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Eight Die in Missouri Traffic Crashes Over Labor Day Holiday
Eight people were killed and 82 injured in traffic crashes across Missouri during the 2026 Labor Day holiday counting period, according to preliminary statistics from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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Great Pershing Balloon Derby Celebrates 50 Years with New Tethered Rides, Community Traditions
BROOKFIELD — For 50 years, colorful hot air balloons have filled the skies above Brookfield, bringing pilots, spectators and the community together for one of north Missouri’s most recognizable annual traditions.
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Softball Lady Bulldogs Defeat Penney, 9-4
Brookfield softball picks up important district win By Angie Hutschreider The Brookfield Lady Bulldogs picked up an important district victory Monday (Sept. 7), defeating the Penney Hornets 9-4. Penney got on the scoreboard first in the top of the first inning, but Brookfield quickly answered in the bottom half of the inning. Abbie Boley opened…