Plan ahead for weather by preparing emergency kit for car
Dozens of people died during the record snowfall in western New York last week. Although the risk may not be as great in the Kansas City area, preparing for bad weather is ... Read More »
Kansas City will enjoy rare white Christmas this week
With snow on the ground and Arctic temperatures sweeping south, Kansas City will enjoy a white Christmas this week. It is fairly unusual because Kansas City has only had a white Christmas ... Read More »
As temps plummet, local shelters activate emergency mode
The Kansas City region hasn’t been this cold in December since 1989. It’s putting a strain on homeless shelters as individuals and families seek warmth. The National Weather Service office in Pleasant ... Read More »
Hurricane Ian sets sights on S. Carolina after devastating Florida coast
Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall on South Carolina’s coast Friday after the megastorm caused catastrophic damage in Florida and left people trapped in their homes. National Guard troops are being positioned in ... Read More »
‘Israel Uncharted!’ Aug. 15 features special speakers from Israel
Israel Uncharted! is the free yearly special speaker series from Metro Voice. Israel “is the earthly crossroads of all that has unfolded, determining the affairs of peoples and nations since time began,” ... Read More »
12 inches and counting as rain deluges St. Louis region
Large swaths of St. Louis remain under water after historic rainfall fell through Tuesday morning. Emergency officials are concerned that additional rain forecast for Wednesday will cause additional flooding. The rain broke ... Read More »
The real climate crisis: A look at Kansas City in 1936
Daniel Fahrenheit invented the thermometer in 1709. So, before that the nature of temperature was a hot or cold day. It is said that on the hottest day in Germany, the temperature ... Read More »
Thousands of cattle die as heat wave continues across region
Record heat across Missouri and Kansas may contribute to already soaring meat prices. As many as 10,000 cattle already have died in Kansas because of high temperatures. One shocking video posted to ... Read More »
Officials confirm tornado outbreak on Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has now determined that a tornado outbreak occurred as four twisters ripped through the Kansas City metro early Wednesday morning. The assessment comes as officials ... Read More »
22 tourists freeze to death on Pakistan highway during mega snowstorm
At least 22 people have died while being stuck in their vehicles as a heavy snowstorm thronged the mountain resort town of Murree in northern Pakistan, officials confirmed on Saturday. Ten children were among the ... Read More »
Samaritan’s Purse among those deploying to tornado ravaged areas
Christian relief agencies are pouring into six states devastated by a historic tornado outbreak that hit Friday night into Saturday morning. Samaritan’s Purse is already on the ground with relief trucks and volunteers. ... Read More »
Kansas, Missouri team up on national security issues
The states of Missouri and Kansas are teaming up on an initiative to raise awareness of national security operations in the Midwest. The National Security Crossroads is a branding effort to draw ... Read More »
Shelter KC helps homeless as temperatures soar
Shelter KC is partnering with local churches as temperatures across the region reach 100 this week. The organization is in need of donated bags that include bottled water, reusable water bottles, sunscreen, ... Read More »
Where do birds go when it’s cold?
Ever wonder where birds go when it’s freezing cold, or rainy or even storm? That’s a question many bird lovers ask. Bird Cams project leader Charles Eldermire provided an interesting look at ... Read More »
Laura growing to CAT 4 hurricane, will hit Wednesday night
The Gulf Coast of the United States is rapidly prepping for hurricane Laura which is “rapidly intensifying” over the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday morning. It is expected to become a Category 4 ... Read More »
United Airlines blames climate change for bad ranking
The Wall Street Journal released today a list of the nation’s nine best performing airlines (See the rankings below). This is the 12th year of the Middle Seat Scorecard ranking of nine ... Read More »
Hurricane Dorian has so far only deluged media with hype, not rain
The nation’s weather forecasters, possibly egged on by an overly excited media, may have gotten it wrong – again. Hurricane Dorian’s forecast track changed on Saturday, just hours after forecasters were 100% ... Read More »
Flood waters rise as more rain expected across Missouri
Rain is expected across Missouri the next 10 days just as rivers are cresting along the eastern side of the state. Rivers and lakes continued to fill and crest, breaking years of ... Read More »
Area beaches closed because of flooding
Forget the local beaches, at least for a while. Summer plans for a day at area lakes may need to take a rain check as beaches at Blue Springs Lake, Longview Lake ... Read More »
Eye witness accounts of Jeff City tornado sought
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says the Wednesday night tornado that struck Jefferson City appears to be an EF-3 but eye witness accounts could raise that category. NWS St. ... Read More »
‘Catastrophic’ tornado hits Jefferson City, other Missouri communities
A major and catastrophic tornado has hit Missouri’s capital, Jefferson City. Gov. Mike Parson has issued a state-wide emergency saying that at least 13 tornadoes have touched down causing widespread destruction and ... Read More »
3 storm tips that will keep you alive
This week is the anniversary of the devastating tornado that leveled much of Joplin, Mo. And this year, spring weather is causing havoc with historic flooding and tornadoes. What storm tips can ... Read More »
Kansas City may see severe storms this weekend
Kansas and Missouri could see a severe weather outbreak over the next few days. The storms then move across the central United States next week, bringing the threat of tornadoes, large hail ... Read More »
Area families find 2,400 morel mushrooms in a weekend
Folks looking for morel mushrooms are having an epic season thanks to the abundance of rain. Two families in Warrensburg, Mo had an impressive haul over the weekend and found more than ... Read More »
St Joseph floods as Missouri River crests
The surging Missouri River’s devastating floods have now hit St. Joseph, Mo, one of Missouri’s largest cities. Evacuations left numerous neighborhoods in the city empty Saturday as flood waters crested near record ... Read More »
