— A longtime movie theatre in Blue Springs announced Wednesday on its Facebook page that it will close Thursday has been a popular spot for years to see the latest films from Hollywood But that began to change when the COVID-19 pandemic hit “The Miller Theatres family has enjoyed being part of the community and sharing memories and movies with you and your family," the owners said in a Facebook post Wednesday night Hollywood has failed to consistently release quality and quantity film product it has become increasingly difficult for small independent theatre locations such as ours to survive and thrive in this environment the owners have decided to change direction." the Miller family "thanked Blue Springs and surrounding communities for their support and patronage over the years We will always hold the love of movies in our hearts." Report a typo The Wildcats are coming off a 2024 campaign in which they went 6-5 The team’s season came to an end when it lost to Blue Springs South in the second round of the MSHSAA Class 6 playoffs To get live updates on your phone — as well as follow your favorite teams and top games — you can download the SBLive Sports app: Download iPhone App | Download Android App © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBLUE SPRINGS (KCTV) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a missing 75-year-old man from Blue Springs was found safe in Oklahoma The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that around 7:10 p.m. on Friday, March 28, the Blue Springs Police Department issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for missing Clarence E whose vehicle was last seen headed west on I-44 Law enforcement officials noted that Potter has been described as a white man who stands at about 5-foot-7 is balding with short white hair and has hazel eyes He was last seen wearing a gray and blue sweatshirt Investigators indicated that Potter has a unique scar on his left cheek yellowed teeth and a scar on his left side He has been diagnosed with vascular dementia was last seen headed west on I-44 near Johnson Rd He was with his wife at a Blue Springs hospital on Thursday before his vehicle was spotted on Friday Anyone with information about Potter’s whereabouts should report it to law enforcement at 816-228-0152 KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs and Independence. Share your story idea with Claire Drive through Hunters Glen subdivision, and one neighbor has shiny helium balloons tied to his truck. It isn’t for a celebration — it is a warning toturkey vultures That isn’t the only attempt to get rid of the birds a pair of turkey vultures has made themselves known in Chris Duarte’s neighborhood and surrounding subdivisions The birds have been seen on people's homes They've taken chunks out of the bed rail on my truck They're trying to eat the rubber around the top of my window up on top and the seal up there,” said Duarte as he pointed to the scratches and damage on his vehicle The vulture’s acidic droppings can also cause damage the birds do good as nature’s janitors by ridding areas of diseases through their digestive tract so they called the Missouri Department of Conservation for help MDC and the United States Department of Agriculture came to a neighborhood meeting Monday night to hear from neighbors Christopher Cain is an Urban Wildlife Biologist for MDC His job is to educate people on how to keep wildlife away from urban areas or how to learn to coexist with it The latter is not an option here in Hunters Glen “A couple of [the neighbors] have gracefully volunteered to have what’s called effigies hung near their homes all that is a dead vulture and what happens is you get that vulture high enough whether it is on someone's house or in a tree that dead vulture is suspended upside down don't come near for other vultures,” said Cain but it isn’t a dead relative like the ones in the trees “I think it's attracted them,” said Duarte Cain said they would give the effigies a few days to see if they would run the vultures off it is back to the drawing board to see what other options are available Cain said if the birds stick around too long and raise their offspring in the neighborhood it will become a learned spot and they will return next year Turkey vultures are federally protected through the Migratory Bird Treaty Act That means neighbors cannot capture or kill the birds without a U.S since the neighborhood is within Blue Springs city limits Cain said they cannot fire a weapon at the birds or else it goes against city code KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs and Independence. Share your story idea with Claire The Blue Springs City Council discussed Monday night the potential of allowing backyard hens and ducks It is a topic that has been brought to the council multiple times over the years Councilmember Susan Culpepper made a motion to discuss directing city staff to draft up another ordinance that would allow residents to have backyard hens and ducks the council voted 5-2 to move the process forward The drafted ordinance will mirror cities like Lee’s Summit and Pleasant Hill. It will also be similar to the ordinance the council voted on in November 2024, which failed 3-4. While no official ordinance was ready to be presented the council discussed a few topics to include and revise this round Nick Brummel and Culpepper brought forth the agenda item They recommended lowering the coop height to a maximum of eight feet including a permitting