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PITTSFIELD — On August 1, WBBA will celebrate a milestone few local broadcasters can claim — 60 years on the FM dial. The FM signal signed on in 1966, nearly 12 years after WBBA’s original 1580 AM station first began serving the Twin Pikes and Two Rivers Region in 1954. Today, WBBA proudly holds the distinction of being the longest-serving local radio voice in the region, with no other station matching its continuous legacy of service to Pike County and surrounding communitie

LOUISIANA — City officials in Louisiana, Missouri have announced the cancellation of the May 11 Work Study Session while also scheduling a series of committee meetings over the next two days as part of an effort to establish more consistent committee operations. According to the city announcement, the Budget Committee will meet Monday, May 11 at 10 a.m. Additional meetings scheduled for Monday evening include the Housing, Health, and Senior Service Committee at 6 p.m., the Tr

KINDERHOOK — A Barry woman is facing multiple felony charges after Pike County deputies say a domestic disturbance investigation in Kinderhook escalated into an alleged home invasion, assault, and child abduction that crossed state lines. According to the Pike County Sheriff's Department, deputies were dispatched at approximately 5:44 p.m. on May 4 to a residence in the 100 block of Van Buren Street in Kinderhook following reports of a domestic disturbance. Investigators say

JEFFERSON CITY — A Missouri proposal that would have legalized video lottery machines in gas stations and retail businesses across the state appears dead for the year after a Missouri Senate committee voted unanimously Wednesday to reject the measure. The legislation would have authorized regulated video lottery terminals in convenience stores and other retail locations statewide while attempting to replace the thousands of currently unregulated slot-style machines operating

ROODHOUSE — One of Greene County’s longest-standing community institutions is preparing to celebrate a century of service later this month as Roodhouse Public Library marks its 100th anniversary with a public celebration on Saturday, May 16. Library officials and the Roodhouse City Council will host the event from 1 until 3 p.m. on the downtown square in Roodhouse. The celebration will include cake, cookies, historical exhibits, and a special program highlighting the library’

LOUISIANA — A Louisiana man was arrested by the Pike County Sheriff’s Office on an alleged driving while intoxicated charge. According to reported booking information, 52-year-old Sylvio E. Scola Jr. of Louisiana was taken into custody on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. Authorities later listed him as released. No additional details surrounding the arrest were immediately available.

WEST CENTRAL, IL -- Drivers across West Central Illinois dealt with dangerous travel conditions as a blowing dust event swept through the region, significantly reducing visibility and creating hazardous road conditions. The dust storm went through the area during the daytime hours Monday , at times cutting visibility to near zero in open rural areas. The conditions were driven by a combination of strong winds and dry soil, allowing dust to be lifted and carried across roadway

GREENE COUNTY -- A Marine veteran is being credited with jumping into action to help students following a school bus rollover in Greene County. Kendrick Ballard, a North Greene alum and Marine veteran, was driving near the scene when he came upon a school bus that had overturned. Without hesitation, Ballard pulled over and began assisting students and staff, helping them safely exit the bus and move away from the roadway before emergency crews arrived. Authorities say 11 stud

PIKE COUNTY, MO -- Drivers in Pike County should prepare for a long-term road closure as a bridge replacement project is set to begin soon. Weather permitting, as early as May 18, Pike County Route B will close as work begins on a bridge replacement over Peno Creek. The closure is located about 0.4 miles east of U.S. Route 61, near Frankford. The project is expected to be a lengthy one, with all work scheduled for completion by December 2026. During that time, motorists will

PITTSFIELD-- Pike County authorities report several serious felony arrests in the latest weekly jail report covering April 27 through May 3, with multiple violent and drug-related charges among the most significant cases. George G. Sneeden, 46, of Griggsville is facing multiple violent felony charges, including domestic aggravated battery by strangulation, two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and three counts of domestic battery with a prior conviction. The

CARROLLTON — A Greene County man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through White Hall. Greene County State’s Attorney Craig Grummel announced that 37-year-old Corey L. Roth was sentenced April 27 in Greene County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. A judge ordered Roth to serve 24 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with the sentence running

BOWLING GREEN, MISSOURI — The future of the Cancer Memorial Park in Bowling Green remains uncertain as organizers continue searching for a new permanent location following its closure last fall. The City of Bowling Green Board of Aldermen closed the park in September due to the deteriorating condition of the former Dos Primos building, creating safety concerns. Leaders with the Cancer Memorial Park Foundation say the closure is temporary, but remaining at the current site is

QUINCY — Authorities and missing-child advocates are asking for the public’s help locating 14-year-old Kaceson McGlaughlin, who has been reported missing after last being seen in Quincy. Kaceson has been missing since April 29. His current whereabouts are unknown, and there is concern for his safety. The case is listed with NCIC number M288878532 and NCMEC number 2086252. Anyone who has seen Kaceson or has information that could help locate him should contact the Quincy Polic

PITTSFIELD — The Pike County Historical Society will open its museum sites for the 2026 season this weekend, with hours set for Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 from noon to 4 p.m. The society operates multiple museum locations in Pittsfield, including the East School Museum on East Washington Street, along with additional historic buildings and exhibits located near the Pike County Courthouse square. Visitors can expect several new exhibits this year, including items from t

CALHOUN COUNTY — Daytime lane closures will begin Monday, May 4 on the Joe Page Bridge carrying Illinois 100/16 over the Illinois River between Calhoun County, Illinois and Greene County, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Transportation says the closures are part of a long-term bridge repair project and will begin weather permitting. During the initial phase, traffic will be reduced to one lane with flaggers directing two-way traffic. These daytime lane closures will conti

HARDIN — A man is facing multiple charges following a domestic disturbance involving a firearm in Calhoun County. According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, West Central 911 Dispatch received a report of a domestic disturbance in progress involving a firearm. Deputies responded and arrived on scene at approximately 2:20 p.m., where Chief Deputy Chris Barnes identified and detained a male suspect while conducting an investigation. Authorities say the Calhoun County Sher

PITTSFIELD -- A Pleasant Hill man is facing multiple felony charges following a rolling domestic disturbance that began in Calhoun County, Illinois and ended with his arrest in Pike County, Illinois. According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began at approximately 11:13 p.m. on April 4 when West Central 911 Dispatch received a report of a domestic disturbance in progress involving a moving vehicle on Pump Station Road in northwest Calhoun County. Dispatch

BOWLING GREEN — The City of Bowling Green has been awarded the Missouri Blue Shield designation for 2026, recognizing its continued commitment to public safety, law enforcement support, and community partnerships. City officials say the designation is granted through a statewide program that evaluates communities on efforts to reduce crime, invest in public safety resources, and strengthen relationships between law enforcement and residents. The Blue Shield program, launched

MISSOURI — The State of Missouri is taking Dollar General to court over allegations the discount retailer has been overcharging customers at the register compared to shelf prices, with a trial now set for late July. The lawsuit stems from a multi-agency investigation that checked prices on thousands of items at stores across the state, finding that more than half of locations inspected had pricing discrepancies, most often charging customers more than advertised. State offici

MEREDOSIA — A weekend of community celebration in Meredosia will also serve a bigger purpose this year, as proceeds from portions of the annual May Days festival will go toward helping a local family who lost their home in an April 21 fire. Organizers say the event begins Friday evening with a pageant at Meredosia-Chambersburg High School, where freewill donations for food will directly support Jacob Brown and his family as they work to rebuild after losing everything in the