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St. Francois County Officials Preparing for Severe Weather

St. Francois County Officials Preparing for Severe Weather

Officials in St. Francois County are taking steps to ensure residents are prepared as severe storms ...
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Severe Weather Outbreak Expected Later Today

Severe Weather Outbreak Expected Later Today

A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across the Parkland this evening, with damaging st...
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Mental Health Board Needs Additional Board Members

Mental Health Board Needs Additional Board Members

The St. Francois County Mental Health Board is looking for more board members...
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State Approval of Open Enrollment and Funding Problems

State Approval of Open Enrollment and Funding Problems

Open enrollment for Missouri School Districts could be approved by the state legislature this sessio...
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Portell Appointed Washington County Presiding Commissioner

Portell Appointed Washington County Presiding Commissioner

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is appointing Lynn Portell, of Potosi, as the new Washington County Pre...
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April Election St. Francois County Issues and Races

April Election St. Francois County Issues and Races

There are three April 8, 2025 election issues scattered throughout St. Francois County for voters to...
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Man Arrested After Fleeing Deputies in Madison County

Man Arrested After Fleeing Deputies in Madison County

A man is in custody after a confrontation with law enforcement led to a foot pursuit in Madison Coun...
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Severe Weather Threat: Damaging Winds and Strong Tornadoes Possible Friday

Severe Weather Threat: Damaging Winds and Strong Tornadoes Possible Friday

A powerful storm system is set to bring severe weather to the Parkland on Friday, with damaging stra...
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Head-On Collision on Missouri 32 Injures Five in St. Francois County; Driver Taken Into Custody

Head-On Collision on Missouri 32 Injures Five in St. Francois County; Driver Taken Into Custody

A two-vehicle crash on Missouri Highway 32 at Front Street Wednesday evening resulted in multiple in...
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ReWorld Company's Recycling Methods for Park Hills Location

ReWorld Company's Recycling Methods for Park Hills Location

The former glass factory in Park Hills is the new home for the ReWorld company, a group that handles...
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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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