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Tracking isolated afternoon storms and increased rain chances Saturday
TONIGHT: Overnight rain chances diminish after sunset with partly cloudy skies. Lows cool to the upper 60s near 70 degrees. TOMORROW: Saturday welcomes scattered shower and storm chances throughout the day as highs rise into the lower 80s. Moderate downpours and lighting continue to remain the main threats. EXTENDED: Storm...
Two Missouri women arrested for inappropriate conduct with jail inmate
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control has announced the arrest of Shonda M. Martin, 36, of Bunker, Missouri, and Brandi N. McClanahan, 43, of Ellington, Missouri. The two women were arrested on July 25, 2024, on one count each of sexual conduct in the course of public duty.
How area hospitals and doulas are addressing the Black maternal mortality crisis
Earlier this year, Missouri hosted the state’s first Black Maternal Health Summit in Columbia. The summit’s keynote speaker, Commonsense Childbirth founder Jennie Joseph, was one of Time’s “Women of the Year” in 2022 for her tireless efforts to address the Black maternal mortality crisis—a particularly pressing issue.
Fire means Columbia’s Orr Street Studios to partially open for First Friday art walk
A hub of Columbia's Arts District, Orr Street Studios, remained closed Friday after a fire during the early morning last Sunday. The post Fire means Columbia’s Orr Street Studios to partially open for First Friday art walk appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Detroit man charged after shot was fired during fight in Jefferson City
Police arrested a man from Michigan and one from Jefferson City after at least one shot was fired during a fight Thursday afternoon. The post Detroit man charged after shot was fired during fight in Jefferson City appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Have thoughts on downtown McKinney Building? Task force to hold another public meeting
The mayor’s task force on the historic McKinney Building still is taking public input and plan another public input meeting this weekend. The more than 100-year-old building at 411 E. Broadway has connections to the Jazz Age and public comments will help the task force determine its uses. A survey remains available...
St. Louis All Local AM: Alton cop indicted for theft, SNAP details lawsuit against Archdiocese
SNAP details allegations in priest abuse lawsuit against Archdiocese, shooting overnight in North County, former Alton police officer indicted for theft, GOP gubernatorial candidates debate, COVID spike, Wentzville strike over, baby formula lawsuit
Riders forced to evacuate Worlds of Fun rollercoaster mid-spin
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Those on Worlds of Fun’s Spinning Dragons rollercoaster were forced to walk down the ride’s stairs after it stopped mid-spin. Worlds of Fun officials confirmed to KCTV5 that on Thursday, July 25, riders were forced to evacuate the Spinning Dragons roller coaster after the ride stopped mid-spin. Those on board were forced to walk down flights of stairs.
Missouri FFA officers advocate for agriculture in nation’s capital
WASHINGTON — Earlier this month Andi Belt was on her family farm in Leonard, Missouri, caring for sheep and gathering supplies for her freshman dorm room at MU. On the other side of the state, Gavin Rhode was feeding cattle and walking pigs.
KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Your phone apps forecast may be misleading you
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hope you’re having a great Friday weather blog reader! We’re offically in the historical hottest part of the year which lasts until Aug. 2. Up to this point, July, which is the hottest month of the year, has been much cooler than average. July 2024 currently sits as the 15th coolest on record. We are slightly cooler than last July.
Missouri Supreme Court rejects AG’s attempt to stop Marcellus Williams’ innocence hearing
The Missouri Supreme Court has rejected an attempt from the Missouri Attorney General to prevent an innocence hearing next month for Marcellus Williams, a man who claims innocence in a murder that landed him on death row.
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