Murder Charge Filed in Memorial Day Weekend Crash

A northeast Missouri woman has been charged with murder after a traffic crash during the Memorial Day weekend. The charge says Carri Partin of La Plata was drunk when her carrolled over, throwing out her passenger. He died of his injuries. Partin had been charged with...

Water Patrol on Lookout for Fourth of July Drunk Boaters

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is practically upon us, and with hot weather in the forecast, the State Water Patrol expects big crowds on the lakes and rivers this weekend. Sergeant Ralph Bledsoe says the biggest danger will be the number of drunk boaters out on...

State Rep Cuts Deal to Hold Onto Seat

State Representative Charles Portwood of Ballwin has cut a deal with prosecutors on a drunk-driving charge that will let him keep his seat in the House. Portwood has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of trying to leave the scene of an accident. He originally was...