process like Pleasant Hill recently passed and setting regulations regarding what qualifies as feed which city staff will use as a template again allowed no more than six hens or ducks in a backyard coop Jen Cline is part of the pro-bird movement, Citizens of Blue Springs for Backyard Hens Cline and others have worked for almost two years to get something passed a lot of education in the community," Cline said I guess I see your point.' I think it's a good sign that things are going in the direction that we wanted to go.” She went on to thank the council members who have supported her movement including Councilmembers Kent Edmondson and Katie Tholen Cline and others claim they want backyard birds allowed to have access to their own eggs due to rising grocery costs Cline's ducks currently live outside city limits and are registered as Emotional Support Animals concerns raised throughout this process include worries about smells from coops and the potential to attract predators and rodents to backyards resident Ken Horrell requested another alternative to the council making a decision and there's a plethora of reasons to not support," Horrell said "Let's let the citizens … I believe Councilmember Culpepper said it the best … I think we're all tired of dealing with this thing in one way or another — it needs to come to a conclusion my suggestion would be let's put it on the ballot." Another factor is whether homeowners associations would be required to adopt city law or be able to create their own ban in HOA covenants A state law passed last year that would stop HOAs from banning backyard hens but that law is currently held up in a lawsuit that won’t be heard until May Missouri’s only bald eagle live camera feed is giving curious viewers an opportunity to watch a nesting pair go through a key step in the iconic bird’s lifestyle “The hope is that the parent birds will have mated and will lay eggs an urban wildlife biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation the livestream is one way to celebrate their resilience There’s no guarantee that the Blue Springs bald eagle pair will have chicks this spring but Cain said he hopes viewers get to see what goes into rearing — including how parents keep the young birds fed in their nests which can reach 13 feet deep and eight feet wide Their diet includes a combination of wild prey Cain said he wants to raise awareness of the impact that humans can have on local food chains and habitats for bald eagles He said pesticides and lead shot can contaminate the prey species that bald eagles consume mature cottonwood and sycamore trees make nests possible “Maybe this will spur folks to think of better ways to conserve habitat,” Cain said The camera feed, which went live on Tuesday, was established by the Missouri Department of Conservation through a partnership that includes the city of Blue Springs and Wild Souls Wildlife Rehabilitation "The ability to set up the only live stream eagle cam in the state of Missouri is an incredible opportunity to connect our community with nature in a whole new way,” said Blue Springs mayor Chris Lievsay in a statement bald eagles mate for life and will produce one to three eggs each year It is rare for all three chicks to reach maturity Once a young bald eagle has acquired its adult plumage Although viewers may not see eagles each time they watch the feed Cain encourages viewers to keep checking in — their activity may increase in the coming weeks the Blue Springs City Council approved two separate proposals for luxury apartments and commercial space The first complex would be built on city-owned land at Northeast Adams Dairy Parkway and R.D The city selected developer Griffin Riley's plan to build 322 "Class A+" luxury apartments across six buildings and retail space There would be enhanced amenities like a pool Blue Springs' Senior Director of City Development Mike Mallon said the city is trying to fill a gap in its housing market for those who don't want to or are not yet ready to be homeowners “That would bring very high earners or keep very high earners in the city and that just is great for the city's overall economic health Mallon said housing is increasing in Blue Springs with the city having the most building permits for single-family homes since COVID-19 hit He pointed to nearly 10 new subdivisions being built throughout the city The other luxury apartments are slated to be built in downtown Blue Springs at the former lumberyard spot along Main Street Flaherty & Collins plans to build 210 units with first-floor commercial space to add to downtown's business makeup It's soon-to-be nextdoor neighbor is Scout Coffee across 14th Street Owner Jared Montgomery said something downtown struggles with is empty space we're excited because people need their coffee," said Montgomery which is something Joanie Westcoat is holding out for Westcoat is originally from Lee's Summit but chose Blue Springs to open her first business “It was really intimidating as a new owner to go into a place that was really established," said Westcoat When asked what downtown Blue Springs is missing both Westcoat and Montgomery said foot traffic They hope an increase in residents and new businesses boosts that The next steps really start the process between the developer and the city the developers need to finalize and present a building plan for the city council to approve and go through rezoning He expects that process to start this summer Taelen Kemp and Dewey Churchill hang