Missouri
6 injured after home explosion in Missouri; cause under investigation
Late-night explosion at Pennsylvania apartment building
An explosion at an apartment in Pennsylvania has displaced multiple residents. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
A home explosion in Missouri over Thanksgiving weekend left a residence in rubble and six people injured, including three critically, fire officials said.
According to the Jefferson City Fire Department, fire and other emergency personnel responded to a reported house explosion in eastern Jefferson City early Saturday. The blast occurred at about 2:44 a.m., local time, and authorities initially reported that multiple victims were involved.
Fire officials later determined that there were six people inside the residence at the time of the explosion. After arriving at the scene, the fire department said emergency responders immediately discovered “multiple victims with injuries ranging from moderate to severe.”
Emergency responders provided some of the victims with “critical care interventions” at the scene, including advanced airway procedures and the administration of CyanoKits — which is used to treat known or suspected cyanide poisoning, according to the fire department.
“Due to the extent of injuries, some patients required multiple EMS resources to provide stabilizing care during transport,” the fire department added.
The fire department said two of the victims were ultimately transported to Jefferson City Airport, where they were flown to University Hospital in Columbia. The four remaining victims were transported by ground to University Hospital.
Jefferson City Fire Chief Matt Schofield said three of the victims suffered critical injuries, the Jefferson City News Tribune reported. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
The fire department said Jefferson City Public Works also assisted at the scene by deploying an excavator for debris removal throughout the day.
‘Extensive structural collapse and significant debris’
Images shared by authorities at around 6 a.m. Saturday showed the residence almost destroyed with collapsed wooden structures and home appliances scattered across the surrounding area. Footage from local television stations further showed the severe damage, with parts of the home nearly flattened, as snow fell on the rubble.
The explosion, which was described as a fireball, according to the Jefferson City News Tribune, was felt by residents for miles. The newspaper reported that local emergency personnel and utility workers remained at the scene on Saturday to clear remaining smoke and work on debris removal.
The Jefferson City Fire Department said rescue operations were “particularly challenging due to the extensive structural collapse and significant debris,” and that it took several hours for the department’s Special Operations Rescue Team to remove all the victims from the debris.
“The team had to carefully tunnel through layers of debris to reach the final occupant, who required intensive extrication,” according to the fire department.
All six victims were safely removed shortly before 6 a.m., the fire department said. Two pets inside the home were also rescued and were in the care of animal control.
The emergency responses involved eight units from the Jefferson City Fire Department in addition to several members of the city police department. The fire department said there were 37 fire and emergency personnel at the scene, as well as nine ambulances, and three medical helicopters that responded to the incident.
An awareness walk took place in Columbia Saturday that brings attention to a genetic disorder.
The eighth annual Missouri Walk of Neurofibromatosis took place on May 30 at Stephens Lake Park.
The event helps raise money and awareness for people who have the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis (NF).
There are three types of NF: neurofibromatosis type one (NF1), neurofibromatosis type two-related schwannomatosis (NF2-SWN), and schwannomatosis.
While the three types of NF are genetically distinct, they share the common feature of causing tumors.
The severity of symptoms and the specific manifestations of the disorders can vary significantly from person to person.
NF1 is the most common of the conditions, affecting approximately one in 2,500.
NF2 affects around one in 25,000 and other schwannomatosis types affect around one in 40,000.
Together, the disorders affect at least 1 in 2,000 people or approximately four million worldwide.
Anyone can be born with an NF disorder, and they have a 50% chance of passing it on.
For Christina Thomas, an organizer for Missouri Walk of Neurofibromatosis, the walk means “the world” to her.
“I’ve always been about advocating for NF and bringing people together,” Thomas said. “It’s awesome to see so many people coming together who have it.”
Thomas is the third generation in her family to have NF, and three of her four kids also have the condition.
“I grew up thinking my family was the only one with it. To me, it’s very important to be able to let people know that they’re not the only ones with it.”
Thomas said she was often teased when she was younger because her father, who also has NF, had tumors all over his body.
“I was always made fun of because of his appearance. People tell me, ‘You don’t want to get close to her she’s contagious.’”
Thomas said she joined the walk because she wants to bring people together who have NF and let them know they are not alone.
Another of her goals is to get the attention from the University of Missouri.
“Our ultimate goal is to get the attention of the University of Missouri, because not for me, not for my kids, but maybe for my grandkids or the ones that are nearly diagnosed, for us to have an NF clinic here instead of having to travel to Kansas City or St. Louis for expert care.”
She said the best way for the community to support those living with NF is through education and awareness.
“We’re always about advocating. We’re always about bringing awareness.”
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 29, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 29 drawing
19-24-47-59-65, Mega Ball: 07
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 29 drawing
Midday: 6-4-0
Midday Wild: 5
Evening: 8-5-3
Evening Wild: 1
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 29 drawing
Midday: 3-4-8-0
Midday Wild: 4
Evening: 6-8-4-1
Evening Wild: 0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 29 drawing
Early Bird: 10
Morning: 03
Matinee: 12
Prime Time: 14
Night Owl: 05
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 29 drawing
07-16-25-26-36
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
SHELL KNOB, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) -A Barry County man recently broke the Missouri state record after catching a yellow bass on Table Rock Lake.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Danny Naugle, of Cassville, reeled in the record-breaking fish while fishing on Table Rock Lake on May 13. The fish broke the state record previously set in 1995.
The fish weighed 2 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 16.5 inches. It was just two ounces shy of the world record, the department said.
MDC said Naugle normally casts for crappie, using an ultra-light rod and lights to draw baitfish.
The previous record was set in 1995 by a 9-ounce fish caught from a slough off the Mississippi River, according to MDC.
The department said Naugle plans to get the yellow bass mounted. His catch marks the first state record fish recorded for 2026.
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