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Malden launches new cross country program
MALDEN, Mo. - Malden High School announced the start up of a new fall sport for student athletes to participate in. On Sunday, June 23, Malden held its first ever cross country sign-up meeting. Head cross country coach Dalton Freshour said the meeting was a way for him to kick...
Marcellus Williams, MO man on death row, will get to present DNA evidence, argue innocence
A Missouri man scheduled to be executed in September will get a chance to present a court with DNA evidence he believes will exonerate him. Marcellus Williams will get a hearing on Aug. 21, at the request of St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to vacate the conviction after reviewing the case and discovering “clear and convincing evidence” that Williams is innocent.
Flooding along the Missouri River near the Missouri, Nebraska border
News Chopper 9 got a new look at the flooding along the Missouri River. News Chopper 9 flew over Rulo, Nebraska in the southeast corner of the state, near the Missouri border. You can see the river is spilling over into nearby trees after flooding further north, and even more rain this week.
Popular Missouri Kids Offroad Cycle Recalled for Dangerous Defect
As a kid growing up in Missouri, I always wanted one of these cycles. It's considered one of the best first offroad motorcycles for the young, but now there's an urgent recall due to a dangerous defect that puts many Missouri kids in peril. The United States Consumer Product Safety...
In GOP race for MO governor, internal poll by pro-Kehoe PAC suggests 3-way contest
After months of polls showing Bill Eigel in a distant third place in the GOP primary for Missouri governor, a new survey suggests he may be within striking distance of the frontrunners. And the poll giving Eigel a boost was paid for by one of his campaign rivals, though it...
Local firefighters issue warnings about fireworks ahead of 4th of July holiday
As the 4th of July arrives, so do the reminders on how to use fireworks safely for people to enjoy Independence Day without any danger. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, in 2022, 324 people in Missouri needed hospital care for fireworks related injuries, where 292 were treated in emergency rooms and 32 people were admitted to the hospital.
Flooding, power outages and downed trees reported in Mid-Missouri after Wednesday morning storms
Storms hit Mid-Missouri early Wednesday morning, causing widespread flooding, power outages and knocking trees onto roads. The post Flooding, power outages and downed trees reported in Mid-Missouri after Wednesday morning storms appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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, the director of guest experience at McLain’s Bakery in Kansas City.
Lack of action by the governor has hobbled Missouri’s campaign ethics watchdog
Missourians stand to lose their ethics watchdog due to the lack of a functioning commission that is charged with holding elected officials and candidates accountable. The stalled Missouri Ethics Commission is at a historic point of inaction, waiting for the governor to appoint new commission members. Missourians rely on the commission to hold candidates and […] The post Lack of action by the governor has hobbled Missouri’s campaign ethics watchdog appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Southwestern Illinois and Southeastern Missouri Brace for Severe Storms Today
St. Louis, MO – Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop once again this afternoon in southeastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. These storms, predicted to hit between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., could bring damaging winds to the area. According to the US National Weather Service in St. Louis, the...
Stormy weather returns as Fourth of July celebrations ramp up
ST. LOUIS – Early morning sub-severe thunderstorms will bring some heavy rain to the region to start our Wednesday. This will be the first of several rounds of rain and storms that we will be tracking over the next 48 hours. The morning rain will fade as the sun comes up. Hot and humid Wednesday, […]
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