Death Toll Keeps Rising After Kentucky Flooding

JACKSON, Ky. (AP) — Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard are searching flooded Appalachian communities for missing people. Record floods have wiped out entire communities in some of the poorest places in America. Kentucky’s
More Flooding In St. Louis Region

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Heavy rains brought another round of flooding to the St. Louis region, prompting firefighters to help dozens of people escape the floodwaters. No injuries were reported from Thursday’s flooding, but the St. Louis
Rural Areas Get $401 Million For High-Speed Internet

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal officials announced plans Thursday to spend $401 million in grants and loans to expand the reach and improve the speed of internet for rural residents, tribes and businesses in 11 West and
Retired Sheriff’s K9 Lor Dies

(KTTS News) — Former Greene County Sheriff’s K9 Lor has passed away at the age of 13. Lor was a dual purpose police dog trained in narcotics detection and patrol apprehension. Beginning in 2018, Lor gained nationwide
Police Say 2nd Person Died In St. Louis Flooding

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Police say a second person has been found dead after record rains swamped the St. Louis region earlier this week. The Hazelwood Police Department says in a Facebook post that officers were called
Ozark Empire Fair Opens Today

(KTTS News) — The 86th annual Ozark Empire Fair opens up this afternoon at 4 p.m. The fair will open at 11 a.m. starting Friday. The Ozark Empire Fair runs through Saturday, August 6. Click here for
Storms Possible Through Sunday

(KTTS News) — A few strong to severe storms are in the forecast today, but the National Weather Service says not everyone will get rain. Scattered storms are in the forecast through this afternoon. Strong winds will
New Residence Hall Opens At Missouri State

(KTTS News) — About 400 Missouri State students will move into a new campus residence hall this August. Heitz House has three stories of living space on top with a four-story parking garage on the bottom. Located
Candidate’s Name Misspelled On Christian County Ballot

(KTTS News) — A Republican running for the 7th Congressional District seat has his name misspelled on the ballot in Christian County. Alex Bryant’s name is spelled as “Alex Byrant” on the ballot. The Missouri Secretary of
Mother Arrested For Shooting 11-Year-Old Daughter

(KTTS News) — Springfield Police have arrested a woman for shooting her 11-year-old daughter at a local business. Police say 30-year-old Christina Rodriguez took her daughter to the hospital for a gunshot wound to the chest. Rodriguez