UPDATE: Wildfire declared contained west of Licking; outages reported
The Texas County Sheriff’s Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol were called to start making contact with homeowners. The area is west of Licking near the area of Highway N, authorities said.
Authorities: Man arrested after failing to register as sex offender
A Licking man faces charges of not registering as a sexual offender as required under state law. Charles S. Blazier Jr., born in 1982, of the 300 block of the Kimble Road, is charged with failing to ...
Houston man charged with theft of electric bicycle
A Houston man is charged in what may be a first in the community — The theft of an electric bicycle. Ethan Miller, born in 2007, is charged with stealing more than $750, a class D felony.
Summersville man seriously injured in early Wednesday accident
A Summersville man was seriously injured early Wednesday when his vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the left side of Highway 17, struck a sign and was ejected, the Missouri State ...
Texas County under Wind Advisory, Red Flag Warning, officials say
A Red Flag Warning and a Wind Advisory are in effect for today, the National Weather Service said. Texas County’s Red Flag Warning — signaling a high risk for fire — runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Wildland fire reported north of Houston
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.
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Summersville under boil advisory
Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) A boil water advisory was issued for the City of Summersville.
High fire risk today, National Weather Service says
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 ...
Patrol: Ava accident claims boy, 16
A 16-year-old Ava boy died in an accident Monday night in Douglas County, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
Improvements made on those without electricity in Phelps County
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.
Three HHS players, two Cabool receive All-SCA hoops recognition
Three players from Houston High School received All-Conference recognition for their play in South Central Association basketball games during the 2024-2025 season.
Chamber sells U.S. 63 property
The Houston Area Chamber of Commerce sold property on North U.S. 63 on Friday (March 14), according to the organization.