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KBIA While Missouri is known for many crops, lavender is not necessarily one of them — but one couple in mid-Missouri decided to give it a try. Katie Lockwood and her husband both work for the University of Missouri Systems IT department, but have also been hobby farmers for 20 years. So, when they moved to Centralia in 2011 and had a small plot of land beside their house, they weren’t sure what to do. Rachel Schnelle Katie said, for her — it was simple. She had always wanted to try an...

Tranquil weather dominates the week ahead, but changes are possibly on the horizon. Forecast as of 6/13/2021.

A new report from the Riverfront Times puts the disparity in stark contrast: While Missouri inmates on average spend less than four years in prison, some of the state’s nonviolent drug offenders are still serving decades-long, no-parole terms. In this segment, host Sarah Fenske spoke with the RFT's Danny Wicentowski and Republican state Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch, and heard from two men who recently had their sentences commuted by Gov. Mike Parson.

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 By David Jenkins/Standard Democrat While Missouri continues to increase the number of COVID-19 vaccines, Scott County remains one of the top-10 counties in the state for percentage of residents who have received the vaccine. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, 8.9% of Missourians have received at least one dose of the vaccine with 154,270 receiving doses in the last week. Just under 3% have received two doses of the vaccine. As of Tues...

booked for your dates? Unique Accommodation in Branson  source: Latecia Peoples (shutterstock) As Branson has grown in popularity as a tourist destination, so have the options for things to see and do around this little town. Located in the Ozark Mountains, Branson boasts a lot of character amongst some truly spectacular scenery.  Cabins and treehouses near Branson fit the outdoor energy perfectly. It’s a great way to blend the rustic charm of a camping experience in the mountains, with th...

On Thursday, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson activated Phase 1B of the state's vaccine distribution plan while local health departments are making a plan to get the vaccine administered to the local...