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Some States Delaying Tax Refunds, Missouri May Speed Them UpThe deadline for filing your income tax return is a little over a month away. But at least five states are considering withholding tax refunds for weeks. Missouri residents, however, could get their state tax refunds earlier, thanks to a bill the Missouri House passed March 2nd. Read more » 
Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program ApproachesBeginning April 19th, Missouri residents can trade in their old appliances for new energy efficient ones. In the process, they can save some money, and even get some back by means of a rebate. Will Carter has details. Read more » 
National Average Gas Price Rises 10 Cents a GallonIf you think you're paying more at the pump lately, you're probably right. Read more » 
Theodosia, MO Man Shot in ChestOzark county sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting incident in Isabella. Read more » 
Head-On Collision Kills Thayer, Missouri TeenA small Oregon County community is mourning the loss of one of its teens. Read more » 
Forest Service Plans Prescribed Burns at Missouri ForestPrescribed burns are planned in the coming months at Mark Twain National Forest to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Read more » 
Missouri State of the Union ReactionsHere is a look at reaction from members of Missouri's congressional delegation to President Obama's State of the Union speech: Read more » 
Changes Planned for National Scenic RiverwaysThe National Park Service wants your input on new plans for the 45-year-old riverway. Read more » 
89 percent of Missouri school buses pass inspectionsMissouri school buses generally are in good working order. The Missouri State Highway Patrol this spring inspected 12,333 buses across the state. Read more » 
UPDATED: Who Voted to Stop Minimum Wage Increases for Servers
 Minimum pay for restaurant servers and other Missouri workers who depend on tips would not increase under legislation endorsed by the House. Read more » 
Missouri House Endorses Drug Tests for Welfare Benefits
The Missouri House has given initial approval to legislation requiring drug tests for some welfare recipients. Read more » 
Repertory Theatre of the Ozarks Holding Benefit Concert for St. JudeRepertory Theatre of the Ozarks (RTO) opens its 2009 season with a Benefit Concert for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital of Memphis, Tenn. Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at the former Oregon County Country Music Theater at 420 Walnut in Thayer, Mo. Read more » 
Pres. Obama Unveils Foreclosure Fix Plan
President Obama unveiled the details of his eagerly-awaited real estate rescue plan, designed to help as many as 9 million Americans struggling to hold on to their homes. Here's who qualifies for help Read more » 
List of Missouri Road Projects to Benefit from Stimulus PlanThe Missouri Department of Transpotation has identified an expanded list of projects that could be funded with federal stimulus money. Read more » 
Ice Storm Latest UPDATED morning of 2/2/09From outage numbers, shelter information, to water shortages. Read more » 
Ozark Co. Seeks Clean-Up AssistanceOzark County is asking for volunteers to assist in the clean-up efforts in Ozark County after this week’s devastating ice storm. Assistance with debris removal is especially needed. Read more » 
FEMA Does NOT Reimburse Generator PurchaseThe Federal Emergency Management Agency says a rumor circulating in winter storm ravaged southern Missouri that it will reimburse anyone who has purchased a generator in recent weeks is false. A news... Read more » 
Stimulus Plan Could Mean Big Bucks for Missouri
An $819 billion federal stimulus package that has won House approval includes big money for Missouri. Read more » 
KSPR Looks Back at 2008
2008 is almost over, but there is plenty to remember. Springfield has a new leader, so does Missouri. And we survived some wild weather rides. Read more » 
MoDot picks 5 finalists in Amtrak naming contestOnline voting has started in the Name the Train Contest for Amtrak's passenger rail service from Kansas City to St. Louis. Read more » |
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