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wgem. com > video > 04/20/2026 > watch-couple-shocked-after-hot-air-balloons-lands-their-backyard

WATCH: Couple shocked after hot air balloons lands in their backyard

9+ hour, 40+ min ago  (82+ words) WGEM WATCH: Couple shocked after hot air balloons lands in their backyard Preliminary results show 2 EF1 tornadoes touched down during Friday's storms John Wood Community College lands $350 K grant for advanced manufacturing training equipment WATCH: Students cheer as principal who stopped…...

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wgem. com > video > 04/16/2026 > hikers-find-body-national-forest

Hikers find body in national forest

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (33+ words) WGEM Hikers find body in national forest Hannibal organizations receive $1 million donations from Robertson family trust "It was almost surreal: Macomb mayor reflects on meeting the Pope...

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wgem. com > 04/15/2026 > canton-mayor-says-30-million-bond-issue-will-help-keep-city-responsible-water-distribution

Canton mayor says $30 million bond issue will help keep city responsible for water distribution

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (266+ words) CANTON, Mo. (WGEM) - After voting to use water from Clark County, Canton residents voted to approve a $30 million bond issue to improve city's distribution. In February, the Canton City Council voted to use water from Clark County after finding too…...

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wgem. com > 04/14/2026 > hunt-is-morel-mushrooms-are-popping-up-around-tri-states

The hunt is on: Morel mushrooms are popping up around the Tri-States

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wgem. com > video > 04/15/2026 > eric-swalwell-tony-gonzales-officially-resign-congress

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign from Congress

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (58+ words) WGEM Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign from Congress Missouri hemp industry delivers 10, 000 letters asking governor to veto bill Lee County Conservation acquires more land to explore at North Heron Bend Republicans launch messaging campaign on tax changes, economy…...

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wgem. com > 04/10/2026 > worker-suspected-starting-fire-massive-paper-goods-warehouse

Worker suspected of starting fire at 1. 2-million-square-foot paper goods warehouse

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (261+ words) ONTARIO, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) - Police in California confirmed that a person they believe started a massive fire at a paper goods warehouse has been arrested. Corporal Emily Williams, with the Ontario Police Department, identified the suspect as Chamel Abdulkarim, a…...

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wgem. com > 04/11/2026 > disney-expected-lay-off-many-1000-employees-report-says

Disney expected to lay off as many as 1, 000 employees, report says

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (193+ words) WGEM (CNN) - The Wall Street Journal reports Disney is planning to lay off as many as a thousand employees. The report, citing sources, says the company's marketing department is expected to be heavily affected by the cuts. The layoffs would…...

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wgem. com > 04/11/2026 > five-people-charged-with-murder-deadly-northern-california-fireworks-warehouse-explosion

Five people charged with murder in deadly Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (421+ words) The explosion near the community of Esparto, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northwest of Sacramento, sparked a massive fire and led to nearby Fourth of July celebrations being called off. "Samuel Machado's participation included using his role as a trusted lieutenant to…...

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wgem. com > 04/11/2026 > driver-hospitalized-after-propane-tank-explodes-vehicle

Driver hospitalized after propane tank explodes in vehicle

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (98+ words) FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (Gray News) " Authorities in Virginia said one person was injured after a propane tank exploded inside a vehicle. According to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, emergency personnel responded Thursday morning to Old Keene Mill Road…...

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wgem. com > 04/09/2026 > steak-n-shake-worker-killed-during-argument-over-onion-rings-drive-thru-family-says

Steak "n Shake worker killed during argument over onion rings in drive-thru, family says

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (215+ words) ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - A woman was shot and killed while working the drive-thru at a Steak "n Shake in Missouri on Wednesday night. St. Louis County police said they were called to the Steak "n Shake…...