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Missouri Lawmakers Send Second Injury Fund Fix to Governor
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 5:00 PM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The long-awaited "fix" to Missouri's Second Injury Fund is heading to Gov. Nixon's desk.
Unique Partnership Provides Police Cars to Republic School District
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 4:18 PM

REPUBLIC, Mo. -- The City of Republic and the Republic School District have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership.
Summer Jobs Picture is Better, But Not Good
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 3:34 PM

There's some good news if you're looking for a job this summer: Seasonal job opportunities will be the highest they've been in five years. Unfortunately,...
Ozarks Law Enforcement Buckles Down on Drivers Not Buckling Up
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 3:29 PM

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Department of Transportation is urging motorists to click-it or get a ticket, as part of the national "Click It or Ticket"...
Gov. Nixon Signs Six Bills Into Law on Eve of Session's End
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 3:12 PM

JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Jay Nixon today signed six bills into law Thursday, one day before the Missouri Legislature ends its session.
Koster Sues Sixth Contractor for Allegedly Cheating Joplin Tornado Victims
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 3:07 PM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit Thursday against a California man and his construction company for alleging failing to provide...
Better Business Bureau Warns Businesses of Phony Invoice Scam
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 2:15 PM

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Better Business Bureau Serving Southwest Missouri says it has received complaints from local business owners regarding telephone calls from a company...
President Obama: I Didn't Know About IRS Practices
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 1:37 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Obama said Thursday he had no knowledge about controversial IRS practices under investigation until news outlets reported on the subject last...
Strong Sales Boost Powerball Jackpot to $550 Million
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 1:16 PM

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- No one won last night's Powerball lottery jackpot, and now Saturday's estimated jackpot is $550 million.
Phillip Friend Pleads Guilty to Murdering Russell and Rebecca Porter
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @12:33 PM

TANEY COUNTY, Mo. -- One of the suspects indicted in the Rebecca and Russell Porter homicide case has pleaded guilty to two counts of 2nd...
Two Taney County Jailers Accused of Sexual Contact with Inmate
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @11:48 AM

FORSYTH, Mo. -- Charges have been filed against two Taney County jail employees, for allegedly having sex with inmates on jail property.
WEB EXTRA: Raw Video of Two Texas Tornadoes
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 9:37 AM

CLEBURNE, Texas --(CNN) At first daylight in North Texas, rescue crews searched for seven people missing after a spate of overnight tornadoes that killed at...
Legislature Moves to Reign in Big Buys by Highway Patrol
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 8:34 AM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The state legislature wants the state Highway Patrol to have to get its blessing before it makes any more big vehicle...
Arkansas Man, Lying on I-44, Killed by Semi
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 8:06 AM

PHILLIPSBURG, Mo. -- The Missouri Highway Patrol is trying to determine why a 19 year old man jumped out of a moving car, then was...
Tsarnaev Left Note In Boat He Hid In, Sources Tell CBS
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 7:52 AM

(CBS News) Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev left a note claiming responsibility for the April 13 attack on the Boston Marathon, reports CBS News senior...