Average Missouri gas prices rise slightly to $2.86 per gallon
MISSOURI (KOAM) -- The statewide gas price average in Missouri is ending January on a slightly higher note, according to AAA.
Rain tonight, mild through the weekend
Scattered rain showers and even a couple of thunderstorms are possible tonight. Precipitation totals won’t be very high, but at least it’s some moisture!. Below is what our StormCast model is saying for location and duration of the rain potential. A tenth to a quarter of an...
MU launches research center focused on energy in rural communities
Renewable energy group concerned the center’s funding may cloud its findings. Missouri is at the center of energy production and the debates over how it’s done. Electricity is often made in rural or agrarian areas and then much of it needs to be transported to urban areas or...
The Vanishing Of Sharon Kinne: Missouri Murderess Who Escaped Mexican Prison In 1969 –...
In a case that has perplexed authorities and captivated the public for over five decades, new details have emerged regarding Sharon Kinne, a Missouri woman who vanished from a Mexican prison in 1969 after being tried for three separate killings. Recent revelations aim to shed...
Missouri may ban child marriage with bipartisan legislation
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the state Senate may bring an end to child marriage in Missouri. A law passed in 2018 raised the minimum age for marrying from 15 to 16 and prohibited anyone over 21 from marrying a minor. That means that 16- and 17-year-olds can still...
Water tower demolition in Missouri narrowly misses residential porch
The contracting company that brought the tower down says the plan was to use cables to have the tower fall onto a grassy area on the other side of the street.
Public invited to Eagle Days event
The Missouri Department of Conservation will be hosting Eagle Days events to celebrate bald eagles returning to local wildlife refuges.
Hawley supports penalties for companies hiring undocumented workers as Missouri leaders push immigration enforcement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) says he supports penalties for corporations that hire undocumented immigrants for cheap labor, as state leaders prepare to assist the federal government in immigration enforcement. “They shouldn't do that. I mean, why would places...
Woman wins $1M Missouri lottery prize from Creve Coeur gas station
A woman in Creve Coeur recently claimed $1 million after purchasing a winning Mega Millions back in October.
Going Public: Flu, RSV, Norovirus Drive School Closures in Southeast Missouri
A surge in flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus cases has prompted multiple school closures in Southeast Missouri. Schools in Chaffee, Charleston, New Madrid, Scott City, and others have either shut down in-person learning or moved to virtual instruction in...
