Southwest Missouri Rep. Smith chosen as next budget chairman
Another lawmaker from southwest Missouri has been tapped to become chairman of the House Budget Committee.
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Southwest Missouri lawmaker named director of medical marijuana
Missouri has begun the move toward medical marijuana, naming an outgoing lawmaker to a leadership role and announcing the start of the process for those who want to grow, make or sell marijuana products.
Missouri farmer charged in organic crop fraud
.A Missouri farmer is accused of marketing $140 million worth of non-organic crops as organic. The U.S. attorney's office in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Wednesday filed fraud charges against Randy Constant of Chillicothe, MIssouri.
House budget chairman appointed as next Missouri treasurer
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has chosen the chairman of the House Budget Committee to serve as the next state treasurer.
Missouri American Water hosts first public meeting to discuss proposed water reservoir
Some Newton County landowners say they're opposed to a proposal that would bring a 1,200-1,500 acre water reservoir to their area. Missouri American Water officials meet with affected landowners during their first public meeting to discuss one of two proposed sites for a dam in Newton County.
Missouri begins process toward medical marijuana
Missouri has begun the move toward medical marijuana, naming an outgoing lawmaker to a leadership role and announcing the start of the process for those who want to grow, make or sell marijuana products.
St. Louis police searching for woman's stolen tiny home
Some Facebook posts reported seeing the house being pulled by a pickup truck on Interstate 70 west of St. Louis.
Missouri governor calls for online sales tax
Online shoppers in Missouri might have to pay more. Missouri Governor Mike Parson says he wants to enact a law that would enable the state to collect millions of dollars of new tax revenues from online sales.
Missouri poacher ordered to repeatedly watch 'Bambi'
A Missouri poacher has been ordered to repeatedly watch the movie "Bambi" as part of his sentence for illegally killing hundreds of deer.
Man hit by Taser by Independence cop awarded $6.5 million
Dash cam video shows the suspect refusing to get out of the car.
Auditor Galloway will help investigate Attorney General
Hawley, a Republican, will leave office in January to take a seat in the U.S. Senate.
Grant jump starts completion of Interstate 49 project
A 25-million dollar grant from the U-S Department of Transportation will go toward completion of Interstate-49 between McDonald county, Missouri and west of Bella Vista, Arkansas.
Doctors discuss future of medical marijuana in Missouri
Local doctors discuss the future of medical marijuana in Missouri. While one hopes to grow medical marijuana, another is concerned that there is not enough research to support informed medical decisions for patients.
Officer, suspect hospitalized after shooting
Police have released no details about what led to the shooting.
Police: Woman charged in road-rage killing admits drug use
Police haven't yet determined if the suspect was under the influence of any drug at the time.
Police: Gun jammed after shot fired in Missouri restaurant
Police say the suspect "got angry" and "shot a gun in the air" Sunday after using methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana and Xanax.
2 children wounded after toddler finds gun in dad's backpack
The toddler shot himself in the arm and his sleeping 7-year-old brother in the head with the same round.
Missouri woman convicted of 1992 murder settles McDonald County rape case
The McDonald County Missouri Sheriff's Department has reached a settlement with a woman who claimed she was raped by a jailer when she was in county custody 25 years ago.
Missouri auditor's help sought in Hawley investigation
Missouri's Republican secretary of state is asking the Democratic auditor for help investigating Senator-elect Josh Hawley over allegations that he misused public resources to boost his campaign.
Annual "Shop with a Cop" brightens kids' christmas
Joplin and Seneca Police Departments raise over $20,000 to help kids in need have a merrier Christmas.
CoxHealth announces plans to build new hospital
CoxHealth Systems in Monett, Missouri announces plans to build a $42 million hospital in town.
Police: Day care restrained toddlers in playpens
Court documents say officers smelled alcohol on the owner's breath and an empty wine box in the trash.
Missouri investigates allegations that Hawley misused public resources
Missouri's secretary of state's office confirms it's investigating fellow Republican Attorney General Josh Hawley over allegations that he used public funds to bolster his successful U.S. Senate bid.
Crash claims life of a southwest Missouri man
A Mount Vernon resident dies after a two-vehicle crash in Lawrence County, Missouri.
