Two people hurt in separate incidents on the Lake of the Ozarks
Two people were hurt in separate incidents at the Lake of the Ozarks on Wednesday.
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Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents as early voting in some states gets underway for the general election. Meanwhile, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris said she would face Donald Trump
Continue ReadingUkraine captures Russian town of Sudzha as Kyiv’s forces advance, Zelensky says
By Maria Kostenko, Caitlin Danaher and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Ukrainian forces have taken control of the Russian town of Sudzha, over a week after his forces launched a cross-border incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. Kyiv’s forces have been in the town, located 105 kilometers (65
Continue ReadingAugust’s supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here’s how to watch
AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first of four supermoons this year rises next week, providing tantalizing views of Earth’s constant companion. Stargazers can catch the first act Monday as the full moon inches a little closer than usual, making it appear slightly bigger and brighter in the night sky. “I like
Continue ReadingStarbucks is giving its new CEO a huge pay package and not making him move to Seattle
AP Business Writer Starbucks’ incoming CEO could make well in excess of $100 million in his first year with the company under an incentive-laden contract, and he will not be required to relocate from his home in California to Seattle, the home of the global coffee giant. Starbucks announced on Tuesday that Brian Niccol would
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CPD set to hold four more meetings Thursday for public feedback on Flock cameras
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department will be holding four more meetings Thursday to listen to the public’s feedback in regards to implementing Flock Safety camera system throughout the city. Police Chief Jill Schlude said the goal is to answer any questions the public may have and address any potential concerns. CPD is also accepting
Continue ReadingDrugs to treat diabetes, heart disease and blood cancers among those affected by price negotiations
The Biden administration says Medicare recipients will save about $1.5 billion dollars on medications to for diabetes, heart disease, types of arthritis and other ailments under new prices negotiated with drug companies that will take effect in 2026. The savings range from 79% for Januvia, a drug to treat diabetes to 38% for Imbruvica, which
Continue Reading 18-year-old killed in Randolph County crash Wednesday evening
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Salisbury man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Randolph County Wednesday evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 6:20 p.m. on Highway 24 west of Huntsville. Troopers say Zander Munden, 18, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Cruz when the vehicle went off the right side
Continue ReadingUNHCR to monitor implementation of Italy-Albania accord to ensure migrants’ asylum rights respected
Associated Press ROME (AP) — The U.N. refugee agency has agreed to monitor the first three months of a contentious accord between Italy and Albania to process migrants’ asylum requests at two centers in Albania. The UNHCR has expressed serious concerns about the deal and had asked for clarifications. But the agency said Wednesday it
Continue ReadingJapan ends ‘megaquake’ special caution week after finding no immediate risk
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s government Thursday ended a weeklong information campaign urging caution and preparedness for a possible “megaquake” — an earthquake of magnitude 8 strength or higher — striking the Pacific coast. The announcement came after no abnormal seismic activity was detected during the past week. Still, officials urged people not to
Continue ReadingUS shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans stepped up spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that the economy might be weakening under the pressure of higher prices and elevated interest rates. Auto dealers, electronics and appliance stores and grocery stores all reported strong sales gains.
Continue ReadingUS unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, another sign that the job market remains resilient in the face of high interest rates. Jobless claims dropped by 7,000 to 227,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week
Continue ReadingThe Latest: Trump holds news conference; Harris touts Medicare drug price cuts
Former President Donald Trump, meanwhile, has invited reporters to his New Jersey golf club for a news conference — his second in as many weeks. Trump is meeting with press as he steps up his criticism of Harris for not holding a news conference or sitting down for interviews since President Joe Biden ended his
Continue ReadingHow a small group of nuns in rural Kansas vex big companies with their investment activism
Associated Press ATCHISON, Kansas (AP) — Among corporate America’s most persistent shareholder activists are 80 nuns in a monastery outside Kansas City. Nestled amid rolling farmland, the Benedictine sisters of Mount St. Scholastica have taken on the likes of Google, Target and Citigroup — calling on major companies to do everything from AI oversight to
Continue ReadingOh, babies. New Dr Seuss Babies merchandising line includes everything from board books to diapers
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The latest Dr. Seuss releases are designed for the very youngest audience. Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children’s Books announced on Thursday the launch of Dr. Seuss Babies, which includes interactive board books, a video series called “Learn to Read” and a line of diapers, onesies and
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Tracking strong storms ahead of a quiet weekend
TODAY: Thursday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day. We’ll have a chance for severe storms including the chance for hail, damaging winds, and a possible tornado from 3 p.m. to around midnight. Additionally, it will be hot and humid, with highs ranging from high 80s in the north to mid-90s in the south. Some
Continue ReadingPoland showcases its growing army on a holiday that celebrates its historic defeat of the Red Army
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO member Poland is paying tribute to its historic victory over the Red Army by honoring fallen Poles and displaying its modern armed forces, which it hopes will deter the threat it sees in modern-day Russia. A parade featuring Polish and allied solders passed through the center of Warsaw
Continue ReadingBangladeshi protesters attack supporters of ex-premier Hasina and harass journalists
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Hundreds of student protesters and other political activists in Bangladesh have attacked and barred the supporters of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s supporters from reaching her father and independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s house — now a museum — in the capital. Thursday is the anniversary of Rahman’s death,
Continue ReadingSouth Africa drops charges against 95 Libyans who were arrested at an illegal military camp
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Officials in South Africa say prosecutors have withdrawn charges against 95 Libyan nationals who were arrested at an alleged illegal military training camp in the Mpumalanga province last month. Police alleged that the men — who entered the country on study visas — were receiving military training at the camp
Continue ReadingWalmart boosts outlook for 2024 with bargains proving a powerful lure for the inflation weary
AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions who have struggled with rising costs for housing, groceries and almost everything else. The nation’s largest retailer also raised its full-year outlook in a sign
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