Missouri State Fair

Morning headlines: Monday, August 20, 2012

Julie Bierach, Adam Allington, WBEZ and The Associated Press — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:38:20 +0000

Romney distancing himself from Akin

Republican presidential Mitt Romney is distancing himself from Congressman Todd Akin after comments Akin made during an interview with a St. Louis television station.

During the interview on Fox 2's Jaco Report, Akin was asked if he would support abortion in cases when a woman was raped.

Wildfire threat in Mo. will be higher this fall, Nixon says

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:05:31 +0000

Missouri’s drought conditions have increased the threat of wildfires across the state.

Governor Jay Nixon (D) presided over a drought briefing today at the Missouri State Fair for emergency management and public safety workers. He says the wildfire risk will stretch into fall, as drought conditions are now expected to last through November.

“It makes common sense," Nixon told reporters afterward. "When the leaves get brown, they’re easier to burn than when they’re green, and

Mo. State Fair opens, offers severe weather text message service

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:49:14 +0000

The 2012 Missouri State Fair is underway in Sedalia.

Attendees this year will have access to a new warning system in the event of severe weather. Fair officials and the State Highway Patrol are offering the service, which will provide text messages to fairgoers if there’s a severe weather warning or other emergency situation. Marketing Director Tammie Nichols says it’s being provided, in part, because of last year’s severe storm that knocked out power and forced the fair to shut down for several hours.

Mo. State Fair reopens after severe weather knocks out power

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:24:42 +0000

The Missouri State Fair has reopened, after a severe thunderstorm passed through Sedalia last night, knocking out power and blowing debris across the fairgrounds.

The gates reopened to the public at 3:00 p.m., after electrical power was fully restored. Spokeswoman Tammy Nichols says there were no injuries to people or farm animals.

Morning headlines: Friday, August 19, 2011

The Associated Press and St. Louis Public Radio — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:51:10 +0000

Good morning! Here are some of today's starting headlines:

Missouri State Fairgrounds temporarily close after nighttime storms

Update: A tweet from the Missouri State Fair: "State Fair to Open Gates at 3 p.m. Today - Luke Bryan and Josh Thompson will take the Grandstand Stage at 7:30 p.m. as scheduled"

Original Story:

The Missouri State Fairgrounds are closed after a strong storm knocked out power.