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National Weather Service Confirms EF-1 Tornado in Washington County

National Weather Service Confirms EF-1 Tornado in Washington County

The National Weather Service (NWS) surveyed storm damage in Washington County Wednesday morning and ...
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Azalea Festival Features Many Crafts and Vendors

Azalea Festival Features Many Crafts and Vendors

The 63rd Azalea Festival takes place this weekend at Fredericktown's Azalea Park near the courthouse...
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National Day of Prayer Gathering Set for May 1 in St. Francois County

National Day of Prayer Gathering Set for May 1 in St. Francois County

Thursday, May 1, 2025 marks the annual National Day of Prayer—a tradition that began in 1952 when Co...
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St. Francois County Sheriff Anticipates Increased Jail Population in Summer

St. Francois County Sheriff Anticipates Increased Jail Population in Summer

St. Francois County Sheriff Jeff Crites anticipates that the county jail will fill close to capacity...
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Potosi Superintendent Commends Response of Staff During Storms

Potosi Superintendent Commends Response of Staff During Storms

Potosi R-3 School District Superintendent Alex McCaul gave thanks to Potosi Elementary school staff,...
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Storms Impacts Washington County Memorial Hospital, Facilities Remain Fully Operational

Storms Impacts Washington County Memorial Hospital, Facilities Remain Fully Operational

Washington County Memorial Hospital and Clinics sustained damage from a radar-indicated tornado that...
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National Weather Service Surveying Storm Damage in Potosi Today

National Weather Service Surveying Storm Damage in Potosi Today

The National Weather Service will be in Potosi this morning to survey damage from Tuesday’s storms.....
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Severe Weather Impacts Potosi and Washington County

Severe Weather Impacts Potosi and Washington County

Authorities are surveying the damage done to roads and buildings in Potosi following Tuesday's sever...
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Spectrum Opens New Tech Center in Herculaneum, Plans to Hire 100 More Field Operations Employees in St. Louis Area

Spectrum Opens New Tech Center in Herculaneum, Plans to Hire 100 More Field Operations Employees in St. Louis Area

Spectrum, the nation's leading rural internet provider, has officially opened a new Field Operations...
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St. Francois County Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Charges

St. Francois County Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Charges

A St. Francois County man has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison after being cau...
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Missouri News

Student Loan Repayment Plan Could End Sooner than Expected

Student Loan Repayment Plan Could End Sooner than Expected

A Biden-era student loan repayment plan could be ending sooner than expecte...
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Fall Enrollment Slips Slightly at Missouri Colleges, But Community Colleges See Growth

Fall Enrollment Slips Slightly at Missouri Colleges, But Community Colleges See Growth

Fall enrollment at Missouri’s colleges and universities dipped just under o...
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Bill Aims to Change Oversight of High School Activities in Missouri

Bill Aims to Change Oversight of High School Activities in Missouri

A newly pre-filed bill for the 2026 legislative session could change how hi...
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Hawley Pushes Tax-Free Health Care Plan as ACA Subsidy Deadline Nears

Hawley Pushes Tax-Free Health Care Plan as ACA Subsidy Deadline Nears

The debate in Washington is intensifying as Affordable Care Act subsidies a...
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Medicare Open Enrollment Deadline Approaches Sunday

Medicare Open Enrollment Deadline Approaches Sunday

Missourians have until this Sunday, December 7, to make changes to their Me...
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