Two men injured in Washington County accident

WASHINGTON CO, Mo (News First) – Two men were injured in a two-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon in Washington County. The highway patrol says the accident took place on Highway 47 north of the  Highway 47 Loop Road when a Chevy Silverado driven by 81-year-old...

Bicyclist seriously injured in Crawford County hit-and-run

CUBA, Mo (News First) – A man from Cuba, riding a motorized bicycle, was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene of the accident in Crawford County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it happened on ‘Z-Z’ Highway, just west of...

City of Leadwood to upgrade water system

LEADWOOD, Mo (New First) – Residents of Leadwood will be happy to know another hurdle has been taken in the quest to improve the town’s old, antiquated water system. The Leadwood Community Betterment Association’s Facebook page says officials have been approved...

Old Miners Day coming up in Viburnum

VIBURNUM, Mo (News First) – Old Miners Days in Viburnum will be happening soon. The festival is coming up on Friday evening, October 4th and all day on Saturday the 5th. Marty Maize is the owner of Blackie’s Auto. He’s also in charge of the food booths this...