Springfield sees spike in crashes related to bicycles, motorcycles, scooters SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The popularity of bicycles and motorcycles is creating a rise in crashes involving two-wheeled vehicles. Bicycling is a big part of life for Issac Neale.  He bikes to work (he co-owns The Hub Coffee and Bicycles shop) And, when ...

U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a $20 Million Investment to Support Economic Disaster Recovery in Joplin, Missouri WASHINGTON - Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will award a $20 million grant to Joplin, Missouri, to assist with the city's economic recovery following a significant tornado in 2011. The grant ...

Federal court records: 2 men sentenced to home confinement in Arkansas election fraud case LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two men who pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in an election fraud case involving a former east Arkansas lawmaker have been sentenced to home confinement and probation. Federal court records show that Phillip Wayne Carter ...

Power line breaks, falls into Stockton Lake BONA, Mo -- The Missouri State Water Patrol and the Dadeville Fire Dept. are keeping boaters away from a power line that fell into Stockton Lake on Wednesday afternoon. It happened about 4:15 p.m. near Bona in northeastern Dade Co., when boaters ...

Some school districts wait years for FEMA safe room shelters Another need that's clear following the Moore, Oklahoma tornado: more storm shelters, especially in schools. Educators say they cost time and money. "It's just a long process," said Mark Mayo, Superintendent of Marshfield Schools.It's a hurry up and wait situation. Marshfield schools applied ...

Springfield police investigate two shootings that injured young women SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- Springfield Police are looking for the people responsible in two separate shootings within a week's time, each leaving a young woman injured. Last Wednesday, a 22 year old woman was shot on East Whiteside. Last night, a 21 year ...

Nearly all US states see hefty drop in teen births
NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.

Teen birth rates decline in most US states
The U.S. teen birth rate fell 25 percent over five years to a record low of 31 births per 1,000 teens ages 15 to 19, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Urban renewal? Big US cities showing strong growth
WASHINGTON (AP) — Urban renewal? New census estimates show that most of the nation's largest cities further enhanced their allure last year, posting strong population growth for a second straight year.

Penguins rout Senators 7-3, take 3-1 series lead
OTTAWA (AP) — Sidney Crosby was careful not to get too far ahead of himself after helping the Pittsburgh Penguins rout the Ottawa Senators for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Building materials blamed in Bangladesh disaster
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A government investigation found poor quality construction materials and building code violations were among the "series of irregularities" that caused the collapse of a building housing garment factories last month in Bangladesh, the committee head said Thursday.