.
The cause of the fire was not immediately released.
Watch: Road buckles amid heatwave, sending car airborne
Video shows the moment a major road in Missouri buckled under the extreme heat, sending a car airborne.
Video shows the moment a major road in Missouri buckled under the extreme heat, sending a car airborne.