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TWMP Midweek Update – July 17, 2024
Watch as Scott gives his first Midweek Update of the week. Scott is alone today and answers a few viewer questions. He also discusses some of the big races and the impact of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Survivors of childhood abuse ask for trial for former Missouri boarding school owner
Survivors of abuse are asking Missouri’s attorney general to proceed with the trial of the co-owner of Circle of Hope Girls Ranch, a now-shuttered boarding school for troubled girls in Cedar County. Stephanie Householder, who ran the school with her husband Boyd Householder, faces 21 charges of child abuse and neglect alleged by former Circle […] The post Survivors of childhood abuse ask for trial for former Missouri boarding school owner appeared first on Missouri Independent.
CBCO: Only 3% of Missouri population willing to give blood
At a recent Aurora Rotary Club meeting members enjoyed a program from Anthony Roberts and Belinda Belk, with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO). Since 1995, Community Blood Center has met the transfusion needs of patients throughout the Ozarks. Each day, it delivers more than 250 blood donations to...
Missouri sees danger of industrial food waste
Gov. Mike Parson of Missouri recently signed legislation banning industrial food waste from Arkansas food processing plants. Waste from Arkansas can include offal, blood and grease, an estimated at 200,000 tons per year, being spread as fertilizer on pastures and farms in Missouri. The ban is related to concerns about runoff contaminating water.
Missouri lawmakers say they feel safe at this week’s Republican National Convention
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) gave a speech Tuesday at the Republican National Convention about how the Republican Party will "Make America Safe Again" if Former President Donald Trump gets elected this fall. The post Missouri lawmakers say they feel safe at this week’s Republican National Convention appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Missouri AG applauds closure of pediatric transgender clinic at Washington University
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a statement after a whistleblower announced the St. Louis pediatric transgender clinic at Washington University is shutting down. The closure follows an investigation into the clinic’s practices. “This is a huge win for the rule of law and for the safety of our...
GRAPHIC: Midwest is home to less than 10% of Hispanic farmers
According to the latest Census of Agriculture, the Midwest is home to less than 10% of the country’s farmers who identify as Hispanic. This makes it the region with the second-lowest Hispanic representation among farmers, behind only the Northeast. Nationwide, Hispanic farmers total 112,379, representing only 3% of all...
Storms flood the Ozarks and strand drivers in Toronto. New York town is devastated by tornado
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Another wave of severe storms pummeled a wide swath of the United States and Canada, leading to flash floods and water rescues Wednesday in the Ozark Mountains, dropping a tornado that ravaged a town in upstate New York and stranding drivers in high water around Toronto.
City of Hollister, Mo., left cleaning up after flash flooding
HOLLISTER, Mo. (KY3)—A summer storm swept through the Ozarks, and the people of Hollister are now cleaning up what the storm left behind. Turkey Creek runs through the middle of the city. According to the city manager, Rick Ziegenfuss, there was so much rain the creek went from its usual two feet deep to 14.6 feet deep at its peak.
Carthage woman charged in connection to daughter-in-law’s murder
MIAMI COUNTY, Kan. — A Carthage woman is charged with helping her son cover-up and evade authorities in her daughter-in-law’s murder. Kansas prosecutors charged Heather McJunkins, 46, with one count of obstructing apprehension or prosecution, and one count of interference with a law enforcement officer by concealing or destroying evidence of a felony.
'Never stop looking': Missing Columbia man found dead, family and police confirm
Police have confirmed that a Columbia man who went missing in October 2022 has been found dead. Jason Washington's body was found on June 7, according to his wife, Tamitra Williams. She announced it on the Bring Jason Washington Home Facebook page, which she created to source tips to find him.
Galt Board of Aldermen set new garbage rates, approves FY 2024-2025 budget
The Galt Board of Aldermen held a meeting on July 15th, where several important decisions were made concerning city services and budgeting. The board accepted a contract renewal with GFL of Chillicothe, which will now charge the city a new rate of $13.79 per household for trash collection. In line with this, the board also approved a new garbage rate ordinance. The city will now charge a uniform rate of $14.50 for two trash cans per household. Any additional cans will incur a fee of $7.25 per can, with a maximum of three cans allowed per household.
Kirksville police identify drowning victim at Woodwinds Apartments
The Kirksville Police Department has positively identified the male victim who drowned at the Woodwinds apartment complex as 27-year-old Desir Davidson of Kirksville, formerly of Haiti. The KPD extends its gratitude to everyone who provided information and assistance in this case and offers heartfelt condolences to Davidson’s family during this difficult time.
Patrick Mahomes Admits He's 'Done' Expanding His Family Amid Wife Brittany's Third Pregnancy
Patrick Mahomes won’t be having baby No. 4! After the Kansas City Chief quarterback and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, revealed they were welcoming their third child on Friday, July 12, via Instagram, the football star discussed the possibility of further expanding his family on Tuesday, July 16.“I’m done, I’ll say that,” Patrick told reporters with a laugh during the recent press conference. “I said three and I’m done.”Despite admitting he doesn’t want to continue to grow his brood, the 28-year-old admitted fatherhood is “awesome.”“I always wanted to have kids young,” he explained. “We’re having our third kid now to join...
CID proposed for old Schnucks property along Mexico Loop Road
At its July 11 meeting, the O’Fallon City Council conducted a public hearing and gave first reading to a bill that would establish the 1421 Mexico Road Community Improvement District (CID) for the entire property, all of the businesses eventually housed within the location and the parking lot. Rosalita’s Cantina Mexico Road Real Estate LLC filed the application. The CID would be a separate political subdivision governed by a five-member board of directors.
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