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'We're not quitting on this issue:' Cannabis industry leaders wants Delta-8 regulated
ST. LOUIS — The psychoactive hemp product, Delta-8, has caught the attention of many people and not in a positive way. That's why Today in St. Louis is continuing it series and digging into the concerns surrounding the substance. Delta-8 is a problem in Missouri and Illinois that many...
PAC spending in Missouri lieutenant governor’s race shows links to candidate Dave Wasinger
A company that shares an address with lieutenant governor candidate Dave Wasinger’s home last week loaned $300,000 to a recently formed PAC for attacks on his two best-funded Republican primary opponents. DACA Partners III LP on Thursday loaned the money to Missouri First Conservative PAC with terms stating it is to be repaid in 47 […]
Boar's Head recall expands to 7 million pounds of deli meat
Boar’s Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of meat and poultry products over possible listeria contamination after a Missouri couple's lawsuit say the Virginia-based company's deli meats made one of them "deathly ill." The recall includes 71 Boar’s Head and Old Country products made between May 10 and July 29, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The items range from beef, bologna, ham, liverwurst and salami, among others. ...
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...
Democrats running for Missouri governor think abortion rights vote could give them a real shot
It’s highly likely that the Democrat on the ballot for Missouri governor in November will be from Springfield. House Minority Leader Crystal Quade and businessman Mike Hamra — both Springfield residents — are the leading candidates in next week’s Democratic primary. While Quade has more name...
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...
More campus DEI offices shut down in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa ahead of fall semester
Diversity, equity, and inclusion offices at universities in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa are shutting down ahead of the fall semester as more schools respond to laws barring the ideology. Auburn University announced Monday evening that it would be dissolving its DEI office by Aug. 15, following an announcement last week that the entire University of […]
Wednesday, July 31 Forecast: Heat and humidity get a haircut
The summer surge continues with afternoon highs Wednesday in the mid-90s. Springfield recorded its hottest temperature since early July, and it came with heat indices that topped 105°. More heat and humidity can be expected Thursday ahead of a cold front, but that front will give our current heatwave a haircut. That cold front will […]
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