Richwoods News

The new season of "48 Hours" will open with a bang Saturday - the television newsmagazine has an interview with Shawn Hornbeck.

Talking about child sexual abuse can go a long way toward preventing it. "We need to be aware of the signs and take action," said John Rupp, the Washington County Prosecuting Attorney who helped to bring ...

A Richwoods man was found dead early Saturday morning after he was shot by his brother, according to police.

The Washington County Sheriff's Department believes Phillip Emily may be in the Chicago area.

Strong storms have brought more rain and winds to parts of Missouri. The latest wave of storms Friday drenched the state from southwest Missouri up through the St.

The Shawn Hornbeck Foundation was returned to "good standing" with the state on Wednesday, according to the Missouri Secretary of State's Office.

The Shawn Hornbeck Foundation has been shut down by the state for failing to file its annual report last year.A spokesman for the Missouri Secretary of State’s office said the foundation has not been ...

Diana Harper [Order this photo] Central High School senior Diana Harper might not consider herself an artist, but the judges in the Missouri 8th Congressional District Art Competition do. via Southeast Missourian

“I think it will increase traffic and visibility for me. I think it also will improve the appearance around the restaurant.”

Published Saturday, April 19, 2008 The Shoppes at Stadium is one step closer to completion after The Kroenke Group this week finalized a deal to bring in Dick's Sporting Goods to anchor the northern end of the ... via Columbia Daily Tribune

“Like most dads, my days of fancy-free sports dreams are long gone.”

For Army National Guard Maj. Matt Bacon's two young sons, this tour of duty in Iraq has been a lot tougher than the last. via Southeast Missourian

“I don't think ethnic minorities, women or anyone else need extra help based on things they have no control over”

You may not have heard of him, but Ward Connerly is familiar to activists on both sides of the affirmative action debate. via KOMU-TV Columbia

“Whatever name they want to give to it, it is a recognition of same-sex unions”

Gay couples had to struggle mightily to win the right to marry or form civil unions. via Southeast Missourian

“We did not have to replace the pole, but we did have to do a lot of line work”

Power was knocked out to about 550 central Columbia Water and Light Department customers last night after a drunken driver struck a utility pole on Worley Street east of Providence Road, police said. via Columbia Daily Tribune

“Having the practice here helped a lot at basic”

Sunday, April 13, 2008 :: Michelle Key Army basic training can be intimidating to new Soldiers, but with the help of the Missouri Army National Guard's Recruit Sustainment Program, Soldiers are prepared to ... via Kansas City InfoZine

“If you have information about another member who's done something that's unethical, do not make accusations that are baseless in nature”

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A House leader declared legislation to raise teacher salaries dead Thursday and had to be physically separated from a political opponent during a brief but tense confrontation on the House ... via Joplin Globe

NODLER'S NOTES: Commentary by Missouri State Senator Gary Nodler Reforming illegal immigration policy in Missouri It is imperative that we pass legislation that will make Missouri's stance on illegal ... via The Joplin Independent

“They will have to get up to speed with how the program works”

Singapore is coming to Wentzville in the form of math lessons. Educators hope Singapore math will help develop students who are mathematical thinkers, rather than memorizers. via STLtoday

“The reason why my parents brought me to the U.S. was to get a good education.”

A Missouri student who has spent years fighting her deportation to Costa Rica has received another extension of her stay in the United States. via KMOV-TV Saint Louis

“I remember my grandmother telling me that George Washington didn't cross the Potomac, he crossed the frozen Missouri river”

The bones are talking. And archaeologist Jimmy Johnson, Warren Watkins and a slew of Platte county residents hear them loud and clear. via The Call

The Sedalia 200 school board approved a contract with Guardsman Security to patrol the new high school construction site and renewed dozens of teacher contracts during a closed meeting this week. via Sedalia Democrat