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Skydive Kansas City release statement after tragic deaths of 12 in Butler. (Full story⤵️) Sheriff Chad Anderson confirme...
06/15/2026

Skydive Kansas City release statement after tragic deaths of 12 in Butler. (Full story⤵️)

Sheriff Chad Anderson confirmed family and friends present at the airport witnessed the plane crash full of skydivers.

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06/15/2026

The White House flyover at Freedom 250 🇺🇸

06/15/2026

Motorcycle crash in Carthage sends teen to hospital. (full story⤵️)

The teen motorcyclist was alert talking and communicating with first responders we are told on the scene.

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06/14/2026

Storm Damage: Carthage: Former Eugene Field Elementary School damaged in storms. Located at 613 E Chestnut St. About 8 blocks SE of the Carthage Square. (full story⤵️)

This is 100+ year old building is now a Spanish-language congregation, New Life Church.

It ceased being an elementary school in 1998 as Steadley Elementary was built on W Fir Rd.

https://bit.ly/4e7rMqK

06/14/2026

Live! Storm Damage: Carthage: Former Eugene Field Elementary School damaged in storms. Located at 613 E Chestnut St. About 8 blocks SE of the Carthage Square. (full story⤵️)

This is 106 year old building is now a Spanish-language congregation, New Life Church.

It ceased being an elementary school in 1998 as Steadley Elementary was built on W Fir Rd.

https://bit.ly/4e7rMqK

Carthage: Former Eugene Field Elementary School damaged in storms. Located at 613 E Chestnut St. About 8 blocks SE of th...
06/14/2026

Carthage: Former Eugene Field Elementary School damaged in storms. Located at 613 E Chestnut St. About 8 blocks SE of the Carthage Square. (full story⤵️)

This is 100+ year old building is now a Spanish-language congregation, New Life Church.

It ceased being an elementary school in 1998 as Steadley Elementary was built on W Fir Rd.

https://bit.ly/4e7rMqK

06/14/2026

Plane crash claims 12 lives near Butler, Mo. (full story⤵️)

Missouri State Highway Patrol SGT Justin Ewing said the plane was taking people up to skydive. It crashed near the airport.

"Business 49 near the airport in Butler is shut down in both directions for an undetermined amount of time. You will need to find an alternate route for some time." - Bates County Sheriff's Office
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Plane crash claims 12 lives near Butler, Mo. (full story⤵️)Missouri State Highway Patrol SGT Justin Ewing said the pla...
06/14/2026

Plane crash claims 12 lives near Butler, Mo. (full story⤵️)

Missouri State Highway Patrol SGT Justin Ewing said the plane was taking people up to skydive. It crashed near the airport.

"Business 49 near the airport in Butler is shut down in both directions for an undetermined amount of time. You will need to find an alternate route for some time." - Bates County Sheriff's Office

https://bit.ly/3QKl4Op

06/14/2026

Storm timeline and damage, Joplin and Missouri side. (developing story➡️ https://bit.ly/4e7rMqK)

Carthage Police taking a look at large piece of metal wrapping two vehicles at Carthage Intermediate School.

Just east of there ⚠️ Fir Road/HH closed due to poles and lines down. See daylight photos in comments.

Storm timeline and damage, Joplin and Missouri side. (developing story➡️ https://bit.ly/4e7rMqK) ➡️ send your storm pics...
06/14/2026

Storm timeline and damage, Joplin and Missouri side. (developing story➡️ https://bit.ly/4e7rMqK)

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