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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.
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...
Buy State Fair Admission and Carnival Tickets Now And Save!
If you're planning on attending the Missouri State Fair, you might consider buying your fair admission and carnival tickets in advance to save money. Advance Adult Fair Admission Tickets are now on sale for $12 a ticket through various outlets. These include purchases through Etix, the Missouri State Fair Box Office on the Fairgrounds, Break Time Convenience Stores, Bomgaars, and Family Center Farm and Home Stores.
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.
Ameren Missouri’s rate request seeks cost recovery for system upgrades
A new rate adjustment request from Ameren Missouri would allow the investor-owned utility to recover its costs for investments in storm hardening, grid resiliency, and energy generation while offering customers several benefits. The company on ... Read More » The post Ameren Missouri’s rate request seeks cost recovery for system upgrades appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Greenway teams up with Jason Aldean
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 2, 2024 – Greenway Equipment is proud to introduce the very first Hunger Hero Signature Series fundraiser, a special initiative aimed at making a significant impact on food insecurity in Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. From July 1 through October 31, 2024,...
Missouri counties say they lose money housing people headed to state prison
The cost of holding someone in a Missouri county jail for those days and months before and after a conviction ultimately falls to the state. In 2024, the state spent about $50 million to reimburse counties for the cost. But it’s had trouble keeping up with that tab. That’s left counties stuck with most of […] The post Missouri counties say they lose money housing people headed to state prison appeared first on The Beacon.
Heat Back in the Region, Storms Possible on the Fourth
While the last couple of days in the Lakes Region has been humid, temperatures have stayed mostly in the upper 80s to around 90. That changes today. Forecast highs today surge back into the upper 90s with Heat Index Readings above 100. Parts of the region are under Heat Advisories for today. The Western Sections of the Lakes Region including Barry and Stone Counties in Missouri along with Carroll and Madison Counties in Arkansas are under the Heat Advisories with Heat Index readings around 110. Slightly lower readings are expected in other parts of the Lakes Region including the Branson and Harrison areas.
Missouri state budget sets aside $1.5M for advanced DNA testing of backlog of unidentified bodies
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed the new state budget into law on Friday, and while it's packed with many things that keep our state running, there's a new portion of the budget that will help identify remains that have been unidentified for years. On April 17,...
Which Ozarks area projects made (and didn't make) the cut in the final state budget
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a budget totaling $50.5 billion for state operations Friday. But he also struck a little more than $1 billion worth of items from the spending plan approved by state legislators, including several items that would have funded projects in Springfield. Here's where money is, and isn't, going locally from those totals.
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