Members of the St. Francois County Ambulance District (SFCAD) proudly commemorated the accomplishments of its first-ever class of graduates from the newly-established Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program.
Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported several accidents around the Parkland this week. One involved a state trooper, another involved a detached tire, and another included a fatality.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing and says he is being targeted by Democrats trying to keep him from reclaiming the presidency in 2024.
Southbound U.S. 67 in St. Francois County will be reduced to one lane Monday and Tuesday as Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) crews perform bridge maintenance.
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) provided area youth a chance to experience flying on an airplane at the organization’s second annual Young Eagles Rally held June 3 at Farmington Regional Airport.
On May 3, Kevin Vance Stacy, 53, of Mineral Point, was charged in Washington County with six counts of felony child endangerment, one count of felony unlawful use of a weapon, one count of felony armed criminal action, 10 counts of misdemeanor assault, 10 counts of misdemeanor peace disturba…
It’s time for some drag racing family fun.
Joe Henry Scott Sr., the man from Coffman who became a millionaire and built an empire in Missouri from the proceeds of his successful ventures, died May 25 at the age of 92.
It will be a long road to the GOP's national convention in Milwaukee next summer. Here's where things stand now.
Park Hills is going to be rocking on Saturday. With a rock swap, that is.
The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association, has selected Missouri State Parks as a finalist for the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.
Local folks will be taking steps toward cancer awareness, prevention and treatment on Saturday when the Madison County Relay For Life holds its fundraising event on Saturday.
FARMINGTON, Mo. — If you were building a pair of foster parents in the lab, you could do a lot worse than Ayla Chadbourne and Elizabeth Hartmann.
The 10th Annual Arcadia Valley BBQ Battle returns Friday and Saturday to the Iron County Courthouse grounds in Ironton with a weekend filled with championship barbecuing and free musical entertainment.
A Facebook post from last weekend's Farmington Country Days is going viral with nearly 2,000 shares and a reach of more than 112K people as part of an effort to find a little girl who wanted to pet a horse, but couldn't because the parade was moving on. The post features the Belgrade State B…
A Facebook post from last weekend's Farmington Country Days is going viral with nearly 2,000 shares and a reach of more than 112K people as part of an effort to find a little girl who wanted to pet a horse.
As conservative politicians and activists push for limits on discussions of race, gender and sexuality, some students say the measures targeting aspects of their identity have made them less welcome in American schools.
The issue of aggressive dogs at large was the main topic during the May 22 meeting of the Fredericktown Board of Aldermen.
Monday, kids from Fredericktown and Ironton had fun learning how to upcycle plastic jugs which would normally be thrown out.
Courtney Laramore has been named executive director of East Missouri Action Agency. She previously held the position of administrative assistant/fiscal regulator.
October's walk to raise suicide-prevention awareness might seem a long way off. Still, organizers are gearing up for the fall’s Mineral Area Out of the Darkness Walk by raising money through Saturday’s Jeep show.
Michael S. Andrus, 37, of Iron County, has been charged in three separate cases with weapons violations and motor vehicle violations.
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University has released its academic honor rolls for the spring 2023 semester.
After 34 years working for the city of Farmington, long-time Fire Chief Todd Mecey retired June 2 to begin a second career. While his new job will require extensive travel, he and his family will still live in Farmington, the city where he was born and raised.
Farmington Elks Lodge 1765 has announced that the Farmington High School and St. Paul Lutheran High School Students of the Year for 2022-2023 are Thomas (TJ) Benoist and Abby Castien, respectively. They were previously chosen as Students of the Month in October 2022.
On Monday, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced an audit will be conducted on the City of Desloge Municipal Court following concerns raised about possible fraud. The decision came in response to a submission made through the Whistleblower Hotline website, which raised questions about fu…
A Viburnum woman is scheduled to appear in court Thursday in Iron County on charges of child abuse and endangerment.
The Washington County Library in Potosi was recently abuzz with excitement as children and parents gathered to hear a reading of the children’s book “Sneaky Boots” by Brooke Lewis. The event, held by the incoming Farmington fourth-grade teacher, left attendees with smiles and laughs all arou…
Sonic Drive-In’s Sonic Foundation donated $2,221 to local area schools during May’s Teacher Appreciation Month. The donation came from Sonic’s Limeades for Learning initiative, a program funded from a portion of the sales of each drink, slush, or shake sold. Sonic then partnered with a nonpr…
Merril Jackson Jr., a 75-year-old veteran affectionately known as "Turtle" among his friends, recently found himself homeless and in dire need of assistance after reportedly falling out with his landlord.
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As smoke from Canadian wildfires caused the most hazardous air conditions on record in the Washington, D.C., area on Thursday, members of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee said that Congress should lift federal firefighter pay and encourage logging to reduce the risk of future blazes. “Smoke from the wildfires burning right now […]
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