Annapolis, MO

STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, Mo. — A woman was charged with a crime Wednesday in connection with the disappearance of a Ste. Genevieve County woman last month. Teresa Baumgartner was charged with tampering with physical evidence in a felony investigation in connection with the death of 20-year-old Jessi Wilfong. Wilfong was reported missing on May 25 and her body was found buried inside a barn structure on June 18.

(Potosi) The Washington County Collector and her deputy clerk were charged this week with multiple felonies. Carla Zettler of Mineral Point faces three felonies of stealing more than $750, a forgery felony charge and the misdemeanor of official misconduct. Zettler’s deputy clerk Laura Laramore of Caledonia faces the felony of...

The remains of a missing 21-year-old woman were found buried in a barn in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Jessi Wilfong was reported missing by her mother on May 24. The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office said a 59-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the incident. The Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Wednesday charged Teresa L. Baumgartner with tampering with physical evidence, reported KMOV.

Nicholas J. Follis of Fredericktown died Monday at the age of 55. Services will be held Saturday evening at 6 o’clock in the Follis & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Fredericktown. Visitation for Nicholas Follis is Saturday afternoon from 4 until 6 in the Follis & Sons Funeral Home...

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A woman charged in connection with a homicide investigation made her first appearance before a judge on Thursday morning, June 23. Teresa Baumgartner, 59, is charged with tampering with evidence in connection with the death of 20-year-old Jessi Wilfong. She appeared before a judge...

(Cape Girardeau County, MO) The remains of a Marquand woman, 21 year old Jessi Wilfong who had been missing since May 25th, have been found following an investigation by the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department. A press release from Sheriff Ruth Ann Dickerson indicates information received on Saturday, June 18th led deputies to a location in close proximity to a previously searched residence. Investigation revealed the site of a recently dug portion of ground inside a barn structure where the remains of Wilfong were buried. An autopsy performed on Monday, June 20th determined the cause of death was a homicide. Teresa L. Baumgartner is facing charges of Tampering with Physical Evidence in a Felony Investigation filed by the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney's Office on Wednesday, June 22nd. The investigation is ongoing and officials anticipate additional charges. KFMO B104 News will have updates as information is made available from the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department.

(KFVS) - Communities throughout the Heartland will be celebrating the nation’s independence. Send us your Fourth of July events to news@kfvs12.com. The city of Jackson will hold its Independence Day Celebration on Monday, July 4. Activities will include a 5K run/walk that starts at 7:04 a.m., the Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show by The Capaha Antique Car Club from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sycamore Lane, mud volleyball at 9 a.m. at Pavilion 1, golf ball drop at 4:30 p.m. at Legion Baseball Field, The Quarantine Band at 7 p.m. at Nick Leist Memorial Band Shell, Jackson Municipal Band Concert at 8 p.m. also at the band shell and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at City Park. Food stands and a beer garden will also be set up at Parkview Drive starting at 9 a.m.

(Fredericktown) A ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration was held Thursday for the new Madison County Health Department building in Fredericktown. Becky Hunt is the administrator of the department. She says they were thrilled with the turnout. The Madison County Health Department is located at 105 Armory Street in Fredericktown....

ROLLA, Mo.— Forest Service managers are developing a forest management proposal for the Bee Fork Restoration Project, located in Reynolds County, Missouri. Comments and suggestions are being sought from the public about what opportunities or improvements are desired in that area of the Mark Twain National Forest. Information received from public comments will be considered during the environmental analysis of the project proposal.

(Bismarck) Lance Sprenkel will make his return to Bismarck High School as the new boys’ head basketball coach. After spending time as an administrator the last few years, Sprenkel had the itch to coach high school basketball again. He tells us how the job came about. Sprenkel has been...