Forecasters downgrade Missouri River flooding
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The National Weather Service is downgrading flood projections along the Missouri River.
View ArticlePeople in the Ozarks are finding ways to honor those hurt in Boston Marathon
Camp Barnabas marathon will hold ceremony before raceSPRINGFIELD, -- As events continue to unfold in Boston, people in the Ozarks are finding ways to honor those hurt in the marathon.
View ArticleOne vehicle accident kills Lebanon woman
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Odien was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected. She was pronounced dead at the scene.LEBANON, Mo.-- A 25 year old Lebanon woman died Friday night as the...
View ArticleTeenage girl struck by SUV, seriously hurt
LICKING, Mo.-- A teenage girl was seriously hurt when she was struck by an SUV on Highway 137 just south of the Licking city limits.
View ArticleSingle vehicle accident claims the life of a man in Shannon County
SHANNON COUNTY, Mo. --One man is dead after his vehicle rolled near Mountain View around 5 a.m. on Saturday.
View ArticleClarksville still holding against flood
CLARKSVILLE, Mo. (AP) - People in the eastern Missouri hamlet of Clarksville are getting a boost from the Missouri National Guard and even from prison inmates as they battle the surging Mississippi...
View ArticleMothers in the Ozarks attempt to break world record in the Great Cloth Diaper...
SPRINGFIELD -- Mothers from around the Ozarks attempted to help break a world record on Saturday by changing their babies diapers--cloth diapers.
View ArticleA Missouri grandmother charged with murdering her husband
Oldest woman ever charged with murder in MissouriKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- An 80-year-old grandmother from Missouri has been charged for first-degree murder in the death of her husband.
View ArticleS&T chancellor crusades for more women in science
ROLLA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri University of Science and Technology's new chancellor doesn't have to look far when it comes to the continued struggles to increase participation by female scientists in...
View ArticleMo. House panel set to investigate contract aimed at moving people from...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri House panel is launching an investigation next week into a state contract aimed at moving people from state welfare programs to federal disability payments.
View ArticleMissouri Tigers: quarterback job up for grabs after spring drills at Mizzou
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri quarterback James Franklin, who struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness his junior season, will have to beat out two challengers for the job in fall practice.
View ArticleArkansas Razorbacks: Allen, Mitchell lead Hogs squads in Red-White game
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Brandon Allen and Brandon Mitchell combined to throw for 296 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Red to a 34-27 victory over the White in Arkansas' spring game.
View ArticleA heartfelt thank you for helping those in their darkest hour
Joplin Schools Superintendent thanks Missouri National Guard in SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD, -- The superintendent of Joplin Schools was in Springfield to thank the Missouri National Guard members for...
View ArticleCondominiums on fire at Osage Beach
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. - Fire fighters in Osage Beach on Saturday have been battling a fire at a condominium complex.
View Article80 loose barges near St. Louis
Another portion of the flooded Mississippi River is closed after around 80 barges broke loose south of St. Louis. ST. LOUIS. Mo-- Another portion of the flooded Mississippi River is closed after...
View ArticleFire at Pace Industries in Harrison, Arkansas
HARRISON, Ark. -- A fire gutted part of a large business in Harrison, Arkansas Sunday morning. The fire inside Pace Industries, which creates aluminum die casts, created a tense challenge for...
View ArticleNumber of concealed-carry gun permits issued, renewed in Arkansas up sharply...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of people who were issued or renewed concealed-carry gun permits this year is on pace to match last year's number by the end of June.
View ArticleMissouri lawmaker seeks penalty for smoking bans
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The growing number of Missouri communities banning smoking in public places could face stiff financial penalties under a proposal from a state lawmaker.
View ArticlePart 1: Resources are thin as the need continues to grow for early childhood...
A Springfield study finds one child out of five lacks the social, emotional and basic academic skills expected when they first go to school. Research continues to prove the benefits of early childhood...
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