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Bismarck announces Senior Program

Bismarck announces Senior Program

BISMARCK, Mo. (News First) - A lot of good things are happening this school year at Bismarck. High School Principal Abe Warren tells News First one of the programs he’s excited about. "One of the...

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SEMO man admits raping minor

SEMO man admits raping minor

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (News First) - A man from Southeast Missouri, on Friday, admitted recording his rape of a minor with an intellectual disability. 46-year-old Jason R. Hicks-Simpson of Poplar...

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Pedestrian injured in Jefferson County

Pedestrian injured in Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (News First) - A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured Wednesday morning in Jefferson County. It happened on northbound Highway 67 at Route ‘C-C’. The...

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Missouri abortion rights face legal challenges

Missouri abortion rights face legal challenges

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (News First) - Both sides of the debate over whether to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri’s constitution have filed last-minute legal challenges hoping to influence how, and if, the proposal goes before voters. Anti-abortion leaders sued to take...

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Avoid these outdoor grilling mistakes

Avoid these outdoor grilling mistakes

US (News First) - Summer is almost over but there's still plenty of time for outdoor grilling and for avoiding some major grilling mistakes. Here’s Gary Crawford, the U.S.D.A news reporter. Show Me Live will be broadcasting on location from the Desloge Labor Day...

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MO drought conditions improve

MO drought conditions improve

MISSOURI (News First) - After dealing with drought conditions in Missouri for over a year in much of the state, conditions have now vastly improved. According to this week’s U.S.D.A. Drought Monitor Map of Missouri, there are only two areas of moderate drought and...

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MSHP trooper charged with felony

MSHP trooper charged with felony

SCOTT CO, Mo (News First) - A Missouri State Highway Patrolman has found himself on the wrong side of the law. A news release from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says 39-year-old David L. McKnight was arrested and charged last (Wednesday) night with the felony...

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Ashcroft refutes MO Gov Executive Order 24-10

Ashcroft refutes MO Gov Executive Order 24-10

Wednesday, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft refused to sign off on the emergency rulemaking process associated with Governor Mike Parson's Executive Order 24-10, prohibiting the sale of unregulated psychoactive cannabis products. Luke Turnbough has details from a news...

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Be Safe On Water Labor Day

Be Safe On Water Labor Day

The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages everyone to plan for a safe Labor Day weekend. Luke Turnbough says whether you are on the water or on the road, it’s everyone's responsibility to travel safely and observe all Missouri laws.

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US Strategic Metals receives non-binding Letter of Interest

US Strategic Metals receives non-binding Letter of Interest

U.S. Strategic Metals, headquartered in St. Louis, formerly Missouri Cobalt in Madison County, has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a potential debt funding package of $400,000,000 with a loan term of up to...

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