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One more very hot and humid day before it turns cooler
(WAND) - There is one more very hot and humid day for Central Illinois before it turns cooler. After highs in the 90s Monday with real feel temperatures of 105°-115°, it'll be hot and humid again this afternoon. Highs will be near 90°. Storms dropping into Central...
Flood Watch Issued for Southeast Missouri and Southwest Illinois Amid Heavy Rain Threat
St. Louis, MO – A flood watch is now in effect for parts of southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois due to heavy rain expected tonight. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has warned that severe thunderstorms may develop, potentially leading to localized flash flooding. According to the...
Trucking company fires second driver in three years for not wearing “buzz cut”
An Illinois trucking company fired a driver for his hair style for the second time in three years last month. 26-year-old Drew Harbey was fired from TMC Transportation in Des-Moines, Iowa on June 23rd during his training after refusing to wear a “buzz cut” hairstyle. “I was one...
Activists, lawmakers protest proposed rate hikes by water utilities
(The Center Square) – More than 1.5 million Illinois consumers may soon be paying a lot more for water. According to the Citizens Utility Board, Aqua Illinois and Illinois American Water customers are affected by proposed rate hikes, which could cost households nearly $30 a month. Illinois State Rep. Dagmara Avelar said inflation has made everyday costs burdensome, especially for lower and fixed-income households. ...
Scott County firefighter to help lay Affton Fire Protection District to rest
AFFTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Local firefighters will help the Affton Fire Protection District lay Captain Jim Cova to rest. Captain Cova passed away unexpectedly last week. He was 54 years old. He was found unresponsive while on duty at the fire house, according to the fire department. He responded...
Tornado Warnings Around the Tri-Counties Illinois
A Radar indicated tornado warning has been issued for parts of Rock Island, Mercer, Whiteside and Henry Counties. The warning is currently from the Quad Cities to Atkinson but the warning is expected to extend southeast. VERY strong winds have been confirmed with these storms. Funnel clouds have been spotted but any possible spin-up may be rain-wrapped. Stay alert and keep a device with you to stay up-to-date with warnings. Update: Galva, Annawan, and Hoopole are in the extended warning area. UPDATE: 7:28 PM, huge spin-up north of Preemption, headed east towards Sherrard and Orion.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
'I saw fear on everyone's face': Church members recall chaos, terror after gunman opens fire inside north St. Louis County church
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — "It started out as just another service," recalled Pastor Ernest Howard. However, about 30 minutes after his wife and their Praise Team at Brothers And Sisters In Christ Fellowship Church started singing Sunday morning, gunshots rang out inside their sacred place in Bellefontaine Neighbors.
These 3 Democrats are running for Missouri Secretary of State in August primary
Missouri's primary election is less than one month away and candidates for several statewide races are working quickly to wrap up last-minute campaign strategies before appearing on the ballot. One of these races is Missouri Secretary of State. Missouri's current Secretary of State is Jay Ashcroft, who is running for governor. The secretary of...
Live updates: Heavy rain, flooding in St. Louis region | Weather Impact Alert
ST. LOUIS — Heavy rain and flooding have been weather concerns for the St. Louis area Tuesday. Tornado warnings expired in the region. A dam overtopped in Nashville, Illinois, causing flooding and evacuations. Roads were flooding in the region causing traffic concerns. This is a live blog of updates...
Heat-busting storms to bring heavy rain to St. Louis region Tuesday
ST. LOUIS – It has been a warm and steamy night. At around 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, it was still 87 degrees. It has been storming most of the night just to the north and northeast of the St. Louis region, but only a few non-severe storms have dropped into Macoupin, Montgomery, and Fayette Counties in […]
MetroEast Pride Pageant on July 27
BELLEVILLE – The annual MetroEast Pride King and Queen Pageant will be held on Saturday, July 27. The pageant will be at SPACES, a performance and event space in downtown Belleville. General admission tickets are $5, but a table can be guaranteed with VIP tickets. A VIP table for...
Superior Steering POWRi Super Stock Division July 12-14
Belleville, IL. (7/14/24) Continuing into the fourth year of outstanding side-by-side fender action, the Superior Steering POWRi Super Stock Division would continue exhibiting remarkable racing at great hosting venues in the chase for a national championship. Weekly winners would include Ted Welschmeyer notching his thirty-third divisional win while racing at Callaway and Blaine Ewing earning his tenth sanctioned triumphant at Electric City on Friday.
Former ALADDIN Star Michael Maliakel Brings His Cabaret Show to Blue Strawberry
Fresh off his critically acclaimed run as Prince Eric in The Muny’s production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID, Michael Maliakel is bringing his cabaret show to Blue Strawberry in St. Louis. Maliakel played the lead role in Aladdin on Broadway for three years, has toured the country with...
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