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A Missouri Man Arrested Over Child‑Safety Charges

March 12, 2026

In Benton County, a 45‑year‑old Missouri resident named Scott Minor was taken into custody at about 3:40 p. m. Friday. Police say he is suspected of helping a child online and grooming her for sexual purposes. No formal charges have been filed yet, but he is being held with a $150, 000 bond. Minor

sports

Sunday Sports Lineup: From Ice to the Court

March 7, 2026

The day starts with a chill as an AHL hockey game kicks off at 4 p. m. on TV. Soon after, a top‑tier Australian football match begins at 4:05 a. m. , showing teams from Collingwood and St. Kilda battling it out on the field. At 10 a. m. , fans can catch taped NHRA qualifying at Gainesville Rac

sports

Sports Week Preview: Games, Tournaments and More

March 6, 2026

Monday starts with college hoops as several conference finals spill onto the TV screen. The Southern Conference crowns its champion in Asheville, while the Sun Belt title is fought over in Pensacola. Indianapolis hosts Horizon League semifinals and Las Vegas sees West Coast teams battle it out. Wome

business

Freeman Health Expands in Arkansas While Tech Giants Push AI into Care

March 6, 2026

Freeman Health System, based in Missouri, has agreed to purchase four Arkansas hospitals for $112 million. The deal covers the 128‑bed Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, the 222‑bed center in Springdale, a 64‑bed women’s hospital in Willow Creek, and the 73‑bed Siloam Springs Regional Hospital

weather

Storm Season Builds: Many States Face Weeks of Dangerous Weather

March 5, 2026

The weather radar is pointing a warning toward large parts of the United States, signaling that people in the south and central regions should brace for a chain of severe storms. The national agency says that damage from winds, hail and tornadoes will peak on Friday, yet danger could linger each day

environment

Goats Take Over Fire Station for Green Cleanup

February 17, 2026

In a twist that might make you smile, a fire department in Missouri has swapped out loud machines for a herd of hungry goats to keep their land tidy. The West Metro Fire Protection District decided to try something different. They hired goats to clear out pesky weeds and overgrown plants around Stat

sports

New Rules for College Athletes: What's Changing and Why It Matters

February 17, 2026

College sports are changing. Eric Schmitt, a key figure in Missouri politics, has put forward a new plan. This plan aims to revamp how college athletes are paid and who can play. It's a big deal. Why? Because college sports bring in a lot of money. But the athletes themselves don't see much of it.

crime

Justice Delayed but Not Denied: A Killer Brought to Book 33 Years Later

February 16, 2026

A brutal crime from 1993 finally saw justice in 2024. A 53-year-old man, Dana Shepherd, was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the rape and murder of a young art student, Carmen Van Huss. This case was solved using advanced DNA technology that matched the suspect's DNA to his relatives' DNA in a da

opinion

Hope: The Power That Keeps Leaders Moving

February 15, 2026

People today face job worries, political fights and fast‑moving tech changes. The result is fatigue, and many start to question whether anything matters at all. Instead of giving in to doubt, a new choice is possible: hope. Hope is more than a soft feeling. Studies from the University of Missouri s

opinion

Kansas Tax Cuts Show Why Spending Matters

February 15, 2026

In 2012, Kansas lawmakers slashed income‑tax brackets and even set the rate for many small businesses to zero. The plan sounded like a boost for growth, but it left the state’s coffers thin. By 2014, general‑fund receipts had dropped by about $600 million – a hit that the state could not recover wit