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Drought almost completely gone in Missouri
The drought in Missouri is almost completely gone, thanks to recent heavy rains. The latest drought monitor map shows only a small oval-shaped area of abnormally dry conditions that covers parts of Newton, Jasper, Barry, and Lawrence counties in southwestern Missouri. There’s also a thin sliver of abnormal dryness south of Branson along the Arkansas border.
WashU disputes Missouri AG’s claims on pediatric transgender center
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey claimed Tuesday that the Washington University Pediatric Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital would shut down, citing an apparent announcement from a whistleblower. The university, however, disputes this claim.
Nearly 140,000 Missouri kids under 5 get free books every month
At the beginning of each month, 4-year-old Ada Caldwell, 4, runs to the mailbox to see what new book is inside. “She gets excited about going to get the mail,” said Ada’s mother, Tara Caldwell. “Not many things come in the mail anymore. She really likes that part of it.”
Osage Beach Seeks Bids For New Veterans Memorial Project
The City of Osage Beach is putting the call out for bids to be submitted for the Veteran’s Memorial project. The work will include, among other things: the removal of an existing landscape island and installation of the new memorial to be comprised of flag poles and flags, a raised concrete pedestal, statues, a headstone and different areas for the donor brick program.
Teen & Two Others Injured In Morgan County Accident
Three people are injured, two seriously, in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon on Route-52 at Route-C in Morgan County. The highway patrol says it happened when 62-year-old Charla Bacon, of Jefferson City, turned into the path of a 16-year-old boy from Barnett. The 16-year-old was wearing a seat belt and...
One person seriously injured in Jefferson City car crash
One person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle car crash on July 18. Records show that Austin Kleindienst, 26, of Jefferson City, drove a 2001 Ford Ranger westbound on Elston Road near Bozley Lane. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported that Emmit Coots Jr., 87, of Jefferson City, was...
Historically black church with deep ties to city and LU to celebrate 174th anniversary
A historically Black church in Jefferson City, with deep ties to Lincoln University, is celebrating a huge milestone this weekend. Quinn Chapel AME Church is celebrating its 174th anniversary on Sunday, July 21. Senior Pastor, the Reverend Stephanie Allen, says it’s rare for anything to last 174 years, and she plans to address that during the 11:00 a.m. service.
Boone County Fair implements new security measures after ‘incident with youth’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fair announced in a Thursday press release and social media post that it would implement new security measures for the rest of the week. The fair began on Tuesday and will be open 5-10 p.m. through Saturday at Northeast Regional Park, 5212 Oakland Gravel Road. The release says that The post Boone County Fair implements new security measures after ‘incident with youth’ appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Monett City Council erupts over mayor’s conduct
Mayor Burke repeatedly called “bully” during tense exchange at July 11 council meeting. Monett Mayor Randy Burke’s practice of issuing “performance reviews” on city employees exploded into controversy on July 11 as the two commissioners closed ranks and confronted Burke for prompting two major resignations.
St. Louis commemorates historic Chinatown with honorary street renaming
In recent years, there’s been significant momentum to boost connections, advocacy and historical remembrance within St. Louis’ Asian American community. Min Liu, a professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, said that increased interest has now been met with action. “Here in St. Louis, we continue to honor the...
EPIC Church KC considers sale as former pastor denies allegations
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The leaders of an Independence church work to sell property as the church’s former pastor denies multiple allegations against him. The board of directors at EPIC Church KC announced another church is interested in buying its current home off Route 291 in Independence. The board said it is also working to sell the church’s parsonage as soon as possible, according to an email that went to members of EPIC Church KC Thursday afternoon.
Royals Reportedly Pursuing AL Central Rival Outfielder
The Royals announced themselves as buyers at this year’s MLB Trade Deadline after making a move to add Nationals reliever Hunter Harvey just before the MLB Draft. Since they’ve already addressed their ailing bullpen, that means it’s time to turn focus toward an outfield that’s in need of a boost, and the White Sox may have the answer.
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