Friday, August 1 2014 7:27 PM EDT2014-08-01 23:27:06 GMT
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin wants federal rail officials to look at delays along the Amtrak route from Carbondale to Chicago.
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin wants federal rail officials to look at delays along the Amtrak route from Carbondale to Chicago.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KFVS) -
As cold temperatures return to Missouri, it is important that families begin to plan for the threat of severe winter storms and the dangers these storms can bring.
In preparation, the National Weather Service, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the State Emergency Management Agency and Missouri's local emergency managers are joining forces to promote Nov. 14 as Winter Weather Awareness Day in Missouri.
Recommended preparations include creating a winter car kit for the trunk of your car, making sure fireplaces and generators function properly, exercising caution when shoveling snow or pushing a car out of snow banks and avoiding unnecessary travel when driving conditions are poor.
It is also important for people to keep up to date on weather forecasts and to understand key National Weather Service terms:
Winter Storm Watch indicates that severe winter weather may affect your area within 12-48 hours.
Winter Storm Warning indicates severe winter weather is in the area or expected immediately and can be life threatening.
Ice Storm Warnings are issued for ice accumulations of a quarter-inch or more.
Missourians can prepare for winter by:
Creating a family emergency plan and an emergency kit with bottled water and food that can be prepared without cooking in case of a power outage. Kits should include bottled water, canned and dry foods, battery-powered radio, flashlights, extra batteries, manual can opener and a first-aid kit.
Securing an alternate fuel source such as firewood or a generator. Make sure your fireplace functions properly. If you have a generator, make sure you have fuel and that your generator functions properly. Only operate generators outdoors.
Creating a winter car kit in the trunk of the car. This includes a blanket, spare radio with batteries, snacks or energy-type food, jumper cables, flares, shovel, sand or shingles to give tires traction.
Additional information about winter weather and preparedness tips can be found at the following Web sites:
Missouri Ready in 3 Program also provides free family safety guides to help prepare your family and household, or call (573) 526-4768 to order a free family safety guide. The family safety guide is available in several languages.
Friday, August 1 2014 3:27 PM EDT2014-08-01 19:27:57 GMT
Lady has had two families reject her in recent weeks including after she walked 30 miles to get back to one of the families. But a Florida heiress is stepping in to rescue the lab.
Lady has had two families reject her in recent weeks including after she walked 30 miles to get back to one of the families. But a Florida heiress who loves animals is vowing to make the lab's golden years truly happy.
Friday, August 1 2014 12:42 PM EDT2014-08-01 16:42:20 GMT
The family of a woman badly beaten on the Silver Comet Trail is asking the public for help. They want to raise funds to help pay her medical bills as well as to offer a reward to help catch her attacker.
The family of a woman badly beaten on the Silver Comet Trail is asking the public for help. They want to raise funds to help pay her medical bills as well as to offer a reward to help catch her attacker.
Thursday, July 31 2014 6:46 PM EDT2014-07-31 22:46:38 GMT
A community is also mourning the loss of a young mother and her unborn child. Sarah Harkins, a mother of four, died after being stung by a bee in her own backyard.
A community is also mourning the loss of a young mother and her unborn child. Sarah Harkins, a mother of four, died after being stung by a bee in her own backyard.
Thursday, July 31 2014 7:27 PM EDT2014-07-31 23:27:32 GMT
Imagine your child putting rubbing alcohol on his or her skin then lighting it on fire, all for the sake of having a video to show off on social media. It's called the fire challenge and it's happening here in the Heartland.
Imagine your child putting rubbing alcohol on his or her skin then lighting it on fire, all for the sake of having a video to show off on social media. It's called the fire challenge and it's happening here in the Heartland.
Friday, August 1 2014 12:31 PM EDT2014-08-01 16:31:00 GMT
A startling audio recording of former President Bill Clinton saying he "could have killed" Osama bin Laden - made a day before the 9/11 attacks - has surfaced.
A startling audio recording of former President Bill Clinton saying he "could have killed" Osama bin Laden - made a day before the 9/11 attacks - has surfaced.
