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2 men injured after car hits pedestrians, utility poles in Barnhart, Mo.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Two people are in the hospital after a car hit multiple pedestrians and utility poles at a Jefferson County business. At around 8:55 p.m. on Friday, a driver of a 2013 GMC Acadia was backing out of a parking spot at Kenny’s Bar & Grill on US-61 in Barnhart, Missouri, when he struck a utility pole. The driver then accelerated forward, hitting two pedestrians, a 29-year-old man from Festus and a 48-year-old man from Imperial, before hitting several more poles in the parking lot.
Chimp from Festus business to appear on ‘ER’
The baby chimpanzee viewers will see on the Oct. 27 episode of the NBC television drama “ER” makes his home in Jefferson County. Five-month-old Kenzy, who is featured on the television show, is one of 26 chimps who live at Missouri Primate Foundation on Hwy. CC in rural Festus. The non-profit facility is operated by Mike and Connie Casey, who also own Chimparty, a company that provides chimpanees for birthday parties, events and advertising or acting gigs such as Kenzy’s work on “ER.”
Missouri father uses a funeral to wean daughter off pacifier
The Bishop family of Festus, Missouri, can smile now, but a few months ago the mood was much more somber as Courtney, Jake and their 3-year-old daughter Hazel said goodbye to a very important member of the family: Hazel’s beloved pacifier. “It’s not good for her teeth and her...
Festus firefighters train at house next to City Hall before demolition
The city of Festus had the house it bought next to the City Hall and Police Station complex torn down this week. The city bought the house, 657 W. Main St., in March with plans to eventually use it for parking. Demolition began on Monday and was expected to be...
Festus, West Plains, Norris: 2024 Class 4 XC Storylines
-- Six Storylines to Watch Class 4. Festus Boys Look Unmatched, Girls Are Preseason Frontrunners. Different year, same Festus. In 2024, expect the Tigers' Boys and Girls teams to vie for the State meet sweep. Now two years removed from their first defeat at the State meet since 2013, this...
Tax dollars used to buy luxury cars
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - On some days, there are three identical, black Genesis G-80 luxury cars parked outside the Armed Forces Career Center in the 2100 block of Michigan Avenue in Arnold. All three have U.S. government license plates. First Alert 4 saw the vehicles and wondered...
Dispute over Arnold post office resolved
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Work on the new, permanent location for the Arnold Post Office stopped suddenly in mid August. A sign that says “stop work order” is posted to the window at the building, located in the 2100 block of Michigan Avenue. According to...
First case of corn stunt confirmed in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists have confirmed the first case of corn stunt in Missouri. The disease, which is transmitted by an insect, was found in southwest Missouri. Corn leafhopper is the insect capable of infecting corn with three pathogens that result in corn stunt disease.
Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states
Grace McGovern, a 24-year-old bartender and server at a downtown Boston brewery, recalls one recent customer vividly. He was very rude. It was a slow night, and she only had one table, a large group led by a man who “kept touching my lower back and my leg and making jokes,” she told Stateline. It […]
Missouri Residents: Thunderstorms and Rain Expected – Prepare for Weekend Weather
St. Louis, MO – Scattered thunderstorms are set to sweep through the St. Louis area this evening, with potential wind gusts reaching 60 mph. Residents should prepare for the possibility of severe weather disrupting outdoor plans, with conditions expected to persist until after 8 p.m. According to the U.S....
Missouri and Illinois Brace for Scattered Showers Over Labor Day Weekend
St. Louis, MO – Residents of St. Louis and surrounding areas can expect a mix of weather conditions this Labor Day weekend. According to the National Weather Service, active weather will shift southward on Saturday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois. Highs are expected to reach the low 80s.
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
High School Football Scores from around the Four State Area
Here’s a look at the final scores throughout the area in the Four States: Missouri Scores Cassville 16, Seneca 55 Aurora 6, Mt. Vernon 7 McDonald County 29, Lamar 32 Monett 22, Nevada 44 Carl Junction 7, Capital City 45 Carthage 55, Waynesville 7 Rich Hill 24, New Heights 82 East Newton 21, Springfield Catholic […]
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