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Heat is likely killing more people in the Midwest and Great Plains than what’s recorded. Here’s why
In the St. Louis region, heat has killed at least one person this year. In Omaha, Nebraska, a child died last month after being left in a hot car. Outside of Chicago, a person died in a hot prison in June. Heat is the deadliest climate-driven disaster in the U.S....
Slight Risk For Severe Storms in the Ozarks Late Friday Afternoon and Evening
Following a night of numerous severe thunderstorm warnings in the Ozarks on Thursday, parts of southwest Missouri are under the threat for more severe weather late Friday. The National Weather Service says initial supercells are expected to develop across far eastern Kansas and western Missouri in the late afternoon, around 4-6pm.
Suddenly There are 19 Missouri Whataburger Locations, 11 Coming?
LEES SUMMIT - 2 locations in Lees Summit. The kicker is that the Kansas City Star reported that Patrick Mahomes, the mastermind behind Whataburger invading Missouri, plans to eventually have 30 locations in the state. Hard to believe that it was just 2 years ago when Missouri got its first Whataburger. Now, they're almost everywhere.
Get tips on identifying waterfowl at Sept. 3 MDC virtual program
Body SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Waterfowl identification is often associated with duck hunting. While it's true that waterfowl identification is a necessary skill for hunters to have, it's also a valuable skill for bird enthusiasts and other types of nature viewers to have, too. People can learn more about how...
Dolly Parton coming to KC as library expands
(MSC News)--The State of Missouri, like its neighbor Kansas, is expanding Dolly Parton's Imagination Library statewide. According to a release, Missouri Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will host a celebration event, complete with an appearance from Dolly Parton, on Tuesday, August 27, in Kansas City, Missouri. The ceremony comes in partnership with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Missouri spending $11M for all children to receive a book monthly through age 5
(The Center Square) – Missouri is spending $11 million for a nonprofit organization to mail a free book each month to all children up to age 5. Senate Bills 681 and 662 in 2022 created the nonprofit “Missouri Imagination Library” to operate through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and partner with “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library,” funded by the nonprofit The Dollywood Foundation. The legislation requires the general assembly to appropriate at least $2.5 million annually to fund the program. It was sponsored by...
Mike Kehoe, Crystal Quade agree to Missouri gubernatorial debate on policy
SEDALIA — Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Kehoe and Democrat Crystal Quade agreed Thursday to a debate next month hosted by the Missouri Press Association. Kehoe did not participate in several Republican debates in the run up to the Aug. 6 primary. News stations have offered to moderate a Kehoe-Quade debate, but a date has not […]
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Ozarks. According to the National Weather Service of Springfield, the watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma until midnight. “The main threat is large hail with damaging winds. While the chance of a tornado is thankfully limited, it […]
Catch-a-Crook: Another porch pirate strikes in another neighborhood
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is looking for another porch pirate, who was recorded on a doorbell camera snatching up a package and then running off into a pickup truck waiting on the street. According to the GCSO, this happened back on June 11, around...
Southwest Missouri Humane Society hosts vaccination & microchip clinic
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — This weekend, pet owners have a great opportunity to ensure their animals’ health and safety. The Humane Society of Southwest Missouri will host a low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic on Saturday. It starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. Bordetella, DHPP, and rabies immunizations for dogs cost $12 each, or all three for $30. FVR-CP and cat rabies vaccinations cost $12 or $20 for both.
New Missouri State University president taken to hospital on Thursday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Missouri State University’s new President Biff Williams was taken to a Springfield hospital on Thursday morning. In a memo to staff, the university said President Williams started to feel sick while preparing for a meeting. MSU staff said he was taken to the hospital in an abundance of caution.
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