But wind has been so common over the past several weeks in this area that pretty much everyone around here has had a chance to deal with it one way or another. Remember that windy night and cold windy ...

A 16-year-old Ava boy died in an accident Monday night in Douglas County, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.

A wildland fire is reported north of Houston on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The location is near Highway E and Hayes Drive. The Houston Rural Fire Department was the first agency to respond.

Handley, was born on Feb. 21, 1933, in Nebo, Missouri. He passed away on March 16, 2025, at his home in Evening Shade, Missouri.

There is a high risk of fire today in Texas County, the National Weather Service said. That’s sparked a Red Flag Warning due to strong winds and dry conditions. It said elevated to significant fire ...

The number of Intercounty Electric customers without power in Phelps County continues to go down following a tornado on Friday night. The count at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday was 412.

The Houston Area Chamber of Commerce sold property on North U.S. 63 on Friday (March 14), according to the organization.

Three players from Houston High School received All-Conference recognition for their play in South Central Association basketball games during the 2024-2025 season.

Hoping to continue a lengthy hot streak, the Houston High School softball team begins the 2025 season this week.

He was born the same year that Crazy Horse fought his last battle against the United States Cavalry – 1877. Raised south of Houston, he learned the three R’s at Possum Trot school. He and his wife ...

On March 10, a deputy was dispatched regarding a report of property damage at a Dogwood Road residence at Mountain Grove.

The storm has resulted in 12 confirmed fatalities, with one person still missing. Hundreds of homes, schools and businesses have been either destroyed or severely damaged. At the height of the storm, ...