Some States Delaying Tax Refunds, Missouri May Speed Them Up

The 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 Approaches

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Beginning 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 »

Missouri State of the Union Reactions

Here is a look at reaction from members of Missouri's congressional delegation to President Obama's State of the Union speech: Read more »

Stone County Presiding Commissioner Appointed

Missouri's governor appointed a state representative to fill the unexpired term of Stone county's presiding commisioner who recently resigned because of health problems. Read more »

89 percent of Missouri school buses pass inspections

Missouri school buses generally are in good working order. The Missouri State Highway Patrol this spring inspected 12,333 buses across the state. Read more »

Audit Finds Sloppy Record Keeping in Small Village

A citizen-requested audit of the village of Collins reveals lack of oversight of spending and bookkeeping. Read more »

Storm-Related Death Confirmed Near Lowry City

There's been another confirmed storm-related death in our area. Read more »

MoDOT Approves 54 Projects with Stimulus Money

Missouri has approved contracts for an additional 54 road and bridge projects funded with federal economic stimulus money, including 23 projects in the Ozarks. 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 »

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 Plan

The Missouri Department of Transpotation has identified an expanded list of projects that could be funded with federal stimulus money. 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

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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 contest

Online voting has started in the Name the Train Contest for Amtrak's passenger rail service from Kansas City to St. Louis. Read more »

St. Clair County November Ballot

The following is a list of contested races and issues on the November 4 ballot in St. Clair County, Mo.: Statewide Missouri Ballot

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St. Clair County, Mo., August Ballot

A list of contested races on the August 2008 ballot in St. Clair County, Mo. Read more »

Plenty of Fourth Fun Planned

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

Confirmed Tornado Strikes Near El Dorado Springs

The National Weather Service says a weak tornado with winds of 85 miles per hour touched down Monday afternoon in Vernon County and tracked toward El Dorado Springs. Read more »

President Bush Declares 70 MO Counties Disaster Areas

President Bush declared half of Missouri a disaster area Thursday and that includes the City of Saint Louis. Read more »