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Weldon Spring man drowns Saturday in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Weldon Spring man was the victim of a drowning as he attempted to swim to shore Saturday at Golden Eagle Lake in Montgomery County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the victim was 45-year-old William R. Hitzemann. Troopers said around 5 p.m. he attempted to swim from a vessel and became distressed, causing him to be unable to make it to shore.
National Weather Service Predicts ‘Bonfire Weather’ for Missouri?
Missouri weather can change on a dime. One day the state is blanketed with oppressive heat and the next you'll need to grab a sweater or hoodie. That appears to be what's about to happen as the National Weather Service says Missouri is about to have what they call 'bonfire weather'. Brace yourself.
82 Years Ago, Missouri & Illinois Shocked by Snow in September
For Missouri and Illinois, October is considered to be a very early time for snowfall. However, there was one event that happened 82 years ago that shocked residents in both states when a surprise snowfall fell in September. The National Weather Service has recorded memories of that surprise snow storm...
When do hummingbirds leave Missouri for fall migration?
Before too long, hummingbirds will embark on their annual migration south in search of warmer climates for the fall and winter months. Over the next several weeks, these tiny travelers will gradually leave Missouri, marking the end to their spring and summer stay.
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 jaws and all of that, so we had been trying to wean her off of it for some time," Jake, 35, said. Hazel's beloved pacifier, affectionately known as "Paci," had been with her for years. Jake knew saying goodbye could come with tears and tantrums, so he searched for creative approaches...
Olivia Wood: “Until the world becomes less binary, I try and stick in it."
Olivia Wood is a non-binary college student who falls “somewhere on the queer spectrum.” They spoke about growing up in a rural area, and how going away to college has helped them grow and better understand their gender beyond the binary. Alphabet Soup shares LGBTQ+ Missourians’ stories through...
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