College costs more: federal student loan rates double
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Quiet walkways and empty hallways are a sign it’s summer break for Missouri State University students. But, it’s not vacation time for the staff.
View ArticleSequester cuts impact Arkansas home-bound seniors
Northwest Arkansas Meals on Wheels Program will cut $74,000HARRISON, Ark. -- Federal sequester spending cuts are impacting food banks in Arkansas.
View ArticleSen. McCaskill to visit Springfield, discuss putting more people to work
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill is scheduled for a Springfield visit today.
View ArticleFort Leonard Wood officials to host Q&A session about upcoming furloughs
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. - Government budget cuts are hitting one of the largest Army bases in the nation.
View ArticleOzarks storyteller featured in "Winter's Bone" to perform at Capitol museum
Marideth Sisco was a retired journalist when the makers of "Winter's Bone" discovered her and some fellow Ozark pickers in West Plains.JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - An Ozarks singer and storyteller...
View ArticleResidents of Galena encouraged to boil water after drop in pressure
The advisory runs through at least Wednesday, and is just a precaution after the town's water supply had a drop in water pressure.GALENA, Mo. - City officials in Galena say their town is under a boil...
View ArticleMSU employee accused of theft has to forfeit certificates of deposit
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) - A federal judge has approved a preliminary order requiring the former bookstore director at Missouri State University to forfeit several certificates of deposits.
View ArticleRecord Lows this Morning, Cool Afternoon
Highs will continue to stay well below average for a few more days. Small showers and storms are possible during next few afternoons.
View ArticleMo. Gov. turns tables on GOP, cites "privacy" and "database" concerns in...
Bill would have created database of Worker's Comp ClaimsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Governor Jay Nixon took a page out of the Republican playbook Tuesday, accusing the GOP-led General Assembly of...
View ArticleFood pantry serves families for first time after devastating fire
Volunteers continue to ask for donationsAURORA, Mo. -- Volunteers were gearing up to serve hundreds of hungry families, but then a fire destroyed everything in the food pantry two weeks ago. Now,...
View ArticleFurloughs 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 ArticleGrilling on the Fourth of July? Practice food safety and avoid...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Fireworks, swimming and family gatherings are all part of Fourth of July celebrations -- and so is lighting up the grill.
View ArticleStorm debris removal proving to be time-consuming in Nixa
NIXA, Mo. - Storm debris removal is becoming more of a challenge in Nixa.
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...
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