Missouri
It’s time — the cicadas are coming. Here’s what to know about Missouri’s summer brood
2024 cicada-geddon: Trillions expected to swarm parts of US
Trillions of cicadas, which last came together in 1803, will cover a larger than normal area of the United States.
If you’ve spent any time outdoors the last few days, you may have heard the rhythmic buzzing — or screaming — of cicadas beginning to emerge from the ground. For the first time in 221 years, more than one million cicadas will emerge simultaneously throughout the country.
Deemed a rare emergence, two broods of cicadas are making their way to the surface this summer. The largest brood, known as Brood XIX, appears every 13 years and Brood XIII emerges every 17 years. The two broods haven’t emerged in the same year since 1803 and won’t again until 2245.
Southwest MO to see only one brood
Broods XIX and XIII will appear in 17 states this spring and summer: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Virginia. However, not all states will see an overlap of the broods.
When it comes to “Cicadageddon” in Missouri, only counties in the northeast part of the state will see members of both broods. In southwest Missouri, folks will only experience buzzing from Brood XIX, which hasn’t emerged since 2011.
In addition to Missouri, Brood XIX stretches from southern Iowa to Oklahoma, through the southern coastal states and as far east as Washington D.C.
When will they emerge, when will they leave?
The emergence of cicadas is dependent on weather, when soil 8 inches below ground reaches 64 degrees Fahrenheit. In Missouri, this tends to be mid-May. Folks throughout the state of Missouri have likely already seen a few of the critters out and about.
The lifespan of a cicada is typically four to six weeks, so the insects will begin to die off in late June.
What do Brood XIX cicadas look like?
Unlike annual cicadas, which are greenish in color, Brood XIX cicadas have black bodies, orange markings, clear wings and red eyes. Brood XIX cicadas can grow 1-2 inches in length and have a wingspan of 3-4 inches.
How do cicadas make that distinctive buzzing sound?
Cicadas are considered one of the loudest insects, buzzing up to 90-100 decibels. But it’s only male cicadas that make that distinctive buzzing sound. Female cicadas do not have the necessary sound-producing organs.
Male cicadas have two vibrating membranes called tymbals that sit behind each wing. Each tymbal contains a series of ribs that bend and make clicking sounds when a male flexes its muscles. Cicadas repeat this movement 300-400 times per second, which result in the unique buzzing sound.
Two eardrums are also responsible for carrying the sound. By tightening the muscles around their eardrums and extending their abdomens, cicadas can alter the volume and pitch of their sound. The abdomen of a male cicada is almost entirely hollow, which helps to amplify these sounds.
Though female cicadas cannot make these sounds, they respond to male cicadas with the flicking of their wings.
Do cicadas bite or sting?
Cicadas are harmless to humans and pets; they do not bite or sting. If you decide to pick one up, their prickly feet make poke your skin, though.
Cicadas can, however, be dangerous to young trees, as cicadas lay their eggs on small tree branches. To protect young saplings, cover them in a mesh or netting to keep the cicadas out.
What’s the difference between cicadas and locusts?
Though both are large and loud, cicadas and locusts are two different species of insects. Locusts belong to the same family as grasshoppers and are more destructive, feeding on much plant life. Though cicadas lay their eggs in trees, they do not chew leaves or harm crops. They only drink tree sap.
Greta Cross is the trending topics reporter for the Springfield News-Leader. She has more than five years of journalism experience covering everything from Ozarks history to Springfield’s LGBTQIA+ community. Follow her on X and Instagram @gretacrossphoto. Story idea? Email her at gcross@news-leader.com.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Homicide detectives in Kansas City, Missouri, were called to the scene of a deadly shooting Saturday morning.
Just before 7 a.m. Saturday, police received a reported shooting call near E. 4th Street and Holmes Street.
When officers arrived, they located an adult male in the street who had been shot.
Paramedics transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
A police spokesperson said detectives believe the victim had an interaction with one or more suspects in a vehicle when one of the suspects opened fire, striking the victim.
The spokesperson said the incident happened in an area with several apartment residences – detectives are interviewing potential witnesses for additional information.
