Ukrainian-American Adoption Advocate Dies In Invasion

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A man who split his time between the St. Louis area and Ukraine to help arrange adoptions of children with medical needs has died in the war-torn country. Serge Zevlever’s daughters told the

Officials: 7 Dead After Tornado Tore Through Central Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say seven people are dead after a tornado swept through central Iowa, damaging homes, knocking down trees and toppling power lines. Emergency management officials reported multiple injuries in addition to those

Windy Today, Severe Storms Possible Sunday

It will be very windy today, with temperatures turning much colder to start the work week.  Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Ozarks Sunday.

Elderly Man Accused of Being Fake Police Officer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A 75-year-old Jackson County man faces charges for allegedly pretending to be a police officer and pulling over a driver. KCTV-TV reports that the Missouri State Highway Patrol launched an investigation in

Springfield Police Investigate Report Of Human Remains

Springfield Police have been investigating a report that human remains were buried at 810 W. Catalpa, near Catalpa and Douglas. Police served a search warrant at the location Thursday, but found no human remains. Police say the

Student Shoots, Wounds 2 At Kansas High School

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a male student shot and wounded a school administrator and a school resource officer Friday at a suburban Kansas City high school. The student was also shot when the officer returned

Greene County Gets Share Of Opioid Settlement

The Greene County Commission has released details on how much money the county can expect to receive as part of a settlement with pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson over its distribution of opioid drugs. Press Release In

Branson Police Arrest Two People For Soliciting Minors

Branson Police say two people have been arrested for trying to solicit minors online. Press Release As the result of information provided by the Alliance Against Childhood Exploitation (ACE), an online group focused on exposing child predators,