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Whiteman AFB says one of its fighter jets cut power line crossing Stockton Lake BONA, Mo. -- Officials at Whiteman Air Force Base confirm it was one of their fighter jets that clipped and broke a power line crossing Stockton Lake. It happened Wednesday afternoon near Bona in northeastern Dade County. Danielle Johnston, a public affairs officer ...

Spinach and Strawberry Salad with sweet basil dressing Best made with fresh local ingredients.  For more recipes find Robin Street Provisions on Facebook Ingredients: 1.5 cups fresh sliced strawberries 3 cups fresh spinach leaves 4 slices uncooked bacon .75 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 oz sweet basil vinaigrette dressing(can be purchased at FMO)See substitute ...

Fishermen asked to assist in smallmouth bass study WEST PLAINS, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking anglers who fish select Ozark streams to help with a research project by reporting their catches of tagged smallmouth bass. One of Missouri's most popular game fish, smallmouth bass are ...

Man arrested after shot fired in Rolla bar early Thursday ROLLA, Mo. - A man who fired a shot inside a Rolla bar after an argument is behind bars today, police say.Rolla police arrested a 46-year-old Rolla man after customers inside the Porch Bar and Grill, 707 N. Pine, restrained him ...

Day-use beach at Truman State Park closed due to high E. coli levels WARSAW, Mo. - Missouri State Parks officials have postponed the opening of the day-use beach at Harry S. Truman State Park due to high E. coli levels. The campground swimming beach is still scheduled to open May 24 and will be open ...

Springfield Police close investigation into woman found dead in a trash can SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield Police say the investigation into the death of a woman found in a trash can last summer is closed. Police say they now believe Adam Bergseth is responsible for the death of Kelly Frech.  Her body was found ...



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Prosecutor: IPad theft defendants ambushed victim
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two men accused of killing a high school freshman who refused to let go of his iPad were like wild animals ambushing a weak victim, a prosecutor said Thursday.

Hurricane forecast: Another busy Atlantic season
FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2012 file photo, residents evacuate their flooded neighborhood in LaPlace, La. as Hurricane Isaac staggered toward central Louisiana, its weakening winds driving storm surge into portions of the coast and the River Parishes between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season. The outlook on Thursday, May 23, 2013 calls for 13 to 20 named storms, 7 to 11 that strengthen into hurricanes and 3 to 6 that become major hurricanes. The prediction by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is more than what’s considered an average Atlantic season. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Get ready for another busy hurricane season, maybe unusually wild, federal forecasters say.

Senate confirms Obama nominee to key appeals court
WASHINGTON (AP) — After five years of trying, President Barack Obama has placed his first nominee on a key appeals court in Washington.

CBS up, 'Idol' down as traditional TV season ends
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS is strengthening its dominance over the television industry at the same time that the unprecedented reign of "American Idol" is ending.

Ohio kidnap case hero gets free McDonald's food
FILE - This May 6, 2013 file photo shows neighbor Charles Ramsey speaking to media near the home where missing women Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michele Knight were rescued in Cleveland. Ramsey, the man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for a decade in an Ohio house will never have to pay for another burger in his hometown. Ramsey has been promised free burgers for life at more than a dozen Cleveland-area restaurants. (AP Photo/The Plain Dealer, Scott Shaw, File)CLEVELAND (AP) — The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive in a Cleveland house is getting complimentary McDonald's for the next year.