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Portell Appointed Washington County Presiding Commissioner

Portell Appointed Washington County Presiding Commissioner

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is appointing Lynn Portell, of Potosi, as the new Washington County Pre...
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April Election St. Francois County Issues and Races

April Election St. Francois County Issues and Races

There are three April 8, 2025 election issues scattered throughout St. Francois County for voters to...
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Man Arrested After Fleeing Deputies in Madison County

Man Arrested After Fleeing Deputies in Madison County

A man is in custody after a confrontation with law enforcement led to a foot pursuit in Madison Coun...
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Severe Weather Threat: Damaging Winds and Strong Tornadoes Possible Friday

Severe Weather Threat: Damaging Winds and Strong Tornadoes Possible Friday

A powerful storm system is set to bring severe weather to the Parkland on Friday, with damaging stra...
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Head-On Collision on Missouri 32 Injures Five in St. Francois County; Driver Taken Into Custody

Head-On Collision on Missouri 32 Injures Five in St. Francois County; Driver Taken Into Custody

A two-vehicle crash on Missouri Highway 32 at Front Street Wednesday evening resulted in multiple in...
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ReWorld Company's Recycling Methods for Park Hills Location

ReWorld Company's Recycling Methods for Park Hills Location

The former glass factory in Park Hills is the new home for the ReWorld company, a group that handles...
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April Elections School District Races and Measures

April Elections School District Races and Measures

During the April 8, 2025 elections there are several issues and contested school races in St. Franco...
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Two Cedar Hill Men Jailed for Copper Wire Theft in Jefferson County

Two Cedar Hill Men Jailed for Copper Wire Theft in Jefferson County

Two Cedar Hill men are behind bars in the Jefferson County Jail after being charged with Receiving S...
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Washington County Deputies Respond to Multiple Disturbance Calls, Arrest Made in Shooting Incident

Washington County Deputies Respond to Multiple Disturbance Calls, Arrest Made in Shooting Incident

Washington County deputies were dispatched to four separate disturbance calls Tuesday evening, three...
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Firefighters Contain Garage Fire in Leadwood

Firefighters Contain Garage Fire in Leadwood

At approximately 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, the Leadwood Fire Protection District responded to a structur...
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Missouri News

Missouri Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over “Missouri First” Congressional Map

Missouri Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over “Missouri First” Congressional Map

The Missouri Supreme Court is considering whether the state’s new “Missouri...
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Schmitt Raises Concerns About Birthright Citizenship During Senate Judiciary Hearing

Schmitt Raises Concerns About Birthright Citizenship During Senate Judiciary Hearing

Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt says Congress should take a closer look at bi...
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Former Missouri House Speaker John Diehl Sentenced to Prison for COVID Relief Fraud

Former Missouri House Speaker John Diehl Sentenced to Prison for COVID Relief Fraud

A former Missouri House Speaker has been sentenced to federal prison after ...
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Gas Prices Jump 14 Percent as Conflict with Iran Drives Energy Concerns

Gas Prices Jump 14 Percent as Conflict with Iran Drives Energy Concerns

Gas prices are climbing quickly across the country as global tensions conti...
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Missouri Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Weather Threat

Missouri Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Weather Threat

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has declared a State of Emergency as forecaste...
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