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Mo. Senate panel to work on criminal code

By Associated Press — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:02:17 CDT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Legislature has adjourned for the year, but the work will go on for members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

President of Univ. of Ark. system to receive 20 percent raise on July 1

By Associated Press — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:24:37 CDT

STUTTGART, Ark. (AP) — Trustees of the University of Arkansas system have approved a 20 percent pay raise for its president, calling it a vote of confidence for a leader who did not rise to the school's top position in the usual manner.

Most beaches at Missouri state parks open for Memorial Day weekend

by the Associated Press — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:59:00 CDT

Swimming season is returning, and most beaches at Missouri state parks will be open for the Memorial Day weekend.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Swimming season is returning, and most beaches at Missouri state parks will be open for the Memorial Day weekend.

Foundation funds Joplin butterfly garden, overlook to serve as refuge for tornado survivors

by the Associated Press — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:55:00 CDT

Joplin has received a $200,000 grant to build a butterfly garden to serve as a refuge for survivors of the May 2011 tornado.

JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - Joplin has received a $200,000 grant to build a butterfly garden to serve as a refuge for survivors of the May 2011 tornado.

Marshals Most Wanted: Chad Luthy

by Adam Hooper, KSPR News — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:06:00 CDT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Springfield deputies with the U.S. Marshal’s Office say Chad Luthy spends a lot of his time breaking the law and running from police. Up until now police have been able to catch him. This time, they need the public to help.

State troopers to ramp up patrols on roads and water this holiday weekend

by Sheena Elzie, KSPR News — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:33:00 CDT

As drivers hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, officers will be following close behind. But the roads won't be the only place state troopers can be found.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - As drivers hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, officers will be following close behind. But the roads won't be the only place state troopers can be found.

Victim Advocates: Orders of protection frequently violated

Mary Moloney, KSPR News Reporter — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:17:00 CDT

More orders of protection filed in Greene County in 2013 than in 2012

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A judge signed an arrest warrant Thursday for a man police said violated terms of a protection order multiple times.

Military jet clips power lines over Stockton Lake

by Joe Daues, KSPR News — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:58:00 CDT

A-10 Thunderbolt is from Whiteman Air Force Base

A military jet from Whiteman Air Force Base snapped several power lines over Stockton Lake sending the wires into the water below.

Oklahoma tornado survivor says she feels forgotten by volunteers

Joanna Small and Brandon Foster — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:51:00 CDT

A woman in a town near Shawnee, Oklahoma, which was hit by an EF-4 tornado the day before Moore's EF-5, says she feels like volunteers are neglecting her community.

You are needed; that's the message from a group of small towns in Oklahoma that aren't getting near the kind of attention Moore is. But they, too, are tornado-ravaged, hit by an EF-4 the day before an EF-5 walloped Moore.

ATV, motorcycle and bike crashes up

Aaron Boll and Chris Bryant, KSP News — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:39:00 CDT

A local hospital has seen an uptick in crashes.

Springfield, MO--"My parents really made it a strong point I always had to wear a helmet." says Scott Kirchner who has biked since he was four years old and has never owned a car. His helmet has saved the day multiple times. "I've hit my head several times. My helmet has always cushioned that fall." says Kirchner