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Missouri files charges against mortgage processor
Add Missouri to the growing list of states going after banks and other companies on behalf of consumers apparently caught in a widespread fraud involving forged signatures on phony home loan documents.
Meaningless In Missouri? Not In Santorum's View
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is looking for momentum as Republicans caucus and vote in three states on Tuesday: Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado. And dissatisfaction with front-runner Mitt Romney in Missouri could point to a potential opportunity for President Obama in the fall.
Missouri American Water Starts New Water Line...
This week, Missouri American Water is installing about one mile of 20-inch diameter water main along Industrial Drive from Dix Road to Jaycee Drive. The new water main represents a
Missouri Credit Union Association Adopts...
Viewpointe® today announced that iVia Exchange Services, a division of the Missouri Credit Union Association has become the latest Pointe2Pointe® with Internet connectivity
Why Missouri Is Holding a 'Meaningless' Primary
Thanks to in-state political disputes and a slow-moving legislature, today's Missouri presidential primary has been reduced to an afterthought. Most presidential candidates have ignored the contest, which will not affect any of the state's 52 GOP delegates. Newt Gingrich will not be on the ballot,...
Missouri's nonbinding presidential primary takes...
Polls for Missouri's presidential primary are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.
No. 4 Missouri holds on to beat Oklahoma 71-68
Sandwiched between an emotionally charged victory against archrival Kansas and a top 10 showdown with first place on the line, No. 4 Missouri faced a test of its collective focus. The Tigers got a passing grade -- barely. Marcus Denmon scored 25 points, Ricardo Ratliffe added 15 points and 10 rebounds and No.
Rick Santorum Focused On 'Non-binding' Primary in...
In Romney's cross hairs, Santorum focuses on winning favor in Missouri "beauty contest."
Missouri teen describes killing as amazing,...
Her journal entry was read aloud in court as judge decides sentence for the murder of her 9-year-old neighbor in 2009.
Seth Davis: Kansas-Missouri demonstrates pitfalls...
Kansas-Missouri, the so-called "Border War," has been one of the truly special rivalries in college basketball. That's why the Tigers' 74-71 victory on Saturday night felt so bittersweet. Beginning next season, Missouri will compete in the SEC, meaning that Saturday's game was the last scheduled meeting to take place in Columbia. They will play again in Lawrence on Feb. 25, and possibly a third ...
Romney aiming at Santorum on eve of Missouri...
Missouri holds primary contest Tuesday even though it has no delegates at stake.
Missouri teen describes killing as 'pretty...
A Missouri teenager who admitted stabbing, strangling and slitting the throat of a young neighbor girl wrote in her journal on the night of the killing that it was an "ahmazing" and "pretty enjoyable" experience - then headed off to church with a laugh.
Among Missouri Republicans, Romney rakes it in
Reports show Romney's main campaign committee surpassed $1 million in receipts from Missouri last year.
Lady Raiders down Missouri
An 11-minute, 29-point run helped the Lady Raiders run Missouri out of Lubbock for the final time.
Cold, What Cold? Marcus Denmon Rescues Missouri...
Marcus Denmon's cold shooting streak appears to be over. The fourth-ranked Missouri Tigers' guard had been suffering from a cold Jan. 30 when the team faced Texas Tech. Less than a week later, all signs of that malady were gone as Missouri beat hated rival and eighth-ranked...

Two Lebanon residents injured in Laclede County crash
Two Lebanon residents are in serious condition after an early morning crash in Laclede County, a report from the Missouri Highway Patrol said.
Rescheduled trial for mother of abused baby
The case of an Eldon woman accused of endangering the welfare of her two children will stretch past the two-year mark. Samantha L. Widman, 23, is due back in Laclede County Circuit Court Nov. 15 after her trial was rescheduled.
Laclede names Sitherwood CEO, Yaeger's successor
The Laclede Group said Tuesday it named Suzanne Sitherwood ipresident, effective Sept. 1 and its next CEO, effective Feb. 1, 2012.Sitherwood will succeed Douglas Yaeger, who has served as Laclede Group's chairman, president and CEO since January 1999, the gas utility holding company said.Yaeger, who will continue to serve as chairman and CEO until Jan. 31, 2012, announced earlier this year his plan to retire by the end of January 2012.Sitherwood currently serves as president of Atlanta Gas...
Recall effort moves forward
The leader of an effort to recall Lebanon Mayor C.P. Craig said the Laclede County Clerk's office told him that they turned in enough signatures to become certified Monday.
Lebanon man injured in one-car crash
A Lebanon man was hospitalized today following a one-car wreck in Laclede County, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.
