Meredith Howard

Belleville News-Democrat

Meredith Howard is a service journalist with the Belleville News-Democrat. She is a Baylor University graduate and has previously freelanced with the Illinois Times and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.

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LATEST FROM MEREDITH HOWARD

Weather News

Harvest moon to join planets in triangle over Kansas skies. When to see it

September 21, 2026 at 9:54 AM

Business

How much do you need to make to ‘live comfortably’ in Kansas in 2026? See salary

September 2, 2026 at 10:10 AM

Local

Partial lunar eclipse to peak with ‘sturgeon’ moon. When to see it in Kansas

August 19, 2026 at 4:22 AM

Business

Here’s the highest-paying job in Kansas that doesn’t require a college degree

August 12, 2026 at 4:54 AM

Local

Here’s when to see the ‘most popular’ meteor shower of the year peak over Kansas

August 8, 2026 at 4:30 AM

Local

Here’s when to see a full ‘buck’ moon and 3 meteor showers from Kansas

July 25, 2026 at 4:49 AM

Business

How much does a typical home down payment cost in Kansas? See latest data

July 15, 2026 at 10:17 AM

Local

Meteor shower to bring ‘spectacular views,’ bright fireballs to Kansas skies

July 10, 2026 at 4:04 AM

Local

What is the strawberry moon? Here’s when you can see it peak from Wichita

June 23, 2026 at 10:31 AM

Local

How quickly will Kansas lose daylight after the upcoming summer solstice?

June 9, 2026 at 11:58 AM

State

Kansas reported 5K vehicle thefts last year. See the top 10 most stolen cars

June 9, 2026 at 4:35 AM

Local

Ready to see a rare ‘blue micromoon’ peak over Kansas? Here’s when to look

May 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM