Heavy rain causes more challenges for Critical Mineral Recovery investigation
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (News First) – Hazardous cleanup work continues at the Critical Mineral Recovery site in Fredericktown after that company’s building went up in flames last week, spewing toxic materials into the air and into some streams. Critical Mineral...
Flooding impacts Southeast Missouri
FARMINGTON, Mo. (News First) – Heavy rain began in parts of Southeast Missouri Sunday night and it really hasn’t let up too much since then. In fact, some locations have received over 6 inches of rain so far. Most areas have received, at least, 2.5 inches of...
Soldier charged in Ft Leonard Wood service woman’s death
FT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (News First) – A soldier has been charged with murder in the death of a fellow service member at Fort Leonard Wood in Pulaski County. The Army says the 21-year-old specialist was charged Wednesday with murder and obstructing justice in the...
ALERT: Battery Plant Fire in Fredericktown Forcing Evacuations and Shelter in Place
Fredericktown, Mo (News First) – The Fredericktown Fire Department has issued a serious warning regarding the ongoing fire at Critical Mineral Recovery, a lithium-ion battery processing plant, along Highway OO in Fredericktown. “We urge citizens to SHELTER...
