Black bear killed when hit by car in Oregon County. (3:21 p.m.)
Post a comment on new MoDOT blog. (2:36 p.m.)
Steelman campaign changes course on Gaston employment. (1:19 p.m.)
Wanda and Eugene Floyd at 1102 Industrial Drive have won this month’s yard contest in Houston. (12:51 p.m.)
Plato, Licking firemen fighting brush fire on Bell Road in northwest Texas County. (12:27 p.m.)
Two Houston businesses report vandalism from BBs or pellets. (11:50 a.m.)
Arson suspected in Houston house fire; police investigating. (11:47 a.m.)
Houston Ministerial Alliance announces participation in National Day of Prayer on May 1.
In this week’s Herald: A health and fitness news section. (7:40 a.m.)
The U.S. Geological Survey says it has recorded one of the strongest aftershock so far from Friday’s Illinois earthquake. Geologists say the temblor just before 12:40 a.m. Monday registered at 4.5 magnitude at its epicenter about 5 miles northwest of Mount Carmel. The location is in the same area as Friday’s early-morning 5.2-magnitude earthquake, which was followed by a 4.5 magnitude aftershock about 5 1/2 hours later.
Houston firemen respond to earning Sunday structure fire on Mill Street. The residence once was owned by Everett Pittman. (7:38 a.m.)
Firm suffers tragedy that has offered tandem jumps in Houston; two dead.
Jeff Gettys makes three tackles in Missouri’s annual Black & Gold scrimmage.
Mountain Grove defeats HHS baseball team 7-4 in championship game of Mtn. Grove Tournament.
HHS baseball team beats Norwood 10-5 first game of the Mtn. Grove Tournament.
SLIDE SHOW: Houston vs. Willow Springs baseball.
Booster club finalizes HHS sports banquet plans. Public invited to attend.
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