eastern Missouri News

Rain-spiked Rivers Cause Minor Flooding in Eastern Missouri

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Heavy rain over the past week has caused the Mississippi River and its tributaries to rise, resulting in minor flooding in parts of eastern Missouri. The Missouri River was falling in Hermann and Washington after moderate …

Finder of Lost Diamond Ring Sues Owner for Reward

An eastern Missouri woman who was arrested after finding a $20,000 diamond ring in a tanning salon and keeping it for nearly a month has filed suit against the owner, claiming she was cheated out of a $3,000 reward. Bonnie …

Eastern Missouri Judge Tosses Red-Light Camera Lawsuit

An appeal is planned after an eastern Missouri judge tossed out a lawsuit challenging the use of red-light cameras. Jeff Brunner filed the suit last year against the city of Arnold and American Traffic Solutions, the Arizona firm that runs …

Lightning Injures 5 Campers in Eastern Missouri

Five people are recovering after a close call with lightning in eastern Missouri. KFVS-TV reports that two adults and three children were camping at St. Joe State Park near Park Hills Saturday when lightning struck nearby. All five went to …