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MO releases guidance for student transfers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:44:00 EDT

Missouri's education agency says parents wanting to transfer their children from failing schools should provide notice by Aug. 1.

City purchase could be new home for police and fire departments

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:31:00 EDT

Kennett Mayor Jake Crafton has signed an agreement for the city to lease the ACS building to Three Rivers Community College.

MO education officials recommend preschool tests

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:57:00 EDT

Missouri education officials are recommending that early childhood programs use a system developed in California to assess whether children are ready to enter school.

Former Carter County Sheriff sentenced to prison on state charges

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:32:00 EDT

NEW DETAILS: According to the Jefferson County Circuit Court Office, former Carter County Sheriff Tommy Adams pleaded guilty Monday to distribution of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. A judge sentenced him to 12 years in prison.

Flash flooding trapped drivers, washed out bridge

Christy Hendricks — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:38:00 EDT

Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.

MO moves to lift ban on foreign farm ownership

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:26:00 EDT

A last-minute move by Missouri lawmakers could make it easier for a Chinese conglomerate to buy one of the biggest pork producers in the U.S.

McCaskill endorses Ready for Hillary group

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:16:00 EDT

Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill says she is supporting a super political action committee encouraging Hillary Rodham Clinton to run for president in 2016.

1 woman killed, 2 children injured in 3-vehicle crash

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:30:00 EDT

A late night crash in Greene County results in the death of a Pemiscot County woman. Two children were also injured.

MO season to open for bullfrogs and green frogs

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:18:00 EDT

Missouri's frogging season is about to begin.

Credit card companies targeting those who pay on time with incentives

Diana Davis — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:50:00 EDT

If you're the kind of person who always pays your plastic on time, some credit card issuers think you deserve a reward. It's just one financial treat companies are using to lure you in, but should you take the bait?

East Prairie man sentenced to 24 years for beating death

Christy Hendricks — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:45:00 EDT

An East Prairie man accused of killing a woman in November 2010 near East Prairie pleaded guilty to second degree murder.

Poplar Bluff PD: Weekend shooting accidental

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:33:00 EDT

A shooting on Sunday was deemed accidental by police after being called to assist a man who had been shot.

First bill by MO Rep. Smith seeks balanced budget

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:42:00 EDT

New southeast Missouri congressman Jason Smith has proposed a balanced budget amendment as his first piece of legislation in Washington.

One killed in New Madrid Co. crash

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:48:00 EDT

A New Madrid woman is dead after a two vehicle crash over the weekend.

Teen killed in Pemiscot County wreck

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:29:00 EDT

One teen is dead, another seriously hurt following a single-vehicle crash Saturday evening.

Stepdads must steer through tricky waters

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:32:00 EDT

Although the role of father is often clear-cut, stepdads must navigate the fine line between parent and friend with the children of their wives.

Summer jobs give teen lessons on money, taxes

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT

In addition to learning key workplace skills, a summer job may also be the first time teens learn another lifelong lesson: tax knowledge.

Saliva may improve with age for flu protection

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:34:00 EDT

Certain proteins in saliva help protect seniors from influenza, according to a new study from China.

Prosecutor: East Prairie man to plead guilty to murder charge

Heartland News — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:47:00 EDT

An East Prairie man who is accused of beating his girlfriend to death plans to plead guilty to a charge of second-degree murder.

Woman facing charges in dog-dragging case

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:40:00 EDT

A St. Louis County woman is facing a misdemeanor charge of animal abuse after allegedly dragging her pit bull for a mile down Interstate 70, sometimes at 65 mph.

MO lawmaker sits on judiciary, natural resources

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:56:00 EDT

Missouri's newest congressman has been appointed to the U.S. House committees on natural resources and the judiciary.

2 MO ballot measures approved for circulation

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:51:00 EDT

Supporters of two proposed amendments to the Missouri Constitution can begin collecting signatures to get the measures on a statewide ballot.

MO Gov. Nixon signs various measures into law

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:46:00 EDT

Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation requiring all Missouri colleges and universities to develop screening programs for tuberculosis.

