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Flooding remains a concern in Mid-Missouri after Thursday morning rain
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Flooding remained a concern in Mid-Missouri Thursday morning after rain fell, causing flooding in several areas. According to the MoDOT traveler map, Route ZZ, Route E are closed in Boone County due to flooding. Route A near Moniteau Creek was reported closed due to flooding along with Route P in Cooper County, The post Flooding remains a concern in Mid-Missouri after Thursday morning rain appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Fireworks forecast looking better for much of our region tonight
A line of thunderstorms continues to move across the region this afternoon, but the National Weather Service in Paducah says tonight's "fireworks forecast" is looking better for many communities. It looks like the majority of the region may be dry between 8 and 10 this evening. However, a few areas...
Flash flooding this morning, more rain later today
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day. Rain, heavy at times, and thunderstorms will sweep from west-to-east early this morning. This first round of rain will end between now and 8 a.m. Flash flooding and creek/river flood is possible. Mainly dry between 8 a.m....
Missouri looks to sell two STL office buildings; hundreds of workers could leave city
The state of Missouri is looking to sell two prominent office buildings in downtown St. Louis, a move that could lead to hundreds of state employees moving from the city to St. Louis County.
Iconic Drug Store Closing Stores Including Missouri Locations
Walgreens first opened in 1901 under the name Walgreen Drug Co., and it has been trying to help people feel better ever since. Unfortunately, some Walgreens customers are about to be impacted by significant store closures. On Thursday, news came out that Walgreens will close a "substantial number" of its...
Governor Parson to decide on Blair’s Law in the coming days
Democratic State Representative Mark Sharp says the penalty for celebratory gunfire is currently only a fine and violation of a city ordinance. Blair's mom, Michele Shanahan DeMoss, says if a large public safety bill is signed into law this month, it'd now be a state offense.
For Missouri food and beverage businesses, July Fourth lights creative spark
For Missouri food and beverage businesses, Independence Day provides a midsummer pop that can stoke demand and spark creativity. “We’re always, as a small business, looking for fun — not only holidays, but events happening in pop culture — that can bring some business our way, so we can make sales and provide hours,” said Cassidy Darr, director of guest experience at McLain’s Bakery in Kansas City.
Missouri's first Moxy Hotel boasts a rooftop bar and unconventional amenities
Correction: An earlier version of this story included an incorrect address for the hotel. It is located at 430 South Ave. Moxy Hotels, part of Marriot, has announced the opening of Moxy Springfield Downtown, the first location of its kind in the state of Missouri. Operated by O'Reilly Hospitality Management, the 98-bedroom Moxy Hotel is located at 430 South Ave. It features a 3,300 square-foot rooftop bar and restaurant and 1,800 square-foot basement which can both be...
Unexplained Noises Heard Along Missouri’s Meramec River at Night
Something is stealing fish at night along the Meramec River in Missouri and if you ask the campers and fishermen, they'll also tell you they're hearing things they simply cannot explain. These reports are part of a fascinating new investigation of the heavily-wooded area of the Meramec River in Missouri...
UPDATE: Elderly mid-Missouri woman still missing after being swept into floodwaters
An elderly woman is reportedly presumed dead after her vehicle was swept into the flooded Perche Creek west of Columbia this afternoon. Our news partner KMIZ reports the elderly woman was in a vehicle with a man near Gillespie Bridge and Coats lane, when they became trapped in floodwater. The station quotes Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp. The woman’s body has not been recovered yet. Mr. Blomenkamp tells KMIZ that the couple had been driving home from Columbia. Rescuers reportedly saved two people from the vehicle. KMIZ reports one of the rescuers was a landscaping worker who entered the floodwaters.
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