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Helicopter crashes in remote area of Missouri, killing 1

FULTON, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a man has been killed in a helicopter crash in central Missouri. The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office says in a Facebook post that the crash was reported at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies began talking to witnesses who reported that the helicopter appeared to be in distress before it went down. A […]

VFW member discovers important artifact in attic of Missouri post

A flag from the USS Missouri battleship has been found at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in southeast Missouri’s Farmington. VFW Commander Bud Davis says a member discovered the artifact. The USS Missouri also served in Korea and the Persian Gulf. It now sits as a museum ship at the U.S. naval base of […]

Little talked about ballot measure would give bingo organizations a boost

There are seven statewide ballot issues being voted on in Missouri this November, and one of the lesser known items is aiming to give local bingo games a boost. Jason Taylor reports.

Southeast Missouri contractor agrees to $25K

SIKESTON, Mo. (AP) — A southeast Missouri contractor has agreed to pay $25,000 to settle a claim that it discriminated against a black employee. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced the settlement Wednesday with Floyd’s Equipment Inc. in Sikeston. The agency said in a news release that issues arose after the employee complained that […]

MO State Auditor candidate addresses her legal and financial issues

The Republican candidate for State Auditor says she was a victim of fraud when she was taken to court over a house she and her husband leased. Saundra McDowell says that the owners did not have good title to the house’s furniture. McDowell says she offered a lump sum payment but was required to have […]

McCaskill and Hawley to Debate Thursday in St. Louis

Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill and GOP Senate nominee Josh Hawley will debate this evening in St. Louis. Brian Hauswirth has the story:

Missouri replaces bluebird license plate to showcase historic birthday

Missouri is trading in the old bluebird license plates for a new red, white and blue river design. Columbia State Senator Caleb Rowden says the new plates celebrate the state’s birthday and capture Missouri’s rich history. Missouri will commemorate 200 years of statehood in 2021.

New rules for women and minority businesses

New rules for women and minority businesses in the Show Me State. KZIM KSIM’s Brandon Dickson has details.