Child Sex Trafficking Bill Would Help Victims, Not Prosecute Them
(KTTS News) — A bill aimed at protecting child sex trafficking victims from prosecution has passed the House and headed to a Missouri Senate committee. If it passes, children 17 and younger would no longer be charged with
Wonders Of Wildlife Nominated For Best Aquarium
(KTTS News) — For the fourth year, Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium has been nominated for America’s Best Aquarium. It’s part of a national poll by USA Today. The aquarium has won the
Flooding, A Few Severe Storms Possible Today
There could be a few strong to severe storms today, but the best chance will be on Thursday. Tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds will be possible Thursday. The National Weather Service says flooding could be a
Missouri Executes Man For Killing Couple During Robbery
(AP) — A Missouri man who killed a couple during a robbery at their rural home nearly 26 years ago has been put to death, even as another state has halted executions that have become increasingly uncommon
Missouri To Ban Most Abortions If Roe Falls
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri is slated to ban most abortions if the U.S. Supreme Court undoes Roe v. Wade. Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Tuesday said he will take immediate action to allow an
Fatal Crash In Barry County
(KTTS News) — A man from Exeter has died in a crash near his hometown. The Highway Patrol says James Johnson, 37, died when his car slid and hit an SUV on Highway 76 west of Exeter.
Death In Fair Grove Not Suspicious
(KTTS News) — A death investigation in Fair Grove is no longer considered suspicious. Greene County deputies were called to the 4500 block of East Shelby Road over the weekend. KY3 says the victim has not been
Maine Man Sentenced For Hitting Missouri Trooper
LEBANON, Mo. (AP) — A man from Maine has been sentenced to prison after he admitted to intentionally hitting a Missouri state trooper. Galen Sailer, of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, was sentenced Monday to a total of
Woman Sentenced For Recording Boyfriend’s Murder
(KTTS News) — It’s 20 years in prison for a woman who killed her boyfriend and recorded it. Melanie Spencer, 49, from Rogersville admitted shooting Samuel Biggs to death. She pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Spencer said
Willard Man Threatened To ‘Shoot Up’ School, Church
(KTTS News) — Investigators say a man from Willard threatened to shoot up a school and a church. Nathan Elleson, 30, is charged with making a terroristic threat. The FBI says Elleson never mentioned a specific school.
