HOWELL COUNTY — The Amber Alert for a missing 2-year-old Missouri girl was canceled just before 7a.m. Wednesday after the girl was found safe.

Just before midnight Tuesday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol issued the Alert for suspect 30-year-old Joseh Anthony Raider. According to the patrol Raider took 2-year-old Paxton Raider and fled on foot.&nbsp; He was reported to be possibly intoxicated and had made suicidal statements.

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 </figure>HOWELL COUNTY — The Amber Alert for a missing 2-year-old Missouri girl was canceled just before 7a.m. Wednesday after the girl was found safe.Just before midnight Tuesday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol issued the Alert for suspect 30-year-old Joseh Anthony Raider. According to the patrol Raider took 2-year-old Paxton Raider and fled on foot.&nbsp; He was reported to be possibly intoxicated and had made suicidal statements.

MSHP: Amber Alert canceled after 2-year-old girl found safe

West Yellowstone, Montana —Tourists enjoying Yellowstone National Park were forced to run for cover when the was a massive geyser explosion.

&nbsp;Just before 10:30a.m. Tuesday, a localized&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/hydrothermal-explosions-yellowstone-national-park" target="_blank">hydrothermal explosion</a>&nbsp;occurred near Sapphire Pool in Biscuit Basin, located just north of Old Faithful, according to the National Park Service.

No injuries were reported and the extent of damage is unknown at this time.&nbsp;

Biscuit Basin including the parking lot and boardwalks, are temporarily closed for safety reasons. The Grand Loop Road remains open.&nbsp; Park staff and staff from USGS will monitor conditions and reopen the area once deemed safe.&nbsp;

No&nbsp;other monitoring data show changes in the Yellowstone region. Tthe explosion does not reflect a change in the volcanic system, which remains at normal background levels of activity. The park service indicated this is an&nbsp;evolving incident, and additional details will be shared as more facts are known.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1721765630612.png" alt="Photo National Park Service" />
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 </figure>West Yellowstone, Montana —Tourists enjoying Yellowstone National Park were forced to run for cover when the was a massive geyser explosion.&nbsp;Just before 10:30a.m. Tuesday, a localized&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/hydrothermal-explosions-yellowstone-national-park" target="_blank">hydrothermal explosion</a>&nbsp;occurred near Sapphire Pool in Biscuit Basin, located just north of Old Faithful, according to the National Park Service.No injuries were reported and the extent of damage is unknown at this time.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1721766258883.png" alt="Photo National Park Service" />
 <figcaption>Photo National Park Service</figcaption>
 </figure>Biscuit Basin including the parking lot and boardwalks, are temporarily closed for safety reasons. The Grand Loop Road remains open.&nbsp; Park staff and staff from USGS will monitor conditions and reopen the area once deemed safe.&nbsp;No&nbsp;other monitoring data show changes in the Yellowstone region. Tthe explosion does not reflect a change in the volcanic system, which remains at normal background levels of activity. The park service indicated this is an&nbsp;evolving incident, and additional details will be shared as more facts are known.

Geyser explosion closes portion of Yellowstone National Park

(Radio Iowa) - An Iowa law banning most abortions in Iowa will go into effect Monday at 8 a.m. 

A district court judge has filed the motion to dissolve the temporary injunction that has blocked the law for over a year. Last July, Governor Reynolds signed the law that forbids abortions in Iowa after fetal activity can be detected, which happens around the sixth week of a pregnancy. Attorneys for Planned Parenthood and the Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City immediately sued. 

A Polk County District Court judge issued the temporary order that kept the law from going into effect. On June 28th of this year, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the law was constitutional, but court procedures required the district court to take the final step to have the law go into effect.

(Radio Iowa) - An Iowa law banning most abortions in Iowa will go into effect Monday at 8 a.m. A district court judge has filed the motion to dissolve the temporary injunction that has blocked the law for over a year. Last July, Governor Reynolds signed the law that forbids abortions in Iowa after fetal activity can be detected, which happens around the sixth week of a pregnancy. Attorneys for Planned Parenthood and the Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City immediately sued. A Polk County District Court judge issued the temporary order that kept the law from going into effect. On June 28th of this year, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the law was constitutional, but court procedures required the district court to take the final step to have the law go into effect.

Six week abortion ban goes into effect Monday

Throughout Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph two young offensive tackles will be battling for the starting left tackle position, replacing Donovan Smith.  

Wanya Morris and Kinglsey Suamataia have been rotating at the position, Morris the one-year pro, getting a majority of the first team snaps.  

Head Coach Andy Reid says there's no timeline to have that battle settled, and that as a staff they'll see how things go. 

"You obviously want to get the guys reps in there and all that, but you also want to make sure you get the best guy in there," Reid tells the media following practice.  "And so, you give them a chance to play with one another, as far as the guards and tackles go, and see what the best match is there and how they fit together." 

Also spotted along the offensive line at today's practice was Lucas Niang filling in at left guard for Joe Thuney who is on the PUP list.

While there's a battle for the starting left tackle spot along the offensive line, one player locked into a starting job is right tackle Jawaan Taylor.  

Early on last season Taylor struggled with penalties in his first year with Kansas City, a total of nine false start calls on him all season.  

Taylor says he's been working this camp on getting less penalties and says part of that has been working on his technique. 

"Really just homing in on my technique, getting better with that, and just making sure I'm in the playbook more," Taylor says. "Now it's my second year going into that I'm pretty comfortable with it, and just getting better with that overall." 

After adding Xavier Worthy and Hollywood Brown to the wide receiver room, the Chiefs are working on different ways to use Kadarius Toney 

During camp, Toney has been spotted working with both the receivers and the running backs. 

Reid says one of the strengths of Toney is being able to move around the offense. 

"He had some positive snaps for us at running back last year and so I think he enjoys doing that," Reid says.  He's pretty multi-faceted there with what he can do and we're going to try to utilize it to the best of his abilities there." 

Worthy was once again missing from practice today with an illness.   

The Chiefs practiced for close to two hours today, and will practice for the same amount of time tomorrow at 9:15 

There is no practice Thursday.  Players will practice with pads starting on Friday.

You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1721759134184.png" alt="Chiefs offensive lineman Nick Torres (79), Griffin McDowell (68), Kinglsey Suamataia (76) and wide receiver Jaaron Hayek (89) make their way down the hill for practice/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Chiefs offensive lineman Nick Torres (79), Griffin McDowell (68), Kinglsey Suamataia (76) and wide receiver Jaaron Hayek (89) make their way down the hill for practice/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post Throughout Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph two young offensive tackles will be battling for the starting left tackle position, replacing Donovan Smith. Wanya Morris and Kinglsey Suamataia have been rotating at the position, Morris the one-year pro, getting a majority of the first team snaps. Head Coach Andy Reid says there's no timeline to have that battle settled, and that as a staff they'll see how things go. "You obviously want to get the guys reps in there and all that, but you also want to make sure you get the best guy in there," Reid tells the media following practice. "And so, you give them a chance to play with one another, as far as the guards and tackles go, and see what the best match is there and how they fit together." Also spotted along the offensive line at today's practice was Lucas Niang filling in at left guard for Joe Thuney who is on the PUP list.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1721759260951.jpeg" alt="Kingsley Suamataia signs autographs for fans/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Kingsley Suamataia signs autographs for fans/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>While there's a battle for the starting left tackle spot along the offensive line, one player locked into a starting job is right tackle Jawaan Taylor. Early on last season Taylor struggled with penalties in his first year with Kansas City, a total of nine false start calls on him all season. Taylor says he's been working this camp on getting less penalties and says part of that has been working on his technique. "Really just homing in on my technique, getting better with that, and just making sure I'm in the playbook more," Taylor says. "Now it's my second year going into that I'm pretty comfortable with it, and just getting better with that overall." After adding Xavier Worthy and Hollywood Brown to the wide receiver room, the Chiefs are working on different ways to use Kadarius Toney During camp, Toney has been spotted working with both the receivers and the running backs. Reid says one of the strengths of Toney is being able to move around the offense. "He had some positive snaps for us at running back last year and so I think he enjoys doing that," Reid says. He's pretty multi-faceted there with what he can do and we're going to try to utilize it to the best of his abilities there." Worthy was once again missing from practice today with an illness. The Chiefs practiced for close to two hours today, and will practice for the same amount of time tomorrow at 9:15 There is no practice Thursday. Players will practice with pads starting on Friday.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1721759196894.jpeg" alt="Wide Receiver Kadarius Toney (19) maneuvers through two defenders during Training Camp/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Wide Receiver Kadarius Toney (19) maneuvers through two defenders during Training Camp/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Young lineman look to make impact on Chiefs offensive line

