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Hundreds still without power in Mid-Missouri after storms Tuesday morning
More than 4,000 customers are without power Tuesday morning in Chariton, Howard and Randolph Counties after storms rolled through. The post Hundreds still without power in Mid-Missouri after storms Tuesday morning appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
How Missouri is getting more people to the dentist — for more than a pretty smile
Missouri Medicaid began covering teeth cleanings, and almost no other routine dental work, for adults a few years ago. But the bill for the dentist actually peering in your mouth to check teeth and gums went to the patient.
DC invites teachers to Discover Nature Schools Nature Unbound workshop July 18
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites teachers to attend a Discover Nature Schools (DNS) teacher workshop for “Nature Unbound,” the DNS high school level instructional unit. This program provides grant funding for high schools to help cover science equipment and field trips. The workshop will be held...
The struggle to understand why earthquakes happen in America’s heartland
Five hundred years between major earthquakes puts a lot of time before the next big one. But many experts say the region is still largely unprepared for even moderate shaking. Many parts of Alaska—which experiences large quakes more frequently—put in strict building codes after an earthquake devastated the state in 1964. Those building codes are thought to be why Anchorage survived a 7.0 earthquake in 2018 with only minimal damage and no deaths.
Scott County firefighter to help lay Affton Fire Protection District to rest
AFFTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Local firefighters will help the Affton Fire Protection District lay Captain Jim Cova to rest. Captain Cova passed away unexpectedly last week. He was 54 years old. He was found unresponsive while on duty at the fire house, according to the fire department. He responded...
Patrick Mahomes' Wife Brittany Mahomes Mocks Chiefs Star During MLB Home Run Derby
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes were among the millions who watched the 2024 Home Run Derby on Monday night. It was an entertaining event overall, with a nerve-wracking finale between Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez and Kansas City ...
Fort Leonard Wood officials identify soldier found dead on post
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (KY3) - Fort Leonard Wood identified a soldier found dead in an on-post residence on July 12. Cpl. Robert Wilson, 23, worked as a human resources non-commissioned officer assigned to the 84th Chemical Battalion at the post. Staff found him unresponsive with a gunshot wound. “Our...
Springfield Police Seek Public's Help to Locate 14-Year-Old Runaway Aiana Dominguez
The Springfield Police Youth Aide Bureau is actively searching for 14-year-old Aiana Dominguez, who has been reported as a runaway. According to an announcement made by the department on Facebook, Dominguez has been in sporadic communication with her mother and a caseworker from the Department of Children and Families (DCF), but has not disclosed her current location.
R&B artist Terisa Griffin’s foundation celebrates 17 years of blessing STL area rising freshman
Singer/songwriter Terisa Griffin often speaks of her love for “our babies” as the motivation behind her Better Love Yourself Foundation. The incoming college freshmen who will be gifted with a trunk full of college/dorm essentials next weekend were literal babies when the national recording artist first included St. Louis among the select cities that host its signature event.
Springfield-Greene County Health warns public of increased risk of illness
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is warning that the community is at an increased risk of contracting illnesses that cause diarrhea from highly contagious bacteria. The Health Department says they have seen a significant increase in Shigellosis cases in the county. They also noted similar diarrheal cases in the community like Salmonella […]
Epic Deal With Walmart Might Bring This Pizza To Missouri
Last Thursday, Mr. Gatti's Pizza announced a partnership with Walmart to bring Mr. Gatti's Pizza to 92 Walmart stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Kentucky. Twelve locations will open in Walmart Stores this year in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, according to a press release from Mr. Gatti's. So, could Missouri see Mr. Gatti's at Walmart?
Tisha Holden selected as July 2024 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 16, 2024 - Tisha Holden, a division information officer with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Communications, has been selected as the department’s Team Member of the Month for July 2024. She was selected for her service to the department and her willingness to assist Missouri State Parks beyond the scope of her job duties.
KCPD funding, child care tax breaks: Missouri’s August ballot issues explained
Kansas City officials have another chance next month to fend off an attempt by Missouri lawmakers to force the city to spend more of its revenue on policing. But despite opposition from Kansas City leaders and activists, there’s no formal campaign against the ballot initiative, which was previously passed by Missouri voters but later tossed […] The post KCPD funding, child care tax breaks: Missouri’s August ballot issues explained appeared first on Missouri Independent.
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