Monday, May 20 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:51:52 GMT
DONIPHAN, AR (KAIT) – A search effort is underway in Southeast Missouri. The Hartland Pit Stop in Doniphan apparently sold a $1 million Powerball ticket this past weekend, but the winner has yet to come
A Southeast Missouri woman wrapped up a big week by taking home a piece of the record $600 million Powerball jackpot.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:58 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:58:27 GMT
The Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million wasn't sold in Missouri. But two Missouri Powerball players were so close to picking all the winning numbers that that their tickets are worth $1 million...
The Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million wasn't sold in Missouri. But two Missouri Powerball players were so close to picking all the winning numbers that that their tickets are worth $1 million each.
Friday, May 17 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:43:38 GMT
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) - State employees in Missouri could keep firearms in their vehicles on state property under a bill sent to Gov. Jay Nixon. The measure would allow state workers to have a firearm
State employees in Missouri could keep firearms in their vehicles on state property under a bill sent to Gov. Jay Nixon. The measure would allow state workers to have a firearm in a car if the vehicle is locked and the gun is not in plain sight.
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:17:35 GMT
If you are a Civil War historian, this is a must see. The Bloomfield Civil War Cemetery is lactated on County Road 517 in beautiful Stoddard County near Bloomfield, Missouri.
If you are a Civil War historian, this historic site is a must see. The Bloomfield Civil War Cemetery is lactated on County Road 517 in beautiful Stoddard County near Bloomfield, Missouri.
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:16 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:16:46 GMT
A Puxico woman accused of murdering her husband was in court on Thursday morning. Victoria Isaac's arraignment was 9 a.m. in Stoddard County. She is facing first degree murder charges.
A Puxico woman accused of murdering her husband was in court on Thursday morning. Victoria Isaac's arraignment was 9 a.m. in Stoddard County. She is facing first degree murder charges.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:27:52 GMT
Missouri lawmakers have sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would force the state Revenue Department to stop scanning driving applicants' documents into a state computer system.
Missouri lawmakers have sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would force the state Revenue Department to stop scanning driving applicants' documents into a state computer system.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:56 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:56:57 GMT
The Missouri Senate has approved legislation to replenish an insolvent fund for disabled workers and limit lawsuits seeking money for work-related illnesses.
The Missouri Senate has approved legislation to replenish an insolvent fund for disabled workers and limit lawsuits seeking money for work-related illnesses.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:30 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:30:45 GMT
CARUTHERSVILLE, MO (KAIT)- Caruthersville Police say a man was found with a single gunshot wound in his car at 9:50 p.m. Friday. Caruthersville Police officers initially responded to a car accident in
NEW DETAILS: According to the Caruthersville Police Department, 36-year-old Tyrone Tilson, 21-year-old Dedrick Tilson, and 27-year-old Frank Rogers Jr., have been charged with 1st degree murder and armed criminal action in the murder of Rodney Maxwell.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:41 AM EDT2013-05-14 10:41:19 GMT
The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.
The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:39 AM EDT2013-05-14 10:39:05 GMT
Missouri lawmakers are pressing to renew a program that provides Medicaid coverage to disabled workers who otherwise would earn too much to qualify for government-funded health care.
Missouri lawmakers are pressing to renew a program that provides Medicaid coverage to disabled workers who otherwise would earn too much to qualify for government-funded health care.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:25 AM EDT2013-05-14 10:25:30 GMT
Missouri lawmakers have approved a bill creating a $15 million fund to repair infrastructure in areas where the president has issued a disaster declaration.
Missouri lawmakers have approved a bill creating a $15 million fund to repair infrastructure in areas where the president has issued a disaster declaration.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:19:01 GMT
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) - Missouri lawmakers have approved legislation allowing veterans to qualify for lower, in-state tuition rates at public universities immediately after leaving the military. The
Missouri lawmakers have approved legislation allowing veterans to qualify for lower, in-state tuition rates at public universities immediately after leaving the military. The measure passed the House 155-0 on Monday following 31-0 approval in the Senate last week. It now heads to Gov. Jay Nixon.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:16:42 GMT
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) - The Missouri Senate has rejected a proposal to study the costs of the state's death penalty. The measure by Democratic Sen. Joe Keaveny, of St. Louis, would have required the
The Missouri Senate has rejected a proposal to study the costs of the state's death penalty.
