At the Capitol, we are heading into the final weeks of our spring legislative session. Again this year, the final few weeks of spring session will be our busiest. more

TODAY: Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph. more

Two local troopers were among 29 Missouri State Highway Patrols to be recognized with awards at an annual banquet held Saturday in Cape Girardeau. more

An Iowa man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle crash at 5:07 p.m. Saturday on Arkansas Highway 175 near Hardy in Sharp County, according to the Arkansas State Police. more

A Willow Springs resident has been charged with three counts of stealing a motor vehicle and one count of stealing $750 or more after investigation into a suspicious fire and the discovery of utility vehicles and a camper that had been reported stolen. more

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A Mtn. Grove man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash at 7 p.m. Sunday on N Highway, 8 miles west of Mtn. Grove in Wright County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

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Bobbie D. Wheeler, 25, West Plains, suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday on east U.S. 160 at V Highway, 3 miles west of Harviell in Butler County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

Mark Twain National Forest officials are sharing with the local community a grant opportunity that is being offered at a national level. more

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Editor’s note: The following article describes an investigation into the reported rape of an intoxicated woman. While care has been taken to report on charges with sensitivity to survivors and readers, it may still be disturbing to read. If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, or if you’re a survivor of the same and in need of support, call Christos House’s hotline, 800-611-5853.
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Two area residents are facing multiple felony charges after a traffic stop conducted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. more

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of cities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. more

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William Fredrick Kious, Jr., 61, Mtn. View, and Mary Melinda King, 61, Mtn. View, married April 16 in West Plains. Officiated by R. David Ray. more

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Serious injuries were reported for a 71-year-old motorcyclist in a crash at 4:15 p.m. Saturday on CC Highway west of U.S. 63 in Texas County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

A woman from Calico Rock, Ark., succumbed to fatal injuries caused by a crash at 3:39 p.m. April 15 on Highway 177 in Pineville, Izard Co., Ark., the Arkansas State Police reported. more