Barn fire reported southwest of Licking
Area firefighters are mobilizing to a barn fire southwest of Licking, authorities said. The structure fire was reported at about 10:45 a.m. Tuesday on Prescott Road. Houston Rural and Raymondville ...
High-speed chase runs through Raymondville on Friday; one sought
A Salem man is wanted after he led the Missouri State Highway Patrol on a chase Friday with speeds hitting 136 miles per hour, authorities said.
Harrington named to dean’s list
Caleb Harrington of Raymondville was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus in Adelphi, Md. To be eligible, a student must complete at least six ...
Man charged with failing to register as sexual offender
One person is charged with failing to register as a sexual offender, authorities said. Bond for Blythe W. Brotherton, 29, is set at $1,500 cash only on the class E felony. He was earlier convicted in ...
Elevated fire risk is present today
The National Weather Service is warning there is an elevated fire risk today in the region. The reason? Dry air continues. Elevated fire danger means that weather and land conditions are favorable for ...
Weather Service: Here’s when rain will start falling in Texas County
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A major turkey sighting
Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) It’s OK to call a group of wild turkeys a flock, but another name ...
Tigers take third at HCF Tournament
The host Houston High School squad earned the third-place plaque at last week’s fourth annual Houston Community Foundation Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament in Tiger Fieldhouse.
Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of southern Missouri fireman
Gov. Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Oregon County, the Firefighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City and firehouses statewide on ...
Deputy’s report: 14-year-old reportedly assaulted by three girls
On Dec. 18, deputies were dispatched to a Highway 32 location near Plato regarding a report of an assault involving three minor-age girls.
Candidates announced for 2025 HHS Hoop Queen
Candidates for 2025 Houston High School Hoop Queen include freshmen Isis Crawford and Isabella Cook, sophomores Ariana Flores and Sara Jones, juniors Hannah Ennis and Katy Evans, and seniors Morgan ...
State Rep. Bennie Cook announces committee assignments
State Rep. Bennie Cook has been appointed by House Speaker Jonathan Patterson to serve as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions for the upcoming legislative ...