Wappapello News

Two Butler County teenagers were arraigned Monday morning on charges they burglarized CiCi's Pizza, where both were employees, and allegedly stole a large amount of quarters.

U.S. Senator Kit Bond today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation released more than $6 million in federal funds for transportation projects in the Southeast Missouri.

Dexter is adding a little "boom" to its annual fireworks display this year with a new pyrotechnical contractor and the promise of a bigger-than-ever fireworks show.

The City of Dexter is adding a little "boom" to their annual fireworks display this year with a new pyrotechnical contractor and the promise of a bigger than ever fireworks show.

Lake Wappapello State Park hosts camping and concerts all summer long. This weekend, escape city life and camp out under the stars.

Vernon Barfield, of Olathe, Kan., drives his 090 boat ahead of Keith Kampan, of St.

The Dexter area Cotton Boll girl scouts gather every year at Camp LaTonka for a full blown - " old-fashioned summer camp! Director of FUN, Renee Trout says girls from 7 to 17 - " whether they are in scouts or ...

A Sunday afternoon crash puts a Poplar Bluff man in the hospital. Troop E is reporting that 58-year old Gene R. Worley of Poplar Bluff is recovering from serious injuries today at St. via KZIM-AM Cape Girardeau

Members of the Dogwood Trailblazers will be conducting two non-competitive American Volkssport Association-sanctioned walking events on Saturday, April 26, 2008, in the southwest corner of Missouri. via The Joplin Independent

Flooding continues to cause problems for two popular southeast Missouri lakes. Officials at Clearwater Lake and Wappapello Lake both say the number of guests for March was down about 90 percent compared to ... via KMOV-TV Saint Louis

Submitted by Michael McSorley on April 14, 2008 - 11:52am. Two local road projects have been awarded by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. via KRMS-AM Osage Beach

Taxpayers with low and middle incomes who are 60 years older or disabled are eligible for help with filing state and federal tax returns from AARP tax aid. via Southeast Missourian

“I was out about 8:30 and drove my van down the road there and had to have it towed. It was too much water, it was just too deep.”

Flooded roads throughout the Ozarks meant a difficult morning commute for many people. via OzarksFIRST.com

The Perry Soil and Water Conservation District has presented its 2007 Conservation Farmer of the Year Award to Curtis and Mary Kassel. via Suntimes News

Willow Springs - The Civilian Conservation Corps' role in the history of the Mark Twain National Forest will be observed on April 21 during a presentation at the Star Theater in Willow Springs. via Springfield News Leader

A slowly rising Mississippi River again forced the closing of the Themis Street floodgate in downtown Cape Girardeau as weather forecasts continued to call for heavy rain through Friday morning. via Southeast Missourian

The Army Corps of Engineers in St. Louis is making plans in case heavy rains affect water levels at three lakes. via KSHB-TV Kansas City

“We even had pea sized hail at points - it was covering the roads in different sections. People were driving through it like there was no tomorrow.”

Torrential rains sparked flash floods, shutting down roads across the area Monday night. via MyFox St. Louis

“The 400 and 500 blocks of Main Street are going to be the core of this downtown revitalization, and will be a really happening place”

More than 100 feet of Joplin's Main Street frontage is changing hands, and the new owner hopes he can change its face too. via Joplin Globe

“Joplin's booming for the second time. Both of these tremendous booms happened to turn around both centuries, 1900 and 2000.”

In 1870, prospectors E.R. Moffet and J.B. Sergeant hit a vein of lead on a stream called Joplin Creek, north of today's Langston-Hughes Broadway. via Joplin Globe