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Voters in Missouri's 6th District say they never see Rep. Sam Graves. Does it even matter?
On a busy July day along Hannibal’s Main Street, the trolley that tours the birthplace of Mark Twain crept along as the historic district slowly filled with visitors. Preparing for business, Frank North organized novelty postcards in his shop, Becky’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor and Emporium. The shop’s namesake is the fictional Becky Thatcher from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Next steps in Christopher Dunn prison case
Christopher Dunn remains in prison, despite his murder conviction being tossed out last week and a St. Louis judge ordering that he be released immediately. He’s still being held because the Missouri Supreme Court granted a request from Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to keep Dunn locked up while Bailey’s office appeals the judge’s decision.
It's Another Hot Week in the Midland Empire
Its another hot week as temperatures are rising throughout the Midland Empire. Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, Brett Williams, says an excessive heat warning is in effect for the St. Joseph area through Wednesday night. Williams explains heat indices for Wednesday could reach as high as...
Local births from July 16-22, 2024
A girl was born to Michael and Abby Dodd of Hannibal, Mo., at 5:33 p.m. July 16, 2024. A girl was born to Charlie and Danelle Larner of Quincy at 8:48 a.m. July 17, 2024. A girl was born to Connor and Hannah Cramsey of Quincy at 6:04 a.m. July 18, 2024.
Bridging the Gap:Missouri Youth Gather in Charleston for Experiential Learning
Charleston, MO — Hundreds of kids, families, and community members from across Missouri gathered in Charleston for the “Bridging the Gap” event, hosted by the Lincoln University Cooperative Extension. The initiative provides experiential education to underserved youth in a fun, engaging environment. Participants from Central Missouri, St....
Ministry connects people in need with mustangs that need to be tamed
A Jefferson County woman has founded a ministry that will bring together at-risk youth and trauma survivors with wild mustangs that need taming in the hope that those horses will find forever homes and that those who work with the horses will find healing. Connected Colts Ministry founder Mallory McBrayer...
Kansas City Chiefs’ Offense Set to Explode, Says Marquise Brown: ‘Been Lighting it Up
Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs may be about to turn three-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes loose this season. After forming what has the potential to be the most explosive supporting cast Mahomes has had at his disposal throughout his career, the Chiefs sound primed to build the offense around airing it out as the franchise vies for a record-setting third consecutive Super Bowl title.
QPD Blotter for July 26-27, 2024
Caleb W. Gottman, 39, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for possession of meth at 18th and Maine. Lodged 132. Austin J. Embry, 29, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for possession of meth in the 900 block of N. 24th. Lodged 120. Brayden M. Shannon, 20, Quincy for speeding...
Missouri & Illinois in Danger Zone of Hurricane-Force Winds, Hail
It appears that weather in many parts of Missouri and Illinois could get very interesting beginning Tuesday late morning/early afternoon. The expectations have now increased that both states could experience hurricane-force winds, hail and perhaps even some tornadoes. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has elevated the advisory of severe weather developing...
Missouri drought improves 90% over the past year
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Ozarks look a little different this summer. By late July, we are usually surrounded by dead grass and dried out fields. This summer, there is plenty of green in all directions. Thanks to above-average rainfall, only 1% of Missouri is registering on the drought monitor. One year ago, nearly 95% of […]
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