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Nanoplastics are plaguing the world's waterways. Mizzou research just found a way to eliminate 98% of them
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Researchers who delved inside a pitch-black cave near St. Louis made a worrying discovery in 2023: The cave's water and sediment were teeming with microplastics, despite going untouched by humans for more than 30 years. The team from Saint Louis University found the toxic particles, which...
Tracking a quiet and mild stretch through the weekend
TODAY: Partly Cloudy skies form by this afternoon as a wave passes by to our southwest. Some may see showers and thunderstorms from this wave. The greatest chance for rain will be from Sedalia to the Lake of the Qzarks and west. Temperatures are not as hot today, but still warm, with highs reaching 90, feeling like upper 90s.
GM Signs Landmark Solar Power Deal for Three Assembly Plants
As part of an ongoing push around renewable energy, we’re announcing a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy for three GM assembly plants. NorthStar’s Newport Solar project in Newport, Arkansas, will support the electricity needs of GM’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan, and the Wentzville Assembly site in Missouri by adding renewable energy directly to the grid we source from. The Newport project has a capacity of 180 megawatts. NorthStar Clean Energy is a unit of CMS Energy.
Reinvestment Corridor coming to Missouri, Kansas
The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) is bringing a 24-mile bi-state reinvestment corridor to Kansas and Missouri. Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, II paired with local officials Tuesday to announce the initiative that will connect Independence, Sugar Creek, Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kan. The Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor project will involve...
If Missouri’s Bagnell Dam Failed? Disaster Downstream in 1 Hour
It sounds like a plot for a major motion picture disaster movie, but it's a real scenario that has already been played out by the Missouri National Guard. What if Bagnell Dam failed? It would mean disaster downstream in less than 1 hour. I remember the awesome sight of Bagnell...
'Missourians deserve better': Top utility regulator killed service shutoff bill, newly released emails show
MISSOURI, USA — A law that would have forced Missouri's electricity, water and gas utility providers to disclose which of the state's ZIP codes faced the most shutoffs was effectively shut down by Gov. Parson. However, new emails obtained by the Energy and Policy Institute found there was more going on behind the scenes.
Two-Minute Drill: Redhawk Student-Athletes Earn Academic Accolades
Accolades continue to roll in for SEMO student-athletes for their performances in the classroom during the 2023-24 school year. The Redhawks earned a school record 45 Ohio Valley Conference Medals of honor for the 2023-24 academic year. The OVC Academic Medal of Honor is given annually to the student-athletes who...
Kansas City plays key role in new Magnolia Network show coming to Max
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The city steps into a new role. This one gives people a second chance to achieve stardom. Kansas City provided the backdrop for a new show produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network and streamed on Max. The show is called “Second Chance...
Patrick Mahomes reacts to brutal Chiefs news
The Kansas City Chiefs brought in veteran star wide receiver Hollywood Brown this offseason to help bolster a position group that has been severely lacking in recent years, especially since the departure of Tyreek Hill. But unfortunately, it sounds like the team could be forced to begin the season without him, and Patrick Mahomes understands how big of a loss that is for the team.
Lake Of The Ozarks Air Show Returns! NEW This Year: A Legendary MiG Russian Fighter Jet
CAMDENTON, Mo. — The Lake of the Ozarks Air Show is soaring back to the area next month at the Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport, promising a day of fun for the whole family. The air show, presented by Bridal Cave, is on Saturday, Sept. 7. This anticipated event...
Stone County teen found safe after missing for 64 days
STONE COUNTY, Mo. — Haven Shelton, a 19-year-old girl from Kimberling City, has been found safe after being missing for 64 days. A social media post made by the Stone County Sheriff’s Office says, “Haven has been found and is safe and healthy! We want to thank Det. Dustin Wells and all of the detectives […]
Beloved Kirksville pastor set to retire
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A Kirksville liturgical leader will be hanging up his vestments for the last time. In a press release sent to KTVO, Pastor David Lukefahr, the Senior Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, announced his retirement after 22 years of faithful service to the congregation and community. His...
Headlines for Thursday, August 15, 2024
Thousands Lose Power in Kansas, Missouri as Storms Rolled Through Wednesday Night. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KPR) — Thousands of people lost power late Wednesday night and into early Thursday morning as severe thunderstorms rolled through the area. Utility company Evergy says outages from the severe storms overnight peaked at about 37,000 customers without power throughout its service area - with Topeka, Wichita, Newton and Leavenworth heavily affected. As of 8 a.m. Thursday, Evergy had restored power for 65% of the affected customers. As of 4 p.m., about 4,500 customers were without power with about 360 outage events. A statement at the Evergy outage map website reported that the Wichita, Topeka, Newton and Leavenworth areas saw the greatest number of power outages. Evergy crews from surrounding communities have arrived to these areas to assist with power restoration. Damage reports have included broken poles, downed wires and trees in powerlines. In Topeka, where winds caused extensive damage to the power grid, restoration for some customers is expected to take until Friday evening. In the town of Sedgwick, nearly two dozen poles are being replaced, and work to restore some customers will take until Friday. Customers in other areas are expected to be restored by Thursday night. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for northeast Kansas and western Missouri late Wednesday night and into early Thursday morning.
Missouri organization opens doors to recovery (LISTEN)
“Opening doors to recovery.” That’s the mission of the St. Louis Empowerment Center. Alisa Nelson talks to Sheila Mihalick, the center’s assistant director, about the help provided to people free of charge, helping Missourians who need help with addiction, mental health, housing, jobs, and everyday essentials.
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