Local News in Franklin County, MO

One killed, three hurt in Franklin County crash
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:16:03 -0800

FRANKLIN COUNTY • A Saint James woman was killed and three others injured Friday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 44 southwest of Saint Clair, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Franklin County town recognizes Civil War heritage
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:43:10 -0800

A NewsChannel 5 investigation shows because of the issues the National ... The worst may be behind us. That's what local real estate agents are saying ...

Franklin County Extension Council Holding Election
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:17:35 -0800

The University of Missouri Extension Council in Franklin County is currently conducting its annual election of council members, according to Extension Council Chairman Bob Buxton.

Missouri bow hunters rewrite the records
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:34:47 -0800

The 2011-12 Missouri bow hunting season will go down in the record books. And on more than one page.

MSSU women entertain Missouri Western
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:32:10 -0800

Half of Missouri Southern’s 12 MIAA losses have been by eight points or less, and in several of them the Lions were in position to win but couldn’t make the necessary plays down the stretch.

St. James woman killed in accident
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:24:49 -0800

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that Judith I. Twente, 68, of St. James was killed in a car accident shortly after noon Friday.

Obituary: Marty (Mark Duwayne) Esser, 56.
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:54:10 -0800

Marty (Mark Duwayne) Esser of New Franklin died at his home on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at the age of 56.

ISU women looking to end five-game losing streak at Illinois State
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:22:57 -0800

Within a few points in the final minutes, Indiana State had chances to win women’s basketball games at Missouri State and Wichita State last weekend. But the Sycamores lost for the fourth and fifth straight games, also losing freshman Jessica Valley for the season at Wichita State. The promising backcourt player tore the ACL in her right knee and began strengthening exercises this week in order ...

Latest Meth Bill Not Practical, Says Local Narcotics Investigator
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:56:08 -0800

Detective Sgt. Jason Grellner, commander of the Franklin County Narcotics Enforcement Unit, was working the scene of a methamphetamine lab bust on Third Parkway Friday afternoon. Investigators raided the home after obtaining a search warrant.

Missouri gets top WR Green-Beckham
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:01:36 -0800

Missouri will be bringing a big-time wideout to the SEC East in 2012. The Tigers got great news Wednesday morning when No. 1 wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham (Springfield, Mo./ Hillcrest) picked Missouri over longtime favorite Arkansas. Arkansas was considered No. 1 for most of Green-Beckham's recruitment, but his visit to Missouri last weekend appeared to change everything. Missouri was in ...