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Monarch butterfly migration begins soon. Where to see them in Missouri

Monarch butterfly migration begins soon. Where to see them in Missouri

Monarch butterflies are preparing to migrate south soon. Here's how to see them in Missouri before they leave for the winter.
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Southwest Missouri high school football Week 2 predictions

Southwest Missouri high school football Week 2 predictions

Week 2 provides an excellent slate of high school football in southwest Missouri. See a preview, predictions and schedule for area games.
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Are you middle class in Missouri? Here's how much you need to make

Are you middle class in Missouri? Here's how much you need to make

A new analysis reveals the income needed to count as middle class in Missouri. The state has one of the lowest incomes to qualify as middle class.
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New Outdoor Warning Siren Installed in Webster County, Missouri

New Outdoor Warning Siren Installed in Webster County, Missouri

A new outdoor warning siren has been installed in Webster County, Missouri, to enhance severe weather preparedness in a region frequently impacted by tornadoes. The siren, located at Marshfield Fire Protection District Station Five, was chosen for its ability to provide extensive coverage in rural areas. Emergency management officials highlighted that the siren is designed to alert individuals outdoors of incoming severe weather, such as tornadoes, extreme winds, or large hail. The installation process involved hours of assembly, drilling, and wiring, culminating in a successful test of the system. This marks the first outdoor warning siren in this part of the county, which has experienced three tornadoes in the past two years (KY3, 2026).
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Extreme Heat Warning in Kansas City Through Tuesday

Extreme Heat Warning in Kansas City Through Tuesday

An extreme heat warning has been issued for Kansas City, Missouri, and will remain in effect through Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The region is experiencing well-above-normal temperatures, with heat indices expected to range between 100°F and 104°F (37.8°C to 40°C) during the afternoons. The National Weather Service has advised residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. The heatwave is expected to persist, with only slight relief anticipated later in the week. (Source: KSHB 41 Weather, Source time: 2026-09-03T16:00:00Z)
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Representative Eric Burlison's Website Graphic Resembling Great Seal with AR-15 Deemed Legal

Representative Eric Burlison's Website Graphic Resembling Great Seal with AR-15 Deemed Legal

A graphic on U.S. Representative Eric Burlison's (R-Mo.) website, which resembles the Great Seal of the United States but replaces the quiver of arrows with an AR-15 style weapon, has been deemed legal. A KY3 viewer raised concerns about the legality of altering the Great Seal. However, according to Eugene Volokh, a First Amendment expert from Stanford University and UCLA School of Law, Burlison's use of the graphic is protected by free speech. Burlison's office clarified that the image is a 'stylized graphic' and not the official seal, stating it reflects his strong support for the Second Amendment and represents southwest Missouri's firearms manufacturing industry. Federal law restricts the use of the Great Seal to prevent false impressions of government approval, but Volokh noted that the analysis changes only if the seal is used to deceive, such as in creating a fake passport.
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Kansas City Childcare Operator Indicted for Defrauding Missouri COVID-19 Program

Kansas City Childcare Operator Indicted for Defrauding Missouri COVID-19 Program

Yolanda Dale, a 52-year-old Kansas City woman and childcare operator, has been indicted on two counts of theft of government funds and two counts of aggravated identity theft. Federal prosecutors allege that Dale defrauded a state program designed to distribute federal COVID-19 relief funds to childcare providers. The indictment states that between March and July 2023, Dale prepared and submitted applications for her childcare center, intentionally inflating the number of employees during the specified periods. This alleged misrepresentation resulted in her childcare center receiving at least $75,000 in federal funding that it was not legitimately entitled to. The federal funding in question was allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which provided financial assistance to state governments to support childcare providers impacted by the pandemic.
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Springfield Officials Announce Completion of Road Projects to Open 411-Acre Commercial Development Site

Springfield Officials Announce Completion of Road Projects to Open 411-Acre Commercial Development Site

