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ABC 17 News’ own Marissa Hallowed speaks to Valley Hope Admissions Manager Dan Bridges about Addiction Treatment at Valley Hope. For more information about Valley Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery, click here.
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ABC 17 News’ own Marissa Hallowed speaks to Valley Hope Admissions Manager Dan Bridges about Continuum of Care at Valley Hope. For more information about Valley Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery, click here.
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Weather Alert Day: Flooding and severe storms possible throughout Father’s Day
UPDATE (06/21/26 @ 6:00 PM): The first round of storms has passed through central Missouri, and lots of rain was brought with it. Rain totals have already reached nearly 2 inches in some spots. Flooding will continue to be a risk for our southern counties, as a second round of storms is starting to form
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Missouri history: A timeline
Missouri’s documented history precedes the founding of the United States of America by hundreds of years, with archeological evidence dating as far back as 1250 C.E. Below is a timeline highlighting some major points in Missouri history. To see a more extensive timeline, view the Missouri State Historical Society interactive on which this article was
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Sponsored Content ABC 17 News’ own Marissa Hallowed speaks to Valley Hope Admissions Manager Dan Bridges about Recovery Month at Valley Hope. For more information about Valley Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery, click here.
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Firework sales expected to increase for America 250 celebrations
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) With the Fourth of July approaching in under two weeks, fireworks shops and tents are gearing up for more shoppers. “We’re really excited this year to celebrate the 250th birthday of America,” Shawn Pettigrew, the owner of Freedom Fireworks in Fulton, said. “We’re hoping to have a great turnout. I’ve stocked up
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Tracking more storms south of I-70 tonight, but mild days ahead
TONIGHT: The first round of storms are well clear of the viewing area, but more storms are expected tonight. Northern counties will stay dry, but counties along and south of I-70 can expect to be impacted, and should be mindful that all severe threats are still possible with this system. This includes high winds, hail,
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Mid-Missouri residents urged to avoid flooded roads as storms trigger flash flood warnings
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers out on the roads Sunday may have seen several flood notifications on their phones throughout the morning. Heavy rain and severe storms moved through parts of Mid-Missouri throughout the day, prompting several flash flood warnings and raising concerns about dangerous travel conditions. While driving to Sedalia Saturday afternoon, an ABC 17
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Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday
By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump weighed in on the future of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday, claiming that he “will resign,” amid widespread speculation the UK leader could set out a timeline for his departure as soon as Monday. “Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The
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A vengeful arsonist or a convenient scapegoat? What we’ve learned from testimony in the Palisades Fire trial
By Jack Hannah, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — After calling more than 30 witnesses over six days of testimony, federal prosecutors this week rested their case in the trial of the man accused of starting the deadly and historically destructive Palisades Fire that scorched swaths of Los Angeles in the early days of 2025. Prosecutors
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Columbia cyclist seriously injured in Boone County crash
A Columbia man was seriously hurt Saturday night after a crash sent him flying off his bike.
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Wife of Spanish PM forbidden to leave country as corruption probes pile up
By Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — “Mr. Money is a powerful gentleman,” said the 17th century Spanish poet Francisco de Quevedo. Spain is certainly no stranger to corruption, which has claimed plenty of political careers in recent decades. The latest in deepening jeopardy is current Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who’s led the country for nearly
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Trump-backed de la Espriella wins preliminary count in razor-tight Colombian presidential runoff
By Ines Capdevila, Max Feliu, Alessandra Freitas, Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who was endorsed by US President Donald Trump, won the preliminary count of the presidential runoff election in Colombia on Sunday, as released by the National Registry. His rival, the government-backed candidate Iván Cepeda, acknowledged the result
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