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Governor Kehoe signs emergency clause to place St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department under state oversight
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (Press Release) - Today, during a bill signing ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill (HB) 495 into law. Governor Kehoe was joined by the sponsors of the bill, Representative Brad Christ, and Senators Nick...
St Francois County Sheriff issues sex offender warrant
FARMINGTON, MO (Show Me Live) - St. Francois County Sheriff Jeff Crites is requesting the public's assistance in locating 41-year-old Jesse Ray Rector, who is a fugitive, per law enforcement. Rector currently has warrants for Sex Offender Physically Present/Loiter...
Congressman Jason Smith says he’s fighting to get storm victims assistance
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (Show Me Live) - Missouri Congressman Jason Smith, representing the 8th Congressional District, says he's fighting to get storm victims the help they need. "On the evening of March 14 into March 15, a major storm system wreaked havoc on communities...
Man arrested after fatal UTV accident in Bonne Terre
BONNE TERRE, MO (Show Me Live) - A Bonne Terre man is facing charges being accused of drinking and driving a UTV in St. Francois County late last night (Sat, Mar 22nd). The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it arrested 47-year-old Jason S. Jakoubek after midnight on...
Perry County School District 32 severely damaged by storms, campus closed until further notice
PERRYVILLE, MO (Show Me Live) -- The Perry County School District 32 experienced extensive damage from the storm that moved through the area during the overnight hours of March 14-15. After the first walk-through of campus on Saturday, school officials state that it...
Missouri responds to fatal tornadoes & severe weather after widespread damage
FARMINGTON, MO (Press Release/Show Me Live) — The Missouri State Emergency Operations Center remains activated as state team members continue to respond to the devastating severe storms that caused significant damage to homes and buildings, led to widespread power...
Firefighters battled 21 blazes during wind event
ROLLA, MO (Press Release) — Last night felt like the classic “perfect storm” to many first responders across Missouri. From police responding to wind-caused traffic collisions to city firefighters battling fires from sparking power lines, the high winds caused myriad...
Severe Weather Expected on Friday
FARMINGTON, MO (Show Me Live) - A potentially dangerous severe weather threat has been advised for Friday (Mar 14th) as the National Weather Service in St. Louis issues a Moderate Risk for the area, along with a Wind Advisory. NWS predicts that strong to severe...
Bonne Terre Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, MO (Show Me Live) - A Bonne Terre man was arrested on March 10th after taking deputies on a high-speed pursuit in St. Francois County. Sheriff Jeff Crites says a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Lucas Wampler, who had a felony warrant...
Former Rolla Church Volunteer Admits Child Pornography Offense
ST. LOUIS (U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Missouri) – A former church youth ministry volunteer from Rolla, Missouri on Wednesday admitted possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. Bradley Thomas Colvin, 52, pleaded guilty in U.S. District...