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/debrachandlerlandis/">DEBRA CHANDLER LANDIS</a>

Christopher Dunn was wrongfully convicted of murder and assault in 1991, and after 33 years in a Missouri state prison, should be released immediately, St. Louis Circuit Judge Jason Sengheiser ruled Monday afternoon.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office plans to appeal, which would likely block Dunn’s release.

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore asked the court in February to vacate Dunn’s murder conviction in the 1990 fatal shooting of 15-year-old Ricco Rogers.&nbsp; Gore said the evidence shows Dunn, a 54-year-old St. Louis native serving a life sentence without parole, was innocent of the murder for which he was convicted.

Bailey opposed Gore’s motion, but&nbsp;Sengheiser ruled the St. Louis prosecutor, “made a clear and convincing showing of actual innocence that undermines the basis for Dunn’s convictions, because in light of the new evidence, no juror, acting reasonably, would have voted to find Dunn guilty of these crimes beyond a reasonable doubt.”&nbsp;

The State of Missouri, Senghauser wrote, “shall immediately discharge Christopher Dunn from its custody.”

Dunn was convicted largely on the testimony of two boys, aged 12 and 14, who later recanted, saying they were coerced by police and prosecutors.

Tricia Rojo Bushnell, executive director of Midwest Innocence Project, which represented Dunn, said no evidence remains to support Dunn’s conviction, “which has kept him wrongly behind bars, away from his loved ones, for more than half of his life.”

“Chris’ case is yet another example of how difficult it is to overturn a wrongful conviction in Missouri, even when the prosecutor supports it,” she said.

At the evidentiary hearing, the attorney general’s office presented “nothing that challenged the body of evidence showing Chris is innocent,” Bushnell said. “The attorney general’s opposition to Chris’ release and to other innocence cases must be addressed and corrected. The office wasted valuable resources and taxpayer money in its effort to keep Chris behind bars.”

A spokeswoman for Bailey declined comment.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1721757956637.png" alt=" Christopher Dunn was convicted for a 1990 deadly shooting of a teen in St. Louis. Others involved in the case later admitted they lied about Dunn’s involvement. No DNA ever tied Dunn to the murder. A judge also admitted that the lack of evidence is enough to prove Dunn is innocent (photo submitted)." />
 <figcaption> Christopher Dunn was convicted for a 1990 deadly shooting of a teen in St. Louis. Others involved in the case later admitted they lied about Dunn’s involvement. No DNA ever tied Dunn to the murder. A judge also admitted that the lack of evidence is enough to prove Dunn is innocent (photo submitted).</figcaption>
 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/debrachandlerlandis/">DEBRA CHANDLER LANDIS</a>Christopher Dunn was wrongfully convicted of murder and assault in 1991, and after 33 years in a Missouri state prison, should be released immediately, St. Louis Circuit Judge Jason Sengheiser ruled Monday afternoon.&nbsp;&nbsp;Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office plans to appeal, which would likely block Dunn’s release.St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore asked the court in February to vacate Dunn’s murder conviction in the 1990 fatal shooting of 15-year-old Ricco Rogers.&nbsp; Gore said the evidence shows Dunn, a 54-year-old St. Louis native serving a life sentence without parole, was innocent of the murder for which he was convicted.Bailey opposed Gore’s motion, but&nbsp;Sengheiser ruled the St. Louis prosecutor, “made a clear and convincing showing of actual innocence that undermines the basis for Dunn’s convictions, because in light of the new evidence, no juror, acting reasonably, would have voted to find Dunn guilty of these crimes beyond a reasonable doubt.”&nbsp;The State of Missouri, Senghauser wrote, “shall immediately discharge Christopher Dunn from its custody.”Dunn was convicted largely on the testimony of two boys, aged 12 and 14, who later recanted, saying they were coerced by police and prosecutors.Tricia Rojo Bushnell, executive director of Midwest Innocence Project, which represented Dunn, said no evidence remains to support Dunn’s conviction, “which has kept him wrongly behind bars, away from his loved ones, for more than half of his life.”“Chris’ case is yet another example of how difficult it is to overturn a wrongful conviction in Missouri, even when the prosecutor supports it,” she said.At the evidentiary hearing, the attorney general’s office presented “nothing that challenged the body of evidence showing Chris is innocent,” Bushnell said. “The attorney general’s opposition to Chris’ release and to other innocence cases must be addressed and corrected. The office wasted valuable resources and taxpayer money in its effort to keep Chris behind bars.”A spokeswoman for Bailey declined comment.

Missouri judge overturns wrongful conviction of Christopher Dunn after 33 years in prison

By REBECCA RIVAS,&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving/">Missouri Independent</a>

For the next two weeks, Missouri voters can cast an absentee ballot in person at designated locations — and they no longer need an excuse to do it.&nbsp;

In 2022, state lawmakers passed legislation allowing no-excuse absentee voting during the two weeks prior to each election. For the Aug. 6 primary, that means up until the Monday before the election.&nbsp;

With traditional absentee voting, residents must apply for a ballot that arrives in the mail. While residents don’t have to apply to vote no-excuse absentee, it’s only available in person and at a few locations.&nbsp;

To vote no-excuse absentee, you first need to find the jurisdiction you’re registered in if you don’t already know, and you can do that on the secretary of state’s&nbsp;<a href="https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal/" target="_blank">website</a>.&nbsp;

Then check with your local election authority to find the nearest no-excuse absentee polling location and the times and days they’re open. The secretary of state’s<a href="https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/localelectionauthority" target="_blank">&nbsp;website</a>&nbsp;can also help you find your election authority’s information.

