"Safe & Sound" Signs Going Up on Area Bridges

MoDOT is installing new "Safe and Sound" bridge signs on 40 bridges on state highways in the 12-county area served by MoDOT's Springfield regional office. Read more »

Polk County November 2008 Ballot

The following is a list of contested races and issues on the November 2008 ballot in Polk County, Mo.: Statewide Missouri Ballot

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Local Entrepreneur Robert W. Plaster Dies

Noted businessman and philanthropist Robert W. Plaster died at his home in Evergreen, Missouri today. Plaster was 78. Read more »

Animals Rescued from Pleasant Hope Finding New Homes

Nearly two months after 370 animals were taken from a property in southwest Missouri, some of those animals are now finding new homes. Read more »

Pleasant Hope Police Chief Resigns

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One small Ozarks town will soon be without law enforcement, at least for a little while. The police chief in Pleasant Hope in Polk County gave his resignation on Tuesday. Read more »

Humane Society gets custody of animals

Nearly 370 animals rescued in a raid last month in southwest Missouri are officially the custody of the Humane Society of Missouri and a fish hatchery. A Polk County judge awarded custody yesterday. Read more »

CMH Opens New Cancer Center

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A new cancer center will help many Ozarkers fight their battles here at home. Read more »

Two Dogs Rescued From Pleasant Hope Property Now Dead

The Humane Society of St. Louis says two of dogs rescued from a Pleasant Hope property have died. Read more »

New Video Shows Deplorable Conditions at Site of Animal Rescue

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The site of Tuesday’s huge animal rescue effort in Pleasant Hope could also be the site of serious child neglect. New video released from the Humane Society shows the trailer homes on the property just off Highway H were in deplorable conditions. Read more »

UPDATE: Animals rescued in Polk County not only ones in bad shape

Court documents show six children living at site of largest animal rescue in state history were also badly infested with pests and skin diseases. Read more »

Pleasant Hope Family Allegedly Behind State's Largest Case of Animal Neglect

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315 animals were removed from an 80-acre property in Pleasant Hope. The property owner is facing criminal charges. Read more »

Polk County site of largest animal rescue in HSMO history

The Humane Society says Tuesday it is removing 315 animals from an 80-acre property near Pleasant Hope in southwest Missouri, saying the animals lived in filthy conditions without adequate food, water and shelter. Read more »

1 vs. 17; Polk County Has Lone Democrat on Ballot

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Only one democrat is running for a Pollk County office, so the primaries will pretty much decide the next four years... except for one lone democrat, who won't even gegin campaigning until October. Read more »

10 more Missouri counties get federal flood help

Even more counties affected by severe storms and flooding will be eligible for federal disaster aid, though southwest Missouri won't get federal assistance for May tornadoes. Read more »

MSU Students Help Plan Town's Future

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The city of Pleasant Hope is getting a 10-year comprehensive plan from students at Missouri State University. Read more »

Polk County's Expensive Solution for Long-Term Savings

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Polk County is replacing about a dozen of its washed out gravel roads with concrete. It's quite a bit more expensive but will probably prove to be cheaper down the road. Read more »

Polk County, Mo., August Ballot

A list of contested races on the August ballot in Polk County, Mo. Read more »

Free Health Clinic Starts In Polk County

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Healthcare is a cost that some can't afford these days with the rising cost of everything else. Almost a quarter of the people living in Polk County are uninsured, so the county is starting a free health clinic to help them. Read more »

Plenty of Fourth Fun Planned

Find out which communities are hosting Independence Day celebrations! Read more »

Public Transit May be In Bolivar's Future

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With rising gas prices people are looking for other ways to get around town. In Bolivar, the alternative may soon be a public shuttle bus. Read more »