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Mo. Senate panel to work on criminal code
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Legislature has adjourned for the year, but the work will go on for members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The panel will continue meeting until lawmakers return for their next regular session in January. ...
President of Univ. of Ark. system to receive 20 percent raise on July 1
STUTTGART, Ark. (AP) — Trustees of the University of Arkansas system have approved a 20 percent pay raise for its president, calling it a vote of confidence for a leader who did not rise to the school's top position in the ...
Most beaches at Missouri state parks open for Memorial Day weekend
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Swimming season is returning, and most beaches at Missouri state parks will be open for the Memorial Day weekend. The Department of Natural Resources reports two beaches will remain closed for the opening weekend. The day-use beach ...
Foundation funds Joplin butterfly garden, overlook to serve as refuge for tornado survivors
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - Joplin has received a $200,000 grant to build a butterfly garden to serve as a refuge for survivors of the May 2011 tornado. The money comes from the Annapolis, Md.-based TKF Foundation's Open Spaces Sacred Places initiative. The ...
Despite Life Saving Potential, State Reluctant to Mandate Storm Shelters
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery - for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is. A contractor finished installing the concrete bunker ...
Old Highway 86 Campground reopens after being closed since 2011
TABLE ROCK LAKE, Mo. - A popular campground on Table Rock Lake is open again after flooding closed the campground at the Old Highway 86 Park two years ago.
The Army Corps of Engineers received federal money to clean up and renovate ...
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