You’ll need to bring&nbsp;a current Missouri driver’s license, a Missouri non-driver’s license, a military photo identification or a passport.&nbsp;

If you don’t have an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/board-election-commissioners/voter/voter-identification.cfm" target="_blank">acceptable&nbsp;</a>ID, you can still cast a provisional ballot on Election Day, but not during early voting.&nbsp;

Local election authorities should also have a sample ballot available on their website.&nbsp;

No-excuse absentee voting looks just like regular voting. You’ll show your identification to a poll worker and then get either a paper or electronic ballot.&nbsp;

If you vote electronically, you will receive a receipt. No matter what method you use to vote, you can pick up an “I Voted” sticker on your way out.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1721753807243.png" alt=" In 2022, state lawmakers passed legislation allowing no-excuse absentee voting during the two weeks prior to each election. For the Aug. 6 primary, that means up until the Monday before the election (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent)." />
 <figcaption> In 2022, state lawmakers passed legislation allowing no-excuse absentee voting during the two weeks prior to each election. For the Aug. 6 primary, that means up until the Monday before the election (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent).</figcaption>
 </figure>By REBECCA RIVAS,&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving/">Missouri Independent</a>For the next two weeks, Missouri voters can cast an absentee ballot in person at designated locations — and they no longer need an excuse to do it.&nbsp;In 2022, state lawmakers passed legislation allowing no-excuse absentee voting during the two weeks prior to each election. For the Aug. 6 primary, that means up until the Monday before the election.&nbsp;With traditional absentee voting, residents must apply for a ballot that arrives in the mail. While residents don’t have to apply to vote no-excuse absentee, it’s only available in person and at a few locations.&nbsp;To vote no-excuse absentee, you first need to find the jurisdiction you’re registered in if you don’t already know, and you can do that on the secretary of state’s&nbsp;<a href="https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal/" target="_blank">website</a>.&nbsp;Then check with your local election authority to find the nearest no-excuse absentee polling location and the times and days they’re open. The secretary of state’s<a href="https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/localelectionauthority" target="_blank">&nbsp;website</a>&nbsp;can also help you find your election authority’s information.You’ll need to bring&nbsp;a current Missouri driver’s license, a Missouri non-driver’s license, a military photo identification or a passport.&nbsp;If you don’t have an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/board-election-commissioners/voter/voter-identification.cfm" target="_blank">acceptable&nbsp;</a>ID, you can still cast a provisional ballot on Election Day, but not during early voting.&nbsp;Local election authorities should also have a sample ballot available on their website.&nbsp;No-excuse absentee voting looks just like regular voting. You’ll show your identification to a poll worker and then get either a paper or electronic ballot.&nbsp;If you vote electronically, you will receive a receipt. No matter what method you use to vote, you can pick up an “I Voted” sticker on your way out.

No-excuse absentee voting has officially begun for Missouri’s Aug. 6 primary

WASHINGTON— President Joe Biden will address the nation from the White House Wednesday evening on&nbsp;his decision to end his 2024 reelection bid.

WASHINGTON— President Joe Biden will address the nation from the White House Wednesday evening on&nbsp;his decision to end his 2024 reelection bid.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tomorrow evening at 8 PM ET, I will address the nation from the Oval Office on what lies ahead, and how I will finish the job for the American people.&mdash; President Biden (@POTUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1815766423056080912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>&nbsp;He will speak at 7 p.m. CDT&nbsp;

Biden to give a White House address on decision to exit the race

(Radio Iowa) - Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says he's met with Iowa's attorney general to discuss legal challenges to some federal regulations relating to wetlands. 

The lawsuit would follow the U-S Supreme Court's recent decision that sharply curtails the authority federal agencies have to interpret the laws they administer. Naig says it's been difficult to get permits for nitrate-reducting wetland restoration projects because of the way the Army Corps of Engineers interprets the Clean Water Act. 

Naig says current federal rules require work in streams that are connected to the wetlands, and that adds significant costs.

(Radio Iowa) - Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says he's met with Iowa's attorney general to discuss legal challenges to some federal regulations relating to wetlands. The lawsuit would follow the U-S Supreme Court's recent decision that sharply curtails the authority federal agencies have to interpret the laws they administer. Naig says it's been difficult to get permits for nitrate-reducting wetland restoration projects because of the way the Army Corps of Engineers interprets the Clean Water Act. Naig says current federal rules require work in streams that are connected to the wetlands, and that adds significant costs.

Iowa Ag Secretary and A.G. discuss legal challenge to federal rules for wetland restoration

(Radio Iowa) - Iowa D-O-T records show a decline in the number of cars and pick-up trucks registered to drive on Iowa roads last year. 

In 2023, there were just over a million cars registered for use in Iowa and just over a million pick-ups for personal or business use. However, there was a nearly four percent drop in the number of automobiles registered in Iowa last year. 

Pick-up truck numbers in Iowa fell a percentage point from 2022 to 2023. The D-O-T's data includes semi tractors, mopeds and other types of vehicles. It shows more than three-point-seven million vehicles were registered in Iowa in 2023.

(Radio Iowa) - Iowa D-O-T records show a decline in the number of cars and pick-up trucks registered to drive on Iowa roads last year. In 2023, there were just over a million cars registered for use in Iowa and just over a million pick-ups for personal or business use. However, there was a nearly four percent drop in the number of automobiles registered in Iowa last year. Pick-up truck numbers in Iowa fell a percentage point from 2022 to 2023. The D-O-T's data includes semi tractors, mopeds and other types of vehicles. It shows more than three-point-seven million vehicles were registered in Iowa in 2023.

3.7 million vehicles registered in Iowa in 2023

WASHINGTON—&nbsp; Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough Democratic delegates to become her party’s nominee, according to her campaign. She said in a statement that she is looking forward to formally accepting the nomination while also making her case against a second Donald Trump presidency.

The Democrat convention is next month in Chicago.

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 </figure>WASHINGTON—&nbsp; Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough Democratic delegates to become her party’s nominee, according to her campaign. She said in a statement that she is looking forward to formally accepting the nomination while also making her case against a second Donald Trump presidency.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1721737632143.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>The Democrat convention is next month in Chicago.

Read statement from Kamala Harris on accepting the nomination soon

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday his decision to end his reelection bid. On Monday, Missouri governor Mike Parson released a statement on the decision.

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday his decision to end his reelection bid. On Monday, Missouri governor Mike Parson released a statement on the decision.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Family is what matters most, and while Teresa and I dedicated yesterday to celebrating our granddaughter’s 5th birthday, I did want to offer my thoughts on Sunday’s news: <a href="https://t.co/5EysTlXgP0">pic.twitter.com/5EysTlXgP0</a>&mdash; Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovParsonMO/status/1815503970812481764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Missouri governor comments on Biden dropping out of 2024 race

WASHINGTON— President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas. On Monday Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the president's physician, provided an update on Biden's recovery.

&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;announced Sunday&nbsp;that he is dropping his reelection bid against Donald Trump. He has not been seen in public since last week.

WASHINGTON— President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas. On Monday Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the president's physician, provided an update on Biden's recovery.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1721673941588.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;announced Sunday&nbsp;that he is dropping his reelection bid against Donald Trump. He has not been seen in public since last week.

Read doctor's Monday update on Biden's COVID recovery

(Radio Iowa) - Researchers have discovered what's known as a "remnant prairie" at the Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station and they're working to restore it.

 Remnant prairies have never been plowed or completely converted into non-native species. Only about zero-point-one percent of this original habitat remains in Iowa, though it once covered nearly 80-percent of the state. The one-and-a-half acre area beside a lake north of Ames was totally overgrown, but three years ago, a researcher recognized seeds pods under snow while working on a fish habitat project. 

Prairie specialists came out that spring to confirm it was a remnant. Most prairies you visit are reconstructions, seeded prairies on old crop fields, while remnants are rare. Reconstructed prairies are becoming more common, and they account for one-to-two-percent of the state.

