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If you thought cicadas were bad, what comes after might be worse
Ill. (WTVO) — If you thought cicadas were bad earlier this summer just wait for the bugs that come after. The significant presence of cicadas in Illinois this summer, resulting from the emergence of two broods, has provided a feast for Oak Leaf Itch Mites preying on the remnants of their eggs. This kind of […]
Parasitic Crypto outbreak identified in Northern Kentucky
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is investigating an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis, better known as crypto, within the Northern Kentucky area this week. The cryptosporidium parasite causes a gastrointestinal illness marked by abdominal cramps, watery diarrhea, low-grade fever, vomiting and nausea. As of Friday afternoon, there are a dozen confirmed cases and "numerous" probable cases....
Feds Warn North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Residents About Doxing and Swatting Incidents
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a warning to parents: be on alert for potential doxing and swatting incidents involving their children, particularly those who are active in online gaming communities. Just recently the FBI took to X (formerly Twitter) To warn about this growing issue. While anyone...
Feds accuse motorcycle club members of crimes in Kan. and Mo.
KANSAS CITY— Eighteen members and associates of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club have been indicted by a federal grand jury for a series of armed assaults against members of rival motorcycle clubs, according to the United State's Attorney. A law enforcement operation conducted Thursday resulted in 15 arrests along...
Lack of respect from students is said to be the causes of Missouri teaching shortages
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - School districts across the Ozarks face many open teaching positions as the new school year approaches. School leaders say the problem isn’t necessarily recruitment. They say over recent years, there have been enough teachers entering classrooms and schools. However, the problem is that not enough have stayed.
Back-to-school scams you should be aware of from the BBB
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Something you may not have thought of while doing your back-to-school shopping this year is getting scammed. Back-to-school scams are on the rise, according to the Better Business Bureau. Representatives from the Better Business Bureau say they see an increase in scams as kids...
Museum Musings for Friday, August 16
We continue this week looking at various aspects of our display “Flowing through Time: Wittenberg, Tower Rock & the Mississippi River.” Among the models we received from the museum in Grand Tower was a large replica of a towboat and barges. Having grown up in St. Louis, barges...
Some hit and miss strong storms this evening and tonight. Plus, a look at the weekend forecast.
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Chiefs Patrick Mahomes on ‘Hollywood’ Brown’s injury: ‘We're getting him back sooner rather than later’
As training camp ends, the Kansas City Chiefs are almost ready to start their title defense officially. However, the quest for a three-peat will be off to a slightly concerning start as the team continues to deal with injuries to vital players. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes addressed the media on...
Missing woman found in House Springs
A 28-year-old woman from Swansea, Il. was found by law enforcement officers early this morning, Aug. 16, in House Springs after she was reported missing at Rockford Park Thursday night, Aug. 15. The woman was found at approximately 5 a.m. near the McDonald’s in House Springs, at the intersection of...
Suspected drug dealer arrested in Columbia with 156 users does of crack cocaine
A Michigan man at the center of an investigation into the distribution of drugs in Columbia is caught with more than 150 user does of crack cocaine. Michael Thomas, 31, of Muskegon, Michigan, is charged with delivery of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence. Detectives say Thomas had...
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