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 ...

Jerry Lewis repeats his distaste for female comics
CANNES, France (AP) — Ladies? Don't make him laugh.

Factbox: Obama outlines rules for armed drone strikes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a wide-ranging speech on foreign policy on Thursday, President Barack Obama defended his administration's use of drones to kill terrorists abroad, and in a nod to concerns, outlined plans to limit the use of such strikes. As described in a White House statement, the key elements of the president's policy for the use of force in counterterrorism operations outside the United States and outside a war zone are as follows: * The United States will not use lethal force when it is possible to capture a terrorist. ...

Obama limits use of U.S. drone strikes, offers steps to close Guantanamo
By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama outlined plans on Thursday to limit the use of U.S. drone strikes against extremists abroad and took steps aimed at breaking a deadlock on closing the Guantanamo Bay military prison. In a major foreign policy speech after two weeks of fending off domestic scandals, Obama limited the scope of what his predecessor, George W. Bush, had called a global war on terror after the September 11, 2001, attacks. "Our nation is still threatened by terrorists," Obama said at Washington's National Defense University. ...

Iowa kidnapping suspect probed in cousins' deaths
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The man suspected of kidnapping a still-missing 15-year-old Iowa girl and her friend as they walked home from school is being scrutinized in last year's unsolved kidnapping of two young cousins whose bodies were found 100 miles away.

Am. Samoa to keep flier miles of govt travelers
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) — American Samoa plans to take away frequent flier miles from government workers who travel on behalf of the U.S. territory and use the loyalty points to help medical patients and students travel off the islands when necessary.