(Radio Iowa) - Researchers have discovered what's known as a "remnant prairie" at the Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station and they're working to restore it. Remnant prairies have never been plowed or completely converted into non-native species. Only about zero-point-one percent of this original habitat remains in Iowa, though it once covered nearly 80-percent of the state. The one-and-a-half acre area beside a lake north of Ames was totally overgrown, but three years ago, a researcher recognized seeds pods under snow while working on a fish habitat project. Prairie specialists came out that spring to confirm it was a remnant. Most prairies you visit are reconstructions, seeded prairies on old crop fields, while remnants are rare. Reconstructed prairies are becoming more common, and they account for one-to-two-percent of the state.

Rare unplowed land near Ames may be how Iowa prairie looked 150 years ago

(Radio Iowa) - Many parks, trails, waterways and docks in northeast Iowa are reopening as early summer floodwaters recede, but safety for parkgoers remains a concern as bacteria and other contaminant levels in area rivers remain high. 

Lori Eberhard, park director for George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, says even though the rivers might look safer with the water levels down, the risk of illness for swimmers remains high. The Iowa D-N-R tests bodies of water weekly, but contaminants are still elevated due to stagnation and sediment that comes with flooding. 

When hiking, Eberhard stresses caution even when the ground appears stable, as weakened trees may just fall down. The D-N-R says around a dozen beaches at Iowa lakes are not recommended for swimming this week due to high levels of e-coli, algae toxins, or both.

(Radio Iowa) - Many parks, trails, waterways and docks in northeast Iowa are reopening as early summer floodwaters recede, but safety for parkgoers remains a concern as bacteria and other contaminant levels in area rivers remain high. Lori Eberhard, park director for George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, says even though the rivers might look safer with the water levels down, the risk of illness for swimmers remains high. The Iowa D-N-R tests bodies of water weekly, but contaminants are still elevated due to stagnation and sediment that comes with flooding. When hiking, Eberhard stresses caution even when the ground appears stable, as weakened trees may just fall down. The D-N-R says around a dozen beaches at Iowa lakes are not recommended for swimming this week due to high levels of e-coli, algae toxins, or both.

Even with flood waters gone, Iowa beaches and trails may still not be safe

The Chiefs secondary lost a big piece when cornerback L'Jarius Sneed was traded to the Tennessee Titans this offseason.  

While replacing one of the top corners in the league won't be easy, there are people there to fill those shoes, like third year corner Trent McDuffie.  

Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo it's yet to be determined if McDuffie will fill those shoes. 

"Almost every game we had LJ travel with "top receiver", whether we do that with Trent or not we'll see, it'll just be a game-by-game plan," Spagnuolo tells the media following practice. "We'll see who the other corner is, who the nickel is, there's still a lot of unknowns right now, we've got some work to do back there we certainly miss LJ, I miss him every day." 

Another one of those players the Chiefs are looking to replace is linebacker Willie Gay, who signed with the New Orleans Saints this offseason.  

Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagunolo says while they'll miss the energy of Gay, there are guys who can step up to fill that role. 

"Drue (Tranquill), we've got Drue has been there and played that spot, Jack Cochrane has been doing a terrific job, Leo (Chenal) is going to probably have different roles than he had last year, in conjunction with Nick (Bolton) we have some young guys out there," Spagnuolo explains.  

"So hopefully if we can find five, six, however many linebackers and get some good ones." 

The Chiefs will practice again tomorrow at 9:15. That practice is open to the public; tickets must be acquired online.

With threepeat on mind as camp starts, Clark Hunt says eliminate distractions

A goal on many a mind this season is the chance to make history, a three peat as Super Bowl Champions 

Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt's message to the team prior to camp was to eliminate distractions 

"The players, the coaches, everybody in the organization have a lot of people reaching out to them, a lot of people asking about the potential threepeat," Hunt tells the media. "And really to be successful in the National Football League you've got to focus on the task at hand, which is the next team you're playing." 

Hunt says in turn as the reigning champs the Chiefs also have a target on their backs and every team will be playing their best football against them.  

Chiefs' rookie receiver Xavier Worthy missed practice on Monday due to an illness. 

The Chiefs also announced they have signed former Missouri safety Tyree Gillispie and released safety Trey Dean 

Gillespie was on the Chiefs’ practice squad in December and January last season and re-signed with the team in February before getting cut again when the team signed undrafted rookie free agents. He also spent time with the Texans last summer after playing three games for the Jaguars in 2022 and 11 games for the Raiders in 2021. 

Gillespie had eight tackles in those 14 appearances. 

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 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post The Chiefs secondary lost a big piece when cornerback L'Jarius Sneed was traded to the Tennessee Titans this offseason. While replacing one of the top corners in the league won't be easy, there are people there to fill those shoes, like third year corner Trent McDuffie. Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo it's yet to be determined if McDuffie will fill those shoes. "Almost every game we had LJ travel with "top receiver", whether we do that with Trent or not we'll see, it'll just be a game-by-game plan," Spagnuolo tells the media following practice. "We'll see who the other corner is, who the nickel is, there's still a lot of unknowns right now, we've got some work to do back there we certainly miss LJ, I miss him every day." Another one of those players the Chiefs are looking to replace is linebacker Willie Gay, who signed with the New Orleans Saints this offseason. Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagunolo says while they'll miss the energy of Gay, there are guys who can step up to fill that role. "Drue (Tranquill), we've got Drue has been there and played that spot, Jack Cochrane has been doing a terrific job, Leo (Chenal) is going to probably have different roles than he had last year, in conjunction with Nick (Bolton) we have some young guys out there," Spagnuolo explains. "So hopefully if we can find five, six, however many linebackers and get some good ones." The Chiefs will practice again tomorrow at 9:15. That practice is open to the public; tickets must be acquired online.<figure>
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 </figure>With threepeat on mind as camp starts, Clark Hunt says eliminate distractions A goal on many a mind this season is the chance to make history, a three peat as Super Bowl Champions Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt's message to the team prior to camp was to eliminate distractions "The players, the coaches, everybody in the organization have a lot of people reaching out to them, a lot of people asking about the potential threepeat," Hunt tells the media. "And really to be successful in the National Football League you've got to focus on the task at hand, which is the next team you're playing." Hunt says in turn as the reigning champs the Chiefs also have a target on their backs and every team will be playing their best football against them. Injury update and roster moves Chiefs' rookie receiver Xavier Worthy missed practice on Monday due to an illness. The Chiefs also announced they have signed former Missouri safety Tyree Gillispie and released safety Trey Dean Gillespie was on the Chiefs’ practice squad in December and January last season and re-signed with the team in February before getting cut again when the team signed undrafted rookie free agents. He also spent time with the Texans last summer after playing three games for the Jaguars in 2022 and 11 games for the Raiders in 2021. Gillespie had eight tackles in those 14 appearances. You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Players will need to step up to fill new roles in Chiefs defense

WASHINGTON —&nbsp;Vice President Kamala Harris&nbsp;spoke Monday at a White House celebration with the NCAA championship teams, her first appearance since President Biden announced he was leaving the race.

Harris is set to travel to Wilmington Monday afternoon to meet with Biden campaign staff.

WASHINGTON —&nbsp;Vice President Kamala Harris&nbsp;spoke Monday at a White House celebration with the NCAA championship teams, her first appearance since President Biden announced he was leaving the race.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VP</a>: &quot;Joe Biden&#39;s legacy of accomplishment over the past three years is unmatched in modern history.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/m12gjVAkD6">pic.twitter.com/m12gjVAkD6</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1815421541628125644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><figure>
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 </figure>Harris is set to travel to Wilmington Monday afternoon to meet with Biden campaign staff.

🎥Harris makes first public comments since Biden ended campaign

(Radio Iowa) - There's an unresolved legal challenge to the law that would ban most abortions in Iowa -- and Planned Parenthood clinics in Iowa will continue to provide abortions up to the 20th week of a pregnancy. 

