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These 5 Democrats are vying for Missouri governor in primary election
Springfield is home to the two most highly organized and funded candidates in the Democratic primary for Missouri governor, making it likely one will reach the winner-takes-all November ballot. Minority Floor Leader Crystal Quade has spent the past eight years representing a swath of Greene County in the Missouri House. Political newcomer Mike Hamra, president and CEO of Hamra Enterprises, is a Springfield business owner who has restaurants all over Missouri. ...
8 Republicans face off in primary to be Missouri’s top election official
MISSOURI, USA — 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...
Flash flood sees 'house swept sideways with people trapped inside' as Arkansas and Missouri warned
Reports from the ground in Arkansas suggests a bridge has been washed away and care home residents have had to be evacuated as water began rising to the height of the beds
Epic Deal With Walmart Might Bring This Pizza To Missouri
Last Thursday, Mr. Gatti's Pizza announced a partnership with Walmart to bring Mr. Gatti's Pizza to 92 Walmart stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Kentucky. Twelve locations will open in Walmart Stores this year in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, according to a press release from Mr. Gatti's. So, could Missouri see Mr. Gatti's at Walmart?
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.
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