Springfield Officials Announce Completion of Road Projects to Open 411-Acre Commercial Development Site
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U.S. Representative Jason Smith Advocates for Reduced Reliance on China for Critical Minerals

U.S. Representative Jason Smith Advocates for Reduced Reliance on China for Critical Minerals

U.S. Representative Jason Smith, a Republican from Missouri and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, is emphasizing the critical need for the United States to reduce its dependence on China for essential minerals. Smith stated that strengthening America's access to critical minerals is vital for both economic stability and national security. He highlighted that China currently controls approximately 90% of the global rare earth processing, a situation he believes the U.S. must rectify. Ahead of a committee hearing focused on critical mineral supply chains, Smith indicated that lawmakers would explore strategies to secure resources used across manufacturing, technology, and defense sectors. He recently traveled to Central Asia, including Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, to discuss opportunities for the U.S. to procure critical minerals from alternative sources, rather than relying on China. Smith also pointed to Missouri's potential to contribute to domestic production, citing significant mineral depos...
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Animal Rescue Corps Rescues 86 Dogs and Two Kittens from Missouri Breeding Operations

Animal Rescue Corps Rescues 86 Dogs and Two Kittens from Missouri Breeding Operations

The Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national nonprofit animal protection organization, recently conducted 'Operation Eclipse,' rescuing 86 dogs and two kittens from commercial breeding operations across multiple locations in southern Missouri. The animals were surrendered and transported to ARC's Rescue Center outside Nashville, Tennessee. The rescued dogs, which included breeds such as poodles, mini Australian shepherds, doodles, dachshunds, and English bulldogs, were generally in good physical condition but will undergo full veterinary exams and grooming. Many of the dogs are shy and uncertain, requiring patience and care to adjust to human contact. The two kittens had more serious medical needs; one had undergone surgery for an injured eye, and the other was found abandoned and partially blind. This operation follows ARC's continuous efforts, as they had just cared for over 100 animals from previous large-scale rescues before embarking on 'Operation Eclipse.'
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Agronomist Reports Increased Crop Disease and Varied Yields Across Corn Belt

Agronomist Reports Increased Crop Disease and Varied Yields Across Corn Belt

Scott Dickey, a regional agronomy manager with Beck’s Hybrids, reports that a hot start to September is expected to accelerate crop maturity across parts of the Corn Belt. While some later-planted corn fields might experience reduced test weights and smaller grain, the impact is anticipated to be minimal for fields nearing completion of grain fill. Soybeans, particularly later-planted varieties, are expected to be more significantly affected by triple-digit temperatures. However, earlier-planted soybeans that are approaching the R6 stage are likely to see a more minimal impact due to their advanced development. Corn harvest is currently underway in western Missouri and is wrapping up in southeast Kansas. Yields in northeast Kansas are described as fairly good, but western Kansas has experienced very dry conditions, leading to the death of much of the dryland corn and no harvest in those areas. Western Nebraska's corn crop is similarly tough, though eastern Nebraska shows promising yield potential. Dickey a...
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One Dead, Two Injured in Raytown QuikTrip Parking Lot Shootout

One Dead, Two Injured in Raytown QuikTrip Parking Lot Shootout

A Sunday afternoon shootout in the parking lot of a QuikTrip on East 63rd Street in Raytown, Missouri, resulted in one fatality and two injuries. Police responded to the scene just before 5 p.m. and found one adult male receiving first aid from Raytown police officers, who was then transported to a local hospital with critical injuries. A second adult male was found with gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. A third adult male sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was found inside the QuikTrip. Preliminary investigations suggest that multiple individuals, who appeared to know each other, arrived at the location in separate vehicles. An altercation ensued, escalating to gunfire. All vehicles involved in the incident left the scene before law enforcement arrived. Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) detectives and crime scene personnel are currently gathering evidence and witness statements. No suspects have been taken into custody yet. Authorities are urging anyone with informa...