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled on June 28th that a six-week abortion ban is legal under Iowa's constitution, but the A-C-L-U of Iowa has filed a petition asking the justices to rehear the case. The district court judge who would lift the injunction that's blocked the law from taking effect cannot act until that matter is resolved. 

Ruth Richardson of Planned Parenthood of North Central States says the situation is temporary relief. She says once the ban on nearly all abortions takes effect, Planned Parenthood has developed plans to help patients get out of state abortions if their pregnancy is beyond that early window.

(Radio Iowa) - There's an unresolved legal challenge to the law that would ban most abortions in Iowa -- and Planned Parenthood clinics in Iowa will continue to provide abortions up to the 20th week of a pregnancy. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled on June 28th that a six-week abortion ban is legal under Iowa's constitution, but the A-C-L-U of Iowa has filed a petition asking the justices to rehear the case. The district court judge who would lift the injunction that's blocked the law from taking effect cannot act until that matter is resolved. Ruth Richardson of Planned Parenthood of North Central States says the situation is temporary relief. She says once the ban on nearly all abortions takes effect, Planned Parenthood has developed plans to help patients get out of state abortions if their pregnancy is beyond that early window.

Iowa's six-week abortion law remains in legal limbo

WASHINGTON—&nbsp;The Secret Service director&nbsp;Kim Cheatle testified Monday before the House Oversight committee as calls mount for her to resign over security failures at a rally where a 20-year-old gunman&nbsp;attempted to assassinate&nbsp;former President&nbsp;Donald Trump.

Click below to watch a replay of the hearing.

Rep. Eric Burlison, Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri and Rep. Jake LaTurner of Kansas are members of the House Oversight Committee.

WASHINGTON—&nbsp;The Secret Service director&nbsp;Kim Cheatle testified Monday before the House Oversight committee as calls mount for her to resign over security failures at a rally where a 20-year-old gunman&nbsp;attempted to assassinate&nbsp;former President&nbsp;Donald Trump.Click below to watch a replay of the hearing.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hyP3tKtgtnw?si=Pqhet5TaSu_xleoJ&amp;start=999" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Rep. Eric Burlison, Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri and Rep. Jake LaTurner of Kansas are members of the House Oversight Committee.

🎥 Secret Service director testifies on attempted assassination of Donald Trump

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was dropping out of the 2024 race following a disastrous debate with Republican Donald Trump.&nbsp;

Lawmakers immediately called for Biden to resign from office.

In a statement from his office, Kansas 4th District Rep. Ron Estes wrote, "President Joe Biden's announcement that he will suspend his reelection campaign is an admission of something that Americans have observed for a long time – he is not fit to be president, which also means he can no longer serve as commander in chief."

Biden's announcement throws the Democratic Party into chaos just months before the election. Biden has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, the party’s instant favorite for the nomination at its August convention in Chicago.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was dropping out of the 2024 race following a disastrous debate with Republican Donald Trump.&nbsp;Lawmakers immediately called for Biden to resign from office.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">If Joe Biden is unable to serve another term, then he must resign right now. If he&#39;s unfit to campaign, he should not have the nuclear codes - it&#39;s that simple.&mdash; Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RogerMarshallMD/status/1815100264380252171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">If Joe Biden isn&#39;t fit to run for re-election, he&#39;s clearly no longer fit to serve as President. He already did what he thought was best for his party. Now he needs to do what’s best for our country. It’s time for President Biden to resign from office.&mdash; Rep. Sam Graves (@RepSamGraves) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepSamGraves/status/1815101527431745620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Then RESIGN your office. If you can’t run a mere political campaign, you can’t be President <a href="https://t.co/wbO9fs0TyN">https://t.co/wbO9fs0TyN</a>&mdash; Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) <a href="https://twitter.com/HawleyMO/status/1815082478417358942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">At this unprecedented juncture in American history, we must be clear about what just happened. The Democrat Party forced the Democrat nominee off the ballot, just over 100 days before the election. Having invalidated the votes of more than 14 million Americans who selected Joe…&mdash; Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerJohnson/status/1815093011669516433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Joe Biden should resign. If he’s not capable of being a candidate after he won the primary he’s not capable of being President. <a href="https://t.co/pb7LTFFxpd">https://t.co/pb7LTFFxpd</a>&mdash; Eric Schmitt (@Eric_Schmitt) <a href="https://twitter.com/Eric_Schmitt/status/1815099700233855036?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>In a statement from his office, Kansas 4th District Rep. Ron Estes wrote, "President Joe Biden's announcement that he will suspend his reelection campaign is an admission of something that Americans have observed for a long time – he is not fit to be president, which also means he can no longer serve as commander in chief."Biden's announcement throws the Democratic Party into chaos just months before the election. Biden has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, the party’s instant favorite for the nomination at its August convention in Chicago.&nbsp;

Lawmakers: Biden must resign after ending reelection campaign

KANSAS CITY —Detectives are asking for assistance from the public in identifying an individual who police believe may have information regarding a homicide that occurred on on June 17, 2023 in the 6700 block of Richmond Avenue in Kansas City, according to a social media report from KCPD.

Please call the homicide/missing persons unit directly at 816-234-5043, or the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Detectives are asking for assistance from the public in identifying an individual who police believe may have information regarding a homicide that occurred on on June 17, 2023 in the 6700 block of Richmond Avenue in Kansas City, according to a social media report from KCPD.Please call the homicide/missing persons unit directly at 816-234-5043, or the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.

KCPD needs help to ID man who may have info about deadly shooting

(Radio Iowa) - Cyclists are converging in western Iowa this weekend for the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, commonly known as RAGBRAI. 

Glenwood is the starting point for the 434 mile route. Glenwood City Administrator Amber Farnan expects the town of about five-thousand to more than triple in size on Saturday night. Riders will exit Glenwood Sunday morning, headed to spend Sunday night in Red Oak. 

The other overnight stops are in Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa, Mount Pleasant and Burlington. This the 51st year for RAGBRAI and while this year's route is the shortest ever -- it's also the hilliest.

(Radio Iowa) - Cyclists are converging in western Iowa this weekend for the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, commonly known as RAGBRAI. Glenwood is the starting point for the 434 mile route. Glenwood City Administrator Amber Farnan expects the town of about five-thousand to more than triple in size on Saturday night. Riders will exit Glenwood Sunday morning, headed to spend Sunday night in Red Oak. The other overnight stops are in Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa, Mount Pleasant and Burlington. This the 51st year for RAGBRAI and while this year's route is the shortest ever -- it's also the hilliest.

RAGBRAI begins this weekend in Glenwood, ends 434 miles later in Burlington

&nbsp;WASHINGTON —U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri wrote&nbsp;a letter to&nbsp;Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas,&nbsp;<a href="https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&amp;cid=SenHawley&amp;crop=14341QQQ9232312QQQ8086450QQQ8019990&amp;report_id=&amp;redirect=https%3a%2f%2fx.com%2fHawleyMO%2fstatus%2f1814278991605350726&amp;redir_log=668494987763288" target="_blank">demanding</a>&nbsp;answers behind the U.S. Secret Service’s botched security rollout at President Donald Trump’s July 13 rally.

The letter comes after multiple whistleblowers contacted Senator Hawley’s office with disturbing new information behind the assassination attempt on the former president.

“Whistleblowers who have direct knowledge of the event have approached my office. According to the allegations, the July 13 rally was considered to be a ‘loose’ security event,”&nbsp;wrote Senator Hawley.

