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Missouri gets $200K to analyze lead mine waste to find cobalt
(The Center Square) – Federal funds will help Missouri Department of Natural Resources workers dig in piles of gravel near abandoned mines in search of raw materials for batteries. The United State Geological Survey announced it will provide more than $200,000 to the Missouri Geological Survey to search for critical minerals in the waste piles of Missouri’s Old Lead Belt District in southeast Missouri. “A relatively small investment for this...
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...
CUP proposed for Caledonia Flats mixed-use five-story building
At its July 3 meeting, the O’Fallon Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) unanimously approved the site plan for a building to be named Caledonia Flats at 711 Rush Way in the Streets of Caledonia. P&Z also forwarded to the City Council a recommendation of approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) for the development.
Mizzou-themed sports bar planned in Soulard
ST. LOUIS — A new Mizzou-themed sports bar has plans to open at the former site of Llywelyn's Pub in Soulard. Ray’s SportsHouse expects to open in early to mid-August at 1732 S. Ninth St. The new restaurant is owned by Corbin Ray, a 2021 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
3 St. Louis County Council seats have contested primaries next month
Voters in the 2nd, 4th and 6th Districts of the St. Louis County Council will head to the polls next month to choose their party’s candidates for the general election. The vote comes at a crucial time for the county. It’s struggling with a budget that has been out of balance for years, and reserves that have been used to close the gap are dwindling. Its aging headquarters building in Clayton will require major upgrades to comply with new fire codes. And the council and County Executive Sam Page are feuding over the distribution of federal COVID relief dollars to local nonprofits and the full implementation of a senior property tax freeze.
4-year-old Illinois boy competes in National Mullet Competition
Showcasing his mullet named after Patrick Swayze, a four-year-old from Millstadt, Illinois, will compete in the National Mullet Competition this month. Bohdi Fischer and his mullet, "The Swayze Special," will compete in the 1-4 age group while strutting the "business-in-the-front, party-in-the-back" hairstyle.
Travis Kelce Spotted at Night 1 of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ in Germany
Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs report to training camp on Sunday, so tight end Travis Kelce needs to soak up all the time he can with his globetrotting girlfriend, Taylor Swift. Swift, 34, continued the European leg of her Eras Tour on Wednesday, July 17 with her first of three performances at Veltins […]
Lee’s Summit couple sues KC hospital over ‘dirty’ infection. ‘It’s been devastating’
An attorney is pursuing a class action against the Saint Luke’s Health System connected to sterilization allegations that first surfaced with a whistleblower complaint in 2023.
Liberty police, ATF offer reward for information after smash-and-grab gun theft
LIBERTY, Mo. (KCTV) - A $5,000 reward is now offered for information after thieves stole guns from a Liberty store. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives joined Liberty Police investigating a burglary that happened at Adventure Outdoors early Tuesday morning. Surveillance video from the store shows the two...
19-year-old dead after shooting in Fulton
FULTON — The Fulton Police Department is investigating the death of a 19-year-old male after responding to a shots fired call Tuesday afternoon. According to a post on the Fulton Police Department Facebook page, officers responded to a report of shots fired shortly after 1 p.m. in the 1200 block of Kathy Street. The Callaway County Sheriff's Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol also responded.
Missouri AG expands investigation into non-profit with alleged Chinese ties
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (TND) — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced Wednesday he would expand an investigation into a Missouri non-profit with alleged ties to China. The group, Chinese Service Center in St. Louis, allegedly has close associations with the People’s Republic of China. Bailey wrote in a press...
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