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Flood Warning issued July 4 at 5:52AM CDT until July 7 at 1:52AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
…The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a. Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri…. Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Henry, Johnson and Cass. Counties. * WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE…Big Creek at Blairstown. * WHEN…From this afternoon to early Sunday morning.
Henry County Commission Meeting, Henry County Missouri Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Henry County Commission met pursuant to adjournment at the courthouse in Clinton, Missouri. Those members present were: Jim Stone – Presiding Commissioner. At 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Stone brought the meeting to order. At 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Fosnow made a motion to go into closed session via RSMo 610.021(3)...
Flooding remains a concern in Mid-Missouri after Thursday morning rain
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Flooding remained a concern in Mid-Missouri Thursday morning after rain fell, causing flooding in several areas. According to the MoDOT traveler map, Route ZZ, Route E are closed in Boone County due to flooding. Route A near Moniteau Creek was reported closed due to flooding along with Route P in Cooper County, The post Flooding remains a concern in Mid-Missouri after Thursday morning rain appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
What to know about Fourth of July celebrations amid rain chances
The Fourth of July is here! KOMU 8 has created a list of events happening around mid-Missouri to celebrate Independence Day. The city of Columbia confirmed Thursday morning that Fire in the Sky will continue as planned. This year marks Columbia's 72nd annual Fourth of July celebration. The festivities at...
Four local teens earn scholarship dollars after participating in Miss Missouri Teen competition in June
MEXICO, Mo. — Four teens from northeast Missouri competed at the 19th Miss Missouri’s Teen competition in June. Every delegate received scholarships for college as part of their participation in the scholarship organization. The Miss Missouri’s Teen class of 2024 includes:. Miss Mid-Missouri’s Teen Alana Lemon. She...
Flash flooding this morning, more rain later today
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day. Rain, heavy at times, and thunderstorms will sweep from west-to-east early this morning. This first round of rain will end between now and 8 a.m. Flash flooding and creek/river flood is possible. Mainly dry between 8 a.m....
UPDATE: Elderly mid-Missouri woman still missing after being swept into floodwaters
An elderly woman is reportedly presumed dead after her vehicle was swept into the flooded Perche Creek west of Columbia this afternoon. Our news partner KMIZ reports the elderly woman was in a vehicle with a man near Gillespie Bridge and Coats lane, when they became trapped in floodwater. The station quotes Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp. The woman’s body has not been recovered yet. Mr. Blomenkamp tells KMIZ that the couple had been driving home from Columbia. Rescuers reportedly saved two people from the vehicle. KMIZ reports one of the rescuers was a landscaping worker who entered the floodwaters.
Iconic Drug Store Closing Stores Including Missouri Locations
Walgreens first opened in 1901 under the name Walgreen Drug Co., and it has been trying to help people feel better ever since. Unfortunately, some Walgreens customers are about to be impacted by significant store closures. On Thursday, news came out that Walgreens will close a "substantial number" of its...
Holly Brown's photos keep being recognized in statewide contest
The last time we checked in with Holly Brown’s photography was in 2021 when she won best-in-show in the Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest. Brown lives with her family on a farm northeast of Oronogo. She and her 2021 contest photos were featured in the Sentinel in July 2021.
Governor Parson to decide on Blair’s Law in the coming days
Democratic State Representative Mark Sharp says the penalty for celebratory gunfire is currently only a fine and violation of a city ordinance. Blair's mom, Michele Shanahan DeMoss, says if a large public safety bill is signed into law this month, it'd now be a state offense.
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