“For example, detection canines were not used to monitor entry and detect threats in the usual manner. Individuals without proper designations were able to gain access to backstage areas. Department personnel did not appropriately police the security buffer around the podium and were also not stationed at regular intervals around the event’s security perimeter,”&nbsp;Senator Hawley continued.

Senator Hawley is a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee which&nbsp;<a href="https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&amp;cid=SenHawley&amp;crop=14341QQQ9232312QQQ8086450QQQ8019990&amp;report_id=&amp;redirect=https%3a%2f%2foutreach.senate.gov%2fiqextranet%2fiqClickTrk.aspx%3f%26cid%3dSenHawley%26crop%3d14515QQQ9232341QQQ8086479QQQ8019990%26report_id%3d%26redirect%3dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.hawley.senate.gov%252fhawley-demands-full-scale-investigation-by-congress-into-attempted-assassination-of-president-trump%252f%26redir_log%3d794174422822921&amp;redir_log=832193208462131" target="_blank">conducts</a>&nbsp;oversight of Secretary Mayorkas’ DHS.

Immediately following the assassination attempt against President Trump, Senator Hawley&nbsp;<a href="https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&amp;cid=SenHawley&amp;crop=14341QQQ9232312QQQ8086450QQQ8019990&amp;report_id=&amp;redirect=https%3a%2f%2foutreach.senate.gov%2fiqextranet%2fiqClickTrk.aspx%3f%26cid%3dSenHawley%26crop%3d14392QQQ9230180QQQ8085138QQQ8019990%26report_id%3d%26redirect%3dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.hawley.senate.gov%252fhawley-demands-full-scale-investigation-by-congress-into-attempted-assassination-of-president-trump%252f%26redir_log%3d794174422822921&amp;redir_log=646663966612131" target="_blank">demanded</a>&nbsp;that the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee launch a comprehensive, transparent investigation into the incident with sworn testimony from DHS and Secret Service officials.&nbsp;That investigation was&nbsp;<a href="https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&amp;cid=SenHawley&amp;crop=14341QQQ9232312QQQ8086450QQQ8019990&amp;report_id=&amp;redirect=https%3a%2f%2foutreach.senate.gov%2fiqextranet%2fiqClickTrk.aspx%3f%26cid%3dSenHawley%26crop%3d14392QQQ9230180QQQ8085138QQQ8019990%26report_id%3d%26redirect%3dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.hsgac.senate.gov%252fmedia%252freps%252fpaul-and-peters-announce-bipartisan-homeland-security-and-governmental-affairs-committee-investigation-into-security-failures-and-the-assassination-attempt-on-former-president-donald-trump%252f%26redir_log%3d287783080511620&amp;redir_log=448394230822865" target="_blank">confirmed</a>&nbsp;this week along with plans to feature public testimony from agency leadership.

Senator Hawley then&nbsp;<a href="https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&amp;cid=SenHawley&amp;crop=14341QQQ9232312QQQ8086450QQQ8019990&amp;report_id=&amp;redirect=https%3a%2f%2fwww.hawley.senate.gov%2fhawley-requests-more-records-behind-assassination-attempt-on-president-trump-opens-office-whistleblower-tip-line%2f&amp;redir_log=745274266151011" target="_blank">opened</a>&nbsp;a whistleblower tip line within his office earlier this week, pledging to protect the anonymity of all who contact his staff in an effort to shed light on last Saturday’s disastrous security breach.&nbsp;

Senator Hawley has also written two additional oversight letters—<a href="https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&amp;cid=SenHawley&amp;crop=14341QQQ9232312QQQ8086450QQQ8019990&amp;report_id=&amp;redirect=https%3a%2f%2foutreach.senate.gov%2fiqextranet%2fiqClickTrk.aspx%3f%26cid%3dSenHawley%26crop%3d14392QQQ9230180QQQ8085138QQQ8019990%26report_id%3d%26redirect%3dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.hawley.senate.gov%252fwp-content%252fuploads%252f2024%252f07%252fHawley-letter-to-DHS-IG-.pdf%26redir_log%3d536796294054560&amp;redir_log=088027971831792" target="_blank">one</a>&nbsp;to the DHS Inspector General and a&nbsp;<a href="https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&amp;cid=SenHawley&amp;crop=14341QQQ9232312QQQ8086450QQQ8019990&amp;report_id=&amp;redirect=https%3a%2f%2foutreach.senate.gov%2fiqextranet%2fiqClickTrk.aspx%3f%26cid%3dSenHawley%26crop%3d14392QQQ9230180QQQ8085138QQQ8019990%26report_id%3d%26redirect%3dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.hawley.senate.gov%252fwp-content%252fuploads%252f2024%252f07%252fHawley-letter-to-BlackRock-re-Trump-investigation-.pdf%26redir_log%3d816819426384762&amp;redir_log=091259807621997" target="_blank">second</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;BlackRock’s CEO—requesting all records related to the staggering security failures on July 13.&nbsp;

Click here to read the full letter&nbsp;sent Friday.

