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Central Celebrates Homecoming Week

Central Celebrates Homecoming Week

The Central R-3 School District is celebrating homecoming this week, with activities planned across ...
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Three Missouri Men Sentenced in Elk Poaching Case

Three Missouri Men Sentenced in Elk Poaching Case

Three Missouri men have been sentenced following a months-long investigation into the illegal killin...
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Regional Law Enforcement Agencies Team Up in Motorcycle Pursuit

Regional Law Enforcement Agencies Team Up in Motorcycle Pursuit

A motorcycle pursuit that began in Bonne Terre Saturday afternoon showcased strong collaboration bet...
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Closure of Route 47 Bridge Near Cadet Postponed to Sept. 16

Closure of Route 47 Bridge Near Cadet Postponed to Sept. 16

The closure of the Missouri Route 47 bridge over Mill Creek in Washington County has been delayed by...
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Missouri Senate Approves GOP-Backed Redistricting Plan

Missouri Senate Approves GOP-Backed Redistricting Plan

Missouri has become the second state in the nation to pass a redistricting plan backed by President ...
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Farmington Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Solar Waste

Farmington Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Solar Waste

The Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Solar Waste's new location o...
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Squeaky Clean Car Wash Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Desloge

Squeaky Clean Car Wash Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Desloge

A joint ribbon cutting was held Thursday morning at Squeaky Clean Car Wash in Desloge, hosted by the...
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Two De Soto Men Charged in Wire Theft Case

Two De Soto Men Charged in Wire Theft Case

Two De Soto men are facing felony charges after allegedly cutting down AT&T wire south of the city.....
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Viburnum Library Expands Hours, Adds Monday Opening

Viburnum Library Expands Hours, Adds Monday Opening

The Viburnum branch of the Ozark Regional Library will soon be open more often...
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MoDOT Director Blasts Driver Behavior in Work Zones

MoDOT Director Blasts Driver Behavior in Work Zones

Missouri Department of Transportation Director Ed Hassinger called driver behavior in the state’s wo...
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Missouri News

Federal Shutdown Threatens Paychecks and Food Assistance for Missouri Families

Federal Shutdown Threatens Paychecks and Food Assistance for Missouri Families

Missouri families could soon feel the effects of the federal government shu...
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Missouri SNAP Benefits Delayed Due to Federal Government Shutdown

Missouri SNAP Benefits Delayed Due to Federal Government Shutdown

The Missouri Department of Social Services has announced that November 2025...
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Missouri State Parks to Temporarily Close for Managed Deer Hunts

Missouri State Parks to Temporarily Close for Managed Deer Hunts

Several Missouri state parks will temporarily close to the public in Novemb...
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Hostage Situation Resolved at South Central Correctional Center

Hostage Situation Resolved at South Central Correctional Center

A tense situation at the South Central Correctional Center in Licking, Mo. ...
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COVID Cases Remain Steady as Missouri Prepares for Flu Season

COVID Cases Remain Steady as Missouri Prepares for Flu Season

Flu cases in Missouri remain relatively low for now, but COVID-19 activity ...
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  • The Uplift: The Sunrise Guy
    A Holocaust survivor and a teenage boy form a bond while working together. A Michigan man earns the title of "Sunrise Guy" for his passion for waking up with the sun to take photographs. Plus, more heartwarming news.
  • The Uplift: Carter's commitment
    We look back at former President Jimmy Carter's commitment to Habitat for Humanity and meet a woman who still lives in a so-called "Carter Home" in Baltimore that the late president helped build more than 30 years ago. Plus, more heartwarming news.
  • The Uplift: Honoring dads
    Two siblings work to honor their late father by getting a word he made up into the dictionary. Also, David Begnaud introduces us to a dad and Stanford professor using his own cancer diagnosis to teach his medical students and inspire countless people. Plus, more heartwarming news.
  • The Uplift: The "wow kid"
    An orchestra's performance receives a surprising reaction from a young boy in the audience – and the single word he uttered made a major impact. Plus, how a Google spreadsheet is helping victims of the California wildfires.
  • The Uplift: Finding purpose
    David Begnaud introduces us to three different people who found their purpose in life. One, a custodian working to become a teacher. The other, a young woman who used her medical diagnosis to help others. The third, a man who is a so-called medical marvel. Plus, Lisa Ling sits down with Margaret Cho and Joel Kim Booster to talk comedy and the power of representation.