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Haven Hatfield to play for Missouri Baptist University
The County Chronicle - Illinois
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June 24, 2025
By Daniel L. Chamness When Tuscola graduate Haven Hatfield decided to leave Eastern Illinois University and enter the transfer portal for the sport of football, he had numerous choices. There were schools at the National Association of...
NWS: Area's accumulated precipitation above average, Missouri drought conditions unlikely this summer
The Banner Press - Missouri
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June 24, 2025
The first occurrence of 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the Poplar Bluff area last year was June 14. The earliest in the calendar year that a 95 degree temperature for the Poplar Bluff area was recorded in 2006 (April 18) while the latest a 90 degree...
Missouri Alert: Blackberry Danger You Should Know
97.9 KICK FM - Illinois
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June 15, 2025
This is the best time of the year for blackberries which is why the timing for this warning could not come at a worse time. If you're a blackberry fan like many are in Missouri, you need to be aware of a new danger that's just been shared. This is...
Heatwave causes Missouri road to explode, sends car airborne
The Express Tribune
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June 24, 2025
A shocking video from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has gone viral after a car was launched into the air when a section of road buckled due to extreme heat. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 22, as record-breaking temperatures affected much of the...
Missouri governor signs stadium aid package intended to keep the Chiefs and Royals in the state
The Independent
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June 14, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Research flight ‘a giant leap’ for Missouri S&T Moon researchers
Missouri S&T News
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June 23, 2025
On a Friday afternoon in May, four Missouri S&T seniors wore flight suits and experienced the Moon’s gravity as part of a flight-testing project supported by NASA’s Flight Opportunities program. The next day, they traded their suits for caps and...
Man of steel: Missouri S&T graduate confirms new methods to reduce steel defects
Missouri S&T News
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June 23, 2025
When ultra-strong steel parts are made for vehicles, military equipment and heavy manufacturing, a single crack or distortion during production can lead to costly delays and wasted materials. A recent Missouri S&T Ph.D. graduate says his research...
Kansas City, Missouri, man drowns over weekend at lake in Russell County, Kansas
KSHB - Missouri
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June 23, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City, Missouri, man drowned over the weekend at a lake in Russell County, Kansas. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a possible drowning around noon on Saturday, June 21, at Lucas Swim Beach at...
MN raises a glass to a powerful and sustainable grain
Public News Service
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From poultry to beer, Minnesota has an avid interest in producing food with ingredients and practices mindful of the state's water resources and the latest recipients of specialized grants are taking charge. The grants were awarded by the...
UPDATED Officials: 'Stay alert' in line with 'heightened threat environment' in US after Iran strikes
Pacific Daily News
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While there is currently no imminent threat to Guam, residents are being asked to "stay alert" and "report any suspicious activity" in line with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's advisory on Sunday of a "heightened threat environment in...
Missouri American Water to present the Ronald McDonald House with Hydration Station Grant
Newstalk KZRG - Missouri
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June 13, 2025
JOPLIN, MO – The Ronald McDonald House will be presented with an American Water Charitable Foundation Hydration Station Grant. Over $21,000 in grants have been awarded this year to 11 organizations to help purchase bottle fillers and/or drinking...
Cracking Up: Missouri Road Fails in Extreme Heat
KHMO 1070 AM - Illinois
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June 23, 2025
Whomever made the sun angry, just apologize already. The Midwest boiler plate got turned to high early this summer. Yes, it’s still June but it feels every bit of sweltering early August already. Stay cool and hydrated in this early summer heat...
Missouri earthquake insurance rates skyrocket - why?
KMOV - Missouri
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June 13, 2025
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Once, earthquake insurance was so common and cheap, agents just added it on to policies in southern Missouri, remembers Missouri Farm Bureau Agency Sales Manager Jason Ginder. But, because the prices have gone up...
Missouri should establish a commission on boys and men
My Ozarks Online - Missouri
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June 13, 2025
The Missouri state flag is seen flying outside the Missouri State Capitol Building on Jan. 17, 2021 in Jefferson City (Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images). June 13, 2025 5:55 am June is a significant time for men’s health. In addition to Father’s Day...
Jackson County prosecutor comments on violent weekend in Kansas City, Missouri
KSHB - Missouri
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June 23, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson described the violent events of this weekend in Kansas City, Missouri, as both “heartbreaking and infuriating." In a deadly 24 hours, police reported three homicides, two death...
Missouri Chamber backs funding proposal for new sports stadiums
Show-Me State Times - Missouri
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June 13, 2025
Daniel P. Mehan, President and CEO | Missouri Chamber of Commerce and IndustryDaniel P. Mehan, President and CEO | Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed support for legislation aimed...
Missouri finalizes stadium bill, local leaders now take center stage
KCTV 5 - Missouri
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June 12, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Missouri lawmakers have done their part. Now, the future of the Royals and Chiefs rests with local leaders. The state has finalized legislation that makes stadium deals in either Jackson or Clay County possible. All...
US warns of 'heightened threat environment' after strikes on Iran nukes
Daytona Beach News Journal - Florida
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The Department of Homeland Security warned on June 22 of a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. as Mideast tensions soared and all eyes were glued to Tehran after the bombing of three Iran nuclear sites a day earlier. U.S. officials heaped...
Bayer settles Missouri Roundup case mid-trial; looks to US Supreme Court
The New Lede - Washington D.C.
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June 20, 2025
Bayer this week put a halt to its latest courtroom battle over allegations that its weed killing products cause cancer, settling a Missouri case after four weeks of testimony and just as the trial was coming to a close and just ahead of important...
How the climate impacts allergies
KOMU 8 - Missouri
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As the temperature starts to heat up, so can your allergies. "I do think this spring seemed a little bit worse and that has progressed into summer," said Cindy Rose, a family nurse practitioner at the ENT and Allergy Center of Missouri. "I'm...