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Tracking A Developing Tropical System In The Gulf Of Mexico
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson We desperately need rain in our region. We are experiencing severe short-term drought conditions. Some counties are going on five to six weeks with little or no rainfall. A rare occurrence. This graphic shows you where the most severe drought conditions are...
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI NEWS
Man arrested at Ferguson protest withdraws as alternate delegate to DNC
ST. LOUIS (AP) — One of the people accused of damaging a Ferguson Police Department fence moments before a police officer was critically injured has withdrawn as an uncommitted alternate delegate to...
Cape Girardeau police recover stolen vehicle after pursuit
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (News First) - The Cape Girardeau Police Department has recovered a stolen vehicle after a chase through the downtown area yesterday (Tues, Aug 12th) morning. According to the...
Deputies seize nearly one pound of hard drugs in Bonne Terre traffic stop
ST. FRANCOIS CO, Mo (News First) - The St. Francois County Sherrif’s Office recovered nearly one pound of hard drugs during a traffic stop north of Bonne Terre on Tuesday (Aug 12th). At around 12:40...
Articles of Impeachment against Desloge mayor released
The Articles of Impeachment against Desloge Mayor Peter Pasternak have been released. Pasternak was impeached in June after a series of allegations were presented to the board earlier this year. The...
Two women, one child dies in Franklin County accident
SULLIVAN, Mo (News First) - Two women and a five-year-old died in an accident in Franklin County over the weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred around 9:30 on...
Ferguson officer critically injured at protest on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death
AP - A Ferguson, Missouri, police officer was critically injured outside the city's police station during protests on the 10th anniversary of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, a pivotal moment in...
Cape Girardeau man arrested for alleged knife attack
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (News First) - A Cape Girardeau man was arrested yesterday (Sun, Aug 11th) after allegedly attacking someone with a box cutter-style knife. At around 10 am, The Cape Girardeau...
Valley R-VI schools to offer free lunches to all students
CALEDONIA, Mo (News First) - The Valley R-VI School District in Calendonia is participating in the free breakfast and lunch program when it returns next week. All students enrolled at Valley R-VI...
SEMO Traffic Updates
STE GENEVIEVE/BUTLER CO, Mo (News First) - Beginning today (Mon, Aug 12th), Route 61 in Ste. Genevieve County will be reduced to one lane with a ten-foot width restriction as MoDOT crews perform...
Bobby Witt drives in 3 runs to lead the Royals to an 8-3 victory over rival Cardinals
BY CODY FRIESEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. drove in three runs and Michael Wacha struck out six in seven innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 8-3 win over the...
Recent News
District 1 Roadshow: Traffic Impact Report for Nov, 24 – 30
Pertussis Case Reported at Graves County High School
Two Salem residents arrested for illegal drugs
Much of Missouri’s grounds back to normal after drought
Farmington officials offering $1k reward for info leading to arrest of Engler Park vandalism
NEWS FROM AROUND MISSOURI
High Wind Warning.
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Today is the day to prepare for bitterly cold air.
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High winds likely tonight into Friday night. Gusts above 50 mph could damage trees and power lines.
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Patriots parting with Bill Belichick, who led team to 6 Super Bowl championships, AP source says
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Six-time NFL champion Bill Belichick agreed to part ways as the coach of the New England Patriots on Thursday, bringing an end to his 24-year tenure as the architect of the most decorated dynasty of the league’s Super Bowl era, a person with...
Nearly 10,000 died from COVID-19 last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant, WHO says
By Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The head of the U.N. health agency said Wednesday holiday gatherings and the spread of the most prominent variant globally led to increased transmission of COVID-19 last month. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said nearly 10,000 deaths were...
Alabama’s Nick Saban retiring after 7 national titles, most in major college football history
AP - Nick Saban's coaching reign has come to an end. His dominance over college football, however, will forever linger in the lore of the sport. Saban, who won seven national championships — more than any other major college football...
Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding pandemic gear can proceed, appeals panel says
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding masks and other protective gear during the COVID-19 pandemic can move forward, federal judges ruled Wednesday. A panel of the U.S. Eighth District Court of...
Holiday gatherings and a new variant have driven up COVID cases globally, the UN health agency says
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The head of the U.N. health agency said Wednesday holiday gatherings and the spread of the most prominent variant globally led to increased transmission of COVID-19 last month. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said nearly...
Bitterly Cold Weather To Impact Region This Weekend. What about snow chances?
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NATIONAL NEWS
Probe of illegal drugs delivered by drone at West Virginia prison nets 11 arrests
WELCH, W.Va. (AP) — Eleven suspects have been arrested in an investigation into illegal drugs...
The Brutal Killing of 16 year old Nonbinary Student in an Oklahoma High School Shines Light On How Hateful Rhetoric Kills.
Owasso, Oklahoma (NewsFirst) -- Nex Benedict, aged 16, identified as nonbinary and used...
Minnesota community mourns 2 officers, 1 firefighter killed at the scene of a domestic call
By STEVE KARNOWSKI and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH AP BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — A suburban Minneapolis...
Points records fall at the All-Star Game, with the East beating the West 211-186
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NBA wanted more competition. It got...
Top UN court to hold hearings on legality of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian-claimed lands
By MIKE CORDER and JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United...
UN Security Council to vote Tuesday on resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire, US vows to use its veto
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is expected...