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.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Homicide detectives in Kansas City, Missouri, were called to the scene of a deadly shooting Saturday morning.
Just before 7 a.m. Saturday, police received a reported shooting call near E. 4th Street and Holmes Street.
When officers arrived, they located an adult male in the street who had been shot.
Paramedics transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
A police spokesperson said detectives believe the victim had an interaction with one or more suspects in a vehicle when one of the suspects opened fire, striking the victim.
The spokesperson said the incident happened in an area with several apartment residences – detectives are interviewing potential witnesses for additional information.
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Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 8, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 8 drawing
37-47-49-51-58, Mega Ball: 16
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 8 drawing
Midday: 4-6-2
Midday Wild: 6
Evening: 1-3-0
Evening Wild: 6
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 8 drawing
Midday: 1-1-1-9
Midday Wild: 3
Evening: 8-8-9-9
Evening Wild: 8
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 8 drawing
Early Bird: 13
Morning: 11
Matinee: 15
Prime Time: 07
Night Owl: 13
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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 8 drawing
02-18-20-23-36
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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.
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A Jackson County judge on Friday denied Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s attempt to immediately stop Kansas City-based CBD American Shaman and several affiliated companies from selling kratom products.
The motion for a temporary restraining order, which was filed alongside the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, took particular aim at the more potent 7-OH products, which Hanaway argues are “hazardous opioids” banned by state and federal law.
Jackson County Circuit Judge Charles McKenzie’s ruling Friday stated there are “competing affidavits” from experts on both sides of the argument, following a hearing on the motion earlier this week.
“The court cannot find, based on the oral argument of the parties, the respective competing affidavits presented and the pleadings, whether the plaintiff is likely to succeed on the merits at this juncture in the proceedings in order for the court to grant relief in the form of a temporary restraining order,” McKenzie’s order states.
Hanaway’s argument was backed by sworn statements from an undercover narcotics officer with the highway patrol who said 7-OH is being used to cut fentanyl and a woman whose brother died from a kratom overdose. Her office also submitted a FDA report that points to 7-OH as “a potent opioid that poses an emerging public health threat” and state health data showing synthetic 7-OH was involved in at least 197 Missouri deaths.
American Shaman submitted statements of its own from five toxicology and addiction experts, who largely said there wasn’t enough evidence to show that 7-OH and kratom posed a public health risk. One who researched narcotics said she had never heard of 7-OH being used to cut fentanyl.
Company owner Vince Sanders’ statement detailed how he came up with the idea to create 7-OH products, which now has an “enormous” demand particularly among people who need pain management.
Sanders could not be reached for comment about the ruling Friday.
McKenzie denied a temporary restraining order “without prejudice,” meaning that he would like to see more evidence.
“It is because of this finding that the court determines it necessary to hold an additional hearing,” he wrote, “where it can consider the parties respective positions with the potential of testimonial evidence and other properly introduced evidence, all as more fully developed by the parties, in order to further analyze these issues.”
The judge will consider “other injunctive relief sought in the pleadings at a future hearing to consider the issues,” the order states.
Hanaway filed a similar lawsuit Thursday against Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading LLC, and its owners Dustin Robinson and Ajaykumar Patel.
The group received a warning letter from the FDA for producing 7-OH products last year similar to one received by Shaman Botanicals.
“This is another step in our ongoing crackdown on kratom manufacturers who flout the law and try to justify endangering Missourians in the name of profit,” Hanaway said in a press release Thursday. “Our mission is to safeguard Missourians from unregulated and addictive substances, and we will continue to pursue every legal tool available to protect public health and safety.”
This story was originally published by the Missouri Independent.
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