SUMMARY: Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson charged Arel Dawkins, 36, of Blue Springs, with first-degree murder and armed criminal action for the killing of Braisen Cain, a pregnant teacher in Northeast Kansas City. Cain, Dawkins’ ex-girlfriend and mother of his unborn child, was found fatally shot after being run over by a Ford F-150, with surveillance showing multiple shootings. Dawkins reportedly confessed to the murder and was arrested Wednesday, held without bond. Kansas City has seen a rise in domestic violence homicides, with 2024’s count already surpassing last year’s 12 cases. A GoFundMe supports Cain’s children. Resources for domestic violence and mental health are available.

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SUMMARY: Two people were killed Thursday morning when a Hughes 369D helicopter struck transmission lines and crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River near Maple Island, east of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam. The barge caught fire, but no injuries were reported aboard. The victims were contractors working on tower lighting and marker balls for Ameren. Witness Adam Briggs said the helicopter was ferrying gear when it hit the lines. The river was closed after the lines fell into the water. Multiple Missouri and Illinois agencies responded. The NTSB will lead the investigation, which may take one to two years.

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SUMMARY: The new *Freakier Friday* reunites Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, along with Chad Michael Murray and Mark Harmon, in a fun, nostalgic sequel featuring grown-up characters and new generations. Fans of the original will enjoy callbacks, including the classic song, earning it 3.5 out of 5 stars. On Apple TV+, Jason Momoa’s *Chief of War* tells the visually stunning, historically rich story of Hawaii’s unification against colonization, featuring a Hawaiian-centric cast and subtitles throughout, rated 5 out of 5. Amazon Prime’s *Pickup* with Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson offers light entertainment, earning 3 out of 5 stars.

ST. LOUIS – Movie critic Kathy Kaiser pops in to share her most reviews of “Freakier Friday” with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsey …

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