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Heat alerts issued as temperatures soar this week
Jul. 29—High heat and humidity builds into the mid-Missouri River Valley on Monday afternoon, as a wave of above-average temperatures sweeps through the heartland. Temperatures are anticipated to reach the upper 90s across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas after lunchtime Monday, with oppressive humidity resulting in heat indices or "feels like" temperatures of up to 110 degrees. Similar ...
MSHP Arrest Reports for July 29, 2024
The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 41-year-old Kyle R. Davis of Knob Noster at 4:28 p.m. Sunday in Johnson County. He now faces charges of driving while intoxicated prior offender, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway and no insurance. Davis was released for medical treatment. The...
Kansas City Chiefs Announce Surprise Decision On Kicker Harrison Butker For 2024 Season
The Kansas City Chiefs have made a surprise decision on how they’ll utilize kicker Harrison Butker for the upcoming 2024 season. Earlier this offseason, Kansas City Chiefs coaches revealed they were considering using safety Justin Reid for kickoffs following the NFL’s rule changes. The thinking was that Reid would be a better open-field tackler than Harrison Butker, and that the latter would greatly reduce his risk of injuries without tackling on kickoffs.
KidSmart & Ameren Hosting Back-To-School Event For Central Missouri Teachers
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Ameren is partnering with the St. Louis-based nonprofit KidSmart to host a "Teacher Drive-Thru Distribution Event" Tuesday morning. The new pilot program will equip 10,000 students in Central Missouri with $400,000 worth of essential school supplies. "Notebooks, pencils, markers, crayons, and glue – we know these...
Gregg Bush emphasizes union and nursing background
Gregg Bush expected Rep. Doug Mann, D-Columbia, to run for three more terms for Missouri’s 50th State House district following his initial victory in 2022. That changed when Mann announced in October he would not be seeking reelection in 2024 amid continuing mental health challenges. Bush got to know Mann through his unsuccessful bid for Columbia’s Fifth Ward City Council seat in 2023.
MSHP Arrest Reports for July 29, 2024
The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 41-year-old Kyle R. Davis of Knob Noster at 4:28 p.m. Sunday in Johnson County. He now faces charges of driving while intoxicated prior offender, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway and no insurance. Davis was released for medical treatment. The...
What will a new push for nuclear energy look like in Missouri and Illinois?
Behind caution tape, a radiation protection technician holds a clicking instrument. Workers at the Callaway Nuclear Plant in Steedman, Mo., are doing something that only happens every few years — they’re moving spent uranium fuel. It’s a slow process. After cooling off for years in a deep pool...
Public invited to discuss priority unfunded transportation needs
MoDOT is inviting the public to join the discussion on priority unfunded transportation needs in their areas. Missouri’s transportation system is a tremendous asset, including 33,811 miles of roads and 10,392 bridges and culverts, making it one of the largest of any state in the nation. MoDOT, working with its regional planning partners, has outlined a draft High Priority Unfunded Needs listing, which identifies $1.1 billion in annual unfunded transportation needs for the system. The list was created to guide the development of needs into funded projects as state and federal transportation funds become available in future years.
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