Southeast Missouri News

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Pacific Northwest is pushing hazy skies and moderate air quality into the Mid-South.

• Air quality note: Particle...

Sikeston YMCA will launch “Nurture and Bloom” classes offering 12-week prenatal and postpartum support with exercise, education, and emotional...

Gov. Mike Kehoe spoke to Springfield business leaders, stressing support for business growth, public safety, education, and Missouri farmers.

• He...

MoDOT is gathering input for Farmington improvements while scheduling nighttime lane work near Springfield.

• Farmington signal: Public meeting data...

St. Louis police and ATF agents were fired upon during a late Tuesday traffic stop, with suspects still at large.

• Officers stopped a vehicle at...

Multiple angles reveal the full scope of July flooding in southeast Missouri.

• Local responders: Purdy firefighters deployed with a rescue boat to...

Memphis police officers raced to save a man swept into Cypress Creek's fast-moving waters, using branches to pull him to safety after he clung to a...

• 542-mile route via I-90, I-71, I-70 takes 8h10m driving time
• Safety notes: Deer on I-90, rush-hour congestion near Columbus, crosswinds on I-70
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Michele Flynn, 65, of Farmington died from smoke inhalation in a Saturday night house fire on Leary Lane, ruled accidental. The cause remains under investigation by the state Fire Marshal’s Office.

Extreme heat is buckling Missouri highways in multiple spots, creating sudden hazards for drivers.

• Highway K in O’Fallon and Highway 160 near...

Road work on St. Louis Street will close key intersections in Edwardsville July 29-30 as crews finish the shared-use path.

• St. Louis & North...

Southeast Missouri holds the state's six worst counties for food insecurity, with 25.5% of children now affected. The 16-county area saw 69,000 people struggling in 2024, up over 4,000 from the prior year and exceeding Missouri averages.

United Way of Southeast Missouri’s annual supply drive runs August 8 during tax-free weekend to equip area students for back-to-school.

• Drop off...

• Widespread Heat: Extreme heat warnings cover Missouri with triple-digit indices through Tuesday, affecting St. Louis and southern areas toward the...

Southeast Missouri is offering a mix of summer activities tailored for seniors and families.

• Senior-focused events in Farmington include a Tuesday...

Congressman Jason Smith toured Reynolds County flood damage on July 27, highlighting the need for federal resources to aid recovery.

• July 9-10...

Three MoDOT and city projects are shaping local travel this week and beyond.

• Farmington residents can attend a special MoDOT meeting at the public...

Local health experts are urging parents to schedule physicals and vaccinations now as school starts in roughly a month.

• Sports physicals: Complete...

Missouri retirees on fixed incomes largely pay little or no state income tax already, so Amendment 5's proposed elimination offers them minimal...

Missouri S&T's $38 million federal award will fuel economic growth across our 14-county region, including St. Francois County, through its new...