Nov 27, 2009 | Springfield News Leader
Humansville man hurt in head-on crash
A Humansville man was hospitalized with serious injuries following a head-on collision in Polk County on Wednesday.
Work on Polk County H to slow traffic, MoDOT warns
Motorists driving on Route H in Polk County can expect slow traffic around Halfway and at the Schultz Creek bridge near Pleasant Hope as road upgrading work continues, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Reward offered in vandalism of Polk County graves
A $1,500 reward offered following vandalism at a Polk County cemetery last week in which graves were disturbed could encourage people with information on the incident come forward, a Polk County investigator said today.
Missouri woman files lawsuit over knee injuries at tavern
A Missouri woman who cut her knee on broken glass on a nightclub's dance floor has filed suit against the club and medical personnel who treated the injury.
Farmers tout alternative fuel source on tour
Some people think switchgrass could someday be used to produce ethanol, relieving America's need to use precious field corn to fuel its growing alternative energy needs.
Boy struck by SUV suffers serious injuries
A 10-year-old Pleasant Hope boy suffered serious injuries Friday after he chased a ball out into the road and was hit by an SUV, the Missouri Highway Patrol said.
Error processing SSI file Obituaries Hubert Harold 'Bud'' Pond Jul 30, 2009 Hubert Harold 'Bud'' Pond, 84, of Lebanon, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, in Lebanon.
Halfway fire department hurting for help
Two down, 18 to go. On Sunday, two new volunteers showed up at the Halfway Fire Department for training.
Halfway Fire must find volunteers or disappear
One volunteer fire department in Polk County is looking for firefighters. If it doesn't find them, the department could be no more.
Halfway Fire Department Facing Dissolution
The fire department in the little town of Halfway, Mo is facing a crisis. It's severely understaffed and underfunded.
Runoff closing roads across area, MoDOT reports
Runoff from Tuesday's storms continues to cause road closings in the region, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.