U.S. Army recruits are pouring into Fort Leonard Wood in southern Missouri. Back in February, the U.S. Defense Department announced record military recruitment during the latter part of last year. This led to the Army announcing that ten companies of recruits would be...
West-central Missouri Congressman Mark Alford has been chosen to serve on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. It’s one of the most powerful committees in Congress, as it’s responsible for crafting the federal budget and deciding where tax dollars are spent. He...
A person of interest has been arrested in connection to the death of a soldier at Fort Leonard Wood. The body of Sgt. Sarah Roque was found in a dumpster at the southern Missouri military base after she failed to report for formation Monday morning. Her death is being...
A missing soldier from Fort Leonard Wood has been found dead. Sgt. Sarah Roque did not report for formation Monday morning at the southern Missouri Army base. A statement on Fort Leonard Wood’s Facebook page did not disclose how she died but said an investigation is...
Fort Leonard Wood firefighters are using a newly equipped tool to fight fires that erupt in electric and hybrid vehicles. The brimstone fire blankets are designed to control a lithium-ion battery fire. Assistant Fire Chief Michael Drozdo said electric and hybrid...
