Rain, heat causing some Missouri roads to buckle

by Sue Danielson | Jun 25, 2025 Lane closure (Photo permission granted by MoDOT) (Jefferson City, MO)  —  Missouri Department of Transportation Engineer Becky Allmeroth says repair crews have had to deal with at least 100 stretches of failed pavement this …

Historic first: all-Black court crowned in Ms. Missouri Senior America pageant

Stay Informed, Stay Empowered in STL Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. For the first time in the 34-year history of the Ms. Missouri Senior America pageant—and …

Alford Credits Congressman Skelton For Getting Stealth Bombers Stationed in Missouri

A United States Air Force B2 Spirit, currently deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, flies above the English countryside near Dover. For the first time, UK F-35 Lightning jets have been conducting integration flying training with the B-2 Spirit …

Boonville woman drowns in Missouri River; body found 55 miles downstream two days later

One woman was reported dead after a drowning incident in Cooper County on Monday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported that a 33-year-old woman from Boonville entered the Missouri River on foot around 12:46 a.m. on June 23rd. Records show that …

Apply online for Missouri Department of Conservation deer hunts

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding hunters to apply for managed deer hunts. Between July 1 and 31, deer hunters who apply will have a chance at 145 managed deer hunts throughout Missouri. From mid-September through mid-January, …

Boonville woman found dead in Missouri River two days after going missing

A 33-year-old woman from Boonville was found dead in the Missouri River Wednesday morning. The woman entered the water on foot early Monday in Cooper County near Boonville and didn't resurface, according to an incident report from the Missouri State …

Northeast Missouri suspect accused of grossly overcharging for chimney repairs

SHELBINA, Mo. — A northeast Missouri man is accused of grossly overcharging for a home repair project. Jacob Kringle, 52, of Shelbina, was charged Tuesday with financial exploitation of an elderly person. According to court documents, Kringle repaired an …

U-Pick Berry Farms in Southwest Missouri

12077 N. SSR-H, Pleasant Hope, 636-328-2580 Stewart Farms is a newcomer to the U-Pick strawberry game, but they're already coming in strong. If you don't have time to pick your own haul, you just might be able to snag a pint in the farm stand. Just …

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers open in Southwest Missouri

On Wednesday, U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOC) opened in Greene, Lawrence and Newton counties, following SBA’s approval of a request by Governor Mike Kehoe. It’s in response to severe storms and flooding that …

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