Possums on the half shell

Armadillos are spreading from south Missouri into parts of central Missouri. They’ve been spotted all over mid-Missouri this summer. Cole County conservation agent Pat Masek says this is the furthest north the funny animals have ever come in Missouri. However,...

Missouri crews challenged by fire

Missouri firefighters are having a lot of trouble containing a Western fire they’ve been called in to help with. Crew boss David Massengale blames part of the difficulties with the fire north of Helena on shifting winds. He says firefighters often have to back...

Missouri fire crews head west

About 20 flatlanders from Missouri are headed to the Rocky Mountains of Montana to fight a high-altitude forest fire. One of the crew bosses is David Massengale of Salem. He says the Missourians will have to adjust to the altitude. Massengale works with the forest...