Grid Under Stress as Heatwave Hits | Jefferson City News

Man Arrested for Throwing Fireworks at Home | Jefferson City News

A wild Saturday in Rolla ended with Lonnie Canada, 40, arrested after allegedly hurling fireworks at a home while shouting, “These mother\\\\\\\ keep calling the cops on me.” The victim, under an active order of protection, reported the explosive disturbance, and witnesses saw Canada light another firework after the first blast. Police caught him at his residence, where he claimed he was drunk and trying to flee — but he was cuffed and taken to jail. Now facing First-Degree Harassment charges, he’s being held without bond. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5cbbb42520cd4bcb

Trump's Michigan Manufacturing Message | Jefferson City News

Trump’s Michigan rally touts manufacturing revival, with White House touting tax cuts and tariffs as job creators — but Michigan Democrats push back, calling it a betrayal of working-class voters and accusing the administration of favoring the wealthy over workers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6dd0fc2b3c286558

Grid Under Stress as Heatwave Hits | Jefferson City News

The Department of Energy has issued an emergency order to prevent blackouts across 17 states, including Missouri, as a deadly heatwave strains the power grid. The Southwest Power Pool is now authorized to plan demand reductions ahead of a potential Energy Emergency Alert Level Three — the point where rolling blackouts become unavoidable. This proactive measure, effective until August 3rd, aims to avoid widespread outages by managing electricity use before the system collapses. It’s a stark reminder of how vulnerable our infrastructure is to extreme weather — and how far authorities will go to keep the lights on. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/13a8650653be07ce

Former Deputy Gets 20-Year Sentence | Jefferson City News

A former Miller County Sheriff’s deputy, Kyle Carroll, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitting to molesting a child under 12. The case, which began with a September 2025 report, led to his arrest in Cooper County and suspension from duty. Prosecutors dropped four additional first-degree charges, but the judge’s final verdict on July 27, 2026, marks a devastating end to a deeply troubling chapter. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/319985ebafbb4333

Downtown Columbia Midnight Incident | Jefferson City News

Downtown Columbia erupted in chaos at 1:24 AM as a shocking early Sunday incident sent shockwaves through the city—here’s what really happened. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0a4ca418b3fbe30d