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Flooding Possible Ahead of Cool Down UPDATE
As a frontal system completes its trip through the Lakes Region, heavy rain is impacting much of the area. Reports to Ozarks Dynacom include a partial collapse at the side of the road on westbound Highway 76 east of the roundabout in Hollister. Emergency personnel are on the scene and have blocked off that section of road.
Missouri gets $200K to analyze lead mine waste to find cobalt
(The Center Square) – Federal funds will help Missouri Department of Natural Resources workers dig in piles of gravel near abandoned mines in search of raw materials for batteries. The United State Geological Survey announced it will provide more than $200,000 to the Missouri Geological Survey to search for critical minerals in the waste piles of Missouri’s Old Lead Belt District in southeast Missouri. “A relatively small investment for this...
July known for hottest days ever in Missouri and Kansas
JOPLIN, Mo. (KSNF) — So far this summer, dangerous heat has made weather headlines across America as multiple heatwaves pushed temperatures into the triple digits throughout much of the nation. When it comes to record-setting heat, the month of July is typically where you’ll find it. In fact, much...
Missouri, Southern Illinois, and Kentucky: Flash Flood Watch Extended Until 6 AM
Paducah, KY – After extended rainfall in the area, the National Weather Service has extended the flash flood watch through 6 AM Wednesday morning for parts of Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky. Continued thunderstorms overnight are expected to exacerbate flooding risks. According to the National Weather Service, the...
Flags will fly at half-staff in Missouri to honor fallen Affton Fire Captain James Cova
The United States and Missouri flags will fly at half-staff Thursday in honor of Affton Fire Protection District Captain James Cova, 54, of High Ridge, who died July 9 at the Affton firehouse. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson ordered the proclamation Wednesday. Flags will fly at half-staff at all government buildings...
Travis Kelce Spotted at Night 1 of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ in Germany
Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs report to training camp on Sunday, so tight end Travis Kelce needs to soak up all the time he can with his globetrotting girlfriend, Taylor Swift. Swift, 34, continued the European leg of her Eras Tour on Wednesday, July 17 with her first of three performances at Veltins […]
Liberty police, ATF offer reward for information after smash-and-grab gun theft
LIBERTY, Mo. (KCTV) - A $5,000 reward is now offered for information after thieves stole guns from a Liberty store. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives joined Liberty Police investigating a burglary that happened at Adventure Outdoors early Tuesday morning. Surveillance video from the store shows the two...
Wednesday, July 17: Summer heat on vacation
For the latest updates on flooding, go HERE Torrential rainfall last night and this morning left behind widespread flooding. Areas from Branson south through Mtn. View, AR, was hardest hit with many locations in that corridor reporting over 6″. Radar estimates that totals could have topped a foot of rainfall closer to Mtn. View. Rain […]
LHS students compete at FBLA National Leadership Conference
Ethan Domenech, Trevor Richards, Sadie Hutsell, and adviser Mrs. Stacie Hutsell from Licking R-8 High School tested and participated in events at the Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC). Missouri competitors were required to stay in the Hilton Orlando and participated in events held in the West Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center. The event, held in Orlando, Florida, from June 24 to July 2, attracted more than 18,000 middle school, high school, and college students, educators, and volunteers from across the country. The NLC provides education, competition and networking opportunities centered on business.
Missouri Minute: Jeff City businesses concerned about road work; Coast Guard to open STL office
A fungal disease present in about one-fifth of Missouri counties this year raises questions for the state's corn harvest. The crop faces risks from tar spot, a disease capable of severely inhibiting both the quantity and quality of a harvest. But corn farmers in the state continue to learn from previous seasons and find workarounds to take full advantage of yield potential. In Jefferson City, business owners are concerned that the newly started road work restricting vehicles on U.S. 54 will impact traffic. Plus, as Major League Baseball marks the ceremonial midway point of its season with the All-Star Game, the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals both have seen sizable swings in attendance. Keep reading to catch up on all the day's Missouri business news.
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