Springfield City Council set to vote on alcohol sales at Ozark Empire Fair
As it stands now, alcoholic beverages can be sold at the fairgrounds during various events -- but alcohol has never been sold at the annual Ozark Empire Fair before.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Springfield...
View ArticleMissouri and Kansas see increase in drowning deaths
Drowning deaths have risen dramatically in both Missouri and Kansas this year.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Drowning deaths have risen dramatically in both Missouri and Kansas this year.
View ArticleNew Missouri law to limit Highway Patrol vehicle purchases
A new law that will take effect Aug. 28 will require the patrol to get legislative approval before spending more than $100,000 from a special state fund on any vehicle. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -...
View ArticleTraffic stop leads to 115-pound pot bust in Springfield
A suspicious story by a man from California led to a call for a drug-sniffing dog, which found the marijuana.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- State troopers arrested a man from Fullerton, Calif., after they found...
View ArticleAthletes, friends, family mourn loss of well known coach, mentor
Community members reflect on how a high school football coach touched many livesSPRINGFIELD, Mo -- A mentor to many kids in the Springfield area drowned this weekend. Just before 11 a.m Monday, divers...
View ArticleSpringfield approves alcohol sales at Ozark Empire Fair
Springfield - Some people will be able to buy beer at this year's Ozark Empire Fair. The idea was approved Monday night by Springfield City Council. The vote was 8-1.
View ArticleSpringfield raises its glass for Craft Beer Week
Week long festival culminates with concert SaturdaySPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- It's becoming a new summer tradition in Springfield -- something that hops and barley-malt beverage fans can look forward to...
View ArticleCongressional hearing planned on revoked Blueway designation for White River
Congressmen Jason Smith and Billy Long were among those who expressed concern about the January designation of the White River as a National Blueway.WEST PLAINS, Mo. (AP) - Two Missouri congressmen...
View ArticleEquipment failure cited as cause of bus crash that injured eight people
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says equipment failed on a 1995 International bus as the 49-year-old driver was navigating it along Stallion Bluff Road three miles north of Shell Knob, causing it to...
View ArticleStone Co., Ark., deputies arrest 2 for marijuana, moonshine
Deputies say the men face felony charges.OXLEY, Ark. -- Two people are in custody in Stone County after deputies were tipped off about a drug operation.
View ArticleStudy: Kids' TV viewing habits linked to how much parents watch TV
If you're hoping to get your children away from the television, it's probably going to have to start with you.
View ArticleTwo are in custody after neighborhood dispute; shots were fired at house
The dispute began Monday night.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Two people are in custody after shots were fired at a home in north Springfield in an apparent neighborhood dispute, police said.
View Article16-year-old pleads guilty to second-degree murder in shooting death of...
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A 16-year-old Columbia boy who was scheduled to go on trial this week for the shooting death of another teenager instead pleaded guilty to two charges.
View ArticleChase banking center sets job fair to try to hire 200 in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Chase banking service center in Springfield says it wants to hire 200 people. It’s holding a job fair at the Missouri Career Center, 2900 E. Sunshine St., on Tuesday, July 23,...
View Article2-month highway construction project begins Monday in eastern Greene County
ROGERSVILLE, Mo. -- Work begins the week of July 22 to rebuild the intersection of Route 125 and Greene County Route D at Farm Road 146 east of Springfield to make it a true three-way intersection,...
View ArticleMeeting on Tuesday will discuss plans to rebuild U.S. 65/Battlefield Road...
MoDOT plans to make it a diverging diamond.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Plans to replace the Battlefield Road bridge over U.S. 65 and convert the interchange to a diverging diamond will be the focus of a...
View ArticleSeveral places in Springfield take steps to become more efficient
SPRINGFIELD, Mo - Businesses in Springfield are doing their part to make Greene County a little greener.
View ArticleJoplin prepares to host Route 66 International Festival
JOPLIN, Mo. -- During the first weekend in August, Joplin will host a unique experience with many coming from near and far to enjoy the 2013 Route 66 International Festival. Established as the annual...
View ArticleJudge decides who's in and who's out in downtown Walmart lawsuit
No final decision was made in courtSPRINGFIELD,-- It has been a controversial proposal for months now. One that has gone to court. Walmart's plan to put a Neighborhood Market near the intersection of...
View ArticleMonastery becomes home for expectant mothers
The sisters moved out of the monastery in Springfield a few years ago, and now it will become a place for homeless pregnant women.SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- A former monastery for Catholic nuns is preparing...
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