Furloughs at the Fort: Thousands of civilian workers at Ft. Wood forced to...
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. - The post received the word in recent days that it would lose 885 uniformed personnel positions through 2014. Now comes word thousands of civilian workers will also feel the...
View ArticleArkansas' attorney general rejects marijuana proposal
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has rejected a proposal to ask voters to end a prohibition on marijuana.
View ArticleArkansas Razorbacks: Ryne Stanek signs first round contract with Tampa Bay...
FAYETTEVILLE – Former University of Arkansas right-handed pitcher Ryne Stanek has signed a professional contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, as announced on Tuesday.
View ArticleAldermen in Fair Grove don't vote on budget; city still operating without...
FAIR GROVE, Mo. - Several city employees in Fair Grove will continue to stay home this week, as officials there have not passed a budget.
View ArticleHamner Barber Variety Show announces final show in December
In a news release, Jim Barber stated he will leave the venue he has co-managed for nine years to pursue other opportunities. BRANSON, Mo. - A popular show in Branson has announced this season will be...
View ArticleSeven injured when car hits group of cyclists in Arkansas
Police were called Tuesday afternoon to a crash scene on State Highway 17 near McCroy. Police say a vehicle traveling northbound slammed into the back of a group of 13 cyclists.LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)...
View ArticleAmber Alert canceled: baby girl in St. Louis County is safe
JENNINGS, Mo. -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol canceled an Amber Alert on Wednesday afternoon after a 10-month-old girl, Demi Grant, was located. Police believe the girl was abducted by her...
View ArticleIndependence Day is time when pets easily may be injured, sickened
Here are some things to remember about pet safety during planned Independence Day festivities. With all of the celebration, sweet savory barbequed dishes, open flames and fireworks, paying attention...
View ArticleAdults beware: Children's injuries from fireworks are common
For the next few days, people all across the nation will celebrate freedom by lighting the sky with fireworks. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 8,700...
View ArticleMissouri governor requests federal disaster declaration for 30 counties
Mostly, the declaration could help local governments rather than individuals.JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday requested the federal government issue a major disaster declaration for...
View ArticleMan gets 15-year prison sentence for trying to stab ex-girlfriend
Prosecutors say this is Derwinn Cole's second conviction for assaulting a woman.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A man from Springfield received a 15-year sentence on Wednesday for stabbing his ex-girlfriend at...
View ArticleCity leaders explore vision for West Meadows of Jordan Valley Park
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- The vision for the West Meadows of Jordan Valley is getting closer to reality. Crews have planted grass on the rolling hills just west of downtown Springfield. And this morning,...
View ArticleTechnology could help relieve overcrowding in county jails
Laclede County inmates with minor offenses could soon be monitored from home through use of ankle bracelets.LEBANON, Mo. -- Laclede County has more inmates than cell space, but a wearable solution...
View ArticleFederal agency rescinds White River's Blueway designation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The U.S. Department of the Interior dropped the White River from a new federal program that recognizes conservation and recreation efforts along waterways. The decision on...
View ArticleWeather should boost crowds at downtown Springfield Independence Day activities
Activities start in the afternoon and end with fireworks at Hammons Field.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Thousands of people will be in downtown on Thursday night to celebrate Independence Day with the annual...
View ArticleDrury baseball player in hospital after getting hit by pitch
A Drury baseball player is in the hospital this morning after getting hit by a pitch. According to the team's official twitter page, Emilio Villanueva has a collapsed lung. He's reportedly getting a...
View ArticleIndependence Day by the numbers
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of...
View ArticleNew report ranks Missouri roads 8th best in the nation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A new report from a libertarian-leaning think tank rates Missouri's highway system eighth in the nation for overall condition and cost-effectiveness.
View ArticleRoyals rally for wild 10-7 victory over Indians
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Lorenzo Cain hit his first career grand slam, Salvador Perez provided a bases-loaded double in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 10-7 victory over the...
View ArticleVeterans home needs funds for new bus
The Missouri Veterans Home in Mount Vernon says another bus would give the vets more freedom.MOUNT VERNON, Mo.-- A new set of wheels is on the wish list for the Missouri Veterans Home here. The...
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