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MDC Managed Waterfowl Reservations Open September 1
(KOAM) - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding hunters that the pre-season reservation period for managed waterfowl hunts opens on September 1 and runs through September 18, with results available on October 1.
NWS: Mid-Missouri faces a small tornado threat tonight
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says Columbia, Jefferson City and much of the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area could see severe weather this evening, into the overnight hours. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Fred Glass tells 939 the Eagle that the timeframe for Columbia and mid-Missouri would...
Manny's Mexican Restaurant in Crossroads looks at possible impact of minimum wage increase, no taxes on tips
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lorena Garcia has worked at Manny's Mexican Restaurant in the Crossroads for over 20 years, and she would like to see taxes on tips eliminated, like both presidential nominees are campaigning on. "Everything little helps," she said. Her general manager, David Lopez, agrees. "People deserve...
'Missourians deserve better': Top utility regulator killed service shutoff bill, newly released emails show
MISSOURI, USA — A law that would have forced Missouri's electricity, water and gas utility providers to disclose which of the state's ZIP codes faced the most shutoffs was effectively shut down by Gov. Parson. However, new emails obtained by the Energy and Policy Institute found there was more going on behind the scenes.
Owner of Missouri medical testing lab sentenced for $4 million in federal fraud
(The Center Square) – The co-owner of a health care company was sentenced to 20 months in prison and fined $100,000 for submitting $3.8 million in fraudulent claims to government health care benefit organizations. Carlos Himpler, 44, plead guilty earlier this year to a felony conspiracy charge and was sentenced on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Sarah Pitlyk. Dr. Franco Sicuro, Himpler’s partner and co-defendant, pleaded guilty in November 2022 and agreed to forfeit $3.1 million in assets. ...
Fort Leonard Wood community attends funeral for two unclaimed veterans
The Fort Leonard Wood community gathered Aug. 1 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery - Fort Leonard Wood to make sure two unclaimed veterans were laid to rest with full military honors. “When an unaccompanied American hero is laid to rest, our community gathers as his family, to pay our respects,”...
Crash closes I-70 WB ramp to I-270 SB for several hours
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A fiery crash has closed the ramp from westbound Interstate 70 to southbound Interstate 270. The crash happened at about 4:30 a.m. Friday near SSM Health DePaul Hospital and Pattonville High School, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. All lanes of the ramp...
Frozen cocktails, push pops and beach snacks
After more than a year in the works, Westport frozen cocktail bar Frost plans to open by October just as the weather also starts to turn frosty. In the 2,400-square-foot former Julep cocktail lounge space (4141 Pennsylvania Ave.), Frost will offer frozen drink classics such as pina coladas, daiquiris and margaritas; seasonal frozen drinks and collaborations with local companies such distilleries and wineries; and frozen mocktails. It also will have beer and wine.
Chiefs, Panthers Could Sign Recently Cut $24 Million Defensive Back
The New York Giants cut defensive back Jalen Mills on Thursday, ending his time with the team before it ever truly began. Mill, a former seventh-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, made a name for himself with the Philadelphia Eagles and continued his solid play with the New England Patriots. A cornerback by trade, Mills transitioned to safety and can play both positions at a reasonably high level. The Giants signed him to a one-year, $1.38 million deal earlier in the year, but released him after a stint on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list.
Beloved Kirksville pastor set to retire
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A Kirksville liturgical leader will be hanging up his vestments for the last time. In a press release sent to KTVO, Pastor David Lukefahr, the Senior Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, announced his retirement after 22 years of faithful service to the congregation and community. His...
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