Senate passes defense bill containing wartime contracting provisions backed...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The U.S. Senate has passed a defense bill that includes wartime contracting provisions sought by Sen. Claire McCaskill.
View ArticleSpike in domestic violence spurs construction of new shelter in Camdenton
New facility will help serve growing case load originating from three countiesCAMDENTON, Mo. -- A new safe haven is being constructed for women and children.
View ArticleCamera secretly recorded girls in Buffalo H.S. restroom
The Dallas County Sheriff's Department is investigating.BUFFALO, Mo. -- Some parents are outraged after finding out their teenage girls were secretly videotaped. The taping happened inside the high...
View ArticleMan from Hollister is on the run after chase from Branson to Highlandville area
The chase was after officers were told about an assault call on Bee Creek Road in Branson at 1 a.m. Thursday.HIGHLANDVILLE, Mo. -- A man who led law enforcement officers on a chase up U.S. 65 from an...
View ArticleOne of three men accused of Porter murders due in court
Phillip Friend is charged with first-degree murder, holding the Porters against their will and weapons charges.FORSYTH, Mo. - One of three men accused of killing a Willard couple last April is...
View ArticleMan from Lamar pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter for baby's death
LAMAR, Mo. -- A man admitted in court that he accidentally killed his ex-girlfriend's 4-month-old son when he shook the baby. Jonathan Rector, 28, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a plea...
View ArticleGov. Jay Nixon visiting Missouri troops in Kuwait and Afghanistan
Nixon says this week's trip started in Washington and included meetings with military leaders and a visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The Democratic governor then traveled to...
View ArticleToday is final day to file claim in LCD screen class-action settlement
The settlement covers products purchased between 1999 and 2006.Today is the deadline to file for a reimbursement in a class-action settlement over LCD screens.
View ArticleMan's death near Midway is homicide
The Baxter County Sheriff's Department received a call about the death late Wednesday night.MIDWAY, Ark. -- The Baxter County sheriff won't say how a 20-year-old man died at a home near Midway on...
View ArticleDeath of 2-year-old girl brings murder charge against man from Cole Camp
Investigators think Rafael Alejo hit the girl in the stomach.WARSAW, Mo. -- A man living in Cole Camp is accused of hitting his girlfriend’s toddler daughter in the stomach and causing her death....
View ArticleSuspect is in custody, not charged for two murders in Morgan County
VERSAILLES, Mo. -- Law enforcement officers have a suspect for the murders of an elderly couple on Monday night. Ronald Blowers, 25, who lives in the Ivy Bend area, was not charged for the murders as...
View ArticleEight members named to Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Task Force
Citizens can still apply to sit on the task force until noon Friday; seven positions remain.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Springfield Mayor Bob Stephens announced the names of the eight voting members and one...
View ArticleSpringfield traffic alert: National Avenue is closed between East Trafficway...
Crews are improving the National Avenue at East Trafficway intersection.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Some drivers in center city Springfield will have to reroute their usual trips. National Avenue between East...
View ArticlePolice surround house in north Springfield, find no one inside
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Several police officers in Springfield spent a large portion of Friday morning surrounding a home in the 2500 block of North East Avenue, where a person was believed to be holed up...
View ArticleHollister man still on the run from police after Thursday morning chase
The Christian County Sheriff considers Johnny Bryan, Jr. armed and dangerous.CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Mo. - A Hollister man who hit three patrol cars on a police chase through two counties remains on the run...
View ArticleCatch a sneak peek of Springfield Ballet's "The Nutcracker"
Tickets are still available for most showings, but they are going quickly.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Springfield Ballet's 27th annual production of The Nutcracker takes place Dec. 14-16 at the Landers Theatre...
View ArticleKid Rock will perform at JQH Arena next February
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Rock artist Kid Rock will bring his tour to Springfield in February. The "Rebel Soul" tour will support the album of the same name, and includes a stop at JQH Arena on Feb. 5....
View ArticleEx-con from Ivy Bend area is charged with two murders in Morgan County
Ronald Blowers was sent to prison in July for a four-year sentence for burglary.VERSAILLES, Mo. -- A convicted burglar who lives a mile away from two elderly murder victims is charged with breaking...
View ArticleArkansas state police identify 2 girls and their stepfather found dead in...
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas state police have identified a 40-year-old man and his two stepdaughters who were found dead in their Arkadelphia home.
View ArticleLeft-hander Randy Choate and Cardinals finalize $7.5 million, 3-year contract
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Reliever Randy Choate and the St. Louis Cardinals have finalized a $7.5 million, three-year contract.
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