their heads at the end of the MSHSAA Class 6 District 7 final against Blue Springs South on Monday night at Rock Bridge High School The top-seeded Spartans’ season came to an end with a 71-48 loss to the second-seeded Jaguars gets a hug from coach Ben Pallardy at the end of the MSHSAA Class 6 District 7 final against Blue Springs South on Monday night at Rock Bridge High School Battle junior Tyler Putnam (33) shoot a layup during the MSHSAA Class 6 District 7 final against Blue Springs South on Monday night at Rock Bridge High School Battle sophomore Brandon Rooks shoots a 3-pointer during the MSHSAA Class 6 District 7 final against Blue Springs South on Monday night at Rock Bridge High School Rooks had 10 points in the Spartans' 71-48 loss Battle senior Jack Putnam (30) gets a hand from junior Caden Lewis during the MSHSAA Class 6 District 7 final against Blue Springs South on Monday night at Rock Bridge High School The Spartans couldn't solve the Jaguars' defense falling 71-48 in the MSHSAA Class 6 District 7 title game Monday night at Rock Bridge High School Blue Springs South junior Chris Ellis hit two 3-pointers in the first two minutes and junior Cooper Callahan added another as the Jaguars scored the first nine points of the MSHSAA Class 6 District 7 final to set their student section ablaze The second-seeded Jaguars never trailed as they cruised to a 71-48 victory over top-seeded Battle on Monday night at Rock Bridge High School  ”To say we got off to a hot start would be an understatement,” Blue Springs South coach Josh Smith said Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Get the latest Mizzou and local high school sports stories delivered to your inbox Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to 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Join the MNN Newsletter for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Columbia Missourian MBA and Vox magazine build connections across Missouri Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Xplor reconnects kids to nature and helps them find adventure in their own backyard A monthly publication about conservation in Missouri the printed magazine is free to residents of Missouri - Native plants do well in home gardens because they’re adapted to local soils and weather patterns They are also beneficial to songbirds and pollinator species such as butterflies and bees The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a native plant sale from 12:30 to 4 p.m at the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs Native plant vendors from Missouri Wildflowers Nursery and City Roots Nursery and Landscape will be onsite and offering plants while supplies last it’s a chance for visitors to get tips about gardening with natives from the vendors Wildflowers have various blooming periods and can provide color in spring They also provide interesting structure in winter Birds benefit because natives host insects important to feeding baby birds in the nesting season Pollinators such as butterflies and bees benefit because they evolved as specialists using native plants as a food source or as hosts for eggs and larvae This native plant sale is open to all ages and registration is not required. Visit https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/207031 for more information Burr Oak Woods Nature Center is located at 1401 NW Park Road in Blue Springs. Direct questions about the event to MDC conservation educator Jada Tressler at jada.tressler@mdc.mo.gov We facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use Copyright ©2024 Conservation Commission of Missouri FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—January 7, 2025Contact: media@savethemanatee.org LONGWOOD, FL—As temperatures plummet in Central Florida this week, the number of manatees seeking refuge at Blue Spring State Park is expected to rise and potentially reach record numbers. The public can keep an eye on the action from the comfort of their home via Save the Manatee® Club’s above- and underwater webcams, 24/7 at ManaTV.org The streams are live during daylight hours and highlights are featured outside of these times a designated critical habitat for Florida manatees offers a constant water temperature of 72º F making it an ideal sanctuary when air temperatures drop and surrounding waterways cool into the mid-60s or below To preserve the manatees’ winter sanctuary the spring run is closed to all water activities during the winter months but people have the opportunity to view the manatees in the crystal clear water from the adjacent boardwalk the manatee webcams provide a perfect option for anyone interested in observing these gentle giants up close and personal while ensuring the animals have the space they need to rest and keep warm The manatee webcams also serve as an essential tool for research Save the Manatee Club and its partners use the cameras to aid in photo identification of individual manatees based on their unique scars and markings “We have learned so much through observing manatees on our webcams as well as providing life-saving information in real time,” says aquatic biologist and Save the Manatee Club Executive Director “The webcams have been extremely popular from the moment they launched in addition to being an indispensable tool for manatee research they also allow the public to view manatees without disturbing them in their winter sanctuaries Save the Manatee Club is happy to provide this important resource in partnership with Florida