Wildfires

Federal officials say two fires in southern Missouri's Mark Twain National Forest have been contained, but new ones have broken out.The Forest Service…

Nixon seeks permission to ease land restrictions during droughtMissouri Gov. Jay Nixon has asked the federal government to allow farmers to graze cattle…

View Larger MapArson is the suspected cause of a fire that burned about 620 acres of the Mark Twain National Forest.The U.S. Forest Service said Monday…

Fireworks cancelations climb as heat lingersThe list of communities canceling their fireworks displays this year is growing longer.St. Louis County…

Jacob McCleland contributed reporting for this story.With the unofficial start of the summer season behind us, the Missouri Department of Conservation is…

Fireworks stands are open for business across Missouri as the Independence Day holiday weekend approaches. State Fire Marshal Randy Cole is advising the…