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Francine to impact the area
BILOXI, Mi. (News First) - Torrential rainfall is possible through the area as Hurricane Francine hits the Gulf Coast. The storm has intensified and is expected to hit New Orleans later today (Wed, Sept 11th), bringing a swathe of wet weather our way. Matt McClain is in Biloxi, Mississippi with...
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Irondale man injured in motorcycle crash
WASHINGTON CO, Mo (News First) - A man from Irondale was seriously injured following a motorcycle crash Thursday afternoon in Washington County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident...
One dead in Jefferson County accident
BARNHART, Mo (News First) - One man is dead and another injured following a two-vehicle accident early Friday morning in Jefferson County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash...
Farmington man arrested on child porn charges
FARMINGTON, Mo (News First) - A man from St. Francois County was arrested late Thursday morning in the county by members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol on child pornography-related charges....
One killed, one injured in Washington County accident
WASHINGTON CO, Mo (News First) - One person is dead and another seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident that took place Thursday morning in Washington County. The accident took place on Highway...
House Springs man dies in car/motorcycle collision
REVISED -- HOUSE SPRINGS, Mo (News First) - A man from House Springs died after a car/motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in Jefferson County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the crash...
De Soto man dead after motorcycle accident
OLYMPIAN VILLAGE, Mo (News First) - A man from De Soto is dead after crashing a motorcycle in Jefferson County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident took place on ‘C-C’ Highway, north...
Norman L Rigdon VFW Auxiliary always helps veterans
FARMINGTON, Mo (News First) - At the next festival you attend, you might see a booth manned by members of the Norman L. Rigdon V.F.W. Auxiliary in Farmington. Barb Mowery says the auxiliary is...
I-44 project completion pushed back
PHELPS CO, Mo (News First) - Missouri Department of Transportation construction inspectors have found quality issues with the new concrete placed for the 8-mile section of eastbound I-44 between...
Grunt Style LLC comes to the area
There was an interesting organization at last weekend’s Desloge Labor Day Picnic. Anthony Caninia tells us about the Grunt Style Foundation. Anthony explains how Grunt Style got started. To find out...
Missouri prisons now hiring
If you are looking for a career or maybe you would like to switch careers, the Missouri Department of Corrections just happens to be hiring in September. They have over 200 job classifications at 90...
NEWS FROM AROUND MISSOURI
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...
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...
Missouri Supreme Court blocks agreement that would have halted execution
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked an agreement that would have spared the life of death row inmate Marcellus Williams and instead ordered a hearing to proceed on Williams' innocence claim, with just a little over a month to go before...
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.
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...
Campaign For Lake of Ozarks Casino
A campaign to bring a casino to the Lake of the Ozarks is suing to bring the proposal before voters. The secretary of state's office last week said the campaign did not collect enough voter signatures for the constitutional amendment to go on November's ballot. But...
MO Governor to host Dolly Parton
Missouri Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson, in partnership with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, will host an event with Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library team on Tuesday, August 27th at 11 a.m. in Kansas City. The statewide...
Missouri updates laws for changing gender on IDs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (News First) - Missouri residents now will need proof of surgery or a court order to change their gender on their driver's licenses. Missouri previously required approval from a doctor to update gender on state-issued identification. The change...
Jay Ashcroft approves four statewide amendments
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft today (Mon, Aug 19) issued certificates regarding four initiative petitions filed with his office. To receive a Certificate of Sufficiency, a minimum number of valid signatures must be obtained in six of the eight congressional...
NATIONAL NEWS
Celebrations honor Willie Mays and Negro League players ahead of MLB game at Rickwood Field
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — As Ajay Stone strolled around historic...
Donald Sutherland, the towering actor whose career spanned ‘M.A.S.H.’ to ‘Hunger Games,’ dies at 88
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Sutherland, the Canadian actor whose wry,...
Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head,...
Key new features coming to Apple’s iOS 18 this fall
Cupertino, CA . (AP) - Apple announced a slew of new features for iOS 18 at Monday's developers...
AGs Coleman and Skrmetti Fight to Block Biden Administration’s Title IX Rule
First Challenge in the Nation to be Heard in Court LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 10, 2024) –...
Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky turned the puck over on...