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Daily afternoon rain and storm chances continue
Good evening, Heartland, we are tracking a few isolated thunderstorms this evening. The main hazards of these storms are lightning and brief heavy downpours that could cause some flash flooding concerns. However, a majority of people will remain dry this evening. As we lose the daytime heating, we will start to see drier conditions later tonight. Wednesday morning will be mostly cloudy, with lows in the low 70s. As we head into the afternoon, the daytime heating will help bring back the afternoon showers and storms across the Heartland, a very similar set up to today. Highs will be in the upper 80s. This pattern of dry mornings with showers and isolated storms in the afternoon continues through the end of the week.
Sikeston man's trial set for October after downtown Columbia shooting incident in May
A jury trial has been scheduled for a Sikeston man accused of a shooting in May in Columbia. Prosecutors charged Kalvin Johnson with First Degree Assault, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Armed Criminal Action. He and two others, Tanikya Dunn, 19, of Sikeston, and Jearlissia Jackson, 18, of Columbia,...
Chance for showers and storms
Good afternoon, watch for scattered showers and storm development through the late afternoon. Peak heating hours will be the driving force for the storms to initiate. Daily isolated rain chances are in the forecast for the next few days, although most of us will not see rain every day. Temperatures will remain slightly cooler than average with highs in the mid-80s through the rest of the work week. Still expect those dew points in the upper 60s and low 70s making it feel sticky outdoors.
Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo ready for action in August
The 72nd annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo is ready for action on August 7 through 10. Warren Zeiders will kick off the entertainment on the first night of the rodeo on Wednesday, August 7. Rhett Walker will take the stage on Thursday, Aug. 8, followed by Ludacris on Friday, Aug....
First Alert: Tracking possible rain, thunderstorms today
(KFVS) - Watch for scattered showers and storm development through the late afternoon. Meteorologist Madeline Parker says we are tracking a few isolated thunderstorms this evening. The main hazards of these storms are lightning and brief heavy downpours that could cause some flash flooding concerns. However, a majority of people will remain dry this evening.
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.
Community weighs in on the future of I-44
JOPLIN, Mo. — Drivers in southwest Missouri have the chance to weigh in on the future of I-44. This afternoon, engineers from the Missouri Department of Transportation met with concerned citizens at the Joplin Public Library, with a specific focus on I-44. Engineers asked the public about major concerns...
FEMA sending disaster assistance to Missouri counties affected by May storms
WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Tuesday it will provide federal disaster assistance to counties in southern Missouri that were hit by tornadoes, floods and severe storms from May 19-27, 2024. The assistance, approved by President Joe Biden, will provide federal funding to affected residents in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, […]
Your vote in August could lead to more options and lower costs for childcare in Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Childcare experts say there’s a shortage of daycare centers around Kansas City which has left many families priced out of giving their kids a good start to an education to be ready for grade school. Some Missouri State lawmakers believe they found a solution...
Teachers union files lawsuit against MOHELA, claims business misleads borrowers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A teachers labor union filed a lawsuit against the Higher Education Loan of Authority of the State of Missouri, also known as MOHELA, over claims the business misled borrowers. The American Federation of Teachers -- a teachers union based out of Washington D.C. -- represents 1.8 million public school teachers, health care The post Teachers union files lawsuit against MOHELA, claims business misleads borrowers appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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