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Howell County man arrested after hiding in furnace
HOWEL COUNTY, Mo. – Howell County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man Wednesday, May 1 after he failed to register as a sex offender. Deputies went to a house in Pomona where Christopher M. Smith was said to live to serve him a warrant for possessing a controlled substance and failing to register as a sex […]
As discount retailer shutters stores, rural Missouri towns lose grocery options
Residents of several small towns in Missouri may face an uncertain future with grocery shopping as Dollar Tree plans to close 600 stores this year, including some in Missouri. Dollar Tree, which owns Family Dollar, announced in March that it would close 600 stores in 2024, and another 370 stores over the next few years. Though the company has not clearly defined what stores will be affected, at least three Missouri locations are part of the group being closed.
High school senior signs with local county jail as new detention officer
HIGHLAND, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas school district held an academic and trade signing day recently for their students heading into the next chapter of their lives. One student didn’t sign with a school at the Highland School District, but rather the local county jail. High School Senior...
Rising rivers a sign that St. Louis region no longer in a drought
ST. LOUIS – There’s been significant improvement in the drought situation. River levels have increased, and now minor flooding is occurring along many of our rivers. Drought conditions have improved area-wide. As of a month ago, the St. Louis metro area was in a moderate drought, with part of the region in a severe drought.
How much rain did the Ozarks get?
It doesn’t take a meteorologist to tell you it rained a lot across Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas from Thursday to Sunday. But just how much rain did we see in the Ozarks? It all depends on where you live. From Nevada, Mo. to Fort Scott, Ks. historically high amounts of rain fell from Thursday-Sunday. […]
Arkansas Storm Team Blog: Drought remains small with more rain on the way
While April and May are usually some of our wettest months, there are a few areas experiencing drought conditions. The most recent drought monitor shows unseasonably dry and moderate drought across northern Arkansas. Even a small area of extreme drought is covering part of Fulton County. Little Rock also ended...
Motorcycle accident in Hardy claims life of Iowa man
A 54-year-old Iowa man died Saturday afternoon after his motorcycle hit a trailer in Hardy. According to Arkansas State Police, Samuel Break of Iowa City, Iowa, was traveling north on State Highway 175 when his 1998 Suzuki VZ800 struck the side of a trailer attached to a southbound Chevrolet Silverado that was turning left into a private drive.
Motorcyclist dies following crash
SHARP COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A man is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and a pick-up truck in Sharp County on Saturday evening. Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell told K8 News the crash happened on State Highway 175 North and Private Drive 244 outside of Hardy around 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27.
Bakersfield golf takes two first place wins
The Bakersfield High School golf team took home the first place plaque in the April 15 Clever Invitational Golf Tournament and another first place plaque in the April 12 Willow Springs Invitational tournament. The team, pictured from left, includes: Coach Micheal Mahan, Ethan Cotter, CJ Carey, Connor Jones, Cooper Massey, Kyden Alverado, Logan Mahan, Josh Yarber and Johnny Everett.
O Fallon, May 01 High School 🏐 Game Notice
There are 2 high school 🏐 games in O Fallon. The Alton High School volleyball team will have a game with O'Fallon High School on May 01, 2024, 17:30:00 CST. The Alton High School volleyball team will have a game with O'Fallon High School on May 01, 2024, 16:30:00 CST.
Arkansas Pie Festival celebrates fourth year
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. (KAIT) - Sharp County had hundreds, if not thousands on hand for an annual festival. The Arkansas Pie Festival held its fourth annual festival on Saturday, April 27 in Cherokee Village, celebrating the history of pie in the Natural State. “You will find no other festival like...
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