A sinkhole on Denver Street in Jackson, known as the "Hell Hole," has been expanding for eight years, with residents expressing frustration over the city's delayed response.

The sinkhole is 18 inches deep in the middle. It’s caused the street to buckle, pushing a piece of concrete 8 inches above the roadway.

Most states regulate more than 70% of their privately owned dams. Missouri only regulates about 15%, leaving people who live ...