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Missouri Department of Conservation seeks public input on deer management plan
The Missouri Department of Conservation is revising its white-tailed deer management plan. MDC is now seeking public feedback on the plan's goals and objectives, according to a press release. New plan goals include deer population management, hunting and recreation, deer health and disease, education, communication, public engagement and research. "Each year, nearly half a million hunters pursue deer in the Show-Me State. This represents a tremendous boom to Missouri’s economy and supports thousands of jobs. Deer...
July known for hottest days ever in Missouri and Kansas
JOPLIN, Mo. (KSNF) — So far this summer, dangerous heat has made weather headlines across America as multiple heatwaves pushed temperatures into the triple digits throughout much of the nation. When it comes to record-setting heat, the month of July is typically where you’ll find it. In fact, much...
Missouri, Southern Illinois, and Kentucky: Flash Flood Watch Extended Until 6 AM
Paducah, KY – After extended rainfall in the area, the National Weather Service has extended the flash flood watch through 6 AM Wednesday morning for parts of Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky. Continued thunderstorms overnight are expected to exacerbate flooding risks. According to the National Weather Service, the...
Flags will fly at half-staff in Missouri to honor fallen Affton Fire Captain James Cova
The United States and Missouri flags will fly at half-staff Thursday in honor of Affton Fire Protection District Captain James Cova, 54, of High Ridge, who died July 9 at the Affton firehouse. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson ordered the proclamation Wednesday. Flags will fly at half-staff at all government buildings...
Hikers in Missouri Stunned When Stealth Flies Over Their Trail
The truth is I think I was more stunned than they were. Some hikers making their way across Missouri captured video of a stealth bomber that flew directly over their trail. As I shared a couple days ago, two hikers are crossing America and they happen to be in the middle of Missouri right now. They are featured on the First Church of The Masochist Hikes YouTube channel. Just over 5 minutes into their most recent video share of their travels across Missouri, you'll see a very familiar aircraft to Missourians fly overhead.
Expansion of potential senior property tax relief signed into law
Possible property tax relief for Missouri senior citizens has been broadened. State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer of Parkville succeeded last year in passing Senate Bill 190 giving counties the option to freeze the property tax assessments of senior citizens. Luetkemeyer updated it this year and it has been signed into law.
When will the Sikeston Little Theater reopen? Repairs continue after EF3 tornado
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - A theater in southeast Missouri hopes its doors will open again soon after it was hit by an EF3 tornado in May. But the big concern now is knowing when that will happen. The damage left behind by the tornado---forced the Sikeston Little Theater to put...
Sikeston man sentenced to more than 50 years on drug charges
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A Sikeston man was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison on drug charges. According to a news release from the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Andrew J. Sales, Jr., was sentenced on Wednesday, July 17 to 30 years on count one, 15 years on count two, seven years on count three and fines on counts four and five. All sentences are to run consecutively for a total of 52 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections.
(LISTEN): Boonville library funding could be a topic of discussion at Missouri’s September veto session
A veteran state lawmaker who represents mid-Missouri’s Cooper County in the state Senate confirms he is considering whether to seek an override of Governor Mike Parson’s (R) veto of $100,000 in funding for Boonville’s Boonslick regional library. State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) and Governor Parson are both...
Florissant man gets 14 years for fentanyl trafficking in Missouri
Sheron L. Loggins, nicknamed "Bane," has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for supplying fentanyl to a drug trafficking organization in southwest Missouri, after he admitted to providing over 34 kilograms of fentanyl to a co-defendant.
Sikeston residents asked to nominate their neighbors for award
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Do you have a good neighbor? Nominate him/her for the 2024 Missouri Engaged Neighbors award. Nominations for 2024 Missouri Engaged Neighbors are open, as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week which is September 28-October 4. During that week, the city of Sikeston will highlight neighbors...
More rain and thunderstorms today, drier end to the week
Good afternoon, Heartland, we are tracking some rain and thunderstorms today, but neither flooding or severe weather are expected. This will continue into the late afternoon and early evening, but we will start seeing drier conditions for the end of the day and into the next week, thanks to building high pressure over the region. Tomorrow begins a period of lower temperatures, and less humidity. Tomorrow, lows will be in the mid 60s and highs will bein the low 80s, with partly cloudy skies. These mild conditions will continue into the weekend, but the sunshine will increase both Friday and Saturday.
Jenna Bush Hager Panics As ‘Today’ Accidentally Airs Audio From Her Cameo In The Chiefs Hallmark Movie: “Don’t Play It!”
Jenna Bush Hager was mysteriously missing from yesterday’s Today With Hoda & Jenna broadcast, but now we know why: She was in Kansas City shooting a cameo for the upcoming Hallmark film Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story! Bush Hager gushed to Hoda Kotb about how “fun” the experience was — that is, until they experienced some technical difficulties on Today. “You had your very first acting gig, you’re now in SAG and AFTRA, and all those things,” Kotb joked, causing Bush Hager to laugh. “What was it like?” Where Is Jenna Bush Hager? Here’s Why The ‘Today’ Host Is Missing From...
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.
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