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First case of corn stunt confirmed in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists have confirmed the first case of corn stunt in Missouri. The disease, which is transmitted by an insect, was found in southwest Missouri. Corn leafhopper is the insect capable of infecting corn with three pathogens that result in corn stunt disease.
Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states
Grace McGovern, a 24-year-old bartender and server at a downtown Boston brewery, recalls one recent customer vividly. He was very rude. It was a slow night, and she only had one table, a large group led by a man who “kept touching my lower back and my leg and making jokes,” she told Stateline. It […]
Missouri Residents: Thunderstorms and Rain Expected – Prepare for Weekend Weather
St. Louis, MO – Scattered thunderstorms are set to sweep through the St. Louis area this evening, with potential wind gusts reaching 60 mph. Residents should prepare for the possibility of severe weather disrupting outdoor plans, with conditions expected to persist until after 8 p.m. According to the U.S....
Missouri and Illinois Brace for Scattered Showers Over Labor Day Weekend
St. Louis, MO – Residents of St. Louis and surrounding areas can expect a mix of weather conditions this Labor Day weekend. According to the National Weather Service, active weather will shift southward on Saturday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois. Highs are expected to reach the low 80s.
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
High School Football Scores from around the Four State Area
Here’s a look at the final scores throughout the area in the Four States: Missouri Scores Cassville 16, Seneca 55 Aurora 6, Mt. Vernon 7 McDonald County 29, Lamar 32 Monett 22, Nevada 44 Carl Junction 7, Capital City 45 Carthage 55, Waynesville 7 Rich Hill 24, New Heights 82 East Newton 21, Springfield Catholic […]
Mow Your Yard Too Early & You Might Be Breaking Missouri Law
I always thought there was an unspoken law in Missouri about when the appropriate hours to mow your lawn were. As it turns out, if you mow your yard too early, you might be breaking the law, but it depends on where you live. I saw someone ask this question...
KFEQ/St. Joseph Post Area Football Scoreboard August 30th-31st
Week 1 of high school football in Missouri is now in the books. Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!. Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!
New Missouri law gives families opportunities for private school scholarships
ROGERSVILLE, Mo. — This week in Missouri, a handful of new laws are taking effect, including one that provides low-income families with K-12 students access to scholarships that would help pay for private school. A new private school in Rogersville hosted a ribbon-cutting on Aug. 29. Right now, Legacy Prep School has 80 students enrolled. […]
1 of Missouri’s Largest Gas Providers Closing 1,000 Stations
Many will not be happy about two things. First, one of Missouri's largest gas providers is reportedly planning to close 1,000 stations. Second, the reason why will likely cause many to be angry. The news about one of Missouri's largest gas providers and their plan to close 1,000 stations comes...
Highway 61 Yard Sale gets underway
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (KFVS) - A Labor Day weekend tradition is underway in southeast Missouri. The annual Highway 61 Yard Sale kicked off Thursday, August 29 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 31. The sale stretches from Jackson to Festus along Highway 61. Organizers have a list of sales along the route...
First Alert: Scattered showers, storm chances this afternoon
(KFVS) - A few places in the Heartland could see some rain today. We are tracking a cold front pushing through the region today, bringing an increased chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Meteorologist Madeline Parker says most of these showers and storms would happen during the afternoon hours, thanks...
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