Missouri to face former Big 12 foe Oklahoma State in the Cotton Bowl The Missouri Tigers (11-2) will face former Big 12 foe Oklahoma State (10-2) in the 78th AT&T Cotton Bowl January 3rd, 7:30 pm at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.  The announcement was made Sunday night. "We are honored and excited to accept a bid to play in the Cotton Bowl," said head coach Gary Pinkel, who will be making his ninth bowl appearance in 13 seasons ...

Although some roads may appear to be clear of wintry precip, caution is still urged Icy roads caused major headaches on many roadways Sunday. Highway Patrol troopers scrambled to keep up with slide offs throughout the day. MoDOT officials warn drivers to take it slow even if the roads look clear. They urge drivers to be cautious when driving over bridges, overpasses, and any elevated surface because they freeze quicker. "We are going to keep crews out over night they are going ...

Six crashes involving total of 18 vehicles caused by ice on I-44 in Pulaski County PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. - Icy conditions on Interstate 44 in Pulaski County contributed to at least six reported crashes that involved at least 17 vehicles in a four-mile stretch of freeway on Sunday shortly before noon. Several slide-offs occurred between mileposts 149 and 153 on Interstate 44. Traffic stopped in the road due to a crash at mile marker 153 near Buckhorn, and a 2007 Freightliner tractor-trailer ...

Crews blowing up a 77-year-old bridge at Sunrise Beach An old bridge crossing Lake Of The Ozarks is coming down one section at a time. MoDOT on Saturday blew up a stretch of the old Hurricane Deck Bridge at Sunrise Beach.   Two more sections will be blown up in the coming weeks.       A crane will fish the steel out of the lake so it can be recycled.       The bridge was built in 1936.   A new ...

More snow possible Monday night Black ice is a concern tonight and early Monday ...

Weather-related crash on I-44 near Northview injures 3 Three people were hurt and two vehicles were totaled in a crash that involved five cars on Interstate 44 near Northview Sunday morning. A 2007 Volvo tractor-trailer driven by Banari Dorin, 29, of Chicago, began to slide as Dorin tried to slow down due to congestion from a previous crash in the westbound lanes. The tractor-trailer slid and struck a 2003 Lincoln Aviator, a 2013 Ford ...

Thai protests to continue, election not the aim - protest leader
BANGKOK (Reuters) - The leader of the protest movement that has been battling to oust Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said he would not end his demonstrations despite her dissolving of parliament on Monday and a promise of an early general election. "Today we will continue our march to Government House. We have not yet reached our goal. The dissolving of parliament is not our aim," Suthep Thaugsuban told Reuters. He has repeatedly said he did not want a new election but wanted a vaguely defined, unelected "people's council" to run the country. ...

Thai PM Yingluck says to dissolve parliament, hold election
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Monday she would dissolve parliament and hold an election "as soon as possible" following a wave of anti-government protests in Bangkok. So the Thai people will decide," Yingluck said in a televised address as thousands of protesters resumed demonstrations across Bangkok.

Thai PM calls snap election, protesters press on
By Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat and Amy Sawitta Lefevre BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved parliament on Monday and called a snap election, but anti-government protest leaders pressed ahead with mass demonstrations seeking to install an unelected body to run Thailand. Protesters have been on the streets of the capital for weeks, clashing with police and vowing to oust Yingluck and eradicate the influence of her self-exiled brother, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

North Korea purges Kim Jong Un's powerful uncle
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea announced Monday the purge of leader Kim Jong Un's uncle, considered the country's second most powerful official, for a "dissolute and depraved life" linked to claims of corruption, drug use, gambling and womanizing.

Durant's 36 points lift Thunder past Pacers 118-94
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant had 36 points and 10 rebounds and Oklahoma City turned a matchup of two of the NBA's best teams into a blowout with a 118-94 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.