Drought conditions continue in Mid-Missouri despite severe storms
Although several areas throughout Mid-Missouri got some much-needed rainfall Tuesday, over half of the state is still experiencing a drought.
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Trump’s defense secretary denies there were orders to have 10K troops ready to deploy on January 6
By Annie Grayer, CNN Former acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller told the House select committee investigating the Capitol Hill insurrection that former President Donald Trump never gave him a formal order to have 10,000 troops ready to be deployed to the Capitol on January 6, 2021, according to new video of Miller’s deposition released by
Continue ReadingUS fears Russian energy manipulation could fracture European resolve on Ukraine
By Natasha Bertrand, Katie Bo Lillis and Phil Mattingly, CNN When President Joe Biden convened nearly a dozen Western leaders by private video conference on Thursday to discuss the war in Ukraine, he was intent upon delivering a key message, sources say: to stay unified in punishing Russia, even as the Kremlin tries to weaponize
Continue ReadingRussia says it will quit the International Space Station after 2024
By Uliana Pavlova and Kristin Fisher, CNN Russia says it is planning to pull out of the International Space Station and end its decades-long partnership with NASA at the orbiting outpost, according to the newly appointed head of Russia’s space agency. Roscosmos chief Yury Borisov told Russian President Vladimir Putin that “the decision to leave
Continue ReadingTrump pushes harsh criminal justice agenda in first DC speech since leaving office
By Dan Merica and Eric Bradner, CNN Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday outlined a hardline and harsh criminal justice agenda for the Republican Party, praising China’s justice system, pushing for the death penalty for drug dealers and arguing the federal government should circumvent governors to use the National Guard to fight crime. While the
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Flash flooding across Missouri and how to stay safe
Showers and storms have calmed down this afternoon across Mid-Missouri, but more stronger downpours and storms are expected once again overnight. When it comes to driving in flash floods, it really doesn’t take much to sweep a car off of its path and leave you stranded. Strong and prolonged showers and storms waned down across
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Flooded roads in Montgomery County expected to remain closed overnight
Part of Business 54 in Mexico was closed Tuesday afternoon because of continued flooding from overnight and morning rains.
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Behind-the-scenes tour of new Columbia Regional Airport terminal
Columbia Regional Airport took people on a behind-the-scenes tour of the new terminal Tuesday afternoon.
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Heavy rain and high humidity could lead to an increase in mosquitoes and ticks in Mid-Missouri
The Department of Conservation also plays a role in preventing the widespread tick and mosquito bites here in Missouri.
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Tracking additional waves of measurable rain
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with rain and storms moving in late, 72. Additional rain between 1-1.5″. TOMORROW: Morning showers and storms subside with partly cloudy skies by late afternoon. Highs in the mid-80s with a chance of an isolated storm. EXTENDED: Unfortunately, this morning’s heavy rain won’t be the last for the week, but the good
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Record rain leads to rescues in St. Louis area; Task Force 1 standing by
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMIZ) Record rainfall led to water rescues and closed roads Tuesday morning in the St. Louis area. The rainfall closed major roads including part of Interstate 70 in St. Charles County and led to rescuers evacuating residents in boats in some areas. Lanes were closed in both directions near Mid Rivers Mall
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Greitens hopes outsider politics will win another statewide race
ABC 17 looked into the campaign of Republican hopeful Eric Greitens to find out his vision for Missouri.
Continue ReadingSee the powerful first trailer for ‘Till’
By Marianne Garvey Emmett Till’s life and and his and his mother’s fight for justice are shown in the powerful new trailer for the movie “Till.” It’s the first trailer for the movie, which centers around Till, a 14-year-old boy from Chicago who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955. Despite worries from his mother, Till
Continue ReadingExercise more than the recommended amounts for the longest life, study says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN A longer life may mean scheduling in even more than the recommended amount of weekly exercise, according to a new study. Adults should get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous physical activity a week, according to the World Health Organization. But people
Continue ReadingSharks are millions of years older than dinosaurs and 5 other facts that may surprise you
By Rachel Fadem, CNN Sharks have scared us a lot this summer, primarily for suspected attacks on humans. However, humans are a larger threat to sharks than sharks are to us. The 34th official Shark Week takes place from July 24 to July 30 on the Discovery Channel and aims to increase conversation and education
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Tracking a stalled front that keeps the rain around
TODAY: After heavy rain created flooding concerns for folks along and north of I-70, scattered showers and storms will continue Tuesday. Heavy rain will remain a concern for folks north of I-70 through mid-morning. A lull in precipitation will com through mid-day. Some light shower activity is possible through the early afternoon, but by the
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Continue ReadingKinzinger encouraged by latest news of Justice Department investigation into January 6
By Annie Grayer and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Rep. Adam Kinzinger, one of the two Republicans serving on the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, said Tuesday he is seeing some positive developments out of the Justice Department’s investigation into the riot. Kinzinger was speaking to CNN’s Brianna Keilar on “New Day”
Continue ReadingThis fast-food restaurant’s founder bought a lottery ticket for the $810 million Mega Millions jackpot for all 50,000 of his employees
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN The Mega Millions lottery jackpot grew to an estimated $810 million Tuesday and players are testing their luck nationwide — including Todd Graves, the founder of fast-food restaurant chain Raising Cane’s. At $2 a ticket, Graves spent $100,000 and bought 50,000 tickets Monday, one for each of his 50,000 employees at
Continue ReadingHere come the discounts at Walmart, Best Buy and Gap
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts. Walmart, Best Buy, Gap, Target, Bath & Body Works and others are increasing promotions and lowering prices on merchandise to entice inflation-weary shoppers to buy extra goods sitting on their shelves. Months ago these chains stocked
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