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 </figure>&nbsp;WASHINGTON —U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri wrote&nbsp;a letter to&nbsp;Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas,&nbsp;<a href="https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&amp;cid=SenHawley&amp;crop=14341QQQ9232312QQQ8086450QQQ8019990&amp;report_id=&amp;redirect=https%3a%2f%2fx.com%2fHawleyMO%2fstatus%2f1814278991605350726&amp;redir_log=668494987763288" target="_blank">demanding</a>&nbsp;answers behind the U.S. Secret Service’s botched security rollout at President Donald Trump’s July 13 rally. The letter comes after multiple whistleblowers contacted Senator Hawley’s office with disturbing new information behind the assassination attempt on the former president.<figure>
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 </figure>“Whistleblowers who have direct knowledge of the event have approached my office. According to the allegations, the July 13 rally was considered to be a ‘loose’ security event,”&nbsp;wrote Senator Hawley.“For example, detection canines were not used to monitor entry and detect threats in the usual manner. Individuals without proper designations were able to gain access to backstage areas. Department personnel did not appropriately police the security buffer around the podium and were also not stationed at regular intervals around the event’s security perimeter,”&nbsp;Senator Hawley continued.Senator Hawley is a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee which&nbsp;<a href="https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&amp;cid=SenHawley&amp;crop=14341QQQ9232312QQQ8086450QQQ8019990&amp;report_id=&amp;redirect=https%3a%2f%2foutreach.senate.gov%2fiqextranet%2fiqClickTrk.aspx%3f%26cid%3dSenHawley%26crop%3d14515QQQ9232341QQQ8086479QQQ8019990%26report_id%3d%26redirect%3dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.hawley.senate.gov%252fhawley-demands-full-scale-investigation-by-congress-into-attempted-assassination-of-president-trump%252f%26redir_log%3d794174422822921&amp;redir_log=832193208462131" target="_blank">conducts</a>&nbsp;oversight of Secretary Mayorkas’ DHS.Immediately following the assassination attempt against President Trump, Senator Hawley&nbsp;<a href="https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&amp;cid=SenHawley&amp;crop=14341QQQ9232312QQQ8086450QQQ8019990&amp;report_id=&amp;redirect=https%3a%2f%2foutreach.senate.gov%2fiqextranet%2fiqClickTrk.aspx%3f%26cid%3dSenHawley%26crop%3d14392QQQ9230180QQQ8085138QQQ8019990%26report_id%3d%26redirect%3dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.hawley.senate.gov%252fhawley-demands-full-scale-investigation-by-congress-into-attempted-assassination-of-president-trump%252f%26redir_log%3d794174422822921&amp;redir_log=646663966612131" target="_blank">demanded</a>&nbsp;that the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee launch a comprehensive, transparent investigation into the incident with sworn testimony from DHS and Secret Service officials.&nbsp;That investigation was&nbsp;<a href="https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&amp;cid=SenHawley&amp;crop=14341QQQ9232312QQQ8086450QQQ8019990&amp;report_id=&amp;redirect=https%3a%2f%2foutreach.senate.gov%2fiqextranet%2fiqClickTrk.aspx%3f%26cid%3dSenHawley%26crop%3d14392QQQ9230180QQQ8085138QQQ8019990%26report_id%3d%26redirect%3dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.hsgac.senate.gov%252fmedia%252freps%252fpaul-and-peters-announce-bipartisan-homeland-security-and-governmental-affairs-committee-investigation-into-security-failures-and-the-assassination-attempt-on-former-president-donald-trump%252f%26redir_log%3d287783080511620&amp;redir_log=448394230822865" target="_blank">confirmed</a>&nbsp;this week along with plans to feature public testimony from agency leadership.Senator Hawley then&nbsp;<a href="https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&amp;cid=SenHawley&amp;crop=14341QQQ9232312QQQ8086450QQQ8019990&amp;report_id=&amp;redirect=https%3a%2f%2fwww.hawley.senate.gov%2fhawley-requests-more-records-behind-assassination-attempt-on-president-trump-opens-office-whistleblower-tip-line%2f&amp;redir_log=745274266151011" target="_blank">opened</a>&nbsp;a whistleblower tip line within his office earlier this week, pledging to protect the anonymity of all who contact his staff in an effort to shed light on last Saturday’s disastrous security breach.&nbsp;Senator Hawley has also written two additional oversight letters—<a href="https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&amp;cid=SenHawley&amp;crop=14341QQQ9232312QQQ8086450QQQ8019990&amp;report_id=&amp;redirect=https%3a%2f%2foutreach.senate.gov%2fiqextranet%2fiqClickTrk.aspx%3f%26cid%3dSenHawley%26crop%3d14392QQQ9230180QQQ8085138QQQ8019990%26report_id%3d%26redirect%3dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.hawley.senate.gov%252fwp-content%252fuploads%252f2024%252f07%252fHawley-letter-to-DHS-IG-.pdf%26redir_log%3d536796294054560&amp;redir_log=088027971831792" target="_blank">one</a>&nbsp;to the DHS Inspector General and a&nbsp;<a href="https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&amp;cid=SenHawley&amp;crop=14341QQQ9232312QQQ8086450QQQ8019990&amp;report_id=&amp;redirect=https%3a%2f%2foutreach.senate.gov%2fiqextranet%2fiqClickTrk.aspx%3f%26cid%3dSenHawley%26crop%3d14392QQQ9230180QQQ8085138QQQ8019990%26report_id%3d%26redirect%3dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.hawley.senate.gov%252fwp-content%252fuploads%252f2024%252f07%252fHawley-letter-to-BlackRock-re-Trump-investigation-.pdf%26redir_log%3d816819426384762&amp;redir_log=091259807621997" target="_blank">second</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;BlackRock’s CEO—requesting all records related to the staggering security failures on July 13.&nbsp;Click here to read the full letter&nbsp;sent Friday.

Whistleblower: Most of Trump’s security detail last Saturday not Secret Service

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/paige-gross/">PAIGE GROSS</a>

Air travel, banking, media and hospital systems are just some of the industries affected by a bug in a software update that has scrambled business operations for many globally Friday morning.

Many of those who use Microsoft Windows are likely experiencing a “blue screen of death” or an error page. The issue is due to a single bug in a software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, which provides antivirus software for Microsoft users.

The company pushed out an update to the software overnight, and at 1:30 a.m. EST, CrowdStrike said its “Falcon Sensor” software was causing Microsoft Windows to crash and display a blue screen,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/global-cyber-outage-grounds-flights-hits-media-financial-telecoms-2024-07-19/" target="_blank">Reuters reported</a>.

CrowdStrike President and CEO George Kurtz released a statement early Friday morning<a href="https://x.com/George_Kurtz/status/1814235001745027317" target="_blank">&nbsp;on X</a>, saying that the incident was not a security concern or a cyberattack. He added that the issue has been identified and that the company has been deploying a fix.

“We refer customers to the support portal for the latest updates and will continue to provide complete and continuous updates on our website,” Kurtz said.

The bug was causing major delays and cancellations at airports across the globe. Flight tracking data site&nbsp;<a href="https://www.flightaware.com/live/cancelled" target="_blank">FlightAware&nbsp;</a>noted nearly 24,000 delays and 2,300 cancellations globally by 9:30 a.m. Friday. While some airlines have been able to resume operation of their digital systems, others are finding analogue solutions in the meantime.

The U.S. Department of Transportation said it was monitoring the situation and suggested those experiencing travel delays and cancellations to use its&nbsp;<a href="http://flightrights.gov/" target="_blank">FlightRights.gov</a>&nbsp;website to help navigate their delays in travel.

Some states’ 911 and non-emergency lines were experiencing issues, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2024/07/19/alaska-experiencing-statewide-911-outage/" target="_blank">Alaska</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://wjla.com/news/local/microsoft-global-outage-metro-service-dc-virginia-maryland-fairfax-county-systems-down-impacts-it-tech-airports-dulles-regean-dca-iad-airlines-banks-media-reporting-issues-widespread-911-call-centers-police-fire-ems" target="_blank">Virginia</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562024/approved/20240719a.shtml" target="_blank">New Jersey</a>.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released a statement early Friday morning saying that the state had activated its State Emergency Operations Center in response to the disruptions and has provided guidance to other agencies about how to work through the situation.

“We are also engaging county and local governments, 911 call centers, and utilities to assess the impact and offer our assistance.,” he said.

Microsoft released&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/MSFT365Status/status/1814251159537729592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1814251159537729592%7Ctwgr%5E5f8cc315987d34735a3ace896336faf95a49a44f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F6abc.com%2Fpost%2Fhow-global-outage-is-impacting-services-philadelphia%2F15070804%2F" target="_blank">a trouble shooting guide</a>&nbsp;on X early Friday morning.

By 10 a.m. Friday, some global companies were seeing relief in their outages.&nbsp;<a href="https://downdetector.com/" target="_blank">Downdetector</a>, which tracks real-time outages, showed companies like Visa, Zoom, UPS and Southwest Airlines gaining more normal operations than they were experiencing in the early morning hours.

Speaking to the hosts of Today this morning, Kurtz said he was “deeply sorry for the impact we’ve caused to customers, to travelers, to anyone affected.” He said some customers have been able to reboot and are seeing progress getting online, and that trend will likely continue throughout the day.

