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Severe thunderstorms sweep through areas southwest of St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — A severe thunderstorm was issued for St. Francois, Crawford, Washington, Madison, Ste. Genevieve, Iron, Reynolds. It expired Sunday at 1:00 a.m. A Flood Warning has been issued for Phelps, Laclede, Camden, Pulaski, Texas, Dent, Dallas, Miller, Shannon, Maries counties until 4:30 p.m. Overnight rainfall is expected to stay south of the metro […]
Woman airlifted to Columbia hospital after crashing east of Macon
An early Sunday morning accident involved a 2007 Chevrolet Impala on Route PP, three miles east of Macon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned. The driver, Brook C. McEwen, 24, of Macon, Missouri, sustained serious injuries. McEwen...
Suspect dead following standoff with law enforcement in Sturgeon
STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) Shots were fired while police and deputies were in a standoff with a domestic assault suspect in Sturgeon on Tuesday. The suspect was found dead inside the home by law enforcement shortly before 7 p.m., according to Boone County Sheriff's Office Capt. Brian Leer. Leer said it is not known if the The post Suspect dead following standoff with law enforcement in Sturgeon appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Accident on Highway 151 injures two near Clarence
Two young men were injured in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 151, five miles north of Clarence, early Sunday morning. The accident occurred at approximately 6:20 a.m. on May 26, 2024, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash involved a 2011 Toyota Camry, which sustained extensive damage and...
PSC APPROVES TERRITORIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN HOWARD COUNTY UTILITIES
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved an electric territorial agreement Thursday between Howard Electric Cooperative and the City of Fayette. The joint application designates the boundaries of exclusive electric service areas for both electric service providers. Under
Sturgeon mayor resigns, mayor pro tem named
STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Sturgeon's mayor resigned Saturday, according to a social media post from the city. The city stated in the post that it received notice from Kevin Abrahamson that he has resigned his position as Mayor and resigned from the City Council, effective immediately. Aldermen Seth Truesdell will be taking over The post Sturgeon mayor resigns, mayor pro tem named appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Sturgeon Board of Alderman set to meet Tuesday after mayor’s sudden resignation
STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Sturgeon will be holding its first Board of Alderman meeting Tuesday night at the Sturgeon Recreation Center since the mayor's sudden resignation. The City of Sturgeon's mayor resigned Saturday, according to a social media post from the city. The city stated in the post...
Birthday Blessings serves foster children in Missouri, filling ‘at-risk kids with hope and dignity’
HANNIBAL, Mo. — May is National Foster Care Month, and the United Way of the Mark Twain Area has been highlighting the work of Birthday Blessings throughout May. Birthday Blessings, a nonprofit organization headquartered in West Plains, serves foster children throughout the state of Missouri, including those in Marion, Ralls and Monroe counties. Birthday Blessings’ mission is to fill “at-risk kids with hope and dignity,” and their motto is to “meet needs and spread cheer in the Missouri foster community.”
Centralia's avenue of flags honors fallen soldiers
CENTRALIA — It's Memorial Day weekend in Centralia and that means the city's annual Avenue of Flags is flying high at the City Cemetery. For Centralia residents, the display of American flags serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served in the armed forces. It not only honors the memory of those individuals but also unites the community in a shared sense of pride and respect.
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