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Southeast Missouri Wakes Up Wednesday to a New Madrid Earthquake
If you blinked, you missed it. It was brief, but there was an earthquake to make sure everyone in southeast Missouri was awake thanks to the ever-present New Madrid Fault. I noticed on the USGS earthquake map, there was a circle in southeast Missouri early Wednesday morning. The epicenter of this not large quake was just west of New Madrid, Missouri.
Where Missouri Republican candidates for governor stand on personal property taxes
Missouri Republicans running to win the governor’s race are trying to harness frustration over 2023’s property tax assessment fiasco with varying promises of cuts. State Sen. Bill Eigel, a member of the far-right Freedom Caucus, has made eliminating personal property taxes on things like cars, farm and business equipment a top priority as a lawmaker […] The post Where Missouri Republican candidates for governor stand on personal property taxes appeared first on The Beacon.
Columbia demonstrators protest Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress
"We will not stay quiet in the face of slaughter" and "war criminals are not welcome here" were two of the many messages espoused Wednesday as upward of two dozen protesters stood outside Columbia City Hall against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's joint message to Congress. "We strongly oppose the invitation of any wanted war criminal to speak before a joint session of the US Congress," said Rasha Abousalem, one of the many speakers, who also...
Ja'Marr Chase seemingly shades Patrick Mahomes in newly released video: 'I'm salty'
Ja'Marr Chase's rivalry with Patrick Mahomes has a new chapter. The NFL's social media team posted a video of Chase on Wednesday, as part of its Top 100 Players of 2024 campaign. In the clip, an interviewer asked Chase who he thought was the top star on this year's list. ...
A behind the scene look at how Dickerson Park Zoo cares for their lions
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A behind the scene look at how Dickerson Park Zoo cares for their lions. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
Greg Davis Readies to Lead First Plumbing Program Classes at Ozarks Tech
For Greg Davis, a master plumber with more than 35 years in the field, it’s a natural fit to bring his hands-on knowledge to the classroom as an instructor for Ozark Tech’s new Plumbing Technology Program. The southwest Missouri native not only knows the ins and outs of the trade, he knows the opportunities the plumbing industry offers and what it can mean to someone willing to learn and apply those skills. It is that understanding and passion for the field that he’s looking forward to sharing with students when the first classes begin on August 19.
Woman set two semi trucks on fire outside of motel with bizarre intentions
A woman was arrested after setting two semi trucks on fire in Kansas City recently. The incident happened at the Crown Lodge Motel in Kansas City, Missouri. According to KMBC News, witnesses called police when they saw Madeline F. Hartnett light nearby grass on fire and change clothes as two semi trucks burned in the motel parking lot.
New York urges Supreme Court not to intervene in Trump’s hush money criminal case
(CNN) — New York’s attorney general urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to stay out of Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case, arguing the nation’s highest court should not grant a novel request by Missouri to pause his sentencing hearing and lift the gag order imposed on the former president in the case.
Dexter Football wrapping up diligent off-season
DEXTER – It may be difficult to believe, but the off-season for high school athletes throughout Missouri is drawing to a close. MSHSAA allows athletes to train in an organized structure through next week and then a “dead week” is put in place before the official practices get underway on August 12.
Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted at Republican National Convention
Missouri — Missouri delegates and elected leaders weren't the only ones attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last week. Troopers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol were also there to assist the Milwaukee Police Department. Captain Scott White, with the state patrol's public information office, told KTVO that...
Bell City hoops seeking to pick up the pace offensively in 2024-25
DELTA – The Bell City High School varsity boy’s basketball squad was much improved last winter for several reasons, including a much-improved offense. The Cubs averaged over 52 points per game, which was the most productive that the program had been since 2017. Third-year Cubs coach Luke Bixler...
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