The DCFPD is announcing the retirement of Fire Chief Dennis Floyd after 33 years of dedicated service, the promotion of Assistant Fire Chief Derek Thomas to the rank of Fire Chief, and the promotion of Captain Derrick Marfitt to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief, all effective Dec. 1, 2025.
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is asking a federal court to roll back the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to approve a new generic brand of mifepristone, her first foray into a lawsuit filed by her predecessor to limit access to medication abortion nationwide.
A 28-year-old Rolla woman lost her life Wednesday, Nov. 19, resulting from a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Dent County Road 2050 one mile west of Dent County Road 2055, according to an online report of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Missouri will try to seize assets owned by China to collect a $24 billion default judgment in its case accusing the Asian nation of lying to the world about the COVID-19 pandemic that began in Wuhan, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said.
A Jackson County Circuit Court judge struck down a state law criminalizing school employees for supplying “sexually explicit material” to students, ruling it unconstitutionally vague and overbroad in a five-page decision Monday.
The City of Salem Board of Aldermen met for its regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 13, during which the board held a public hearing for the annexation of the Church of Latter-day Saints and approved a resolution for the April 7 municipal election. Further, Mayor Greg Parker announced in his repo…
Temperatures are dropping, and that tiny mouse in the house looms large as pests make their way inside. University of Missouri Extension state wildlife and fisheries specialist Robert Pierce says it is time to prepare for the unwelcome houseguests.
The Dent County Commission met for its weekly meetings Monday, Nov. 10; Thursday, Nov. 13; and Monday, Nov. 17. In attendance included Presiding Commissioner Gary Larson, First District Commissioner Keith Green, Second District Commissioner Jimmy Williams, and County Clerk Angie Curley.
Faces told the story on Saturday, Nov. 15 as 745 participants from around the globe united in purpose to honor Veterans at the Honoring Our Heroes Marathon Event. Forty-nine states had runners and walkers participating in person or virtually; and for the first time in the event’s ten-year hi…
The North Wood R-IV Board of Education met for its monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 13. In attendance included board members Aaron Brooks, Jr. Rictor, Ron Hedrick, Jimmy Decker, Jenna Dun, and David Massengale. Not in attendance was board member Jarred Brown.
Ozarks Food Harvest received a 40,000-pound donation of protein today from McDonald’s and Tyson Foods to help children, families and seniors facing hunger across southwest Missouri. Tyson Foods made their donation in honor of McDonald’s $17,000 donation to The Food Bank’s Hungerthon event.
From cozy knitting classes to hands-on pottery sessions and detailed painting workshops, the Creative Arts Center offers creative experiences for all interests. With classes running many afternoons and evenings each week, it's a place where people can unwind, try new hobbies, and discover hi…
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid–Missouri area Nov.17 – 23, 2025.Weather conditions may postpone scheduled work. Many projects will include lane closures which could cause delays.
Eleven months ago, on Dec. 17, 2025, Scenic Rivers Industries – Dent County’s Sheltered Workshop burned to the ground in a devastating overnight fire. Our building was a complete loss. The only things salvageable were the lawn care equipment that was kept in a shed, the semi that we use to t…
The Dragonfly Wings Foundation’s Fleming Variety Store found on 114 West 4th Street, Salem held a successful pop-up event this past Nov. 7-9, featuring a celebration of pies and seasonal decorations for the holidays. All the funds raised through the event go toward supporting educational ini…
The Missouri Department of Social Services announced Thursday that it will continue to issue partial payments of federal food benefits for November, while updating its systems to resume paying full amounts.
On Oct. 12, Patrolman #118 of the Salem Police Department initiated an investigation into a reported burglary in the 1100 block of West Scenic Boulevard. After conducting a thorough review of the scene and available evidence, Patrolman #118 identified a suspect, Camron Roman.
Each day in the Salem R-80 School District, classrooms are energized with instruction, collaboration, and compassion. Central to this vibrant dynamic is a dedicated group of professionals whose efforts often go unnoticed: our substitute teachers.
The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community input on a project to replace the Dent County Route B bridge over Dry Creek in 2026. Built in 1939, the Dry Creek bridge is in poor condition, showing signs it has reached the end of its useful life and in need of replacement.
Missouri exceeds the national average for revenue earned by veteran-owned businesses as well as the prevalence of these businesses.
The old cliche that “silence is golden” became “silence is confusing” on Wednesday in Cole County Circuit Court as attorneys argued over the power of Missouri lawmakers to gerrymander congressional maps in the middle of a decade.
More than 3,000 immigrants who are in Missouri legally but are not citizens are expected to lose eligibility for the nation’s largest federal food assistance program this month due to the massive tax and spending bill President Donald Trump signed into law in July, according to the state’s D…
The Salem Community Center @ the Armory is offering a hands-on Self-Defense Workshop designed to help participants feel safer and more confident in their everyday lives. The class will be offered twice, giving attendees two options to attend the same training:
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