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2 killed in SW Mo. helicopter crash

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:59:04 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri - Two people have died in a helicopter crash in southwest Missouri.

Woman sentenced for role in NE Kan. homicide

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:26:23 -0400

HOLTON, Kansas - A 23-year-old northeast Kansas woman has been sentenced to eight months in prison for her role in a January shooting death.

Girl dies after being hit by car in eastern Mo.

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:07:42 -0400

FARMINGTON, Missouri - A 14-year-old girl has died after being struck by a car in eastern Missouri.

Prison is forced sabbatical for leader of Mo. band

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:57:10 -0400

ST. LOUIS - A popular Grateful Dead tribute band from Missouri is taking a sabbatical - the result of a 30-month prison sentence for the lead singer.

Missouri officials work to limit geese at lake

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:52:44 -0400

CAMDENTON, Missouri - Missouri officials are trying to combat geese flocking near swimming beaches at the Lake of the Ozarks.

University of Missouri plans $23M hall upgrades

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:07:09 -0400

COLUMBIA, Missouri - The University of Missouri is considering a proposal to renovate its main administration building and two other halls that currently house museums.

Deadline looms to request Mo. absentee ballots

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:08:06 -0400

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri - Voters in southeast Missouri voters are running out of time to request absentee ballots by mail or fax for next month's congressional election.

Mid-Mo. health center announces $35M expansion

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:45:03 -0400

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri - A Jefferson City hospital is planning a $35 million expansion that will increase the space at its main building by about one-third.

Trucker pleads not guilty in fatal SW Mo. crash

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:04:12 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri - A tractor-trailer truck driver has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a crash that killed two other motorists in southwest Missouri.

Tow crew members honored for saving family

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:37:20 -0400

ST. LOUIS - Two crew members from a tow boat, including one who died, have been honored for their efforts to save a family of five after the family's boat became disabled on the Mississippi River at St. Louis.

WWII hero's medals found inside Goodwill store

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:17:20 -0400

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri - The daughter of a World War II hero has stepped forward to claim his medals after news accounts about how they mysteriously turned up in a Goodwill store.

Missouri woman gets life sentence in killing

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:18:05 -0400

FARMINGTON, Missouri - An eastern Missouri woman has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting that she killed a man.

Stolen car crashes during pursuit

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:52:05 -0400

TROY, Missouri - An eastern Missouri teenager is in jail after allegedly stealing a car, taking it on a joy ride, then crashing when police gave chase.

3 kids, 3 adults hurt in school bus-car accident

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:22:03 -0400

ST. LOUIS - Six people, including three children, are injured after a school bus and car collided in St. Louis.

Ex-Arnold officer settles suit against city

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:36:24 -0400

ARNOLD, Missouri - A St. Louis-area town has agreed to a $450,000 settlement to end a lawsuit filed by a police officer.

Mo. man pleads not guilty in daughter's death

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:56:28 -0400

LEXINGTON, Missouri - An Independence man has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his 10-week-old daughter.

St. Louis man convicted in road rage homicide

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:28:34 -0400

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis man will be sentenced in July for killing a man during a road rage argument.

Foundation funds Joplin butterfly garden, overlook

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:37:20 -0400

JOPLIN, Missouri - Joplin has received a $200,000 grant to build a butterfly garden to serve as a refuge for survivors of the May 2011 tornado.

Most Mo. park beaches open for weekend

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:08:04 -0400

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri - Swimming season is returning, and most beaches at Missouri state parks will be open for the Memorial Day weekend.

Storm creates danger at popular Hannibal park

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:08:28 -0400

HANNIBAL, Missouri - A popular attraction in Mark Twain's hometown is temporarily a dangerous place following a strong storm in Hannibal earlier this week.