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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.
MSF’s Military Honorees of the Day Listed
The Missouri State Fair will honor the men and women who have served or are currently serving our country with Veteran/Active Military Honoree of the Day, sponsored by Capital Materials, Retrieving Freedom, Inc., and Starline Brass. Eleven veterans/active duty service members from Missouri (one each day of the fair) will...
Nearly 140,000 Missouri kids under 5 get free books every month
At the beginning of each month, 4-year-old Ada Caldwell, 4, runs to the mailbox to see what new book is inside. “She gets excited about going to get the mail,” said Ada’s mother, Tara Caldwell. “Not many things come in the mail anymore. She really likes that part of it.” The free books are sent […] The post Nearly 140,000 Missouri kids under 5 get free books every month appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Summer Mystery – Why Are 6 Missouri Kids Now Suddenly Missing?
Life is complicated and even more so when you're going through your formative years in this modern digital age. Why in the middle of summer did 6 Missouri kids suddenly vanish without a trace? Authorities are seeking help and information to find out. According to the National Center for Missing...
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 airport among ‘least expensive to fly from’
BRANSON, Mo. (KSNF) — With the increasing cost of airfare, travelers often search for the best deals on air travel. For the nearly three million people flying between terminals, different airports offer different experiences — and costs. Recently, the team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed travel statistics on domestic...
Flash flood sees 'house swept sideways with people trapped inside' as Arkansas and Missouri warned
Reports from the ground in Arkansas suggests a bridge has been washed away and care home residents have had to be evacuated as water began rising to the height of the beds
Epic Deal With Walmart Might Bring This Pizza To Missouri
Last Thursday, Mr. Gatti's Pizza announced a partnership with Walmart to bring Mr. Gatti's Pizza to 92 Walmart stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Kentucky. Twelve locations will open in Walmart Stores this year in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, according to a press release from Mr. Gatti's. So, could Missouri see Mr. Gatti's at Walmart?
Eight Republicans face off in primary to be Missouri’s top election official
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s decision to forgo a third term in order to run for governor set off a mad dash of Republicans hoping to replace him. Early entrants included online personality Valentina Gomez, Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller and state Rep. Adam Schwadron. They were eventually joined by longtime GOP strategist Jamie […] The post Eight Republicans face off in primary to be Missouri’s top election official appeared first on Missouri Independent.
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...
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