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Remembering the EF3 tornado that hit Jefferson City and Eldon 5 years later
It has now been five years since the 2019 EF three tornado did damage to both Miller and Cole County, affecting many cities and its path, including Eldon and Jefferson City. The storm touched down just southwest of Eldon, traveled northeast through Miller County into Cole, and strengthened into an EF2 tornado with winds up to 135 mph. Southwest of the intersection of Heritage Highway and Highway 54, the tornado strengthened into an EF3 with a max width of 1500 yards.
Rainfall Cancels Double X Speedway May 26th POWRi WAR Appearance
California, MO. (5/26/24) Due to saturating area precipitation with additional rain forecasted, Double X Speedway and POWRi officials have decided to cancel the program of Tribute to Jesse Hockett event at Double X Speedway scheduled for Sunday, May 26th. Series and track officials will be diligently working together to reschedule...
California couple searches for beloved horse sold in Missouri auction
Jefferson City — A Victorville, California couple is searching for their retired carriage horse, sold at an auction in mid-Missouri in March of 2024 without their permission. The couple spent months trying to find the perfect home for their 6-foot-4, 2,200-pound Percheron after they hit hard times after COVID-19.
Travelers prepare for weather ahead of Memorial Day weekend
KAISER, Mo. — With Memorial Day weekend now underway, plenty of people will head to lakes and campgrounds for the holiday. However, with the threat of severe weather, there is an added risk. For visitors going to the Lake of the Ozarks State Park for the holiday, they will look out for severe weather, but […]
St. Louis warning coordinator remembers office's first ever tornado emergency
It has now been five years since the 2019 EF3 tornado did damage to both Miller and Cole County, affecting many cities and its path, including Eldon, and Jefferson City. All of the mid-Missouri community that was here during the night of May 22nd, 2019 have their own version of memories centered around the powerful twister that had max wind speeds of 160 mph and moved from Eldon to Jefferson City along Highway 54.
Bridge rehabilitations planned for Cooper County
Improvements of two bridges — the Route 5 bridge over Petite Saline Creek south of Boonville and the Route O bridge over Moniteau Creek north of California — are scheduled to begin soon. Gene Haile Excavating, Inc. was awarded an $874,083 contract from the Missouri Highways and Transportation...
Clark Cashes In At Lake Ozark Speedway
OCRS Staff | Bristow, OK (May 25, 2024) - The excitement was high as thirty-one drivers signed in for the first night of Sprint Fest at Lake Ozark Speedway. A outstanding lineup of cars and drivers took to the track for the heat races, with victories claimed by Brad Best, John Barnard, Joe Bob Lee, and Terry Easum. Randy Martin triumphed in the semi-feature, setting the stage for a thrilling main event.
IL health officials warn of West Nile Virus
(KBSI) – West Nile Virus could be a major issue this summer, according to the Illinois Department of Health. The first two batches of mosquitoes to test positive in 2024 for West Nile virus in Illinois were in in Hoffman Estates in Cook County and one in Morgan County, according to the Illinois Department of Health.
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