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Today in History: December 26, massive earthquake triggers Asian Tsunami

Dec. 26, 2024 00:09 AM EST

Today is Thursday, Dec. 26, the 361st day of 2024. There are five days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean triggered a tsunami with waves up to 100 feet (30 meters) high, killing an estimated 230,000...

Judge strikes down part of Missouri law restricting access to court records

Dec. 24, 2024 13:41 PM EST

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A judge struck down parts of a Missouri law requiring redactions of many court records, including the names of all witnesses and victims involved in lawsuits and criminal proceedings. Moniteau County Associate Circuit Judge Aaron Martin, in an order...

Dez White scores 26 and Missouri State beats UCSB 68-56

Dec. 22, 2024 18:08 PM EST

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Dez White's 26 points helped Missouri State defeat UCSB 68-56 on Sunday. White shot 6 for 11 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 11 of 12 from the free-throw line for the Bears (7-5). Vincent Brady II scored 13 points while going 4 of 8 and 4 of 6 from the...

Kasparas Jakucionis scores 21, lifts Illinois over Missouri in 80-77 thriller

Dec. 22, 2024 16:16 PM EST

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kasparas Jakucionis scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left and Illinois defeated Missouri 80-77 on Sunday in the annual Braggin' Rights game between the nonconference rivals. Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time,...

Chiefs offense hitting its stride with return of wide receiver Marquise Brown from injury

Dec. 22, 2024 12:51 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have not been whole on offense all season, the byproduct of injuries to Marquise Brown on the very first game of the preseason and a season-ending injury to fellow wide receiver Rashee Rice at the end of September. They are close to it...

Ward scores 18, Southeast Missouri State knocks off SIU-Edwardsville 80-64

Dec. 21, 2024 19:43 PM EST

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — BJ Ward's 18 points helped Southeast Missouri State defeat SIU-Edwardsville 80-64 on Saturday night. Ward shot 6 for 14, including 4 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Redhawks (6-6, 2-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Brendan Terry scored 17 points while...

Texans WR Tank Dell hospitalized after severe knee injury on TD catch vs. Chiefs

Dec. 21, 2024 18:04 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was taken to the University of Kansas Medical Center and the team said he would remain overnight after sustaining a severe left knee injury while making a 30-yard touchdown catch in a 27-19 loss to the Chiefs on Saturday. Dell...

Mahomes throws for TD and runs for score as Chiefs beat Texans 27-19 to close in on No. 1 seed

Dec. 21, 2024 17:38 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes knew he could run on the ankle he sprained last week. The bigger concern for the Chiefs quarterback was how he would stop, when all the weight and pressure and momentum would land squarely upon it. The solution against Houston was simple:...

Chiefs have QB Patrick Mahomes and WR Hollywood Brown active for their matchup with Texans

Dec. 21, 2024 11:54 AM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was starting and wide receiver Marquise Brown was active for Saturday's game against the Houston Texans, giving Kansas City arguably its healthiest and most complete offensive lineup of the season. Mahomes, who sustained a...

Lindenwood (MO) takes on conference rival Western Illinois

Dec. 21, 2024 04:02 AM EST

Western Illinois Leathernecks (5-4, 0-1 OVC) at Lindenwood (MO) Lions (5-5, 1-0 OVC) Saint Charles, Missouri; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mia Nicastro and Western Illinois visit Brooke Coffey and Lindenwood (MO) in OVC action. The Lions have gone...