State Parks and Explore.org and appreciates that they play an important role in increasing awareness about imperiled manatees and the vital importance of Florida’s springs,” says Rose Save the Manatee Club also maintains cameras at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Silver Springs State Park All the manatee webcams are streamed in partnership with Explore.org and Florida State Parks Webcams are also available to news outlets for direct embedding on their websites. For more information, please contact media@savethemanatee.org To Adopt-A-Manatee and support these conservation efforts, visit adoptamanatee.org or call 1-800-432-JOIN (5646) Save the Manatee Club, established in 1981 by the late renowned singer-songwriter, author, and entrepreneur Jimmy Buffett, along with the late former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham, is dedicated to safeguarding manatees and preserving their aquatic habitat. For more information about manatees and the Club’s efforts, visit savethemanatee.org or call 1-800-432-JOIN (5646) belongs to one of the longest manatee genealogies at Blue Spring State Park This November marks the 45th anniversary of Manatee Awareness Month an annual opportunity to celebrate Florida’s beloved state marine mammal Save the Manatee Club is excited to celebrate International Manatee Day on September 7 a day dedicated to raising awareness about manatees worldwide FL 32779Phone: 1-800-432-5646 | 407-539-0990 Save the Manatee Club's mission is to protect imperiled manatees and their aquatic habitat for future generations © 2024 Save the Manatee Club | Website by Blackbaud Blue Springs High School’s marching band, Golden Regiment, will perform Monday in Dublin, Ireland. Back in November of 2023 the announcement was made that the marching and jazz bands would travel abroad for St While the band performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and even President Obama’s 2008 Inauguration “It's really great because of the fact they trust us so much we're sitting on the shoulders of giants from everyone that came before us we get to do that so now we have the chance with our first band international trip to act right to set the tone for everyone else that comes behind,” said senior Ray Crisler The band members flew out of Kansas City International Airport Friday morning KSHB 41 News Reporter Claire Bradshaw was there as they arrived When asked about how the band has prepared for the last two years the short answer is a lot of dedicated hard work “We've known that we were going to Ireland for since about like the end of last marching season memorizing all of our music and just doing the normal things like the hard work that we do like for a normal marching season for Ireland,” said sophomore Taytum Weir “When it got closer towards the trip we would have after-school band practice and we would practice actually marching as if we were in the parade and then we also had like a test to see if we had it memorized and it just it took a lot of consistency,” said senior Zoe and then the Wildcat Jazz Ensemble will perform Monday night for Celtic Thunder at the World Famous “Helix Theater” for Spraoi at the Helix So one of our days we get to go to the farm They'll teach us the traditional instruments and dances and at the end we get to eat the food that they make,” said Crisler We are going to look at like the big cliff and that's what I'm most excited about,” said Weir “I’m just excited for the parade because it is going to be a lot of fun,” said color guard member Emma So the question is — did they pack more green or Wildcat purple and gold (KCTV) - A Raytown woman is behind bars after she stole a vehicle from the parking lot of a Quik Trip when police pulled over the owner Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records indicate that Rachel A has been charged in connection to a vehicle that was stolen during a Blue Springs traffic stop A probable cause statement filed by the Blue Springs Police Department revealed that on March 18 law enforcement officials stopped the driver of a black 2008 Ford Taurus that did not have working brake lights The driver complied and stopped in the parking lot of the Quik Trip at 1207 NW Highway 7 As law enforcement officials spoke with the driver outside the vehicle it was confirmed that she had a warrant out for her arrest Investigators said they did pursue Bell in the stolen vehicle; however When the victim was contacted the next day he said his vehicle still had not been returned Court documents indicated that a warrant for Bell’s arrest was issued with the condition of a $5,000 bond Bell has been charged with stealing a motor vehicle and resisting arrest he could face up to 11 years in prison and be forced to pay an up to $20,000 fine A bond review hearing has been scheduled for 1 p.m with a preliminary hearing expected at 2 p.m consider this your final warning: ticket sales for this year's event 2:55 PM CDTBy Timothy HackettCattlemen's Ball 2025 banner image | Courtesy of the Cattlemen's BallIf you haven't yet purchased tickets for this year's installment of Nebraska's annual Cattlemen's Ball consider this your final warning: ticket sales for this year's event This week's complete release from the Cattlemen's Ball is below Cattlemen’s Ball – Ticket Sales Close May 1 Gage County – Ticket sales for the 2025 Cattlemen's Ball close May 1 the Cattlemen’s Ball has raised more than $21 million to fund cancer research and support local health initiatives