A fire has done significant damage to a local fast food place. Authorities say the fire started at about 1 a.m. Friday at the Hardee’s on West Jackson in Mexico. Investigators report it started in the office area of the restaurant, and spread above the…

It’s looking like another tough travel day. Jayson Gosselin with the National Weather Service said the snow was expected to start falling either late Friday morning or early in the afternoon. “We’re looking at temperatures in the mid 20&#82…

You pay one of the cheapest taxes in the nation every time you buy a beer or a drink. It’s been decades since the state’s tax on alcoholic beverages has been increased. Former Chief State Economist Tom Kruckmeyer says an average beer drinke…

Missouri’s U.S. Senators are split on the deal made by Congressional negotiators to avoid another government shutdown. Senior Sen. Roy Blunt voted yes on Thursday, saying it’s a step toward securing the border. But fellow Republican Josh Hawley (pictur…

Missouri’s U.S. Senators are split on the deal made by Congressional negotiators to avoid another government shutdown. Senior Sen. Roy Blunt voted yes on Thursday, saying it’s a step toward securing the border. But fellow Republican Josh Hawley (pictur…