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Moderate Drought Expands in Missouri Despite Recent Rainfall
Missouri’s drought picture is a bit complicated this week. The latest drought monitor map shows an area of moderate drought and abnormally dry conditions in northeastern Missouri has shrunk in size, thanks to recent thunderstorms moving through. However, an abnormally dry area in southwestern Missouri has expanded and moderate drought conditions have developed in Joplin and Neosho. Overall, nearly 80% of Missouri is not experiencing any dry conditions at all, an improvement over last week’s figure of nearly 75%. Missouri remains under a drought alert until September 1st.
See Inside All of Patrick Mahomes Exotic Missouri Homes
One of the benefits of being Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes other than having multiple Super Bowl trophies on your mantle is having the ability to have many homes. You can see inside all of his Missouri places and even his infamous shoe closet. It's well-documented that Patrick Mahomes...
This busy Merriam corner is being remade. One of first new things to open: Starbucks
One of the first retail tenants at the new Merriam Grand Station development has begun to take shape. Construction appears to have nearly wrapped up on a new Starbucks location at the site of the former Kmart department store just off Interstate 35 — just in time for the coffee shop to open later this summer, a Starbucks spokesperson told the Post this week.
New spa offering infrared sauna treatments opening in Overland Park
A new spa offering an “innovative” relaxation experience is on its way to Johnson County. Beem Light Sauna will soon open a new facility in southern Overland Park. Beem Light Sauna will operate at 13338 Metcalf Ave. The spa will operate out of a space at the Deer...
Zoo celebrates the birth of healthy baby giraffe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) – The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium welcomed a new baby giraffe over the weekend. The zoo said the female Masai giraffe calf was born around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. The Masai giraffe is considered an endangered species. The zoo said the baby weighs...
Social Security webinar coming up Monday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Social Security’s Kansas City Regional Public Affairs Office is hosting free pre-retirement webinars that can be viewed from the comfort of your own home. We encourage you to register for one our upcoming information sessions by visiting ssa.gov/kc/webinars or using the links below. Social...
The Sports Ticket 7-5-24 ROYALS LOSE AGAIN-BUDDY HIELD TRADED-WIMBLEDON-A NEW HOT DOG EATING CHAMP
The Royals fall in a high-scoring affair 10-8 to the Rays; Buddy Hield traded to Warriors; Wimbledon third round underway; There’s a new men’s hot dog eating champion at Coney Island, but Joey Chestnut still shines on the 4th of July. Sunflower State Radio is the digital platform...
Chiefs could have a familiar contender steal free agent from under their nose
NFL training camps open later this month, and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs could add a veteran to their secondary... unless they get beaten to the punch. The Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers have been somewhat joined at the hip the past five seasons. The teams have...
Brace Yourself for a Shock on Your Missouri July Electric Bill
You might want to sit down for this. Have you received your electric bill yet this month? My Missouri bill that was formerly somewhat manageable has just exploded. Help. The website Energy Sage says the "average" energy bill for a Missouri household is around $144 per month. Obviously, there are many variables including what temperature you put your air conditioner on, the size of your Missouri space that you need to cool, etc. However, that number has been pretty accurate for our Missouri home...until now.
Kansas City neighborhood frustrated by celebratory gunfire on Fourth of July
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Celebratory gunfire hit at least two Kansas City homes on July 4th. One community leader told KCTV5 that the holiday fireworks give people the perfect cover to illegally celebrate with gunshots. “I’m going to be honest with you. The Fourth of July is nothing but...
Missouri River closed from St. Charles to Kansas City due to dangerous conditions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Missouri River between St. Charles and Kansas City due to dangerous conditions. According to a notice from the Coast Guard, the river from mile marker 27 to mile marker 366 is closed due to “high water and threat of any boat wake to damage sandbag placement or levee overtopping.”
Travis Kelce had fans so surprised after he walked out with Taylor Swift at Amsterdam Night 2
Taylor Swift played her second of three shows in Amsterdam on Friday in front of a huge crowd at Johan Cruijff Arena. One fan in attendance was a bit of a surprise as Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, was seen leaving with the 14-time Grammy winner at the end of the show.
Sheriff: Deadly 4th of July shooting in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly 4th of July shooting in Kansas City. Just before 3:00pm police responded to a shooting in the 2200 block of E. 69th Terrace, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'. First responders located a victim unresponsive on the sidewalk in front of a...
Brittany Mahomes poses alongside kids in adorable London vacation snaps as NFL star Patrick is relegated behind camera
BRITTANY Mahomes soaked up the latest leg of her family vacation by enjoying the sights of London. Mahomes, 28, posed with her kids Sterling and Bronze at some of Britain’s most famous landmarks. But her NFL-superstar husband didn’t appear in the highlight reel on Instagram. Patrick, 28, may have been relegated to family photographer for […]
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