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ISP trooper dodges two crashes in seconds
SUMMARY: Illinois State Police released dramatic video of a trooper narrowly avoiding two crashes caused by violations of the state’s “move over” law. Fire Chief John Veilleux, after 43 years in the field, expressed disbelief at the footage, emphasizing that drivers often don’t pay attention. The incident occurred months ago in Chicago, and multiple drivers now face charges, including failure to move over. ISP reported 27 crashes into trooper vehicles last year due to similar violations. Missouri and Illinois have laws requiring drivers to slow down and move over for emergency responders to enhance safety. Fines for violations can reach $250, with potential license suspension.
Video footage of an Illinois State Trooper dodging two crashes is being shared by Illinois State Police to remind drivers about the reason behind Move Over laws. Even with his 43 years of experience, Collinsville Fire Chief John Bailot found the video difficult to watch. But despite his disbelief, the chief is not surprised by the mindset of drivers. FOX 2’s Jeff Bernthal reports.
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Joe’s Blog: Monitoring heavy rain/wind threats (TUE-6/17)
SUMMARY: Stormy weather looms for the region, with forecast uncertainty driven by shifting atmospheric systems. A fading rain complex may bring morning sprinkles, but the main concern is a new wave of storms forming in the Plains later today. These could produce 1–3 inches of rain overnight, especially if they stall or repeat over the same areas, increasing the risk of flooding. Winds may reach severe levels, as seen in overnight gusts of 101 mph in Kansas. Kansas City sits in a moderate risk zone for severe weather. Heaviest rain and storm impacts remain dependent on storm path and development tonight.
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A crowd saw a man get shot. Decades later, nobody claims to know who did it
SUMMARY: A true crime podcast, *Morbid*, revisits the unsolved 1981 killing of Ken McElroy in Skidmore, Missouri. Known as “the town bully,” McElroy was accused of numerous crimes but avoided conviction through intimidation. On July 10, 1981, he was shot in broad daylight in front of around 50 people, yet no one came forward. The community, fed up with his reign of terror, allegedly took justice into their own hands. Despite FBI involvement, the case closed without indictments. Over 40 years later, with many witnesses deceased, the murder remains unsolved, and locals continue to keep the secret.
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Joe’s Blog: 90s coming with some nasty storms (6/16)
SUMMARY: Kansas City has yet to hit 90°F this year, though summer’s heat and humidity are building. A very moist atmosphere will fuel possible storms Tuesday into Wednesday, with flooding downpours the main concern. Models show varying rainfall totals and locations, with uncertainty about where storms will hit hardest. Severe storms are more likely late Tuesday night into early Wednesday, but flooding poses the greatest risk due to moisture-rich conditions and possible training storms. There’s also a chance for strong “wake low” winds Tuesday. The first 90° day could arrive later this week or weekend as the pattern shifts.
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