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Watching the tropics.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson I hope everyone had a nice weekend! We need rain. The good news is that rain is in the forecast today, tonight, and tomorrow. See the radar links below. Several rounds are likely to impact the region. A few storms could be intense with strong and gusty wind and...
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI NEWS
Be careful driving on roads with farm equipment
Last year, there were 201 Missouri traffic crashes involving farm equipment and farm implements. In those crashes, four people were killed and 46 were injured. Scott Kubala with News 1st says the...
Kennett School District cancels classes, extracurricular activities for Sept 16th
KENNETT, Mo. (News First) - The Kennett School District has canceled classes and all extracurricular activities for Monday, September 16th while administration and authorities investigate an alleged...
Trump is safe after shots were reported in his vicinity in Florida, Secret Service and campaign say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity Sunday afternoon in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service said. It was not immediately clear whether the...
Rain is winding down.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau DodsonSunday, September 15, 2024 The remnants of Francine are slowly weakening and winding down across our region. Here is what the 8 am radar looked like. Most of the...
Week 3 High School Football Scores
FARMINGTON, Mo. (News First) - THURSDAY NIGHT 2-0 CENTRAL 42 DOUBLE OVERTIME FINAL 1-1 FREDERICKTOWN 34 —----------------------------------- FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES 3-0 ST. VINCENT 29 (INDIANS 7...
Farmington prison guard pleads guilty
FARMINGTON, Mo. (News First) - A former employee of a Missouri state prison, located in St. Francois County, appeared in U.S. District Court on Friday to answer drug charges. 53-year-old Steven M....
Two felons caught with homemade silencers sentenced
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo (News First) - Two convicted felons who were caught with firearms and homemade silencers have been sentenced to federal prison. On Friday, U.S. District Judge John Ross sentenced...
Jackson School District receives alleged threat
JACKSON, Mo. (News First) - The Jackson Police Department is investigating a potential threat that has been circulating on social media platforms. According to a Facebook post from the police...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms into the weekend.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson So far, the forecast is on track. The forecast was for one to three inches of rain over a four-day period of time. That was yesterday through Sunday night. Rain...
Bismarck schools receive alleged threat
BISMARCK, Mo. (News First) - Rumors of an alleged threat circulated the Bismarck R-3 school district on Thursday (Sept 12th), prompting administrators to share a letter with families. The district...
NEWS FROM AROUND MISSOURI
Severe Weather Outlook. Updated Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Posted by Chief Meteorologist Beau Dodson Easter 2024 Want to receive more weather information? I provide a service through www.weathertalk.com Subscribe at www.weathertalk.com and then download the Beau Dodson Weather app from the app stores! Check out...
Updated thunderstorm forecast. I am monitoring thunderstorm chances early in the week.
Posted by Chief Meteorologist Beau Dodson March 30, 2024 Updated forecast and severe weather outlook Want to receive more weather information? I provide a service through www.weathertalk.com Subscribe at www.weathertalk.com and then download the Beau...
Closed bridges highlight years of neglect, backlog of repairs awaiting funding
By DAVID A. LIEB, MICHAEL CASEY, JEFF MCMURRAY and CHRISTOPHER KELLER Associated Press After a yearlong closure, a bridge over the Puyallup River reopened in 2019 with a sturdy new span and a brand new name. It even won a national award. But today, the Fishing Wars...
Transfer portal, NIL challenge teams to fill and maintain rosters, even as March Madness continues
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Morehead State coach Preston Spradlin wasn't surprised when several players from his 2021 March Madness team eventually took their talents elsewhere, with a couple landing at Power Five programs.The Eagles'...
World champion Rangers overcome disputed tip and beat Cubs 4-3 on Heim’s 10th-inning single
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jonah Heim ended the season opener for the World Series champion Texas Rangers with a 10th-inning RBI single, after not finishing a play on a disputed foul tip that had given the Chicago Cubs the lead.Heim...
Cardinals place Dylan Carlson on injured list and will start Victor Scott at center field
By The Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak says center fielder Dylan Carlson will begin the season on the injured list with a sprained left shoulder. Carlson was injured in a collision Monday with right fielder Jordan...
Cargo ship hits Baltimore’s Key Bridge, bringing it down. At least 20 vehicles believed to be in water.
By LEA SKENE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap in several places and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers were searching for...
A windy day ahead with showers and thunderstorms moving in from the west.
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Rain and wind are on the way!
Posted by Chief Meteorologist Beau Dodson Update Sunday morning. Good day, everyone. A nice day on tap for the region. A bit breezy, at times. Higher winds arrive tomorrow. We do have an increased risk of field fires today. Use care and avoid burning brush and fields....
NATIONAL NEWS
Earthquake centered near New York City rattles the Northeast
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An earthquake shook the densely populated New...
Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people
By JOHNSON LAI and CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — The strongest...
Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press Thousands of homes and businesses were without power...
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa back to Final Four, scoring 41 points in 94-87 win over defending champ LSU
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Caitlin Clark put up another...
New rules empowering players have coaches frustrated, contemplating the future of their profession
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Minutes after his team won the Big East...
Monday’s Severe Weather Outlook
Posted by Chief Meteorologist Beau Dodson Want to receive more weather information? I provide a...