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
Continue ReadingRussia’s war in Ukraine
By Kathleen Magramo, Adrienne Vogt, Mike Hayes and Maureen Chowdhury, CNN The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All rights reserved.
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
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s Oak Fire destroys at least 42 structures as it burns more than 18,000 acres near Yosemite National Park
By Elizabeth Wolfe and Steve Almasy, CNN California’s Oak Fire has burned through more than 18,000 acres and destroyed more than 40 structures since it ignited near Yosemite National Park Friday, as fire crews in the air battle visibility issues and personnel on the ground work steep terrain. The fire grew only slightly Tuesday —
Continue ReadingSupreme Court officially transmits its judgment overturning Roe v. Wade, clearing the way for state restrictions
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter A month after releasing its landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court officially transmitted its judgment to the lower courts on Tuesday, a move that will likely trigger more state abortion restrictions to go into effect. Supreme Court rules state that after an opinion is
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 26: Jan. 6, Abortion, Covid-19, Ukraine, Marriage equality
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN It’s been a whirlwind year for the stock market, notwithstanding some major tumbles. But thankfully, the immediate future appears promising for investors. Stocks are on track for the best month of the year, and with several big technology companies announcing earnings this week, financial experts say we’ll soon have a better
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 26: Jan. 6, Abortion, Covid-19, Ukraine, Marriage equality
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN It’s been a whirlwind year for the stock market, notwithstanding some major tumbles. But thankfully, the immediate future appears promising for investors. Stocks are on track for the best month of the year, and with several big technology companies announcing earnings this week, financial experts say we’ll soon have a better
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 26: Jan. 6, Abortion, Covid-19, Ukraine, Marriage equality
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN It’s been a whirlwind year for the stock market, notwithstanding some major tumbles. But thankfully, the immediate future appears promising for investors. Stocks are on track for the best month of the year, and with several big technology companies announcing earnings this week, financial experts say we’ll soon have a better
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 26: Jan. 6, Abortion, Covid-19, Ukraine, Marriage equality
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN It’s been a whirlwind year for the stock market, notwithstanding some major tumbles. But thankfully, the immediate future appears promising for investors. Stocks are on track for the best month of the year, and with several big technology companies announcing earnings this week, financial experts say we’ll soon have a better
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 26: Jan. 6, Abortion, Covid-19, Ukraine, Marriage equality
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN It’s been a whirlwind year for the stock market, notwithstanding some major tumbles. But thankfully, the immediate future appears promising for investors. Stocks are on track for the best month of the year, and with several big technology companies announcing earnings this week, financial experts say we’ll soon have a better
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 26: Jan. 6, Abortion, Covid-19, Ukraine, Marriage equality
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN It’s been a whirlwind year for the stock market, notwithstanding some major tumbles. But thankfully, the immediate future appears promising for investors. Stocks are on track for the best month of the year, and with several big technology companies announcing earnings this week, financial experts say we’ll soon have a better
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