Patrol arrests one wanted on outstanding warrant
A Mountain Grove man was arrested Wednesday morning on an outstanding warrant, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Trey R. Walker, 32, was sought on a Douglas County warrant for not appearing in ...
Chance of rain today, National Weather Service says
The National Weather Service said there is a marginal risk (1/5) that severe weather will occur in the afternoon/evening hours today. Main threats will be damaging winds and hail, it said.
Fire department responds to Wednesday afternoon call
The Houston Rural Fire Department was called into action Wednesday afternoon for a report of a fire on Crane Drive. The report came at about 3:30 p.m. after leaves were spotted on fire west of Houston ...
County commission handles area matters
Members of the Texas County Commission handled several matters during meetings March 19 and 20. Met with insurance representatives from Higgenbotham Insurance and Combined Insurance. Discussed Senior ...
Southwest Missouri one step closer to securing water allocation from Stockton Lake
A project in the works for nearly two decades is one step closer to securing adequate water supplies for future southwest Missouri communities.
Poll shows Democratic Party’s favorability at record low
The Democratic Party’s favorability rating has hit a record low, according to a CNN survey released March 16. The survey, conducted March 6-9, shows 54 percent of surveyed U.S. adults say they have an ...
CASA Update: April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and at CASA of South Central Missouri, we believe that protecting children is a responsibility we all share.
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Think before you burn
Almost annually, I write about this same subject at this time of year. That’s because of the simple fact that although I know most people who read this column are already aware of the matter, I ...
Amber Stienbarger, CASA of South Central Missouri Executive Director
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and at CASA of South Central Missouri, we believe that protecting children is a responsibility we all share.
Weather Service: Chance of rain predicted for this area
Warm conditions will occur across the region through the rest of the week, the National Weather Service said. Chances for showers and a few thunderstorms will return to the area at times from tonight ...
911 calls may be answered by another agency following fiber cut
A fiber cut is affecting 911 services in Texas County, said Texas County 911 on Wednesday morning. Persons who have an emergency are still able to dial 9-1-1. The call may be answered by Cabool Police ...
Diamond Tigers go 1-3 in wood bat tournament
The Houston High School baseball team got out to a slow start in the Champs Fitness Wood Bat tournament on Friday and ...