Monday, May 13 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-13 20:17:45 GMT
Missouri lawmakers have sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would require public employee unions to get annual consent from their members to deduct fees automatically from paychecks.
Missouri lawmakers have sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would require public employee unions to get annual consent from their members to deduct fees automatically from paychecks.
Monday, May 13 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-13 16:26:58 GMT
House Speaker Tim Jones has named additional members to a newly created House commission reviewing driver's license policies and the sharing of gun data.
House Speaker Tim Jones has named additional members to a newly created House commission reviewing driver's license policies and the sharing of gun data.
Friday, May 10 2013 4:59 PM EDT2013-05-10 20:59:57 GMT
JOPLIN, MO (AP) - Authorities in Joplin say a 75-year-old woman was killed when her oxygen device caught fire while she was smoking. The Joplin Globe reports firefighters responded shortly after 11 p.m.
Authorities in Joplin say a 75-year-old woman was killed when her oxygen device caught fire while she was smoking.
Friday, May 10 2013 1:12 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:12:37 GMT
WARRENTON, MO (AP) - Mother's Day will be difficult for a Missouri high school senior who lost his mother to cancer last month, but he is thankful for the school officials who granted her wish to see him
Mother's Day will be difficult for a Missouri high school senior who lost his mother to cancer last month, but he is thankful for the school officials who granted her wish to see him get his diploma.
Thursday, May 9 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-05-09 10:54:46 GMT
The Missouri Legislature has sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would nullify federal gun control laws and allow designated school personnel to carry concealed weapons.
The Missouri Legislature has sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would nullify federal gun control laws and allow designated school personnel to carry concealed weapons.
Thursday, May 9 2013 6:49 AM EDT2013-05-09 10:49:01 GMT
The Missouri Legislature has approved legislation barring state or local officials from adopting policies outlined in a 1992 United Nations document that could affect private property rights.
The Missouri Legislature has approved legislation barring state or local officials from adopting policies outlined in a 1992 United Nations document that could affect private property rights.
Thursday, May 9 2013 12:19 AM EDT2013-05-09 04:19:49 GMT
KENNETT, MO (KAIT) - The Kennett Police Department has received several reports of owl sightings in the city and urges residents to call police rather than attempting to handle the situation. Humane officer
The Kennett Police Department has received several reports of owl sightings in the city and urges residents to call police rather than attempting to handle the situation.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:41 AM EDT2013-05-08 10:41:41 GMT
State agencies could be required to notify Missourians if personal data such as concealed gun permits and credit card numbers are accessed by someone who is not authorized to have that information.
State agencies could be required to notify Missourians if personal data such as concealed gun permits and credit card numbers are accessed by someone who is not authorized to have that information.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:28 AM EDT2013-05-08 10:28:59 GMT
Missouri senators are poised to pass legislation cutting income taxes for individuals and businesses in an effort to counteract recent tax cuts in Kansas.
Missouri senators are poised to pass legislation cutting income taxes for individuals and businesses in an effort to counteract recent tax cuts in Kansas.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-07 20:20:49 GMT
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Those caught in St. Louis with small amounts of marijuana will get a break starting next month. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Mayor Francis Slay has signed a measure that gives
Those caught in St. Louis with small amounts of marijuana will get a break starting next month.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:57 AM EDT2013-05-07 10:57:08 GMT
The Missouri Senate has given first-round approval to legislation requiring the state education department to hold public hearings on new standards for math, reading and writing.
The Missouri Senate has given first-round approval to legislation requiring the state education department to hold public hearings on new standards for math, reading and writing.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-05-07 10:53:22 GMT
Legislation changing the way the mandatory minimum wage is calculated for public construction projects in rural Missouri counties has gone Gov. Jay Nixon.
Legislation changing the way the mandatory minimum wage is calculated for public construction projects in rural Missouri counties has gone Gov. Jay Nixon.
Monday, May 6 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:52:00 GMT
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) - A central Missouri couple faces possible charges after police say they admitted putting their 5-year-old granddaughter in the trunk of their car. KXEO-AM reports the Fulton couple
A central Missouri couple faces possible charges after police say they admitted putting their 5-year-old granddaughter in the trunk of their car.
Monday, May 6 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-06 16:55:14 GMT
Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones is appointing a commission to investigate the state's decision to make electronic copies of people's birth certificates and concealed gun permits when they apply for...
Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones is appointing a commission to investigate the state's decision to make electronic copies of people's birth certificates and concealed gun permits when they apply for driver's...