Camden County detectives get confession for 9-year-old murder
Clara Rector is charged with murder; her husband, Jason, is accused of trying to destroy evidence of stalking by her.CAMDENTON, Mo. -- Investigators from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Camden...
View ArticleNo plan to shift insurance for Ark. state workers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — While Washington state legislators consider moving some part-time government workers from state-sponsored health plans to an insurance exchange under the new health care law,...
View ArticleFire damages cafe in Exeter
The fire broke out late Wednesday morning. Several fire departments in Barry County fought it.EXETER, Mo. -- A fire severely damaged a restaurant on Wednesday morning. It may have started as a grease...
View ArticleTruck carrying hazardous material crashes near Branson
REEDS SPRING JUNCTION, Mo. -- A driver escaped with only minor injuries after his truck carrying hazardous materials crashed on Missouri 248 near the Taney/Stone county line on Wednesday afternoon.
View ArticleHouse passes legislation to cut Mo. income taxes on individuals, businesses;...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has passed legislation that would trim the state's income tax and raise the sales tax as part of an economic competition with Kansas and other neighboring...
View ArticleArkansas will buy private insurance with Medicaid money
A new law in Arkansas would allow the state to buy private insurance for low-income folks using Medicaid money.HARRISON, Ark. -- Arkansas will be the first state in the nation to use its federal...
View ArticleBranson schools start early education program to meet demand from community
Parent considers tuition-based program an investment in daughter's futureBRANSON, Mo -- As the need for early education grows, some school districts in the Ozarks are trying to meet the demand.
View ArticleInmate bites Baxter County jailer during scuffle
An inmate bit a jailer on the arm during a struggle; he was upset when jail staff searched his cell.MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. -- A jailer was hurt after an inmate bit him during a struggle at the Baxter...
View ArticleNew charges are filed against man accused of dumping teen's body in lake
Anthony Balbirnie is in a state prison for past convictions.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Greene County prosecutors this month filed new criminal charges against a man connected with the death of a teenager...
View ArticleOACAC Head Start will cut 199 slots for kids, 42 jobs
The changes in OACAC's 10-county service area are because of federal sequestration budget cuts.NIXA, Mo. -- Dozens are losing their jobs and nearly 200 fewer at-risk children will get services....
View ArticleMore than a dozen Laclede County residents arrested after drug investigation
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the arrests took place with the help of several departments.LEBANON, Mo. - The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced the arrests of more than a dozen Laclede...
View ArticleAlternative fuels gaining popularity in Springfield
At an environmental summit, the City of Springfield showcased its progress toward more fuel efficient fleets. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- Alternative energy was just one topic among many discussed at an...
View ArticleState awards $130 million to 92 Arkansas school districts for construction...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More than $130 million has been awarded to 92 school districts for construction projects next year.
View ArticleSenate passes bill to end air traffic control furloughs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate moved quickly late on Thursday to end air traffic controller furloughs that were causing widespread airline flight delays related to last month's automatic federal...
View ArticleSt. Louis trades up to get WR Tavon Austin
NEW YORK -- The St. Louis Rams did some "wheeling and dealing" in the first round of the NFL Draft.
View ArticleMissouri Tigers: Mizzou's Sheldon Richardson drafted No. 13 by the New York Jets
NEW YORK -- Mizzou's Sheldon Richardson heard his name called early in the 2013 NFL Draft.
View ArticleProgress Report: Developer plans major west Springfield retail center,...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo- Right now there is just a Walmart Supercenter and a big open field. But soon, the intersection of Sunshine St. and West Bypass could be the gateway to be a bustling shopping center.
View ArticleHearing set for next month in federal lawsuit challenging Arkansas' new...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A hearing is scheduled next month in a federal lawsuit challenging Arkansas' ban on most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
View ArticleKansas City Chiefs select offensive lineman with No. 1 overall pick in NFL Draft
NEW YORK -- The Kansas City Chiefs made history Thursday with the selection of offensive lineman Eric Fisher.
View ArticleNew Route 66 exhibit takes visitors back in time on Mother Road
The exhibit will be open April 28 through August 31.Springfield, Mo. -- The newest exhibit at the History Museum on the Square is called 'Woodruff's Dream: The Mother Road Through Springfield.' The...
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