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Drought almost completely gone in Missouri
The drought in Missouri is almost completely gone, thanks to recent heavy rains. The latest drought monitor map shows only a small oval-shaped area of abnormally dry conditions that covers parts of Newton, Jasper, Barry, and Lawrence counties in southwestern Missouri. There’s also a thin sliver of abnormal dryness south of Branson along the Arkansas border.
WashU disputes Missouri AG’s claims on pediatric transgender center
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey claimed Tuesday that the Washington University Pediatric Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital would shut down, citing an apparent announcement from a whistleblower. The university, however, disputes this claim.
Everyone invited to Heavenly Birthday Bash for late Kirksville boy
EDINA, Mo. — Everyone is invited to the 4th Heavenly Birthday Bash this weekend for a little Kirksville boy, who was tragically killed in 2021. The mother of 18-month-old Parker Douglas Sizemore is planning a free block party at the city park in Edina, located right behind Dollar General.
Hazel Creek Lake to close for plant treatment on July 22-23
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The city of Kirksville announced that an area lake will be closed for two days next week for water treatment. Hazel Creek Lake is one of the two water source lakes the city utilizes to provide water for all Adair County residents. The city announced on...
Hit and run crash on Highway 11 leaves elderly Kirksville man injured
A crash occurred on Highway 11, five miles west of Troy Mills, at approximately 8:19 a.m. on July 18, 2024, as reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. A 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Charles E. Lacost, 85, of Kirksville, Missouri, was traveling eastbound when it was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling westbound. The unknown vehicle crossed the centerline and collided with the Silverado before fleeing the scene.
Community unites to help Navy veteran locate missing service dog
Jefferson County residents are rallying around Navy veteran Timothy Festa to find his missing service dog, Jared, who went missing weeks ago and has been spotted in House Springs and Don Robinson State Park.
Taylor Swift fans fear Travis Kelce has watched last Eras Tour performance after spotting moment after latest gig
TAYLOR Swift fans think we've seen the last of NFL superstar Travis Kelce on her Eras Tour. Kelce was spotted at Swift's concert in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Wednesday. That was just three days before he needs to report to Kansas City Chiefs training camp in Kansas City. We're assured that...
St. Louis commemorates historic Chinatown with honorary street renaming
In recent years, there’s been significant momentum to boost connections, advocacy and historical remembrance within St. Louis’ Asian American community. Min Liu, a professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, said that increased interest has now been met with action. “Here in St. Louis, we continue to honor the...
EPIC Church KC considers sale as former pastor denies allegations
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The leaders of an Independence church work to sell property as the church’s former pastor denies multiple allegations against him. The board of directors at EPIC Church KC announced another church is interested in buying its current home off Route 291 in Independence. The board said it is also working to sell the church’s parsonage as soon as possible, according to an email that went to members of EPIC Church KC Thursday afternoon.
Royals Reportedly Pursuing AL Central Rival Outfielder
The Royals announced themselves as buyers at this year’s MLB Trade Deadline after making a move to add Nationals reliever Hunter Harvey just before the MLB Draft. Since they’ve already addressed their ailing bullpen, that means it’s time to turn focus toward an outfield that’s in need of a boost, and the White Sox may have the answer.
Maybe the Cardinals shouldn't have traded away Oli Marmol's enemy after all
Last offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals traded Tyler O'Neill to the Boston Red Sox. O'Neill was coming off yet another injury-plagued season in St. Louis and didn't have a clear role with the team moving forward. So, they found a new home for him in Boston, and since his arrival in Beantown, the 29-year-old has taken off. The former Cardinals slugger is hitting .252 with 16 home runs, 31 RBI and an .839 OPS.
Boone County Fair implements new security measures after ‘incident with youth’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fair announced in a Thursday press release and social media post that it would implement new security measures for the rest of the week. The fair began on Tuesday and will be open 5-10 p.m. through Saturday at Northeast Regional Park, 5212 Oakland Gravel Road. The release says that The post Boone County Fair implements new security measures after ‘incident with youth’ appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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