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Two More Performances at Big River Chautauqua
Bonne Terre, Mo. (KFMO) - The final two Big River Chautauqua performances will take place tonight and tomorrow evening at the City Hall Auditorium in Bonne Terre. The theme for this year's performances is D-Day, in rememberance of the 80th anniversary of the event. Scholars will take the stage and present the perspectives of famous people of the time. Tonight's performance features the perspective of Jackie Cochran, an American pilot who became the first woman to break the sound barrier in 1953. Karen Vuranch, Cochran's performer, says she was instrumental in creating the WASP program during World War II.
Commission Approves Purchase of Two Trucks
Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - The St. Francois County Commission has approved the purchase of two pickup trucks for use by the county Road & Bridge Department. The trucks are to be purchased from Auffenberg Chevrolet in Farmington, one for $45,585 and the other for $46,278. Highway Administrator John Gross says the trucks will be ready to go with only minor alterations needed.
De Soto man hurt after allegedly pulling out gun during dispute
The De Soto Police Department is investigating a fight between a 41-year-old man and a 54-year-old man who allegedly displayed a firearm during the dispute. Both men were from De Soto, according to Capt. Jeffery Wynn. Wynn said officers were dispatched at about 7 p.m. July 19 to a fight...
City to Remove Brick from A Street
Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - The City of Farmington will begin demolition on the brick section of A Street, in front of the Farmington Public Library at 101 North A Street, next week. According to the Farmington Public Works Department, the bricks are not a feasible long-term material for the street....
Veterans Honor Walk Named for Marine Staff Sergeant
Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - The new Veterans Honor Walk at Engler Park in Farmington has been named for a Marine Staff Sergeant and Farmington High School graduate. Marine Staff Sergeant Trevor Spink was a Farmington High School graduate and member of the US Marine Corps. On July 10, 2004, Spink died due to a non-combat related vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province Iraq. At the official naming ceremony held Thursday, Farmington Mayor Larry Forsythe made a brief speech honoring Spink and all other area veterans whose dedications now line the trail at Engler Park. He explains how the idea for the Honor Walk came about.
Emergency Recall of Contaminated Vegetables Now Includes Missouri
If you let out a sigh of relief that vegetables you picked up recently in Missouri were not included in the recent emergency recall, it's time to withdraw that exhale as Missouri is now included. As we shared a few days ago, Illinois was a part of an expansion of...
Missouri FFA officers advocate for agriculture in nation’s capital
WASHINGTON — Earlier this month Andi Belt was on her family farm in Leonard, Missouri, caring for sheep and gathering supplies for her freshman dorm room at MU. On the other side of the state, Gavin Rhode was feeding cattle and walking pigs.
KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Your phone apps forecast may be misleading you
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hope you’re having a great Friday weather blog reader! We’re offically in the historical hottest part of the year which lasts until Aug. 2. Up to this point, July, which is the hottest month of the year, has been much cooler than average. July 2024 currently sits as the 15th coolest on record. We are slightly cooler than last July.
Missouri Supreme Court rejects AG’s attempt to stop Marcellus Williams’ innocence hearing
The Missouri Supreme Court has rejected an attempt from the Missouri Attorney General to prevent an innocence hearing next month for Marcellus Williams, a man who claims innocence in a murder that landed him on death row.
Hear the tea on Missouri’s top ‘Staycation’ spot plus the great work resignation part II?
ST. LOUIS – Judi D with KLOU 103.3 spills the tea with Chelsea to wrap up the work week! Judi shares Missouri’s stop “staycation” spot in West Plains, Missouri and how 28% of full-time workers have expressed wanting to quick their jobs. Catch Judi D weekday...
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