SUMMARY: Jeff Bernthal is reporting live from Jefferson City on high voter turnout for an ongoing election, anticipating slightly better numbers than the 2020 election despite less favorable weather conditions. The Secretary of State noted significant interest in early and absentee voting. Following the election, local election authorities will review and conduct hand count audits of the ballots over the next two weeks. This process will include the Secretary of State’s office reviewing everything before the election results are officially certified by required signatures from the Secretary of State and two judges.

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft tells FOX 2 he expects voter turnout to be slightly higher for this presidential election compared to 2020, when it was 70%.

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SUMMARY: On election day, polls opened with a highly contentious race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. While Harris is projected to win Illinois with a 98% chance, Trump similarly boasts a 98% chance of winning Missouri, continuing the state‘s streak of voting Republican since 1996. Harris campaigned in key swing state Pennsylvania, making stops in several cities, while Trump held rallies in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Michigan before returning to Florida. With polls showing a close race nationally, voters across the country are tasked with choosing the next president.

FOX 2’s Laura Simon previews the Presidential Election between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump and looks into which candidate is projected to win Missouri.

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SUMMARY: In St. Francois County, an urgent plea has been issued for residents near Iron Mountain Lake to seek higher ground due to imminent heavy rain. Emergency agencies and first responders are setting up roadblocks and shelters as concerns grow over potential flooding, especially since approximately 25 homes are at risk. Although the levee currently holds, it’s uncertain how long it will withstand the rain. Many residents remain reluctant to evacuate, particularly seniors uncomfortable with leaving their homes. First responders emphasize the importance of safety, urging residents to heed warnings and avoid risky water crossings.

An area of Iron Mountain Lake, Missouri, is being evacuated following flooding Monday afternoon. St. Louis News: FOX 2 covers …

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