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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

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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State Fire Marshal Urges Missourians to Check Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Begins

State Fire Marshal Urges Missourians to Check Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Begins

As Missourians prepare to “spring forward” this weekend, Fire Marshal Tim B...
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Missouri Auditor: State Has Most Generous Sales Tax Discount for Businesses

Missouri Auditor: State Has Most Generous Sales Tax Discount for Businesses

A recent state audit shows Missouri continues to offer the most generous ti...
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Missouri Releases 2026 Opioid Settlement Funding Annual Report

Missouri Releases 2026 Opioid Settlement Funding Annual Report

Missouri officials have released a new report outlining how millions of dol...
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