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Drought conditions continue to worsen.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Portions of our region have not received measurable rain in over five weeks. Needless to say, the ground is very dry. There have been numerous brush fires over the past week. I don't have good news when it comes to rain. We have a cold front entering the region...
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI NEWS
Pedestrian killed in Bonne Terre
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car on Highway 47 in Bonne Terre early this morning (Wed, Aug 7th). The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident happened around 5:45 am when a car hit...
A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners
PARIS (AP) — The 2024 Olympics are underway. The United States led the medal standings after the 10th day of competition with China second and host France third, but more winners will join the list...
Scott, Pham each hit two-run homers in the Cardinals’ 4-3 win over the Rays
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Victor Scott II and Tommy Pham each hit two-run homers, Sammy Gray pitched seven innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on...
Amped Lifestyle holds Open House
Amped Lifestyle with Michelle Smith held its open house and ribbon cutting today (Tues, Aug 6th) in Farmington. WHERE DOES YOUR STRENGTH COME FROM? Fix you mind on things that are above, creative...
Sullivan Man and Woman Charged with Kidnapping and Murder of Missing Woman
Tony Charboneau and Brandi Luffy stand accused of murdering a missing woman found Saturday in northwest Washington County. POTOSI, Mo. – Tony Lawrence Charboneau of Sullivan, Missouri has been...
UPDATE: Arrest made after body discovered in Park Hills
PARK HILLS, Mo (News First) - In an update to a story we first brought you last week… The Park Hills Police Department has confirmed that an arrest has been made in connection with a woman’s body...
Bridge closure planned for Pemiscot County
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has advised that Route K in Pemiscot County will be closed as contractor crews perform a bridge replacement over Main Ditch District No. 8 near...
Body found in the Mississippi River
An investigation is underway after a body was found in the Mississippi River over the weekend. Carlisle County, Kentucky authorities said they received a report from the US Coast Guard about a...
Elderly St. Louis woman dies in Crawford County accident
An 81-year-old St. Louis woman has died following a single-vehicle accident in Crawford County yesterday (Mon, Aug 5th). According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Yong Frank was driving her...
Proffer Produce owner dies
PARK HILLS, Mo (News First) - A prominent local businessman has died. Benjy Proffer, who owned Proffer Produce in Park Hills, passed away on August 2nd at 71. Proffer was born in Flint, Michigan in...
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
How to deal with same-sex unions? It’s a question fracturing major Christian denominations
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer Catholics around the world are sharply divided by the Vatican’s recent declaration giving priests more leeway to bless same-sex couples. Supporters of LGBTQ inclusion welcome the move; some conservative bishops assail the new...
Federal officials order grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners after plane suffers a blowout
By CLAIRE RUSH, DAVID KOENIG and BECKY BOHRER Associated Press Federal officials on Saturday ordered the immediate grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners until they are inspected after an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the...
Widespread rain event Monday into Tuesday. Monitoring cold weather late next week into the following week. Snow?
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson 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! Apple users: Beau Dodson...
Rain and snow showers later today into tonight.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Friday Weather Update Confidence in the overall forecast today through Saturday night? High. What? Rain and snow showers moving into the region this afternoon and tonight. When? This afternoon and tonight. Peak precipitation chances...
Alzheimer’s drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer’s drugs seep inside the brain faster — by temporarily breaching its protective shield. The novel experiment was a first attempt in just three patients. But in spots...
Tracking A Winter Storm. Rain for some. Snow for others.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson First, if you would like to receive these updates via an app, then subscribe to www.weathertalk.com and then download my app (it is in the app store under Beau Dodson Weather - links below). Want to receive more weather information?...
‘Debtor’s prison’ lawsuit filed against St. Louis suburb resolved with $2.9 million settlement
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri city will pay nearly $3 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it and six other St. Louis suburbs of violating the constitutional rights of residents by jailing them and forcing them to pay fines and fees...
FBI calls bomb threats that led to brief lockdowns and evacuations of some state capitols a hoax
By REBECCA REYNOLDS Associated Press A bomb threat emailed to officials in several states early Wednesday briefly disrupted government affairs and prompted some state capitol evacuations, but no explosives were found and federal officials quickly dismissed the threats...
Bomb threats lead to brief lockdowns and the evacuation of multiple state capitols
By REBECCA REYNOLDS Associated Press Multiple state capitols received bomb threats Wednesday morning that led to brief evacuations or lockdowns as police investigated, but no evidence of explosives was found. The warnings came after a spate of false reports of...
NATIONAL NEWS
Ford CEO says company will rethink where it builds vehicles after last year’s autoworkers strike
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Last fall's contentious United Auto Workers' strike...
A strong cold front will bring rain and snow/sleet to the region.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Good day, everyone. Monitor weather updates in case there...
Former pitcher Don Gullett, a World Series champion with the Reds and Yankees, dies at 73
By The Associated Press undefined Don Gullett, a standout major league pitcher who played for...
Longtime NPR ‘Morning Edition’ host Bob Edwards dies at age 76
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Edwards, who anchored National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" for just...
Super Bowl was the most-watched program ever in the US, averaging 123.4 million viewers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The longest Super Bowl game will also go down as the most-watched...
Senate passes a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel, but fate in the House is uncertain
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate early...