Nassif Aquatic Center opens Saturday
The community swimming pool is set to open Saturday. The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Department recently announced that the Nassif Aquatic Center, 428 E. Mill St., will open at 1…
Poplar Bluff woman accused of embezzling
(POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., AP) — A southeast Missouri bank employee is facing federal charges for allegedly embezzling nearly $400,000 from the bank. The Poplar Bluff Daily American Republic (http://bit.ly/10RIFas) reports…
2 small tornadoes confirmed in SW Missouri
(LOCKWOOD, Mo., AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed two small tornadoes in southwest Missouri early Monday. The touchdowns occurred shortly after midnight in Jasper County and neighboring Dade…
Tornado roars through Oklahoma City suburb
By TIM TALLEY MOORE, Okla. (AP) — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200…
Twister season starts late, but starts nonetheless
By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS (TULSA, Okla., AP) — Deadly tornadoes that have raked communities in Middle America over the past week, including Monday’s massive twister that carved a path of destruction…
Tornado levels homes in Oklahoma City trailer park
By SEAN MURPHY (EDMOND, Okla., AP) — One of several tornadoes spawned by a powerful storm system rumbling through the Plains and Midwest Sunday has leveled several mobile homes in…
Mo. lawmakers give mixed results on business aid
By DAVID A. LIEB (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri lawmakers revamped four of the state’s main business incentives on the final day of their legislative session, but failed Friday…
Soldier from Kansas drowns in Afghanistan
(OAKLEY, Kan., AP) — U.S. military officials say a 33-year-old soldier from western Kansas has died in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense announced Friday that Sgt. 1st Class Trenton L.…
Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway
By MARY CLARE JALONICK (WASHINGTON, AP) — The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand.…
Fleeing Illinois suspect survives bridge jump
(CAHOKIA, Ill., AP) — Police in southwestern Illinois say a suspect fleeing authorities jumped from a highway ramp leading to a Mississippi River bridge into St. Louis. The man survived…