Local News

National Weather Service Confirms EF-1 Tornado in Washington County

National Weather Service Confirms EF-1 Tornado in Washington County

The National Weather Service (NWS) surveyed storm damage in Washington County Wednesday morning and ...
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Azalea Festival Features Many Crafts and Vendors

Azalea Festival Features Many Crafts and Vendors

The 63rd Azalea Festival takes place this weekend at Fredericktown's Azalea Park near the courthouse...
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National Day of Prayer Gathering Set for May 1 in St. Francois County

National Day of Prayer Gathering Set for May 1 in St. Francois County

Thursday, May 1, 2025 marks the annual National Day of Prayer—a tradition that began in 1952 when Co...
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St. Francois County Sheriff Anticipates Increased Jail Population in Summer

St. Francois County Sheriff Anticipates Increased Jail Population in Summer

St. Francois County Sheriff Jeff Crites anticipates that the county jail will fill close to capacity...
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Potosi Superintendent Commends Response of Staff During Storms

Potosi Superintendent Commends Response of Staff During Storms

Potosi R-3 School District Superintendent Alex McCaul gave thanks to Potosi Elementary school staff,...
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Storms Impacts Washington County Memorial Hospital, Facilities Remain Fully Operational

Storms Impacts Washington County Memorial Hospital, Facilities Remain Fully Operational

Washington County Memorial Hospital and Clinics sustained damage from a radar-indicated tornado that...
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National Weather Service Surveying Storm Damage in Potosi Today

National Weather Service Surveying Storm Damage in Potosi Today

The National Weather Service will be in Potosi this morning to survey damage from Tuesday’s storms.....
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Severe Weather Impacts Potosi and Washington County

Severe Weather Impacts Potosi and Washington County

Authorities are surveying the damage done to roads and buildings in Potosi following Tuesday's sever...
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Spectrum Opens New Tech Center in Herculaneum, Plans to Hire 100 More Field Operations Employees in St. Louis Area

Spectrum Opens New Tech Center in Herculaneum, Plans to Hire 100 More Field Operations Employees in St. Louis Area

Spectrum, the nation's leading rural internet provider, has officially opened a new Field Operations...
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St. Francois County Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Charges

St. Francois County Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Charges

A St. Francois County man has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison after being cau...
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Missouri News

Fiscal Budget Poised to be Taken Up this Week

Fiscal Budget Poised to be Taken Up this Week

The Missouri Senate is poised to take up the Fiscal Year 2026 state operati...
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Session Winding Down with Disruptive House

Session Winding Down with Disruptive House

There are 3 weeks left in the Missouri legislative session and legislators ...
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Governor Kehoe Urges Missourians to Prepare for May 7 REAL ID Deadline

Governor Kehoe Urges Missourians to Prepare for May 7 REAL ID Deadline

The clock is ticking for Missourians who haven’t yet upgraded to a REAL ID-...
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Missouri Senators Talking DEI Initiatives and More

Missouri Senators Talking DEI Initiatives and More

Missouri senators are spending time on House Bill 742, a measure that would...
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Race to the Finish Line in Missouri Senate

Race to the Finish Line in Missouri Senate

With one month left in the 2025 regular legislative session, certain measur...
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