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Kentucky and Eastern Missouri Brace for Stormy Weekend Weather
Paducah, KY – Daily chances of showers and storms will continue through the weekend across Kentucky, Eastern Missouri, and Southern Illinois, accompanied by increasing humidity levels. Temperatures are expected to return closer to normal next week, but with an even greater risk for storms. According to the US National...
Teachers union files lawsuit against MOHELA, claims business misleads borrowers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A teachers labor union filed a lawsuit against the Higher Education Loan of Authority of the State of Missouri, also known as MOHELA, over claims the business misled borrowers. The American Federation of Teachers -- a teachers union based out of Washington D.C. -- represents 1.8 million public school teachers, health care The post Teachers union files lawsuit against MOHELA, claims business misleads borrowers appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Missouri attorney general candidate interview: Andrew Bailey
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Andrew Bailey, one of two Republicans seeking election to the attorney general's office. The post Missouri attorney general candidate interview: Andrew Bailey appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Missouri prison ignores court order to free wrongfully convicted inmate for second time in weeks
ST. LOUIS (AP) — For the second time in weeks, a Missouri prison has ignored a court order to release an inmate whose murder conviction was overturned. Just as in the case of Sandra Hemme, actions by the state’s attorney general are keeping Christopher Dunn locked up. St....
Jesse James Missouri Farm, Grave and Home He Was Assassinated In
Of all the history in Missouri, I cannot think of any one figure that is more of an enigma than Jesse James. Depending on who you're talking to, he's either a villain, outlaw or hero. The truth is somewhere in between. There is a new walkthrough of his life showing his farm, the home he was assassinated in and his very controversial grave sites.
These 2 Republicans are running for Missouri House District 138 in the Aug. 6 primary
Two men with roots in the community are vying for the District 138 state House seat, a district that covers part of Christian County and Stone County. Rep. Brad Hudson, Republican, has served the area in the Missouri legislature since 2018. Tom Franiak, an area businessman, and Burt Whaley, a veteran and former educator, are both running as Republicans in the Aug. 6 primary election. There are no Democratic Party candidates for District 138. ...
Mental health support is a major need in the Ozarks. These organizations are stepping up
Two Ozarks organizations are now offering mental health services to the community. Faith Community Health of Branson and Lutheran Family and Children's Services are both offering counseling and behavioral health support. Sufficient mental health support is an ongoing issue in the Ozarks, as underscored by multiple community health needs assessments. The Ozarks Health Commission, which examines needs in Bolivar, Branson, Joplin, Lebanon, Monett, Mountain View and Springfield, has identified increasing suicide rates over the past five years....
Missing Springfield man with dementia found
UPDATE 8:51 A.M. — The Springfield Police Department says a missing man with dementia, Michael Hanson, has been found. Original story: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield Police are searching for a man who went missing from the 2000 block of Mount Vernon St. late Tuesday night. According to a release from the Springfield Police Department (SPD), […]
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