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Across the Midwest including portions of IA, IL and MO:. A mixture of precipitation is anticipated across the area, with freezing rain also being part of the risk. What will start off as rain will drastically change over to freezing rain and mixed precipitation across the area from midnight Thursday through midday Friday. Freezing rain amounts look to be around a trace to locally as high as 0.45 of an inch. The worst-affected area looks to be around southeast IA.

Two people from Kansas land in the Miller County Jail on pending felony drug charges after being arrested by the highway patrol Wednesday afternoon. The highway patrol alleges that 33-year-old Jessica Beerbower, of Yates Center, and 50-year-old Britton Klots, of Iona, were in possession of methamphetamine and illegal drug paraphernalia.

If you've ever heard Missouri's weather in March being described as "in like a lamb and out like a lion", it appears that will be true in December, too. But, it will be for a completely different reason. How to describe what the forecast for Missouri weather in December will...

Maybe you've heard it said that the more things change, the more they stay the same. That's not completely true for many new laws are about to go into effect in Missouri as of January 1, 2024. I am not a lawyer or a politician, but I do quite a...

Randy Fletcher brightens up the holidays for mid-Missouri every year when he decorates notable trees with tens of thousands of holiday lights. The annual tradition began at his home in 1995 when he decorated a crab apple tree in his yard. Since then, he's perfected the science of holiday tree lighting. He starts with green LEDs on the base, which appear brighter to the human eye, so that the trunk is still visible through colorfully lit branches. He's found his favorite color combinations, like pairing pink and orange to add a warmth and rosiness to his installations. Fletcher's designs often have white wires, which help reflect light at night and make them brighter in the day.

A Missouri man is richer after stopping at a local general store to satiate his pizza craving and winning big on his last minute scratch-off purchase, according to lottery officials. “That day, I was hungry for pizza and went to the Casey’s in Bolivar and got a couple slices of...

Missouri, fondly known as the 'Show Me State', is not just a hub of historical landmarks and scenic beauty but also a melting pot of cultural festivities that weave a rich tapelety of heritage and community spirit. Each year, residents and visitors alike are treated to a diverse array of events that showcase the state's devotion to its roots and creative prowess. From the lively tunes of the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival in Columbia to the artistic flare of the St. Louis Art Fair, these celebrations offer a taste of Missouri's eclectic cultural scene.

Patients can visit www.MMJ.com to schedule an appointment or get more info. Is it possible to complete the consultation online?. Yes, the usage of telemedicine is eligible for Missouri patients. Patients are able to conveniently complete the required consultation online or over the telephone at the appointment time!

• A white male student at Shawnee Mission East High School has been charged with a felony for attacking a Black female student in a racist incident. • The incident, captured on video, shows the male student calling the female student racial slurs and shoving her before a fight breaks out.

LAKE OZARK, Mo. — Investors hoping to bring a privately owned casino to Lake of the Ozarks say they'll be taking the issue straight to Missourians, bypassing the legislature and using the petition process to place it on the November 2024 ballot. The group, Osage River Gaming and Convention...

I am a big fan of having my feet firmly planted on Earth. That's just me. I've never been a fan of heights and I don't plan to start now which is why I'll likely never go to the best place to climb in Missouri that's allegedly near Columbia. I...

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with widespread rain overnight. Lows in the lower 40s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with highs in the mid-40s. Spot shower possible north by evening. EXTENDED: Rain inches up toward I-70 this evening, becoming more widespread overnight into very early Friday morning. Low pressure will track right across Mid-Missouri, pushing rain to the north early in the morning. Rain amounts will end up near an inch for most of the area. Clouds hold on and it will be chilly with highs in the 40s tomorrow, with perhaps a couple showers north of Highway 24 through evening. We get back into the upper 40s on Saturday as clouds linger, but another disturbance rolling through could bring a chance for a few evening rain showers into Sunday morning. Temperatures creep back above 50 on Sunday before another front rolls through early next week that could bring some rain on Tuesday. The upper jet stream lifts back north later next week, bringing temperatures back above average for the end of the week into the upper 50s.

If you were to point to the middle of Missouri on a map, you might think Columbia, Rolla, or Jefferson City. Oddly enough, it's not any of those three, but it's not too far from the state capitol.

Missouri's minimum wage is increasing by 30 cents in 2024 from $12 to $12.30 per hour -- the first time it will be based on inflation instead of a voter-approved amount in five years. The post Missouri minimum wage will increase in 2024 with cost of living appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

Flashing headlights is one way drivers communicate with each other to signal hazards ahead or police in the area enforcing speed limits. But can it be against the law? Here’s what to know.

The Missouri Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. Here’s a look at Wednesday, November 29, 2023 winning numbers for each game:. Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 8:59 pm Central Time (GMT-6:00)

OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - A quiet Thursday leads into a somewhat more active weekend. Temperatures will be on the warm side again today, with highs reaching the upper 40s to low 50s. Partly to mostly sunny skies will be with us today, though clouds may thicken up a bit as the day goes on, with the outside chance of a sprinkle or light shower in southeast Iowa by late afternoon and evening.

Get the latest weather update for Mid Missouri. Expect heavy overnight showers and near average weekend temperatures. Find out about the potential for a wintry mix near the Missouri and Iowa border, and how much rainfall to anticipate in the next 24 hours.

Governor Mike Parson announced the person who would serve as the acting director of the Missouri Department of Corrections. He said that Trevor Foley would serve as the Acting Director starting on December 6 when current Director Anne Precythe retires. Valerie Moseley and Travis Terry will serve as DOC Deputy...

Tune into the KM morning news on Fox 14 for the latest updates on the rise of stray animals in Missouri, a highway shutdown due to an overturned cattle truck, and the upcoming weather forecast. Plus, join the lively morning crew for some fun banter.