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Local animal shelters waive adoption fees as they experience influx of dogs and cats
Animal shelters in the St. Louis area are experiencing an overflow of dogs and cats being brought into their facilities. The Animal Protective Association of Missouri currently has almost 700 animals in its care, and both of its shelters have reached capacity. APA President and CEO Sarah Javier said most of the animals being brought in are large dogs, making it especially challenging for the organization to find space to care for them.
3 St. Louis County Council seats have contested primaries next month
Voters in the 2nd, 4th and 6th Districts of the St. Louis County Council will head to the polls next month to choose their party’s candidates for the general election. The vote comes at a crucial time for the county. It’s struggling with a budget that has been out of balance for years, and reserves that have been used to close the gap are dwindling. Its aging headquarters building in Clayton will require major upgrades to comply with new fire codes. And the council and County Executive Sam Page are feuding over the distribution of federal COVID relief dollars to local nonprofits and the full implementation of a senior property tax freeze.
Flooding Possible Ahead of Cool Down UPDATE
As a frontal system completes its trip through the Lakes Region, heavy rain is impacting much of the area. Reports to Ozarks Dynacom include a partial collapse at the side of the road on westbound Highway 76 east of the roundabout in Hollister. Emergency personnel are on the scene and have blocked off that section of road.
Wednesday, July 17: Summer heat on vacation
For the latest updates on flooding, go HERE Torrential rainfall last night and this morning left behind widespread flooding. Areas from Branson south through Mtn. View, AR, was hardest hit with many locations in that corridor reporting over 6″. Radar estimates that totals could have topped a foot of rainfall closer to Mtn. View. Rain […]
Neighborhood Housing Crisis Escalates, Local Contractors Work to Provide Solutions
Home. A difficult concept to obtain for many — particularly within Kansas City limits. As Mortgage and rent payments climb, the number of accessible, secure and desirable residences plummet, which leaves individuals and families alike with less than ideal living conditions. While this disproportionate rent-cost to annual income is...
Report: 5 Kansas City Chiefs Players Injured Before Start Of Training Camp
The Kansas City Chiefs have players battling injury before training camp. Rookies reported to training camp on Tuesday. Veterans will return for training camp on Saturday. The Chiefs had one important injury hanging over their heads during OTAs this spring: Joe Thuney. Thuney suffered a pec injury during the playoffs last season, keeping him out of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers.
19-year-old dead after shooting in Fulton
FULTON — The Fulton Police Department is investigating the death of a 19-year-old male after responding to a shots fired call Tuesday afternoon. According to a post on the Fulton Police Department Facebook page, officers responded to a report of shots fired shortly after 1 p.m. in the 1200 block of Kathy Street. The Callaway County Sheriff's Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol also responded.
Missouri AG expands investigation into non-profit with alleged Chinese ties
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (TND) — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced Wednesday he would expand an investigation into a Missouri non-profit with alleged ties to China. The group, Chinese Service Center in St. Louis, allegedly has close associations with the People’s Republic of China. Bailey wrote in a press...
LHS students compete at FBLA National Leadership Conference
Ethan Domenech, Trevor Richards, Sadie Hutsell, and adviser Mrs. Stacie Hutsell from Licking R-8 High School tested and participated in events at the Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC). Missouri competitors were required to stay in the Hilton Orlando and participated in events held in the West Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center. The event, held in Orlando, Florida, from June 24 to July 2, attracted more than 18,000 middle school, high school, and college students, educators, and volunteers from across the country. The NLC provides education, competition and networking opportunities centered on business.
Missouri Minute: Jeff City businesses concerned about road work; Coast Guard to open STL office
A fungal disease present in about one-fifth of Missouri counties this year raises questions for the state's corn harvest. The crop faces risks from tar spot, a disease capable of severely inhibiting both the quantity and quality of a harvest. But corn farmers in the state continue to learn from previous seasons and find workarounds to take full advantage of yield potential. In Jefferson City, business owners are concerned that the newly started road work restricting vehicles on U.S. 54 will impact traffic. Plus, as Major League Baseball marks the ceremonial midway point of its season with the All-Star Game, the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals both have seen sizable swings in attendance. Keep reading to catch up on all the day's Missouri business news.
Fundraising in Missouri governor’s race tops $21 million, with most going to Kehoe
Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe’s campaign for governor has raised almost $13 million over the past two years and the two funds supporting him have lapped the field in the Republican primary. During the second quarter of the year, Kehoe raised $907,288 for his campaign and his joint fundraising committee, American Dream PAC, took in $3.6 […] The post Fundraising in Missouri governor’s race tops $21 million, with most going to Kehoe appeared first on Missouri Independent.
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