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Sunny and cooler Thursday, mostly dry weekend ahead
High pressure is settling over the Heartland, bringing a lot of sunshine to the region today. We are also looking at slightly cooler temperatures and lower humidity, thanks to yesterday’s cold front that moved through. Highs today will be in the low 80s with relatively low humidity. Friday will be very similar to Thursday, but there will be more cloud coverage. Heading into Saturday, temperatures will increase slightly into the mid-80s. By Sunday, we will begin an unsettled weather pattern, bringing the chances for thunderstorms.
Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Gets Honest About Travis Kelce's Relationship With Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have one of the most high-profile relationships in the world, but Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid thinks they give each other something valuable and a bit unexpected -- relief from the spotlight. The Chiefs coach opened up about the relationship between his ...
Man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Versailles man was flown to University Hospital with serious injuries Tuesday night after a motorcycle crash in Morgan County. According to the online crash report, Russel Jones, 36, was driving on Route W north of the Marvin Cutoff when he tried to pass another vehicle and traveled off the right The post Man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash in Morgan County appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Arkansas man accused of stealing truck in Benton County arrested during large manhunt
An Arkansas man is behind bars for allegedly trying to steal a truck in Benton County, sparking a large manhunt. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to a disturbance in the 34000 block of Highway 65, in rural Warsaw, Tuesday afternoon. The property owner and an employee said they were returning to the area after work, when they spotted a man trying to drive away in the employee’s truck. The man abandoned the stolen truck and fled into the woods.
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.
Heavy rain and flooding cause chaos in Affton, Jefferson County
AFFTON, Mo. – People across the bi-state dealt with heavy rain, high winds and flooding on Tuesday. Now it’s time to clean up the aftermath. During Tuesday’s torrential rain, the Gravois Creek in Affton rose to nearly 18 feet. That was high enough to put three to four feet of water into the Affton Athletic […]
Flooding Possible Ahead of Cool Down UPDATE
As a frontal system completes its trip through the Lakes Region, heavy rain is impacting much of the area. Reports to Ozarks Dynacom include a partial collapse at the side of the road on westbound Highway 76 east of the roundabout in Hollister. Emergency personnel are on the scene and have blocked off that section of road.
Missouri gets $200K to analyze lead mine waste to find cobalt
(The Center Square) – Federal funds will help Missouri Department of Natural Resources workers dig in piles of gravel near abandoned mines in search of raw materials for batteries. The United State Geological Survey announced it will provide more than $200,000 to the Missouri Geological Survey to search for critical minerals in the waste piles of Missouri’s Old Lead Belt District in southeast Missouri. “A relatively small investment for this...
First Alert: Highs in the low 80s tomorrow, Friday
(KFVS) - High pressure will move in the next few days and we are shaping up to be drier and slightly cooler. Cassie Campbell says we can expect plenty of sunshine with highs in the low 80s tomorrow and Friday. Evening temperatures will be in the low 60s, some areas may even drop to the 50s.
Mizzou-themed sports bar planned in Soulard
ST. LOUIS — A new Mizzou-themed sports bar has plans to open at the former site of Llywelyn's Pub in Soulard. Ray’s SportsHouse expects to open in early to mid-August at 1732 S. Ninth St. The new restaurant is owned by Corbin Ray, a 2021 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Local animal shelters waive adoption fees as they experience influx of dogs and cats
Animal shelters in the St. Louis area are experiencing an overflow of dogs and cats being brought into their facilities. The Animal Protective Association of Missouri currently has almost 700 animals in its care, and both of its shelters have reached capacity. APA President and CEO Sarah Javier said most of the animals being brought in are large dogs, making it especially challenging for the organization to find space to care for them.
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