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Beware of Bradford pear trees
In this episode of Growing the Ozarks, host Kelly McGowan of the University of Missouri Extension talks with Springfield Plateau Chapter Master Naturalist Lois Zerrer about the invasive Bradford pear. The Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana), sometimes known as the Callery pear, first arrived in the U.S. landscape plant industry about...
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'We are devastated': World-renowned Missouri eagle dies during severe storm
VALLEY PARK, Mo. — An eagle that captured the hearts of countless people has died after severe storms and tornadoes swept through Missouri on Friday. Murphy, a rescued eagle at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, was found dead within his aviary in the early morning of March 15. He died at the age of 33, far surpassing the typical lifespan of Bald Eagles of 20-25 years.
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Kansas City woman arrested for attempting to smuggle methamphetamine-laced papers into Boonville Correctional Center
A Kansas City woman is arrested in Cooper County for taking part in a plot to smuggle methamphetamine into the Boonville Correctional Center. Rosalind Haskins, 51, was arrested Sunday at her narcotics drop off location at the MoDOT facility on Highway 5 just south of Boonville. She’s been charged with first-degree drug trafficking and three counts of possession of a controlled substance.
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6-Year-Old Driving ATV Without Helmet While Visiting His Dad Dies After Crashing Into Tree
Tragedy struck a Texas family while visiting family in Illinois during spring break. Jason Alvarado, 6, reportedly died following an ATV crash on March 15, 2025, in Joliet . Jason was driving a REX110 ATV along with an 8-year-old passenger. The child lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree. Crews rushed him to an area hospital where he later died of his injuries . His 8-year-old passenger survived. Jason’s grandmother, Lucero Quezada, told WGN that the accident and subsequent loss of her grandson has broken her heart. “I’m very sad . I can’t believe he is not...
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St. Louis County woman accused of leaving kids home alone during Friday’s storms
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A St. Louis County woman is facing several charges after being accused of leaving her children home alone during Friday night’s severe weather. Crystal Ray allegedly left her four children, aged 8, 5, 3 and 8 months, unsupervised in a St. Ann...
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April trial for former Columbia restaurant owner canceled
The trial for a former Columbia businessowner has again been postponed. Crystal Umfress, who previously owned a Mexican restaurant in Columbia, was set to go on trial in early April for an arson case but is now set for a case review on April 29 in Butler County, according to online court records.
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Sikeston man arrested in Texas in connection to shooting incident in Scott County
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Police say a Sikeston man was arrested in Texas for his involvement in a recent shooting incident in Southeast Missouri. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Missouri State Highway Patrol DDCC, Sikeston Department of Public Safety, and other local agencies, they have been investigating a shooting incident that occurred on March 14 which left two people in critical condition.
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Toddler Dies of Dehydration, Mom Blames Migraine
A Missouri mom has been arrested following the tragic death of her 1-year-old toddler, who allegedly went unfed for nearly two days. The suspect allegedly blamed the neglect in part because she had a migraine. On March 4, Alyssa N. Wehmeyer, 21, from Cape Girardeau, was officially charged with one...
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13 people survive wrath of Missouri tornado by hiding in Burger King bathroom
Firefighters had initially believed that nobody was inside the damaged building when the storm hit but the restaurants general manager insisted her employees and several customers were trapped inside
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St. Louis hospital's permanent closure confirmed, license surrendered
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis hospital's suspected permanent closure was confirmed by the state's health agency Tuesday morning. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services told 5 On Your Side Tuesday morning that the Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital's Board of Directors voluntarily surrendered its hospital license. DHSS spokesperson Lisa Cox confirmed the license surrendering means the hospital is officially closed.