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Flu Cases Surge to Highest Level in 25 Years, CDC Says

Flu Cases Surge to Highest Level in 25 Years, CDC Says

Flu cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest levels in 25 years, prompting health officials to...
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State Auditor Begins Performance Audit of Washington County

State Auditor Begins Performance Audit of Washington County

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has launched a performance audit of Washington County gover...
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Cedar Hill Man Arrested in Stabbing Investigation

Cedar Hill Man Arrested in Stabbing Investigation

A Cedar Hill man has been arrested and faces serious charges following a stabbing incident early Mon...
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Shots Fired During Foot Pursuit in Bonne Terre; No Injuries Reported

Shots Fired During Foot Pursuit in Bonne Terre; No Injuries Reported

A wanted suspect was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon in Bonne Terre following a foot pursuit du...
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Arrest Made Following Theft Investigation at Rocky Creek Youth Ranch

Arrest Made Following Theft Investigation at Rocky Creek Youth Ranch

A Potosi man has been arrested following a theft investigation at Rocky Creek Youth Ranch in St. Fra...
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DeSoto Rural Fire Protection District Responds to Multiple Structure Fires Early in 2026

DeSoto Rural Fire Protection District Responds to Multiple Structure Fires Early in 2026

The DeSoto Rural Fire Protection District is off to a busy start in 2026, responding to three struct...
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Early Morning Structure Fire Reported at Holiday Shores Lake Development

Early Morning Structure Fire Reported at Holiday Shores Lake Development

Firefighters with the Bismarck Fire Protection District responded to a residential structure fire ea...
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Fenton Man Arrested on Drug Charges During Holiday Impaired Driving Campaign

Fenton Man Arrested on Drug Charges During Holiday Impaired Driving Campaign

A late-night traffic stop in St. Francois County during the Holiday Impaired Driving Campaign led to...
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Construction Underway to Add Third-Floor Courtroom at St. Francois County Courthouse

Construction Underway to Add Third-Floor Courtroom at St. Francois County Courthouse

Construction is underway at the St. Francois County Courthouse to add a new third-floor courtroom to...
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Desloge Chamber Hosts History Trivia Ahead of Annual Trivia Night

Desloge Chamber Hosts History Trivia Ahead of Annual Trivia Night

Community members tested their local knowledge during Tuesday’s Desloge Chamber of Commerce luncheon...
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Missouri News

Henderson Presents Opioid Bill to Senate Committee

Henderson Presents Opioid Bill to Senate Committee

Missouri State Senator Mike Henderson of the 3rd District is pushing forwar...
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House Bill 3270 Filed to Strengthen Oversight of Missouri Detention Centers

House Bill 3270 Filed to Strengthen Oversight of Missouri Detention Centers

State Representative Jeremy Dean of Springfield has filed legislation aimed...
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Missouri Lawmaker Files “Hailey’s Law” to Address Domestic Violence, Firearm Access

Missouri Lawmaker Files “Hailey’s Law” to Address Domestic Violence, Firearm Access

A new piece of legislation aimed at preventing domestic violence tragedies ...
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Measles Cases on the Rise in U.S.; Experts Stress Vaccination

Measles Cases on the Rise in U.S.; Experts Stress Vaccination

Health officials are raising concerns as measles cases continue to rise acr...
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Missouri Lawmakers Consider Tougher Penalties for Telecom Crimes

Missouri Lawmakers Consider Tougher Penalties for Telecom Crimes

Missouri lawmakers are moving to strengthen penalties for crimes targeting ...
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