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Lea Industries recalls children's beds due to fall hazard

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:23:00 EDT

This recall involves the side rails on 34 different Lea children's bed collections, including loft, bunk and panel styles in twin, full and queen sizes.

Doniphan store clerk sells herself winning Powerball ticket

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:51:00 EDT

A Southeast Missouri woman wrapped up a big week by taking home a piece of the record $600 million Powerball jackpot.

2 die in all-terrain vehicle crash near Doniphan

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:01:00 EDT

A man and a woman have died in an all-terrain vehicle crash in southeast Missouri.

2 $1M Powerball tickets sold in Missouri

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:58:00 EDT

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.

Missouri bill lets state workers carry guns in car

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:43:00 EDT

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.

1 suspect pleads guilty to killing SW Missouri couple

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:18:00 EDT

One of five people charged in the abduction and killings of a southwest Missouri couple has pleaded guilty to reduced charges.

Bloomfield Civil War Cemetery

James Long — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:17:00 EDT

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.

Court papers: 'Something' told her to 'end him'

Heartland News — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:16:00 EDT

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.

Police: Accused husband killer opted to 'end him'

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:31:00 EDT

Authorities say a southeastern Missouri woman accused of gunning down her husband did so after something told her to "end him."

Bill would limit lawsuits over lead contamination

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:53:00 EDT

A measure limiting damages people can receive in lawsuits over lead contamination has gained final legislative approval.

MO bill would stop document scanning

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:27:00 EDT

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.

Officials could intervene quicker in failing MO districts

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:25:00 EDT

Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that could allow quicker state intervention in failing school districts.

MO bill makes older foster kids get college visit

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:07:00 EDT

Missouri foster children would be required to receive a college visit under a bill sent to Gov. Jay Nixon.

MO Senate backs bill aimed at injured workers

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:56:00 EDT

The Missouri Senate has approved legislation to replenish an insolvent fund for disabled workers and limit lawsuits seeking money for work-related illnesses.

Names released in Caruthersville murder investigation

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:30:00 EDT

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.

MO lawmakers pass farm constitutional amendment

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:00 EDT

Missouri lawmakers are asking voters to approve a constitutional amendment that would protect the rights of farmers.

Missouri House endorses transportation sales tax

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:35:00 EDT

Missouri House members have endorsed a 1-cent sales tax that would be dedicated to paying for state and local transportation projects.

MO bill would create workers' comp database

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:41:00 EDT

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.

MO lawmakers look to renew Ticket to Work

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:39:00 EDT

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.

MO lawmakers approve disaster fund

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:25:00 EDT

Missouri lawmakers have approved a bill creating a $15 million fund to repair infrastructure in areas where the president has issued a disaster declaration.

MO bill would let veterans get in-state tuition

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:19:00 EDT

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.

MO Senate defeats study of death penalty costs

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:16:00 EDT

The Missouri Senate has rejected a proposal to study the costs of the state's death penalty.

MO bill would require consent for fee collections

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:17:00 EDT

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.

4 additional people named to MO commission

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:26:00 EDT

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.

MO lawmakers to seek sure funding for First Steps

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:40:00 EDT

Missouri lawmakers plan to come up with a new funding source this week for a program that serves developmentally disabled children.

4 seriously injured in Dunklin County crash

Jen Baird — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:18:00 EDT

Four people were seriously injured in a head on crash in Dunklin County Sunday morning.

Police searching for suspect in Poplar Bluff armed robbery

Jen Baird — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:06:00 EDT

Police are looking for the suspect in an armed robbery at Swafford's Amoco in Poplar Bluff Friday night.

Joplin woman dies when oxygen device catches fire

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

Authorities in Joplin say a 75-year-old woman was killed when her oxygen device caught fire while she was smoking.

School officials help grant mom's dying wish

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:12:00 EDT

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.

MO Senate passes college scholarship bill

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:51:00 EDT

The Missouri Senate has approved legislation raising the attendance requirements for students eligible for state-sponsored college scholarships.

MO budget creates choice between seniors, kids

Thu, 9 May 2013 16:35:00 EDT

Missouri lawmakers have prepared a budget that could force Gov. Jay Nixon to choose between developmentally disabled children and low-income seniors.

Missouri House passes $1.2B bonding initiative

Thu, 9 May 2013 13:51:00 EDT

The Missouri House has passed a $1.2 billion bonding initiative that would finance construction and repairs at public buildings across the state.

Missouri bill would nullify federal gun control laws

Thu, 9 May 2013 06:54:00 EDT

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.

MO bill to mandate newborn heart screening

Thu, 9 May 2013 06:50:00 EDT

Missouri lawmakers have voted to mandate another health screening for newborn babies.

MO bill targets United Nations agreement

Thu, 9 May 2013 06:49:00 EDT

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.

MO House defeats evaluations for principals

Thu, 9 May 2013 06:45:00 EDT

The Missouri House has rejected tough new evaluation standards for school principals and administrators.

Police: Keep an eye out for owls

Brandi Hunter — Thu, 9 May 2013 00:19:00 EDT

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.

MO Senate passes abortion drug restrictions

Wed, 8 May 2013 06:54:00 EDT

The Missouri Senate has passed a bill that would require a doctor to be physically present when an abortion-inducing drug is first administered.

MO bill could require notification if data breach

Wed, 8 May 2013 06:41:00 EDT

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.

MO Senate panel mulls criminal code overhaul

Wed, 8 May 2013 06:34:00 EDT

An overhaul of the state's criminal laws was considered by a Senate panel, but it is unlikely to advance with time running out in the session.

Govt. seeks to protect ag workers in MO, IL

Wed, 8 May 2013 06:32:00 EDT

Federal watchdogs say they're launching an effort to bolster labor-law compliance involving hand-harvested crops in Illinois and Missouri.

MO Senate poised to pass income tax cut plan

Wed, 8 May 2013 06:28:00 EDT

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 mayor signs marijuana law

Tue, 7 May 2013 16:20:00 EDT

Those caught in St. Louis with small amounts of marijuana will get a break starting next month.

Sheriff's Office: 7 or 8 shots fired at car on I-55

Christy Hendricks — Tue, 7 May 2013 13:16:00 EDT

Police are investigating a road rage incident that left one person with minor injuries from glass fragments.

Education to get more money in MO budget plan

Tue, 7 May 2013 12:28:00 EDT

Missouri public schools and universities will be getting a funding increase under an agreement by legislative budget negotiators.

Ex-sheriff to face state charges in June

Tue, 7 May 2013 12:24:00 EDT

NEW DETAILS: A former Region 8 sheriff will face state drug charges in June.

More turkeys killed by Missouri hunters this spring

Tue, 7 May 2013 07:04:00 EDT

Missouri turkey hunters shot more birds this spring despite less than ideal weather.

MO Senate wants hearings on new ed. standards

Tue, 7 May 2013 06:57:00 EDT

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.

MO prevailing wage overhaul sent to governor

Tue, 7 May 2013 06:53:00 EDT

Legislation changing the way the mandatory minimum wage is calculated for public construction projects in rural Missouri counties has gone Gov. Jay Nixon.

Police: Couple put grandchild in trunk of car

Mon, 6 May 2013 17:52:00 EDT

A central Missouri couple faces possible charges after police say they admitted putting their 5-year-old granddaughter in the trunk of their car.

MO House panel to probe licensing

Mon, 6 May 2013 12:55:00 EDT

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...