Leasburg News

B.J. Lawrence of Pacific, MO is hoping that the Internet will help her group with obtaining enough signatures for a successful initiative petition, a process that has the secretary of state's approval.

Walker D. Rainey, 22, of Steelville, stands charged with one count class C felony assault in the second degree and one count class D felony unlawful use of a weapon while Matthew J. Bantel, 33, of Leasburg, faces a charge of one count class D felony unlawful use of a weapon.

Many Missouri state parks are offering Harvest and Halloween programs this month.

Voters beware: Over the next seven months, people with clipboards will be asking for your signature.

Enjoy an evening of spooky stories or have some fall fun at events in Missouri state parks and historic sites.

At least three eastern Missouri men who were part of a multi-state federal crackdown on illegal dogfighting are expected to plead guilty next week in federal court.

Fire inside a Mapleshade neighborhood home caused significant smoke damage Thursday morning, but no one reported injuries stemming from the blaze.

July 8, 2009 - An estimated 15-18 dogs were taken from 10 Lakewood Place in East St.

Five Missouri men and five Illinois men are among 26 arrested today and accused of involvement in a multi-state dog fighting ring called the largest in the country, prosecutors said.

Stimulus could aid school improvements The St. James School Board held its monthly meeting on Thursday with the majority of the meeting surrounding possible federal stimulus money that may be available and how St.

Cuba museum gets new paint job The Crawford County Historical Museum was recently spiced up with new murals.

Cuba museum gets new paint job The Crawford County Historical Museum was recently spiced up with new murals.

CHS has top triple jumper in Missouri Setting new records, White wins event at state meet & takes sixth in 800 meters If you're competing in the state track championships, why not go ahead and win the darned thing? That was Amber White's philosophy this year - and it seems to have worked.