Local News

Multi-Vehicle Accident Sends Several to Hospital

Multi-Vehicle Accident Sends Several to Hospital

A two-vehicle collision on US 67 Southbound at Blomeier Road in St. Francois County sent six people ...
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Leadington Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting Outside St. Louis Bar

Leadington Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting Outside St. Louis Bar

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Force Investigative Unit is investigating a deadly us...
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Elderly Driver Seriously Injured in St. Francois County Crash

Elderly Driver Seriously Injured in St. Francois County Crash

A single-vehicle crash sends Middlebrook man to the hospital Tuesday afternoon...
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Minor Earthquake Strikes Near Caledonia Tuesday Morning

Minor Earthquake Strikes Near Caledonia Tuesday Morning

A small earthquake was recorded Tuesday morning near Caledonia...
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Light Snow Thursday, Significant Winter Storm Expected Sunday

Light Snow Thursday, Significant Winter Storm Expected Sunday

The Midwest is bracing for a multi-faceted winter storm expected to arrive late this weekend, bringi...
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Missouri Implements New Laws Effective January 1, 2025

Missouri Implements New Laws Effective January 1, 2025

As the new year approaches, Missouri residents should be aware of several significant legal changes ...
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St. Francois County Accomplishments in 2024

St. Francois County Accomplishments in 2024

Members of the St. Francois County Commission are looking at 2024 as a productive year that saw many...
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Medical Equipment Loaner Program Ends

Medical Equipment Loaner Program Ends

The New Beginnings Grief and Loss Support Group's Medical Equipment Loaner Program is ending as we h...
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NB and SB I-55 Impacted for Shoulder and Median Work

NB and SB I-55 Impacted for Shoulder and Median Work

Northbound and Southbound Interstate 55 in Perry County will be impacted as construction crews perfo...
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Jazz Ensembles Looking for Players

Jazz Ensembles Looking for Players

Mineral Area College, and Mineral Area Fine Arts Academy officials, are looking for musicians the sc...
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Missouri News

Governor Kehoe Repeals Voter-Backed Paid Sick Leave Law

Governor Kehoe Repeals Voter-Backed Paid Sick Leave Law

Despite Missouri voters approving the measure, paid sick leave is repealed ...
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Missouri's SNAP Program Faces Changes Following Bill Passage

Missouri SNAP Recipients Face Tighter Rules After “Big Beautiful Bill” Becomes Law

Tighter restrictions on SNAP benefits, particularly for those older than 55...
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Cellphone Use In Schools Under New Guidelines

Governor Kehoe Signs Education Bill Including School Cell Phone Rules and Safety Measures

Starting this coming school year, there will be new guidelines for cell pho...
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Senate Bills to Take Effect August 28 in Missouri

Senate Bills to Take Effect August 28 in Missouri

Senate Bills 28 and 348 take effect on August 28. Senate Reporter Dean Morg...
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Kehoe Extends State of Emergency, Highlights Ongoing Disaster Recovery Efforts Across Missouri

Kehoe Extends State of Emergency, Highlights Ongoing Disaster Recovery Efforts Across Missouri

Governor Mike Kehoe has extended Missouri’s State of Emergency through Augu...
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