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Missouri House speaker forms committee to look into illegal immigrant crimes
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher is set to hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Tuesday on the formation of a new committee. The post Missouri House speaker forms committee to look into illegal immigrant crimes appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Deadly crashes in Missouri increase by 31% since 2014
The National Transportation Research Group reports that crashes resulting in deaths have increased by 31% in the past decade, despite a decline since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Deadly crashes in Missouri increase by 31% since 2014 appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
One Man’s Promise is on Full Display at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial
Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (Photo by Alisa Nelson) A promise made and a promise kept is how Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial became a reality. The memorial opened in 2019 in southeast Missouri’s Perryville. It is the only full-sized replica of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.
Ameren buys its largest solar facility yet as Missouri businesses push for renewables
Ameren has officially taken ownership of its largest solar facility yet. The project near Beardstown, Illinois, is one of three big solar projects the company is adding in 2024. The Cass County Renewable Energy Center will come online later this year and produce 150 megawatts of power, enough to power...
9 indicted in multi-state drug operation that includes Minnesota
FARGO, N.D. — Nine people have been indicted in North Dakota for their alleged involvement in a multi-state drug operation run from a federal prison cell. Prosecutors say beginning in January 2022, the distribution network moved significant quantities of methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl from Mexico into North Dakota, Minnesota, California, Colorado, Georgia, Missouri, Texas, Arizona and elsewhere. The operation was allegedly run by 26-year-old Jesus Amurahaby Celestin-Ortega, also known as Flaco, using a contraband cell phone while he was incarcerated in federal prison on unrelated drug and firearm charges.
Hundreds of state workers could leave downtown St. Louis for the county
ST. LOUIS — Hundreds of state workers could soon leave the city for the county. Now, St. Louis leaders are sounding off about the potential mass exodus. The business bombshell came Tuesday during a state meeting with Governor Mike Parson and other key leaders. Local leaders said it won’t stop their efforts to give downtown a boost.
NWS says northern Missouri could see large hail and weak tornadoes tonight
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says far northern Missouri could see damaging winds, large hail and weak tornadoes this evening between 6-9 pm. The NWS says northern Missouri towns like Kirksville, Macon, La Plata and Hannibal are at an enhanced risk tonight. While the best chance of severe weather late tonight and overnight will be in north Missouri, the NWS says mid-Missouri could see some storms, but they’re not expected to be severe. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Melissa Byrd tells 939 the Eagle that mid-Missouri could see some storms between 11 pm and 1 am.
A Missouri Black Bear Got Up-Close-And-Personal with a Trail Cam
If you've ever witnessed a black bear in Missouri, you can attest to the fact that they are fascinating and curious creatures. A trail cam learned this the hard way as one of these apex predators took special interest in it and paid the price. I just saw this video...
Carpenters Building New City of Eureka Government Center
EUREKA, Mo. – Members of the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council are hard at work constructing the $11.5 million facility that will hold the police, courts and city hall under one roof. Union Carpenters with Integrate Construction Partners, Archimages and TJ Wies are the project team. They began work in...
Community rallies around third grade Brentwood teacher diagnosed with rare cancer
BRENTWOOD, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Brentwood community is rallying around a third-grade teacher who has been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer. On June 19, 34-year-old Lindsey Piazza received a life-changing diagnosis of a rare cancer called epithelioid hemangioendothelioma, which means the cancer is growing from the cells making up her blood vessels.
Tim Keane Named Chancellor of Webster University
After a comprehensive search process, Webster University’s Board of Trustees unanimously selected Tim Keane, PhD, the current dean of the Knauss School of Business at the University of San Diego, to serve as the next chancellor of Webster University. Keane, 65, is a St. Louis native with decades of experience in both the private sector and higher education. He brings a strong record of growing resources for academic institutions through fundraising and enrollment growth and has an accomplished track record of entrepreneurial achievements. Throughout his career, Keane’s commitment to innovation has resulted in numerous successful initiatives. Keane will start in his new role on August 1.
Tracking strong storms in the north tonight ahead of another chance for the Independence Day
TODAY: Tuesday will be notably warmer than Monday. Temperatures reach into the 90s, with enough humidity to have us feeling like low triple digits in the afternoon. TONIGHT: Storms return from the north along a cold front after 7 p.m. near Brunswick and Macon. At this point, we'll have a chance for strong to severe storms, with all types of severe weather possible. While this is the case, there is high uncertainty on the exact strength of storms by the time they reach these communities. With storms expected to quickly run out of severe ingredients with southeastward extent, there's a decent chance that most of us don't see severe storms. The problem is with wind shear to maintain storm organization here locally. The better organized storms look to stay mostly north of the region. However, those who do see severe weather, will have a chance for hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes, with wind being the greatest threat.
Pacific pool problems push aldermen off the deep end
Frustration over delays in opening Pacific’s municipal pool boiled over in a tense meeting of the Board of Aldermen Friday, June 28, with several of the city’s aldermen placing much of the responsibility at the feet of Mayor Heather Filley. City officials had hoped to open the pool...
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