Police: Man gives pot to elderly mother, wrestles naked with officer

James Long — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:57:00 EDT

An Advance man is facing several charges after allegedly giving pot to his mother and wrestling naked with a police officer.

Missouri woman charged with $88K embezzlement

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:39:00 EDT

A federal grand jury has indicted a Joplin woman on charges of embezzling more than $88,000 from a car dealership where she worked.

SW Missouri man charged with killing 2 men

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:38:00 EDT

A 52-year-old southwest Missouri man is charged with shooting a father and son at a home in Ozark County.

Members named for MO Senate Medicaid committee

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:51:00 EDT

Seven Republicans and three Democrats have been appointed to a Missouri Senate committee that will study potential changes to the Medicaid health care program for the poor.

Fire damages Puxico church

Heartland News — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:58:00 EDT

A fire at a Puxico church Saturday caused damage to the sanctuary and baptistry. Members are meeting in an area in the back of the church.

Missouri Gov. Nixon taking trade trip to Europe

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:56:00 EDT

Gov. Jay Nixon is planning a weeklong trip to Europe to promote Missouri business interests.

Shooting victim goes to convenience store, dies

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:55:00 EDT

An investigation is underway after the shooting death of a St. Louis convenience store clerk.

Mississippi River dropping, but problems remain

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:48:00 EDT

The flood-swollen Mississippi River is going down, but it will be some time before things dry out.

Bank pulls ad after complaint of "teenage" labeling

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:03:00 EDT

Bank Midwest decided to pull one of its TV ads after a man took to Facebook to complain. The ad involves a teenager choosing a clean-cut boy over a rocker with the help of a bank associate.

One killed in Friday night accident

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:06:00 EDT

A man died Friday night after his pickup truck was hit head-on by an SUV.

Park rangers looking for vandals at forest mill

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:01:00 EDT

Park rangers are looking for vandals who caused thousands of dollars in damage to an old mill in Mark Twain National Forest in southeast Missouri.

Missouri to test slip-resistant road treatment

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 06:46:00 EDT

Missouri has received a federal grant to test a new type of road treatment intended to keep cars from slipping off highways when it rains or snows.

Investment adviser admits stealing from clients

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 17:30:00 EDT

A St. Louis-area investment adviser faces up to 40 years in federal prison now that he's admitted pilfering more than $1.8 million from client accounts.

Missouri cities urge veto of cellphone tower bill

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 17:29:00 EDT

An organization representing city officials from across Missouri is urging Gov. Jay Nixon to veto legislation limiting their ability to regulate cellphone towers.

Cape Girardeau man charged in deaths of wife, son

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 17:29:00 EDT

A Cape Girardeau man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and son.

Road construction frustrating residents

Brandi Hunter — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 17:50:00 EDT

Hornersville residents are concerned about a highway construction project taking place in Dunklin County.

After deadly ATV accidents, safety officials reminding riders to be safe

Courtney Brown — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 17:06:00 EDT

Riding around in ATV's is a fun summer activity but after three fatal accident recently safety officials are reminding riders to be safe.

Nixon announces incentives for SE Mo. company

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 14:59:00 EDT

NEW DETAILS: Gov. Jay Nixon said Thursday that Missouri is providing up to $809,000 of job training services for 350 employees at SRG Global in Portageville.

Missouri alderman says he will return tuition donations

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 14:53:00 EDT

NEW DETAILS: A St. Louis alderman who asked constituents to pay off his daughter's college tuition bill now says he'll return any donations he receives as a result of that request.

142-year-old SW Missouri church to close Sunday

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 12:07:00 EDT

A southwest Missouri church that is more than 100 years old will have its last service this Sunday.

Funeral arrangements set for Jacque Waller

Jen Baird — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 12:02:00 EDT

Funeral arrangements have been set for Jacque Waller.

Power restored for 95K St. Louis-area customers

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 19:11:00 EDT

Utility company Ameren Missouri says it has finished restoring power to about 95,000 customers in the St. Louis area who lost electricity to storms last week.

MO Gov. Nixon vetoes income tax cut legislation

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:05:00 EDT

NEW DETAILS: Gov. Jay Nixon has vetoed legislation that would have reduced Missouri's income tax rates for the first time in more than 90 years.