An Ozark County woman first charged with second-degree domestic assault and leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in injury is now charged with murder after the person she allegedly hit with her vehicle died as the result of his injuries. more

A Springfield resident who initially only identified himself to law enforcement as a "man of God" who had taken a "vow of silence with God" is charged after being discovered on Assumption Abbey property in Douglas County. more

Holly P. Cooke, 31, Norwood, suffered fatal injuries when her vehicle struck a cow at 9:58 p.m. Monday on Highway 5, 6.5 miles northwest of Gainesville in Ozark County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

Samantha G. Jacobs, 39, Winona, has been charged with six felonies in two Shannon County cases after allegedly trying to use her vehicle to hit people at two homes, and ramming a parked pickup truck in the process. more

Before addressing regular the board approved consent items up for approval, namely the agenda, previous meeting minutes, a budget report, bills to be paid and personnel updates, including extracurricular assignments. Current funds held by the district are about $4.37 million. Last month’s balance was about $4.52 million and the balance a year ago was roughly $6.08 million. more

Editor’s note: The following article describes multiple cases of alleged sexual abuse of children spanning decades. While care has been taken to report on these charges with sensitivity to survivors and readers, it may still be disturbing to read. See something, say something: If you suspect a child is being abused, call the Missouri Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline, 800-392-3738. If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, or if you’re a survivor of the same needing support, call Christos House’s hotline, 800-611-5853.
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The patrol has reported the death of a 33-year-old Mtn. Grove man who reportedly drowned at 11:30 a.m. Thursday after entering the Gasconade River about a quarter-mile west of E Highway in Wright County. more

MOUNTAIN VIEW — The June meeting of the Mtn. View City Council was held Tuesday, with Mayor Charry McCann, Alderman David Bauer, Alderwoman Judi Colter and Alderman Calvin Perry present. Alderman Ed Martin was absent. more

Gov. Mike Parson has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri to provide federal assistance to a total of 15 counties in response to multiple incidences of severe weather impacting the state between May 19 and 27. more

A third suspect has been charged in the late-December murder of William Stucker, 70, Eminence, and court records show additional felony charges have been filed against two of the suspects in counties across the northwest corner of the state for other crimes allegedly committed both before and after the murder. more

State Sen. Bill Eigel, a Republican from St. Charles County representing the 23rd District and running for governor, will host a public meet-and-greet at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Walnut Room of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. more

Editor’s note: The following article describes an investigation into the reported rape of a teen. 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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Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston has received a $50,000 federal grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). more

A Birch Tree resident has been charged with two felony counts of second-degree child molestation after allegedly masturbating in the presence of a child and touching the child in a sexual manner. more

Starting this week, more than 300 high school students from across the state will spend three weeks on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia this summer participating in the Missouri Scholars Academy. more

A Mtn. View couple has been charged after allegedly causing about $10,000 worth of damage to a house they were renting. more

Two Ava residents have been charged with felonies after an alleged incident at an Ava hotel which involved a firearm and methamphetamine. more

The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce is seeking historic characters to participate in the city’s annual Fourth of July parade. more

A Willow Springs man is held on a quarter million dollar bond after allegedly sexually assaulting a child younger than 12, a charge for which he was arrested May 3. more