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‘Spewing out.’ Call logs detail Lexington gas explosion that killed 5-year-old
Dispatch call logs, which The Star obtained through a Sunshine Law request, give more details on what happened the day of the ...
‘Doesn’t seem real’: Family at center of Lexington explosion reeling with one loss after another
The City of Lexington was chaotic Wednesday night after the home in the center of town exploded with Jake Cunningham and his ...
‘I haven’t dealt with the grief yet, I can’t’: Family stepping up just days after blast
Inside the now destroyed home, Rachel’s ashes. Those have been lost, along with all of the family’s memories and belongings.
Community gathers for vigil honoring 5-year-old boy killed in Lexington explosion
Dozens gather in Lexington, Missouri, to honor the life of 5-year-old Alistair Cunningham, who died in a house explosion.
Paedophile councillor jailed for sexually assaulting girl while she sat on his lap
A paedophile former councillor has been jailed for 18 months after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting a child. Paul ...
‘Call before you dig’ system in Lexington explosion worked. So what went wrong?
Executive director of the Missouri One Call System says “everybody did the right thing” in the utility notification process.
Gas explosion that killed Missouri boy was a second tragedy for the family
When Jacob Cunningham’s wife died unexpectedly in 2023, just two days after their Christmas Day wedding, he became the sole ...
Tragedy as 'funny little' boy, 5, killed in massive gas explosion at family home
Tributes have poured in for Alistair Lamb who was killed in a devastating gas explosion at his family home in Lexington, ...
Community gathers for emotional memorial honoring 5-year-old Alistair Cunningham
The Lexington, Missouri, community came together to remember 5-year-old Alistair Cunningham, who died in last week's explosion. Dozens gathered for a memorial honoring Alistair, offering prayers and ...