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Meet Forty-Nine – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) -Introducing Forty-Nine, the gorgeous feline with a unique name, inspired by the NFL franchise in San Francisco. Forty-Nine is a petite tortoiseshell sweetheart with a soft, medium length coat. She is approximately two years old and came to the shelter as a stray on June 25.
Hannibal man and two juveniles arrested for church burglary
Hannibal, Mo. (KHQA) — A Hannibal man and two juveniles have been arrested for a church burglary. On Tuesday, July 16th, the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant for Caleb S. Nelson, 19 of Hannibal, charging him with Accessory to Burglary. The charges stem from...
Durbin and Budzinski agree it’s time to look at the impact of political rhetoric after assassination attempt
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – In the wake of Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski agree we should focus on political rhetoric. “Politicians of all political stripes are saying it’s time to take a hard look...
Senator Hough discusses rural concerns and healthcare in Kirksville campaign stop
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — We're just three weeks away from the Missouri Primary. Candidates on both sides of the aisle are on the last stretch of their campaigns, trying to attract last-minute support. St. Sen. Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield), a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, stopped by Kirksville Tuesday for a meeting...
ISU research identifies possible point of entry for avian flu in cattle
As avian influenza is being detected in more and more dairy herds across the U.S., Iowa State University researchers have found a possible “why” connection to the virus being found in raw milk. A study published this month by a team in ISU’s College of Veterinary Medicine found that bovine mammary gland tissue held receptors […] The post ISU research identifies possible point of entry for avian flu in cattle appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Identity of possible Kirksville drowning victim unknown
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — An investigation is underway into the death of a young man found at the bottom of a Kirksville pool Monday night. The tragedy at Woodwinds Condominiums in Kirksville was reported shortly before 8 p.m. Witnesses told KTVO that a resident at the complex noticed the victim's...
Philly city employees return to in-person work despite union pushback
PHILADELPHIA (TND) — City employees in Philadelphia began working in-person full time again on Monday. The workers returned to their offices after a trial court judge ruled against a union seeking to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s order requiring in-person work. AFSCME District Council 47, which sued the Parker...
Propane truck overturns in northeast Missouri; only small amount leaked
EAST OF LA PLATA, Mo. — A truck hauling propane overturned Tuesday morning in northeast Missouri. The one-vehicle crash happened at 8:30 a.m. on Highway 156, five miles east of La Plata. Trooper Cody Snyder told KTVO that the driver of the truck, Jeffrey Miller, 64, of Shelbyville, ran...
Davenport resident earns national Corps of Engineers award
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Mark Cornish of Davenport has been selected as the recipient for the 2023 Civil Works Planning Excellence Award. According to a media release, Cornish was selected by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters in Washington, D.C., for the award for his work on the Lock and Dam 22 Fish Passage project.
VIDEO: Illinois Republicans decry Biden’s border policies, Chicago crime
(The Center Square) – Illinois Republicans are making the case for more public safety in the Land of Lincoln while attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Tuesday’s theme at the RNC was “Make America Safe Again.” Earlier in the day, Illinois Republicans gathered for their breakfast off site. U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Hindsboro, said the Biden administration’s open border is allowing crime, drugs, human trafficking and terrorists in. ...
Illinois quick hits: ComEd works to restore power after storms;
ComEd says 3,000 workers out restoring power At least 3,000 utility workers were out Tuesday, helping ComEd restore power to hundreds of thousands of customers in the dark after Monday night’s massive storms. At the height of the outage, officials said 430,000 customers were in the dark, with each customer potentially a household or business. Ameren Illinois said that it projects about 80% of customers impacted by Monday storms will be restored by 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Some of the challenges crews were tackling include...
The Rundown: Power outages continue after last night’s storm
Good afternoon! Chicago Animal Care and Control is waiving adoption fees this month — and my cats are glad my building has a two-pet limit so I can’t bring any more home. Here’s what you need to know today. Chicago-area residents are cleaning up after a stormy...
Scouting Marquette commitment Nigel James and his fit in Shaka Smart's system
Long Island Lutheran High School and Expressions Elite four-star guard Nigel James announced his commitment to Marquette on Tuesday, live on the 247Sports College Basketball Show and the 247Sports Channel. James, who is currently ranked No. 85 in the national class of 2025, chose the Golden Eagles from a list...
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