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Ameren buys its largest solar facility yet as Missouri businesses push for renewables
Ameren has officially taken ownership of its largest solar facility yet. The project near Beardstown, Illinois, is one of three big solar projects the company is adding in 2024. The Cass County Renewable Energy Center will come online later this year and produce 150 megawatts of power, enough to power...
9 indicted in multi-state drug operation that includes Minnesota
FARGO, N.D. — Nine people have been indicted in North Dakota for their alleged involvement in a multi-state drug operation run from a federal prison cell. Prosecutors say beginning in January 2022, the distribution network moved significant quantities of methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl from Mexico into North Dakota, Minnesota, California, Colorado, Georgia, Missouri, Texas, Arizona and elsewhere. The operation was allegedly run by 26-year-old Jesus Amurahaby Celestin-Ortega, also known as Flaco, using a contraband cell phone while he was incarcerated in federal prison on unrelated drug and firearm charges.
Buy State Fair Admission and Carnival Tickets Now And Save!
If you're planning on attending the Missouri State Fair, you might consider buying your fair admission and carnival tickets in advance to save money. Advance Adult Fair Admission Tickets are now on sale for $12 a ticket through various outlets. These include purchases through Etix, the Missouri State Fair Box Office on the Fairgrounds, Break Time Convenience Stores, Bomgaars, and Family Center Farm and Home Stores.
Biden student loan plan bailed out — for now
A portion of President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan can go forward after an appeals court ruling, which will allow millions of borrowers to make lower debt payments. The Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, Plan is aimed at making debt repayment more affordable for low- and middle-income borrowers. Federal judges in Kansas […]
A Missouri Black Bear Got Up-Close-And-Personal with a Trail Cam
If you've ever witnessed a black bear in Missouri, you can attest to the fact that they are fascinating and curious creatures. A trail cam learned this the hard way as one of these apex predators took special interest in it and paid the price. I just saw this video...
Missouri counties say they lose money housing people headed to state prison
The cost of holding someone in a Missouri county jail for those days and months before and after a conviction ultimately falls to the state. In 2024, the state spent about $50 million to reimburse counties for the cost. But it’s had trouble keeping up with that tab. That’s left counties stuck with most of […] The post Missouri counties say they lose money housing people headed to state prison appeared first on The Beacon.
Storms possible tonight and for much of the week, including the Fourth of July
Rain is the forecast for the Fourth of July holiday. The National Weather Service says there’s a 60 to 80% chance for showers and thunderstorms this Wednesday and Thursday. Some of those storms could be strong to severe, with damaging straight-line winds, hail, torrential rainfall, and localized flooding. Wednesday’s...
Missouri state budget sets aside $1.5M for advanced DNA testing of backlog of unidentified bodies
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed the new state budget into law on Friday, and while it's packed with many things that keep our state running, there's a new portion of the budget that will help identify remains that have been unidentified for years. On April 17,...
Tracking strong storms in the north tonight ahead of another chance for the Independence Day
TODAY: Tuesday will be notably warmer than Monday. Temperatures reach into the 90s, with enough humidity to have us feeling like low triple digits in the afternoon. TONIGHT: Storms return from the north along a cold front after 7 p.m. near Brunswick and Macon. At this point, we'll have a chance for strong to severe storms, with all types of severe weather possible. While this is the case, there is high uncertainty on the exact strength of storms by the time they reach these communities. With storms expected to quickly run out of severe ingredients with southeastward extent, there's a decent chance that most of us don't see severe storms. The problem is with wind shear to maintain storm organization here locally. The better organized storms look to stay mostly north of the region. However, those who do see severe weather, will have a chance for hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes, with wind being the greatest threat.
A judge says she's innocent, but Sandra Hemme's fate still mired in court battle
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Another set-back in the case of a Missouri woman imprisoned for four decades. Last month, a Missouri judge ordered Sandra Hemme be released or retried within the next 30 days. Livingston County Judge Ryan W. Horsman found “the evidence establishing Ms. Hemme’s innocence to be...
Parking brake manufacturer notifies Missouri it’s shutting down
A company that manufactures parking breaks for vehicles has officially served notice that it’s shutting down its factory in central Missouri’s Columbia. OTSCON made its initial announcement back in April but made it official in a letter dated Monday to the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. The letter states that 160 OTSCON employees will lose their jobs when the factory closes in or around October 31st.
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