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St. Francois County Reports First Covid-19 Death
(Park Hills, Mo) - The St. Francois County Health Department has announced the first Coronavirus (Covid-19) death in the county. SFCHD reports that the resident was a male in his 70's and had other health
Stay Home Order Issued For St. Francois County
Farmington, MO - The St. Francois County Board of Commissioners and the County Health Department met for an emergency meeting Monday, March 30th, to discuss the Covid-19 Pandemic. It was voted upon to issue a
Double Shooting in St Francois County
Double Shooting in St Francois County (Bonne Terre, MO) -On Monday February 10, 2020, Officers responded to the report of a Domestic Disturbance involving a firearm in the 9400 block of Woodleigh Drive in the
Interim Superintendent Selected for ONSR
Van Buren, MO - Jason Lott has been selected to serve as the Acting Superintendent of Ozark National Scenic Riverways following the retirement of Larry Johnson on January 3. He will arrive in the park the
83rd Black River League Tournament Underway
(Piedmont,MO) The 83rd Black River League Basketball Tournament is underway at Clearwater High School in Piedmont. The Action began Monday at 4pm with the JV Boys as Lesterville took on Bunker followed by South Iron
From The Capitol
Visiting the Capitol this week was Brian Parker. Parker is the Iron County prosecuting attorney. He stopped by Representative of the 144th District Chris Dinkins' office and visited with her about upcoming legislation. One piece
Flooding Closes Missouri Roads and Threatens to Top Levees
(KDKZ-TV)Heavy rain across Missouri has caused river levels to spike, shutting down roads and threatening some homes and businesses in low-lying areas. The Missouri River and other waterways are already flooding in the state’s northwest
Almost 450,000 Missourians Now Registered for Annual Statewide ‘ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill
(KDKZ-TV) Just a week before Missouri’s annual statewide earthquake drill, more than 448,000 people are already registered to participate in the Great Central U. S. “ShakeOut” on Oct. 18. A total of more than 2.6
Missouri Diocese Names 3 Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse
SPRINGFIELD, MO (KDKZ-TV) The Springfield-Cape Girardeau Catholic Diocese has identified three priests accused for sexually abusing children four decades ago. The diocese said in a news release Monday that two of the priests — the
Wednesday Last Day to Register to Vote
(KDKZ-TV)Wednesday is the last Day to register to vote in this November’s election. Anyone that is eligible to vote is urged to register. Any Missourian can visit www.GoVoteMissouri.com to register. © Dockins Broadcast Group. All
Tiny Superhero with a Big Heart
(KDKZ-TV) Homelessness is growing at alarming rates across the United States. More than a half-billion people experienced being homeless last year. Four-year-old Austin Perine is a self-proclaimed superhero from in Birmingham, Alabama. This past February
Nationwide EAS Test Planned, Test Messages to be Sent to Cell Phones, TV and Radio
WASHINGTON, DC (KDKZ-TV) FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. The WEA portion of the test, which will be sent to consumer cell
Everyone Expected to Receive Test Alert on Wednesday
Everyone around the country will get an alert on their phone at the same time on Wednesday as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducts a test of the national Wireless Emergency Alert system. The test will
Burt Reynolds, Star of Film, TV and Tabloids, Dead at 82
(KDKZ-TV) Burt Reynolds, the handsome film and television star known for his acclaimed performances in “Deliverance” and “Boogie Nights,” commercial hits such as “Smokey and the Bandit” and for an active off-screen love life which
BBB Tips to Avoid College ID Theft
(KDKZ-TV) If you have a college student packing to live on or near campus this fall, now's a good time to talk about preventing fraud while they're away from home. Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends that they take
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Money
Banking Without Fees
(KDKZ-TV) You probably think of banking fees as a small and inconvenience and necessary evil. But as it turns out, they're neither. To reduce or eliminate the fees you pay to bank, follow this advice
The Case Against Dental Insurance
(KDKZ-TV)Many people would consider medical insurance a necessity. But what about dental insurance? Money expert Stacy Johnson has a few things you should know before you bite. Health insurance is a necessity for one simple
Science
Glowing Pickle
(KDKZ-TV) Did you know the pickle you might eat for a snack or for that matter as part of your meal glows? All you've got to do is send 120 volts of electricity through the
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