January 12, 2025

IKO investing $20m in new Bismarck facility

IKO investing $20m in new Bismarck facility

BISMARCK, MO (News First) – IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, announced that it will open a new granule facility for its subsidiary Bismarck Granules in Bismarck,...
MSHP reports zero fatalities over New Year’s holiday

MSHP reports zero fatalities over New Year’s holiday

FARMINGTON, MO (News First) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reports that zero people died on Missouri roadways during the New Year’s holiday. MSHP Superintendent Colonel Eric T. Olson says 21 people were injured in 44 traffic crashes during the...
Deadline is here to run for local positions

Deadline is here to run for local positions

FARMINGTON, MO (News First) – Today (Tuesday) is the deadline for anyone wanting to run for local positions in the annual April elections in Missouri. This is for school boards, mayor, city council and other local positions. To sign up, go to your county clerk’s...
Dates set for 2025-2026 MO deer & turkey hunting seasons

Dates set for 2025-2026 MO deer & turkey hunting seasons

The Missouri Department of Conservation has set dates for the 2025-2026 deer and turkey hunting seasons. The dates were approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission at its meeting earlier this month in St. Charles.  For spring and fall turkey hunting, the spring...
Postal Employee Accused of Stealing Checks from the Mail

Postal Employee Accused of Stealing Checks from the Mail

ST. LOUIS – A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor appeared in court Thursday to answer an indictment accusing her of stealing checks from the mail. Forty-two-year-old Benita D. Randle was indicted on December 11th in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on one count of...