Organizers say it has been canceled due to unforeseen challenges and circumstances beyond the arena’s control. ky3.com/2024/05/05/thu…

A senator from Missouri has helped to introduce a new bill that would order the creation of a resource database for those with disabilities in a bipartisan effort. ky3.com/2024/05/05/bil…

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move into the area late Monday evening and track east through the overnight. The main threat is damaging winds and hail, but a brief tornado can't be ruled out, especially across western parts of the area.

Thunderstorms capable of producing severe weather will move into southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri after 9 PM Monday evening and shift east overnight. The highest risk for significant severe storms is along and west of the I-49 corridor. #mowx #kswx

Thunderstorms are expected late Monday evening into Tuesday morning. There is the potential for significant damaging winds in addition to a few short-lived tornadoes and severe hail. #mowx #kswx

An endeared lowland gorilla nicknamed “The Professor” for his high intelligence died Saturday at the St. Louis Zoo due to a heart attack. firstalert4.com/2024/05/05/st-…

Joe the Saint Louis Zoo gorilla, dies from a heart attack trib.al/FbufmdD

Superintendents from Boone County schools and neighboring districts signed a letter on Friday that asks Gov. Mike Parson to veto a bill that would allow charter schools to operate in Boone County.
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Several dozen University of Missouri students were arrested during the university's stop day on Friday, according to a university spokesman.
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An Independence man has been charged with second-degree murder after killing his wife at Centerpoint Medical Center on Friday night: trib.al/i2yhTFb

Missouri’s drought conditions have improved, thanks to recent heavy rains and flooding

missourinet.com/2024/05/02/big…

Schnucks issued a recall for three cheeses Saturday due to the risk of Salmonella contamination. firstalert4.com/2024/05/05/sch…

Showers and thunderstorms are possible across the entire area today. The most persistent rainfall and potential for localized flooding is over southern Missouri.

Thunderstorms are expected late Monday into early Tuesday. Some of these storms may be severe, with damaging winds and a few short lived tornadoes the primary threats.

Active weather continues this week with periods of thunderstorms. Some of these storms could be severe. The most likely periods for severe storms will be Monday night and again on Wednesday. #stlwx #mowx #ilwx @midmowx

Severe weather is likely Monday night into Tuesday morning. Have a way to receive updated weather information overnight.

The state House has passed a bill that would limit the use of eminent domain to “essential public utilities and infrastructure.” missourinet.com/2024/05/03/mis…

Quiet and cool weather settles in tonight behind departing storms. If you have any report in affected areas, be sure to send them our way. Weather remains active heading into next week with increasing severe potential Monday through Wednesday #mowx #ilwx #stlwx

Independence man charged after wife strangled to death in hospital | Click on the image to read the full story kmbc.com/article/man-ch…

News Release: Missouri honors state’s fallen law enforcement officers
News Release Link: dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/…
Photos of today's ceremony: flickr.com/photos/missour…