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2 small tornadoes confirmed in SW Missouri

The National Weather Service has confirmed two small tornadoes in southwest Missouri early Monday.

Mo. social services director resigns

The director of the Missouri Department of Social Services has resigned after five months on the job.

Mo. lawmakers miss votes while vying for Congress

Republican congressional candidate Jason Smith missed three-fifths of the Missouri House’s votes before the final day of this year’s legislative session, while his Democratic opponent, Steve Hodges, missed about one-fifth of the votes.

Branson recovers from tornado, loss of stars

Branson officials say they are cautiously optimistic about this year’s tourist season even though the city continues to recover from a 2012 tornado and the loss of two of its biggest stars.

Mo. lawmakers to study issues before 2014 session

Missouri’s legislative session is over, but the work may continue for some lawmakers.

Teen’s debate success to Princeton

Destiny Crockett is the first graduate of St. Louis’ Clyde C. Miller Career Academy to ascend to the Ivy League.

Alternative energy fuels hopes for Pea Ridge mine

Never mind the lawsuits, regulatory hurdles and competing against the Chinese.

Dates set for Free Fishing Days in Missouri

Discover the lure of Missouri outdoors June 8-9 with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Free Fishing Days.

Battle lines drawn over ‘Common Core’

Supporters of the Missouri Board of Education’s 2010 decision to adopt a set of “Common Core” standards believe the new guidelines have the potential to boost academic achievement and prepare more students for the workforce.

Kelly Straka: Tending to state’s wildlife

As the Department of Conservation’s first state wildlife veterinarian, Kelly Straka manages the health of Missouri’s wildlife populations.

$590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Florida

It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.

Auxiliary officer acquitted in fatal chase

A judge acquitted an auxiliary police officer from a St. Louis County village of charges that he was not licensed to act as a police officer when he chased a speeding car that caused a fatal accident.

Man pleads guilty to raiding nephew's piggy bank

A north St. Louis County man admits that he stole money from his 4-year-old nephew's piggy bank to use for drugs and prostitutes.

Charges filed in 1986 Kansas City rape

The Jackson County prosecutor says DNA evidence led to charges against a former Kansas City man in the 1986 rape and robbery of a deaf woman.

Security measures sent to Nixon

With just 2 1/2 hours to spare before the Legislature’s 6 p.m. deadline Friday afternoon, the state Senate cast the final votes needed to send Gov. Jay Nixon a bill re-imposing closed-records status for security and emergency response plans for schools and other public buildings.

FEMA monitors for severe weather this weekend

With the potential for severe weather across the plains and several Midwestern states this weekend and into Monday, staff at FEMA's Region VII office are coordinating with state and local officials in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska in preparation for the potential storms and urges the public to be prepared and stay informed.

Legislators wrap up session, giving mixed results on business aid

Missouri lawmakers revamped four of the state's main business incentives before adjourning on the final day of their legislative session, but failed before Friday's 6 p.m. deadline to pass a broader measure that would have scaled back costly tax credits for developers.

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