SUMMARY: The Jackson County Legislature unanimously overrode three vetoes by County Executive Frank White Jr., including his veto delaying a recall election now set for August 26. Legislator Megan Smith abstained, expressing concerns about disenfranchising military and overseas voters due to federal absentee ballot timing requirements. Chair DaRon McGee defended the Legislature’s timeline, blaming White for delays. The election boards have sued over the legality of the recall election, with court hearings upcoming. Additionally, the Legislature overrode vetoes on measures to let voters decide if the county assessor should be elected and extended the property tax credit deadline for seniors. White urges a November election to ensure legality and integrity.

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SUMMARY: Spring and summer 2025 in the Ozarks have seen extreme weather swings, including multiple severe wind and tornado events, especially near Springfield. Since May 1, over 40% of days had rain, often heavy, with hot, muggy dry days between. Notable events include deadly EF-3 tornadoes in March and April, significant windstorms in April and June, and record-breaking rainfall in April and May. This active pattern is linked to a disrupted Polar Vortex from sudden stratospheric warming, an amplified and slow jet stream, a La Niña to neutral ENSO transition, and elevated Gulf of Mexico water temperatures increasing atmospheric moisture. These factors combined caused the unusual weather volatility of 2025.

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SUMMARY: Five people were injured in a parking lot shootout Sunday in the Tower Grove South area of St. Louis. The incident occurred at the INAD Motor parking lot near Morganford Road and Beck Avenue. Police confirmed that at least 30 shots were fired and two vehicles were involved, including a Mercedes reported stolen on July 11. Among the victims are three juveniles and two young adults aged 18 to 24. All were transported to area hospitals and are in stable condition. The scene remains active, and investigators continue to gather details on what led to the violent exchange of gunfire.

District 2 officers were alerted to a shooting in the Tower Grove South neighborhood, leaving five injured.

According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), officers were alerted to reports of a shooting around 8 p.m. Thursday at Morganford and Beck Avenue.

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