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Missouri conservation organization gets national recognition. Here's what it does
A statewide organization aimed at advocating for threatened and endangered species recently was nationally recognized again for its work in the state. Conservation Federation of Missouri was recognized for the third time late last month as the National Wildlife Federation's Affiliate of the Year. ...
Missouri Heat Wave: Temperatures Soar to 114°F Along I-44 Corridor
Springfield, MO – A prolonged period of excessive heat continues to impact Missouri, with areas north of I-44 facing extreme temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning through 7 PM today, predicting heat index values between 110 and 114 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the...
Iowa Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch: 70+ MPH Winds and Large Hail Possible
Des Moines, IA – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri until 9 AM CDT this morning. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for potentially damaging weather conditions. According to the NWS Quad Cities office, strong to...
Dunklin Co. Sewer District Customers deal with sewage flooding into yards
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - With the July heat, this is about the worst time of year to be having problems with your sewer system. But that’s the reality right now in Dunklin County, where residents have sewage flooding into their yards. “I have six sewers from across the...
A longtime Belton resident and retired pharmacist donated 69 acres of land to be turned into an arboretum
Two years ago, Brian Welborn, director of the Belton Parks and Recreation Department, was headed down to Branson to play a round of golf when he got a call. “I normally don’t take phone calls that I don’t recognize when I’m away from the office,” he says, “and for some reason that day I took the call and it was Jack. It was Mr. Dryden.”
Exciting Eighth-Inning Rally Leads Kansas City Royals to Victory Over Chicago White Sox 4-3
The Chicago White Sox suffered their 16th consecutive loss, setting a new franchise record, as Michael Massey hit a home run and Michael Wacha pitched seven solid innings to guide the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 win on Tuesday night. Bobby Witt Jr. extended his hitting streak to 12 games and contributed the first RBI in an eighth-inning rally that secured the lead for the Royals. Andrew Vaughn of Chicago hit a home run for the second night in a row, and rookie Jonathan Cannon pitched seven impressive innings, only allowing Massey’s solo shot while walking three and striking out two.
‘You’re making us Christians look bad’: NFL kicker Harrison Butker is back with more drag queen complaints in an Olympic-themed return to form
Harrison Butker, NFL kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs and devoted Christian, is once again in the news for his bad opinions. This time, he should receive a gold medal for wrong assumptions. The Kansas City Chiefs kicker went viral a few months ago when he gave a commencement speech...
‘This feels surreal’ MLB fans claim after ‘voice of the World Series’ ESPN commentator Joe Buck makes broadcast cameo
MLB fans were stunned to watch ESPN star Joe Buck make a broadcast cameo during an MLB broadcast. The 55-year-old joined the St. Louis Cardinals broadcast booth at Busch Stadium on Monday – an MLB venue he’s well familiar with. Buck and longtime broadcaster Chip Caray teamed up to call the Cardinals’ opening series matchup […]
Who are the Democrats running for Missouri governor?
Missouri state Rep. Crystal Quade and Springfield businessman Mike Hamra are both running for governor as Democrats, and although either would be the underdog in November, they could benefit from a proposed amendment to legalize abortion. Plus: Rep. Sam Graves is heavily favored to retain his seat representing Missouri’s 6th District, even as some critics say he’s lost touch with constituents.
Chillicothe R-II Parent Portal Enrollment
Chillicothe R-II parents and guardians of students will have access to their child’s grades, attendance, and other important educational information through the district’s Parent Portal. The Annual Online Registration Update for the district opens on August 1st (Thursday). All parents of new and existing Chillicothe R-II students must...
Kansas City tenants to benefit after two complexes found to be infested
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Tenants in Kansas City are set to benefit from two major rulings made in separate cases to hold apartment complexes accountable for infestations. Tenants with the Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom, a nonprofit in Kansas City, Missouri, announced on Wednesday, July 31, that they have claimed two major victories this week following separate court rulings.
Groundbreaking ceremony for ARPA funded Habitat for Humanity homes being held Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission hosted an award ceremony and groundbreaking to build Habitat for Humanity homes in Columbia on Wednesday funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). ARPA will be funding five homes that willing be built in the Boone Prairie Subdivision. Five families will be able...
UPDATE: Accused Columbia murderer who was captured in Iowa to go on trial this fall
An October murder trial has been set for a Columbia man charged with shooting a man to death in 2021 and then fleeing to Iowa. Boone County Circuit Judge Jeff Harris has scheduled the trial for 39-year-old Mark Alan Achterberg for October 1 through October 4. Achterberg is charged in Boone County Circuit Court with first degree murder and armed criminal action. He’s accused of shooting and killing Justin Stidham in November 2021.