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Licking man arrested in St. Robert with runaway & four pounds of methamphetamine scheduled for trial
A Texas County man arrested in Pulaski County with a runaway and four pounds of methamphetamine is scheduled for a new trial date. John Weaver, of Licking, is charged with first-degree drug trafficking, two counts of delivery of a controlled substance, and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.
UPDATE: Elderly mid-Missouri woman still missing after being swept into floodwaters
An elderly woman is reportedly presumed dead after her vehicle was swept into the flooded Perche Creek west of Columbia this afternoon. Our news partner KMIZ reports the elderly woman was in a vehicle with a man near Gillespie Bridge and Coats lane, when they became trapped in floodwater. The station quotes Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp. The woman’s body has not been recovered yet. Mr. Blomenkamp tells KMIZ that the couple had been driving home from Columbia. Rescuers reportedly saved two people from the vehicle. KMIZ reports one of the rescuers was a landscaping worker who entered the floodwaters.
Insider Blog: Excessive rain causes rivers to rise around Mid-Missouri
Several rounds of severe weather and heavy rain have put the Missouri Basin to our north in a surplus, leading to downstream flooding along the Missouri River in Mid-Missouri. That upstream rain coupled with flooding from strong storms Tuesday night will cause locations along the Missouri River to reach minor to moderate flood stage over the next few days.
Holly Brown's photos keep being recognized in statewide contest
The last time we checked in with Holly Brown’s photography was in 2021 when she won best-in-show in the Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest. Brown lives with her family on a farm northeast of Oronogo. She and her 2021 contest photos were featured in the Sentinel in July 2021.
Governor Parson to decide on Blair’s Law in the coming days
Democratic State Representative Mark Sharp says the penalty for celebratory gunfire is currently only a fine and violation of a city ordinance. Blair's mom, Michele Shanahan DeMoss, says if a large public safety bill is signed into law this month, it'd now be a state offense.
Troopers hope to keep crash numbers low across Missouri over July 4 holiday
AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Fourth of July weekend. The post Troopers hope to keep crash numbers low across Missouri over July 4 holiday appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Mo. DNR’s Drought Assessment Committee to meet July 19
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Drought Assessment Committee will meet later this month. According to a release, the meeting is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 19 in Jefferson City to continue coordinating a comprehensive state and federal response to drought conditions affecting portions of the state.
Missouri business conditions soar to top of nine-state midwest region
(The Center Square) – Business conditions in Missouri soared to the top of a nine-state region tracked by the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index. Missouri jumped from a 55.2 index rating in May to 61.8 in June. An index rating of 50 indicates neutral growth. Missouri’s May index also was highest in the nine-state region. The June index for the region increased to 51.3 from 48.2 in May, marking...
4th of July and Lake Forecast
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the forecast is looking rocky for any late-evening outdoor plans for the 4th as thunderstorm chances return. Tonight scattered thunderstorms are expected but will be moving out by dawn’s early light. During the day, conditions will improve for outdoor activities. Cloud cover will make way […]
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