Lebanon man injured in Laclede County crash
A Lebanon man suffered serious injuries this afternoon in a one-vehicle crash in Laclede County, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.
Laclede Gas Q1 profit inches up
The Laclede Group said Thursday its first-quarter income rose 2 percent to $23.4 million, up from $22.9 million a year earlier.Laclede attributed the year-to-year increase in quarterly net income to improved operating performance of Laclede Gas Co., the company's core subsidiary, and a rate increase that went into effect in September.Total operating revenue for quarter ended Dec. 31 fell 10 percent to $444.2 million, down from $491.2 million in the prior-year period, the company said.Also on...
One dead in Montreal house fire
A woman is dead and a home is destroyed after a fire near Montreal on Monday night. The fire occurred near the Camden/Laclede county line on Route BB just south of Montreal.
Phillipsburg man hospitalized in Laclede County...
A Phillipsburg man was taken to St. John's hospital in Lebanon with serious injuries from a one-car crash early this morning, according to a report from the Missouri Highway Patrol.
Coroner: two children had lethal drug doses
LEBANON — A southwest Missouri coroner says two children who were found dead near their mother's body on Thanksgiving had been given lethal doses of an anti-anxiety drug.The deaths of 5-year-old Marissa Morgan, 5-month-old Izaiah Trevino and 28-year-old Sharon Trevino have been labeled an apparent double homicide-suicide. Their bodies were discovered Nov. 25 in their Lebanon home. Police say the mother apparently shot herself in the head.The Springfield News-Leader reports that autopsies...
Xanax cited in Lebanon children's deaths
An autopsy report has revealed that two Lebanon children found dead in an apparent double-homicide and suicide on Thanksgiving Day had been given lethal doses of Xanax, according to the Laclede County Coroner.
Trial set back for mother in infant abuse case
Samantha L. Widman's trial has been set back several months after a Miller County judge granted a change of venue request to Laclede County. Widman, 22 of Brumley, will now face a jury in June for a November 2009 arrest where she was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Widman's original trial date was scheduled for January.
Arrest made in triple slaying in Camden County
STOUTLAND — A Lebanon, Mo., man has been arrested in connection with the slayings of three people found dead in a Camden County home.Camden County Sheriff Dwight Franklin says 51-year-old Morris McCabe was arrested Saturday night in Lebanon on suspicion of three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of armed criminal action.The arrest is in connection with the deaths of 45-year-old Donald Young, 53-year-old Donald Myers and 46-year-old Sally Amos, all of Stoutland, who were...
Man accused of killing Laclede County couple seeks...
A Lebanon man accused of the brutal murder of an elderly couple will appear in court today to ask for a change of venue.
Driskill requests change of venue
Jesse Dean Driskill, who has been charged with brutally attacking and killing a Lebanon couple, has requested to move his trial out of Laclede County.
Laclede County sheriff closes investigation in...
The Laclede County Sheriff's Office has closed its investigation in the January deaths of a Lebanon couple and their son.
Hygiene products collected for children
Employees of Laclede Electric Cooperative have supported numerous activities through the years across the six-county service territory their employer provides electrical service. However, in January 2009, assisting students became their primary focus.
Laclede County closes investigation in deaths of...
The Laclede County Sheriff's Office has closed its investigation in the January deaths of a couple and their son.
Five injured when driver falls asleep
Five people from Tulsa, Okla., were injured Wednesday morning when a driver fell asleep at the wheel driving in Laclede County.
Regulators OK $20.5M rate increase for Laclede Gas
Missouri regulators approved on Wednesday a $20.5 million rate increase for Laclede Gas Co. (LG)
Laclede profit drops 32% in Q3
The Laclede Group Inc. posted a profit of $4.7 million for its fiscal third quarter, down 32 percent from $6.9 million a year earlier, as warmer spring temperatures hurt sales. (LG)
Laclede Station Road re-opens south of Watson
All southbound lanes on Laclede Station Road, from Heege to Fernbrook Drive south of Watson Road, were reopened late Wednesday night, July 28.
Slain Laclede County couple celebrated 59th...
Lebanon -- On Sunday, Coleen and Johnnie Wilson celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. On Monday, they were killed in their home in Laclede County.
Water main breaks closes Laclede Station Road
A broken water main forced the closure of all lanes of Laclede Station Road, between Heege and Fernbrook Drive in South County Wednesday morning.
Man charged with killing Laclede County couple
Jesse Dean Driskill was released from prison on June 9. Now, 49 days later, Driskill is back behind bars, charged with two homicides.

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