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One More Day of Heat Wave
The heat wave will last one more day before we get a break in the high temperatures. A heat advisory will be in effect for southeast Kansas, most of Oklahoma, southern Missouri and all of Arkansas today. The advisories start between 11 and 1 p.m. and will last until 8 p.m. Coffeyville is expected to see a high of 99 with a heat index up to 109 today.
July 16: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Tuesday on Good Morning Region 8. It will be HOT again today with Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories in effect across Region 8. Highs will be in the mid-90s, and heat index values will be around 110°. With...
General Assembly candidates hear issues from University of Missouri workers
Members of the University of Missouri and its hospital workers union want candidates for state office to put their weight behind labor issues members say they are facing from university administration. Laborer's International Union of North America Local 955 hosted a forum Saturday with the candidates at Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia...
These 3 Democrats are running for Missouri Secretary of State in August primary
Missouri's primary election is less than one month away and candidates for several statewide races are working quickly to wrap up last-minute campaign strategies before appearing on the ballot. One of these races is Missouri Secretary of State. Missouri's current Secretary of State is Jay Ashcroft, who is running for governor. The secretary of...
Tuesday, July 16: Rare July cold front… Hello 80s!
It was a hot Monday with temperatures in the mid-90s and heat indices in the triple digits! We won’t be as hot today but the mugginess will still cling on this afternoon. Expect highs in the upper 80s towards central Missouri and low to mid-90s in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. Popup showers are possible […]
Columbia man found guilty in federal court of trafficking fentanyl
A Columbia man is found guilty in federal court of peddling fentanyl. Michael Hunt, Jr., 43, was found guilty Tuesday of one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. It’s unclear when Hunt will be sentenced but he faces 10 years to life in a federal prison.
Brady Cook gives rave review of new Kentucky OC Bush Hamdan
DALLAS - Not many players know new Kentucky offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan better than Missouri quarterback Brady Cook. Hamdan served as Cook's quarterbacks coach at Missouri from 2020-22. Despite leaving to serve as the offensive coordinator of his alma mater of, Boise State, ahead of the 2023 season, Hamdan played...
Cook, Missouri look for 'a little bit of payback' against Auburn after 2022 disaster
One of Auburn's ugliest, most unsightly games in recent memory was actually a victory. And as Missouri choked away two point-blank chances for an SEC road win, all Brady Cook could do was stand and watch both times. Both Tiger teams — set to meet in Columbia in Week 8...
Sarah Brown Opens The First Black Beauty Supply Store In Columbia, MO, With A Mission To Empower Black Women
Sarah Brown is empowering Black women through her beauty supply store. According to the Columbia Missourian, Brown is the proud owner of Beauty Trap, reportedly the first Black beauty supply store in Columbia, MO. Outside of being a business owner, Brown has been in the beauty space for more than 26 years, using her cosmetology… Continue reading Sarah Brown Opens The First Black Beauty Supply Store In Columbia, MO, With A Mission To Empower Black Women
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...
Columbia man, 32, drowns after canoe accident on pond
A 32-year-old man from Columbia, Missouri, drowned after his canoe overturned on a private pond in Boone County. The incident occurred at 4:18 p.m. on July 13, 2024, near 7575 West Sweringen. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the canoe, of an unknown make, overturned, ejecting the occupant, Omar...
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