Patriot Coal's bid to cut retiree benefits now in hands of bankruptcy judge
Employee benefits the most contentious part of bankruptcy for the spinoff company of Peabody EnergyST. LOUIS, Mo. -- A bankrupt St. Louis-based coal company's push to significantly cut thousands of...
View ArticlePolice: Central Missouri couple put grandchild in trunk of car
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A central Missouri couple faces possible charges after police say they admitted putting their 5-year-old granddaughter in the trunk of their car.
View ArticleMore turkeys harvested in spring hunting season
JEFFERSON CITY –Hunters shot 42,220 turkeys during Missouri’s regular spring turkey season. That is an increase of 1,773, or 4 percent, from 2012.
View ArticleMissouri lawmakers approve renaming of St. Louis bridge after Stan Musial
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have voted to name a new Mississippi River bridge for the late St. Louis Cardinals great Stan Musial and part of a highway for construction worker Andy...
View ArticleAward ceremony for generous teen took place in unusual setting
Sophie Greenwalt got the hugs she deserves even though she couldn't go to Washington, D.C. last weekend.KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- “Why do bad things happen to good people?” is one of life’s hardest...
View ArticleDrury swimming coach issued public reprimand
The NCAA announced Tuesday in a news release that Brian Reynolds was reprimanded for entering an ineligible swimmer for consideration to be selected for the men's 400-free relay team.SPRINGFIELD, Mo....
View ArticleTony Alamo's stepdaughter makes claim on property in suit
A stepdaughter of imprisoned evangelist Tony Alamo says she has a $500,000 claim against properties that are part of a $30 million judgment won by ministry members who claim they were...
View ArticlePublic schools, universities to get funding increase under Missouri budget plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri public schools and universities will be getting a funding increase under an agreement by legislative budget negotiators.
View ArticleMo. lawmakers cut licensing agency by one-third
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri budget negotiators have decided to press ahead with cuts for agencies caught up in a controversy involving driver's license applicants and conceal gun permit holders.
View ArticlePolice investigate more than 50 cases of car vandalism from weekend
Springfield, Mo. -- Reports of busted out car windows poured into the Springfield Police Department Monday morning and again Tuesday. The calls came from several different neighborhoods across town.
View ArticleOhio case gives hope to families of three missing women in Springfield
Janis McCall's daughter, along with two other women, disappeared nearly 21 years ago in the Ozarks. SPRINGFIELD, Mo -- It's been nearly 21 years since the disappearance of Stacy McCall, Sherrill...
View ArticleMo. lawmakers pass legislation allowing pharmacies to refuse to stock...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri pharmacies could not be required to carry or stock specific drugs or devices under legislation that has been given final approval.
View ArticleSt. Louis Cardinals closer Motte to have Tommy John surgery; Adams activated
CHICAGO (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals closer Jason Motte had season-ending Tommy John surgery Tuesday.
View ArticleHy-Vee event raises money for Route 66 park project
The seven-day event will support plans for a replica of the famous Red's Hamburg cafe sign.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Hy-Vee is raising money for a planned Route 66 roadside park in central Springfield. The...
View ArticleBreaking News: Motorcyclist dies after crash on south side of Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield police officers are investigating deadly crash involving an SUV and a motorcycle near Kansas Avenue at Republic Road about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. An ambulance took the...
View ArticleAppeals court restores $28 million in damages to families of 5 killed in sky...
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri Court of Appeals has restored $28 million in punitive damages to the families of five people who died in the crash of a skydiving plane shortly after takeoff from a rural...
View ArticleMother Daughter Celebration is Saturday at Tower Club
Saturday's luncheon, silent auction and fashion show benefits The Victim Center.Here's a chance for some special mother-daughter time this weekend. This Saturday, May 11, is the 3rd annual Mother...
View ArticleCrime Stoppers unsolved assault: Police identify women in photos
Police hope to find the women in these pictures.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield police have identified the three women in these photographs. They wanted to know their names as part of an...
View ArticleNixon denounces partial funding of license agency
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is warning of employee layoffs and cuts to services if legislators pass a budget that reduces funding for the states' motor vehicle division.
View ArticleNixon denounces partial funding of license agency, promises layoffs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon warns of employee layoffs and cuts to services if legislators pass a budget that reduces funding for the states' motor vehicle division. Nixon said...
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