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Tuesday, July 16: Storms to help sweep out the heat
The heat backed off today thanks to a wave of storms that moved along I-70 this morning. The storms packed a punch, producing wind damage and heavy rainfall. A couple of tornadoes touched down west of St. Louis with widespread heavy rainfall and flooding centered around the St. Louis area. Those storms sent a boundary […]
Target’s New Store Openings in July
Locations in California, Missouri and Pennsylvania are part of retailer’s plan to build 300+ new stores in next decade. Mass retailer Target Corp. is adding to its nearly 2,000-store network with the opening of three new locations in California, Missouri and Pennsylvania on July 21. Target will open a...
MoDOT Announces Prequalified Teams for Second Improve I-70 Project
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation has received Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from teams interested in competing for the contract to design and construct the second project of MoDOT’s statewide Improve I-70 Program. Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville will improve Interstate 70 from Warrenton to I-64 and on I-64 from I-70 to Route K, including improvements to the I-64/I-70 interchange at Wentzville. This project is one of several projects which will widen I-70 across the state.
Costly invasive plants prompt legislation, conservation efforts
Columbia residents stopped by the Missouri Department of Conservation’s office one afternoon this spring to pick up new trees for their yards, as part of the department’s program to replace the invasive Callery pear tree. Participants chose from a range of native tree species like oak and dogwood...
Missouri woman says residents should unite against state’s attempt to reclaim pandemic money
A St. Louis County resident is calling for tough action against the state over its efforts to reclaim millions of pandemic dollars the state claims were overpaid to recipients. Citizens describe the state’s actions as punitive and uncaring to those who have already suffered through the pandemic.
Local law enforcement helps raise money for Special Olympics
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Local law enforcement officers took time yesterday to give back and serve the community. Special Olympics, Culver’s and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office teamed up to raise funds through the “Tip a Cop” program. All of the tips officers and deputies received are direct donations to Special Olympics and help put on […]
“They are absolutely heroes”: How several Stone County locals saved a Joplin man from drowning
STONE COUNTY, Mo. — Stone County Sheriff Doug Rader is giving credit to several locals in the Stone County area for helping save a man’s life this past weekend. “I got a firsthand account from some people that were right there when it happened. Some local people from Reeds Spring and Galena, and the story […]
Laclede County drug arrest leads to a guilty verdict in Federal Court
A Columbia, man was found guilty in federal court today of possessing fentanyl that he intended to distribute in Springfield. 43 year old Michael E. Hunt, Junior was found guilty of one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. In 2022, Law enforcement officers learned that Hunt was planning to transport fentanyl from Columbia to Springfield. Hunt was driving on Highway 5 when a Laclede County Deputy pulled him over for a moving violation. A K-9 Unit was called and the service dog alerted to the presence of drugs in the Jeep, at which time Hunt locked the vehicle and refused to give officers the keys. Officers called in a tow company and had them unlock the Jeep, and then performed a search. A black gym bag was found on the front passenger seat, and officers seized approximately 300 grams of fentanyl, which is consistent with distribution and not merely personal use. Following the presentation of evidence, the jury in the U.S. District Court in Springfield, deliberated for about an hour before returning a guilty verdict. Hunt will serve 10 years to life in Federal Prison.
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