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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 Recovery recycles lithium batteries. The...

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Flood clean-up continues at Mark Twain National Forest

ROLLA, Mo. (News First) - Flood clean-up continues throughout the Mark Twain National Forest after major flooding from massive rains impacted the area earlier this month. A news release from forest...

Ste Genevieve woman injured in one-vehicle accident

STE GENEVIEVE, Mo. (News First) - A 57-year-old Ste. Genevieve woman suffered moderate injuries after a one-vehicle accident on Route EE at Sprott Road in Ste. Genevieve County on Monday (Nov 18th)....

Park Hills man moderately injured in Highway 67 crash

PARK HILLS, Mo. (News First) - A Park Hills man received moderate injuries following a two-vehicle accident in St. Francois County on Monday (Nov 18th). The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the...

Missing Washington County man’s remains found in burned vehicle

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Mo. (News First) - It has been confirmed. Human remains discovered in a burned-out vehicle in Washington County are that of 63-year-old Dale Ryerson of Sullivan. News First told...

Piedmont man arrested for various charges involving 15 year old victim

PIEDMONT, Mo. (News First) - A 29-year-old Piedmont man has been arrested for various charges involving a juvenile victim. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control...

Montauk State Park remains closed due to flooding

DENT COUNTY, Mo. (News First) - Montauk State Park remains closed due to flooding. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Department of Conservation continue working together...

Former MSHP trooper indicted for illegally searching women’s cell phones

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (News First) - A former Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper was indicted this week, accused of unlawfully searching women’s cell phones during traffic stops to find nude...

St Francois County man pleads guilty to possessing child pornography

ST LOUIS (News First) - U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig on Wednesday sentenced a St. Francois County man, who admitted to possessing child pornography and participating in online discussions...

Two more flood deaths confirmed

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (News First) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting two more flood-related deaths because of the severe flash flooding that happened across the southern half of Missouri...

Former Phelps County Sheriff’s deputy admits to child sex acts

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (News First) - A former Phelps County Sheriff’s deputy has admitted to engaging in sex acts with a minor, requesting and receiving child pornography and destroying evidence to...

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No charges after flyaway metal grazes reporter at event for Missouri’s Democratic Senate candidate

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police say it was an accident when a reporter was hit by flyaway metal as Missouri's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate fired an AR-15-style rifle at a shooting range. Prosecutors declined to charge U.S. Senate hopeful Lucas Kunce. The...

Missouri preps for youth deer hunting weekend

This is a big weekend for a lot of youngsters in Missouri. It’s the first of two-weekend deer hunts for kids aged 6 to 15. News First spoke to Madison County Conservation Agent Alan Lamb. He says the deer are not as visible this year, compared to the past few previous...

Missouri to enforce hands-free vehicle safety

PARK HILLS, Mo. (News First) - You can never be too safe while driving a vehicle. This Wednesday just happens to be a special day the Missouri Department of Transportation is recognizing and they would like all motorists to recognize, too. Chris Crocker is a project...

Missouri governor declares state drought

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News First) - Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-13 on Tuesday, declaring a drought alert in Missouri until March 31st of 2025. Currently, the U.S. Drought Monitor map of Missouri indicates that all or portions of at least 88 Missouri...

Firefighters continue to fight Sugar Fire

AVA, Mo. (News First) - Mark Twain National Forest firefighters continue to actively fight the Sugar Fire in the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District. The fire is burning in the glades, about 12 miles south/southwest of Ava. The firefighters worked overnight...

Crews responding to wildfire in Ava, MO

AVA, Mo. (News First) - Crews are responding to a fire along Glad Top Trail about 12 miles south/southwest of Ava, Missouri. The U.S. Forest Service - Mark Twain National Forest reports that Mark Twain National Forest firefighters, including engines and the Mark Twain...

Election is one week away

We are less than a week away from Election Day. Randy Tolliver is the Junior Vice Commander for V.F.W. District 8. He says all registered voters need to make an appearance at the polls. "The veterans of foreign wars of the United States strongly encourages each...

Winter Weather Outlook

How might La Nina development influence the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather forecast for this coming winter? La Nina development over the winter months remains highly probable. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippe says the National Oceanic and...

Missouri sports betting ballot measure highlights national debate about tax rates

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters are considering whether to make the state the 40th jurisdiction to legalize sports betting. The November ballot measure highlights an emerging national debate about how best to tax the growing industry. Missouri's proposed...

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