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Digging Deeper : Cool temperatures, clouds and showers hang around for a few more days, but changes are on the horizon
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Over the past week, there have been a few showers around the Mid-South, in which, a lot of cloud coverage has engulfed the region, too. The cloud coverage, few showers and cool temperatures that we have experienced lately is due to a stationary front that hasn’t moved a whole heck of a lot over the past week. This stationary front hasn’t even weakened all that much, and continues to dump some pretty heavy rain totals over parts of Texas and Louisiana. For the Mid-South, specifically, the stationary front did take a little bit of a jog to the south on Wednesday, which kept the shower activity slightly further south than I anticipate. Nonetheless, there have been a few showers around the Mid-South over the past few days, and until this stationary front completely clears out, the threat of showers will stay elevated.
Tax-free holiday weekend begins Aug. 2
Jul. 24—Missourians will get a break on the cost of school supplies during the state's annual sales tax holiday from Friday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 4. During that weekend, purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and local sales tax. Items that will be exempt from tax include: — Clothing that does not ...
Teachers union sues MOHELA in federal court, says it mismanaged millions of student loans
A federal lawsuit filed Monday accuses a quasi-governmental organization based in Missouri of illegally overcharging and actively misleading student loan borrowers. The American Federation of Teachers filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. against the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, better known as MOHELA. The lawsuit claims the student loan servicer illegally deducted payments from borrowers’ bank accounts without consent, misinformed borrowers about paperwork deadlines, failed to timely process application for loan relief and...
Storm chances continue over the area through Friday
We will continue to have storm chances through Friday. Today’s forecast says we have a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, but otherwise mostly sunny skies with a high of 87. Then, a chance of showers and storms for tonight with a low of 67. The National Weather...
'They'll be all over': Cannabis lounges take root amid patchwork of regulation
As the marijuana industry blooms in Missouri, entrepreneurs seek to provide new avenues for consumers in cannabis lounges. The Treehouse Lounge, a cannabis lounge outside of Nixa, opened in November 2023 and eventually hopes to expand its presence across the state. “We're eventually trying to get to an area where...
Conservative lawmakers, activists want Homeland Security's Mayorkas to resign, too
(The Center Square) - U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri and other conservatives are calling on Alejandro Mayorkas, the head of the Department of Homeland Security, to resign in the wake of the resignation of the head of the Secret Service. Hawley made his remarks in the wake of the resignation of Kimberly Cheatle on Tuesday as the director of the U.S. Secret Service. Cheatle was lambasted for vague answers before the Congressional Oversight Committee Hearing on Monday related to security failues before the attempted...
Tractor trailer fire shuts down Highway 61 in Wentzville
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A semi trailer fire shut down Highway 61 Wednesday morning in Wentzville around 2 a.m. Firefighters battled the fire to try to get access inside the trailer while the contents were burning. First Alert 4 crews were on the scene and say additional...
Columbia coalition says homelessness can be solved through compassion, community, accountability
Columbia residents sporting blue, red or purple name tags came together Tuesday night to discuss homelessness solutions with others from across the political aisle. The mid-Missouri Braver Angels hosted the meeting. The group’s goal is to fight political polarization through discussing tough topics. The meeting followed a structure with...
Chiefs Wide Receiver Carted Off Field After Training Camp Injury
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson was carted off the field on Wednesday after suffering a brutal-looking injury during the team's training camp practice. After the session ended, the team confirmed that Watson suffered a left foot injury. Watson, 28, is heading into his third season as ...
Cardinals rookie is being flat-out disrespected in NL ROTY odds
Major League Baseball seems to be keeping its eyes peeled for "the next big thing" more so than any other sport. 2024 has presented baseball fans with several new names and young players who aim to be the face of their respected franchise. On Tuesday, Bear Bets Podcast released their...
Cherng family commits $5 million to University of Missouri
The University of Missouri has announced a $5 million commitment from alumni Andrew and Peggy Cherng through the Panda Charitable Family Foundation in support of scholarships and programming at the university’s Honors College. The gift from the founders of Panda Express nearly doubles their giving to their alma mater...
What's Going Around: Lake injuries
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KY3) - A fun day on the lake can take a quick turn if you’re not careful. “There’s a myriad of injuries that happen along the lake, near docks or on a boat or personal watercraft, we’re seeing quite a bit right now,” said Phillip Gilliam, a physician assistant at Lake Regional Health System.
Fans Feel Bad for Taylor Swift After Patrick Mahomes Calls Out Travis Kelce
The Kansas City Chiefs' entire roster reported to training camp earlier this week, reuniting quarterback Patrick Mahomes with his best friend and most reliable target, tight end Travis Kelce. With such a busy offseason, Kelce and his older brother, Jason Kelce, announced that their wildly popular ...
Independence Avenue CID ZONE 3: Commercial
The Independence Avenue CID’s Zone 3 stretches roughly nine-tenths of a mile between Van Brunt Boulevard on the west and Hardesty Avenue on the east. Much like Zone 2, this part of the Avenue has its own challenges in terms of development and quality of life issues. Neighborhoods bordering...
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