Much of Missouri’s grounds back to normal after drought

Much of Missouri’s grounds back to normal after drought

FARMINGTON, Mo. (News First) – All of Southeast Missouri and all of Eastern Missouri, south of the Missouri River are finally back to normal as far as the ground is concerned. However, the entire state is not out of the drought situation quite yet though. The...
Dorena-Hickman Ferry Closed Today

Dorena-Hickman Ferry Closed Today

Operating on winter schedule PADUCAH, KY  The Dorena-Hickman Ferry will close for the remainder of Friday, Nov. 8 due to mechanical issues. The ferry will notify the public of its reopening via their Facebook page. The ferry reopened on Thursday, Nov. 7 after an...
Flooding impacts Southeast Missouri

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

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...