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Ethics Probe Finds Greene Co. Violated Law
The Missouri Ethics Commission says it found "reasonable grounds" that Greene County leaders broke the law when they printed cards to hand out to people in support of a 1/2-cent sales tax passed by voters in November.
Fire Causes Evacuation Of Extended Stay Facility
An extended stay facility in Kimberling City had to be evacuated early Thursday morning after a lava lamp on the floor of one of the units caught fire.
Strafford Stabbing Victim Dies
A man who was stabbed outside of the McDonald's in Strafford over the weekend has died from his injuries.
Aldermen Reject Nearly $500 Million Water Park
City leaders in Branson rejected a nearly half-billion-dollar proposed water park resort that would have used substantial tax dollars.
Court Hears Case On Transgender Accommodations
The Missouri Supreme Court is considering whether a school district is illegally discriminating against a transgender boy by not letting him use the boy’s bathroom and locker room.
Four More People Sentenced For Local Meth Ring
Four more defendants have been sentenced in federal court this week for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute more than $1 million worth of methamphetamine in southern Missouri and in the Kansas City, Mo., area.
Student Finds Dead Mouse In MSU Cafeteria Meal
Missouri State University and its food supplier are investigating to determine how a small mouse was found in a dining hall meal this week.
Greitens Not Entitled To Charity Donor List
While building a national nonprofit for military veterans, former Navy SEAL officer Eric Greitens solicited millions of dollars from hundreds of wealthy individuals, corporations and foundations. While later launching a Missouri gubernatorial campaign, Greitens again raised millions from many of those same donors.
BBQ Pit Blamed For Fatal Lake Ozark Fire
A tragic house fire in Lake Ozark earlier this month that killed four boys – ranging in age from four to 14 -- may have started outside of the home.
House Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill that would legalize medical marijuana for many patients.