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 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/paige-gross/">PAIGE GROSS</a>Air travel, banking, media and hospital systems are just some of the industries affected by a bug in a software update that has scrambled business operations for many globally Friday morning.Many of those who use Microsoft Windows are likely experiencing a “blue screen of death” or an error page. The issue is due to a single bug in a software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, which provides antivirus software for Microsoft users.The company pushed out an update to the software overnight, and at 1:30 a.m. EST, CrowdStrike said its “Falcon Sensor” software was causing Microsoft Windows to crash and display a blue screen,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/global-cyber-outage-grounds-flights-hits-media-financial-telecoms-2024-07-19/" target="_blank">Reuters reported</a>.CrowdStrike President and CEO George Kurtz released a statement early Friday morning<a href="https://x.com/George_Kurtz/status/1814235001745027317" target="_blank">&nbsp;on X</a>, saying that the incident was not a security concern or a cyberattack. He added that the issue has been identified and that the company has been deploying a fix.“We refer customers to the support portal for the latest updates and will continue to provide complete and continuous updates on our website,” Kurtz said.The bug was causing major delays and cancellations at airports across the globe. Flight tracking data site&nbsp;<a href="https://www.flightaware.com/live/cancelled" target="_blank">FlightAware&nbsp;</a>noted nearly 24,000 delays and 2,300 cancellations globally by 9:30 a.m. Friday. While some airlines have been able to resume operation of their digital systems, others are finding analogue solutions in the meantime.The U.S. Department of Transportation said it was monitoring the situation and suggested those experiencing travel delays and cancellations to use its&nbsp;<a href="http://flightrights.gov/" target="_blank">FlightRights.gov</a>&nbsp;website to help navigate their delays in travel.Some states’ 911 and non-emergency lines were experiencing issues, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2024/07/19/alaska-experiencing-statewide-911-outage/" target="_blank">Alaska</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://wjla.com/news/local/microsoft-global-outage-metro-service-dc-virginia-maryland-fairfax-county-systems-down-impacts-it-tech-airports-dulles-regean-dca-iad-airlines-banks-media-reporting-issues-widespread-911-call-centers-police-fire-ems" target="_blank">Virginia</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562024/approved/20240719a.shtml" target="_blank">New Jersey</a>.New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released a statement early Friday morning saying that the state had activated its State Emergency Operations Center in response to the disruptions and has provided guidance to other agencies about how to work through the situation.“We are also engaging county and local governments, 911 call centers, and utilities to assess the impact and offer our assistance.,” he said.Microsoft released&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/MSFT365Status/status/1814251159537729592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1814251159537729592%7Ctwgr%5E5f8cc315987d34735a3ace896336faf95a49a44f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F6abc.com%2Fpost%2Fhow-global-outage-is-impacting-services-philadelphia%2F15070804%2F" target="_blank">a trouble shooting guide</a>&nbsp;on X early Friday morning.By 10 a.m. Friday, some global companies were seeing relief in their outages.&nbsp;<a href="https://downdetector.com/" target="_blank">Downdetector</a>, which tracks real-time outages, showed companies like Visa, Zoom, UPS and Southwest Airlines gaining more normal operations than they were experiencing in the early morning hours.Speaking to the hosts of Today this morning, Kurtz said he was “deeply sorry for the impact we’ve caused to customers, to travelers, to anyone affected.” He said some customers have been able to reboot and are seeing progress getting online, and that trend will likely continue throughout the day.

IT glitch causing delays in flights, business operations globally

(Radio Iowa) - Iowa law allows schools to start on August 23rd this year -- but the fall semester will begin September 5th in the Rock Valley school district as the community recovers from severe flash flooding that hit in June. 

Rock Valley Superintendent Mike Van Voorst says district officials hope returning to classes can bring some normalcy to students' lives. School rooms aren't ready, though, so the district's youngest students will begin the school year in a Rock Valley church and third, fourth and fifth graders will start school in cleaned, sanitized but unfinished classrooms. 

The State of Iowa is constructing six temporary classrooms that will be used by students in sixth through 12th grades and those older students will rotate back and forth to unfinished spaces in the school building where reconstruction is underway.

(Radio Iowa) - Iowa law allows schools to start on August 23rd this year -- but the fall semester will begin September 5th in the Rock Valley school district as the community recovers from severe flash flooding that hit in June. Rock Valley Superintendent Mike Van Voorst says district officials hope returning to classes can bring some normalcy to students' lives. School rooms aren't ready, though, so the district's youngest students will begin the school year in a Rock Valley church and third, fourth and fifth graders will start school in cleaned, sanitized but unfinished classrooms. The State of Iowa is constructing six temporary classrooms that will be used by students in sixth through 12th grades and those older students will rotate back and forth to unfinished spaces in the school building where reconstruction is underway.

Rock Valley School start delayed until September

Former Missouri Chamber of Commerce President,
Dan Mehan, has retired after 29 years with the Chamber, 26 as president.

Mehan looks back with pride on the Chamber’s
accomplishments, especially its wins in the Missouri legislature, pushing for
workers compensation reform, changes to civil jurisprudence, economic
development, and infrastructure.

“Nothing less than historic this last year when
we’ve funded I-70 reconstruction and serious improvements for Interstate 44 as
well,” Mehan tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.

The Missouri legislature has approved widening
Interstate 70 between Kansas City and St. Louis from four lanes to six lanes.
Construction has begun in mid-Missouri. This year, the legislature approved
widening I-44 at congested points between the Oklahoma state line and St.
Louis.

Mehan began as a lobbyist for the Chamber,
representing its interests during legislative sessions in Jefferson City, testifying
before legislative committees and meeting with legislators.

As president, Mehan led the Chamber to become
more active politically, forming both the Missouri Chamber Political Action
Committee and the Missouri Political Institute.

“This is not a sport for the timid, politics that
is,” Mehan says. “Business deserves and has the right to be heard as much as any
constituency out there.”

Mehan also helped the Chamber establish a 15-year
strategic plan called Missouri 2030:&nbsp; An
Agenda to Lead, which he says has been instrumental in passing some needed
economic proposals.

“Very proud of that impact that we’ve been able
to have and the support that we’ve been able to earn,” Mehan says. “At first,
there’s going to be doubt in any new idea, but once you prove it and once we
were able to do what we said we were going to do, then the support and the confidence
and the trust just flowed from that.”

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce search for a
successor begins soon.

You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1721401940804.jpeg" alt="Former Missouri Chamber of Commerce President Dan Mehan/Photo courtesy of Missouri Chamber of Commerce" />
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 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostFormer Missouri Chamber of Commerce President,
Dan Mehan, has retired after 29 years with the Chamber, 26 as president.Mehan looks back with pride on the Chamber’s
accomplishments, especially its wins in the Missouri legislature, pushing for
workers compensation reform, changes to civil jurisprudence, economic
development, and infrastructure.“Nothing less than historic this last year when
we’ve funded I-70 reconstruction and serious improvements for Interstate 44 as
well,” Mehan tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.The Missouri legislature has approved widening
Interstate 70 between Kansas City and St. Louis from four lanes to six lanes.
Construction has begun in mid-Missouri. This year, the legislature approved
widening I-44 at congested points between the Oklahoma state line and St.
Louis.Mehan began as a lobbyist for the Chamber,
representing its interests during legislative sessions in Jefferson City, testifying
before legislative committees and meeting with legislators.As president, Mehan led the Chamber to become
more active politically, forming both the Missouri Chamber Political Action
Committee and the Missouri Political Institute.“This is not a sport for the timid, politics that
is,” Mehan says. “Business deserves and has the right to be heard as much as any
constituency out there.”Mehan also helped the Chamber establish a 15-year
strategic plan called Missouri 2030:&nbsp; An
Agenda to Lead, which he says has been instrumental in passing some needed
economic proposals.“Very proud of that impact that we’ve been able
to have and the support that we’ve been able to earn,” Mehan says. “At first,
there’s going to be doubt in any new idea, but once you prove it and once we
were able to do what we said we were going to do, then the support and the confidence
and the trust just flowed from that.”The Missouri Chamber of Commerce search for a
successor begins soon.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

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