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Douglas County deputies arrest man after officer-involved shooting

Suspect pointed gun at deputies during attempted arrest, leading to gunfire exchange

Willow Springs man injured in Howell County accident

The 46-year-old suffered minor injuries after running off the road and hitting a tree.

Suspect Wounded in Officer-Involved Shooting Near Dadeville High School

Suspect had active felony warrant and was armed with replica gun, authorities say

Two Arrested in Southwest Missouri Highway Patrol Stops

Drivers charged with DWI, other violations in Jasper and Newton counties

Columbia Man Charged After High-Speed I-70 Vehicle Pursuit

Suspect allegedly reached speeds over 117 mph before crashing into police car

Boonville Police Officer Injured During Vehicle Pursuit

Officer sustained minor injuries after patrol vehicle struck median during chase on I-70.

Landmark Documentary 'Law and Order' Celebrates 50 Years

Frederick Wiseman's 1969 film on the Kansas City police department to be featured in retrospective

Ozark Man Injured in Crash on U.S. 60

Driver swerved to avoid unknown vehicle, struck guardrail and overturned

Somali Trucker Caught Driving Wrong Way on Missouri Highway

Driver unable to read road signs, failed English proficiency test

Springfield man faces charges after high-speed chase

Authorities say the suspect fled police, resisted arrest, and had a firearm in his waistband.

Funeral Arrangements Announced for Fallen Christian County Deputies

Public visitation and services will be held at James River Church in Ozark.

Missing Madison County Juvenile Located Safely

Sheriff credits multi-agency effort for finding child

Cuban Military Fires on US Boat, Killing 4 and Injuring 6

Incident raises tensions between Cuba and the United States

Support Floods In for 2 Fallen Christian County Deputies

Community members honor the memory and service of Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope.

WashU Clears Campus After 'Non-Credible' Armed Person Reports

Police search Danforth Campus buildings, find no active threat

Oregon County Sheriff's Department Releases Monthly Activity Report

Arrests, citations, and transports for February 2026 detailed

Two Christian County Deputies Killed in Line of Duty

Shootout ends manhunt for suspect after traffic stop south of Highlandville

2 Deputies Killed, 2 Injured in 12-Hour Manhunt Shootout

Suspect also killed after traffic stop led to deadly confrontation in Missouri

Higginsville and Odessa Form Joint Quick Response Team

The two Missouri cities are partnering to establish a Multi-jurisdictional Law Enforcement Quick Response Team.

Collision in Downtown Sedalia Injures One Driver

Authorities say a 20-year-old woman ran a red light, striking an SUV driven by a 48-year-old man.