—
If you have any information about a crime, you may contact your local police department directly. But if you want or need to remain anonymous, you should contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Depending on your tip, Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward.
Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 8, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 8 drawing
37-47-49-51-58, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 8 drawing
Midday: 4-6-2
Midday Wild: 6
Evening: 1-3-0
Evening Wild: 6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 8 drawing
Midday: 1-1-1-9
Midday Wild: 3
Evening: 8-8-9-9
Evening Wild: 8
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 8 drawing
Early Bird: 13
Morning: 11
Matinee: 15
Prime Time: 07
Night Owl: 13
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 8 drawing
02-18-20-23-36
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
A Jackson County judge on Friday denied Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s attempt to immediately stop Kansas City-based CBD American Shaman and several affiliated companies from selling kratom products.
The motion for a temporary restraining order, which was filed alongside the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, took particular aim at the more potent 7-OH products, which Hanaway argues are “hazardous opioids” banned by state and federal law.
Jackson County Circuit Judge Charles McKenzie’s ruling Friday stated there are “competing affidavits” from experts on both sides of the argument, following a hearing on the motion earlier this week.
“The court cannot find, based on the oral argument of the parties, the respective competing affidavits presented and the pleadings, whether the plaintiff is likely to succeed on the merits at this juncture in the proceedings in order for the court to grant relief in the form of a temporary restraining order,” McKenzie’s order states.
Hanaway’s argument was backed by sworn statements from an undercover narcotics officer with the highway patrol who said 7-OH is being used to cut fentanyl and a woman whose brother died from a kratom overdose. Her office also submitted a FDA report that points to 7-OH as “a potent opioid that poses an emerging public health threat” and state health data showing synthetic 7-OH was involved in at least 197 Missouri deaths.
American Shaman submitted statements of its own from five toxicology and addiction experts, who largely said there wasn’t enough evidence to show that 7-OH and kratom posed a public health risk. One who researched narcotics said she had never heard of 7-OH being used to cut fentanyl.
Company owner Vince Sanders’ statement detailed how he came up with the idea to create 7-OH products, which now has an “enormous” demand particularly among people who need pain management.
Sanders could not be reached for comment about the ruling Friday.
McKenzie denied a temporary restraining order “without prejudice,” meaning that he would like to see more evidence.
“It is because of this finding that the court determines it necessary to hold an additional hearing,” he wrote, “where it can consider the parties respective positions with the potential of testimonial evidence and other properly introduced evidence, all as more fully developed by the parties, in order to further analyze these issues.”
The judge will consider “other injunctive relief sought in the pleadings at a future hearing to consider the issues,” the order states.
Hanaway filed a similar lawsuit Thursday against Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading LLC, and its owners Dustin Robinson and Ajaykumar Patel.
The group received a warning letter from the FDA for producing 7-OH products last year similar to one received by Shaman Botanicals.
“This is another step in our ongoing crackdown on kratom manufacturers who flout the law and try to justify endangering Missourians in the name of profit,” Hanaway said in a press release Thursday. “Our mission is to safeguard Missourians from unregulated and addictive substances, and we will continue to pursue every legal tool available to protect public health and safety.”
This story was originally published by the Missouri Independent.
-
North Carolina3 minutes agoNC State graduates stunned as donor pays off senior year debts in commencement speech
-
North Dakota9 minutes agoNew ballot measure guide to be mailed to North Dakota voters ahead of election
-
Ohio15 minutes agoUrban Meyer recalls Pete Rose’s texts about Ohio State football
-
Oklahoma21 minutes agoNCAA men’s tennis: Arizona rallies to beat Oklahoma, advance to first Elite Eight
-
Oregon27 minutes agoNational Train Day celebrated at Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland
-
Pennsylvania33 minutes agoHeading to Pennsylvania? New law will cost you if you text and drive
-
Rhode Island39 minutes ago
RI Lottery Powerball, Numbers Midday winning numbers for May 9, 2026
-
South-Carolina45 minutes agoSouth Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for May 9, 2026