the Cattlemen’s Ball will be hosted on the farm of Terry and Beverly Acton a half-mile east of South 94th and the B-Line Road Guests of the Ball can stop by the Buffet Cancer Center Health & Wellness Tent—where the true purpose of the Nebraska Cattlemen's Ball comes to life Explore the larger-than-life giant colon and lung inflatables Connect with researchers whose work has been funded by past Balls and take advantage of on-site metabolic screenings and genetic testing covering Lynch syndrome and BRCA genes—because your health is worth celebrating There will be a strong local representation at the Cattlemen’s Ball from organizations dedicated to serving the health needs of our community Three local critical access hospitals will be represented at the Ball this year: Beatrice Community Hospital (BCH) and Jefferson Community Health & Life (JCHL) and JCHL is focusing on lung cancer awareness Beatrice YMCA & Clean Vibe will also be on-site to share information about their local cancer survivorship program and free healthy snacks teaching the importance of clean healthy food choices for better living and overall health To purchase tickets, and to learn more about the event, individuals can go online to www.cattlemensball.com/tickets Two ticket options are available: Trail Boss or Top Hand Trail Boss ticket holders have access to all events including an exclusive reception and entertainment on Friday evening Top Hand ticket holders have access to all Saturday activities beginning at 12:30PM including the Saturday evening meal and concert which is headlined by Billboard’s 21 Under 21 Billboard’s #1 Top New Country Artist for 2020 and a member of CMT’s Next Women of Country Tickets can also be purchased in person by visiting First State Bank Nebraska at 560 Sargent Street Posted on January 25, 2025 in News parts of eastern Jackson County have undergone tremendous growth particularly in the communities of Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs The parishes and schools in this region represent the greatest future population growth in our diocese Bishop Johnston initiated a strategic study to make sure that the parishes and diocese plan effectively to serve the needs of God’s people in this area The process involved the leadership of parishes and schools at Our Lady of the Presentation Parish and School The parish and school committees partnered with diocesan leadership and a professional consulting firm to formulate a strategic plan the committees reviewed community demographic projections and forecasts as well as parish data trends to determine a pastoral strategy which will lead to greater vitality for the future accounting for the future availability of resources within the diocese Bishop Johnston announced the final plan Jan to the five parishes engaged in the strategic planning process The plan recommendations provide an opportunity for all the parishes and schools in Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs to collaborate in new ways and build on a new growth opportunity. Read the final plan, approved by Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.: Pastoral and School Plan for Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs (PDF) News (KCTV) - Traffic was brought to a halt in Blue Springs after a tree fell on a moving car and sent the driver to a nearby hospital during a severe storm The Blue Springs, Missouri, Police Department announced around 4:30 p.m Law enforcement officials noted that a tree fell onto a moving car The driver was taken to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries first responders said the roadway had reopened Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — It’s a winter home to hundreds of swimming gentle giants and is one of the most popular state parks in all of Florida Blue Springs State Park attracts over 700,000 visitors each year the park shuts down because of high demand Save the Manatees Club Associate Researcher Cora Berchem says it’s a good time of the year for guests to visit the park to see manatees It’s really special for them,” said Berchem Manatees retreat to the park and other springs around the state in the colder months.  something Berchem believes is a good healthy number that’s when they come in here for the warm water They just come in here and warm up,” said Berchem The spring water stays a constant 72 degrees The best part about the spring is the way it is designed workers at the state park installed viewing stations and paths that take guests around parts of the 3,000 acre park that includes the spring Pennsylvania resident Al Senteio came to Volusia County just to see manatees in person “It’s interesting just watching them come up out of the water and flap their tails,” said Senteio New York state resident Dillion Vaurtin and his son enjoyed the manatees and other wildlife that is visible from the viewing stations And lots of different things to check out here,” said Vaurtin State Park officials and Save the Manatee Club keep a close eye on the manatees with daily counts being done by canoe Berchem says the counts help them keep track of every animal where experts know their names and can identify them by scares on their bodies every manatee we have here that has some sort of identifying mark is drawn on there,” said Berchem This researcher says experts are seeing a near record number of calves totaling 90 Admission to Blue Spring State Park is $6 per vehicle of two to eight people and $4 for a single-occupant vehicle