Missing Jefferson County woman with Alzheimer's found dead 5 days after...
HERCULANEUM, Mo. (AP) — A 60-year-old Jefferson County woman who disappeared last week was found dead Thursday near Herculaneum.
View ArticleNew president-elect of Evangel University begins first semester on the job
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The upcoming semester will bring many changes to Evangel University, including new leadership.
View ArticleKelly leads Cardinals over Braves 6-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Joe Kelly pitched six effective innings, Matt Holliday broke out of a slump with two doubles and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Thursday night.
View ArticleFederal agency grounds journalism school drones in Missouri, Nebraska
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The federal agency overseeing air travel has temporarily grounded drone use by a pair of Midwest journalism schools.
View ArticleMan from Lamar is charged with murdering, raping kidnapped girl
The prosecuting attorney said he'll decide later whether to seek a death penalty against Bobby Bourne Jr.LAMAR, Mo. -- The Barton County prosecuting attorney late Friday afternoon charged a man for...
View ArticleJury recommends death for Jesse Driskill for murders of Johnnie, Coleen...
LEBANON, Mo. - - A jury returned multiple guilty verdicts and recommended the death penalty for Jesse Driskill for killing Johnnie and Coleen Wilson in their secluded home near Lebanon in 2010. The...
View ArticleMSU students are concerned for safety after explosion outside sorority
Students wonder why a campus safety alert wasn't sent out.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- New information is coming out about how many explosive bottles were found outside a sorority house at Missouri State...
View ArticleSecurity footage shows thieves targeting north Springfield businesses
In one case, thieves took off in a Ford SUV pulling a brand new RV. Police did not catch them.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Security footage captured Saturday and Monday shows thieves breaking into a business...
View ArticleBank robbery suspect eludes Osage Beach police
Police arrested a woman who was with Matthew Holleran on Friday morning.OSAGE BEACH, Mo. -- On Thursday at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers received information from the St. Charles Police...
View ArticleGreene County Sheriff's Department deals with spike in mail thefts
Investigators recommend mailboxes with locksSPRINGFIELD, Mo -- Nearly 40 cases of stolen mail were reported in Greene County within the last few weeks. The sheriff says the crooks are not targeting...
View ArticleHistoric Riverside Bridge reopens after 3-year closure
Repairs had to be made but they turned out to not be as expensive as first feared.OZARK, Mo. -- Three years ago, engineers said the historic Riverside Bridge over the Finley River was unsafe. They...
View ArticleWainwright sharp, Cardinals beat Braves 3-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Adam Wainwright earned his NL-leading 15th win with his fifth complete game and had a key sacrifice fly to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on...
View ArticleNationals rally back, hold off Royals 11-10
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Jayson Werth hit a two-run homer, Bryce Harper drove in three runs and the Washington Nationals rallied from a six-run hole before holding off the Kansas City Royals for an...
View ArticleLost toddler found near busy Springfield road is returned to parents
Strangers were surprised to find a 3-year-old girl in a parking lot.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- At the end of a long day filled with meetings and events, managers at the Executive Conference Center noticed...
View ArticleRodeo clown says comments at state fair were not meant to offend
Tuffy Gessling didn't wear the mask of President Obama but did much of the talking.SEDALIA, Mo. -- A clown who provided commentary while another clown wore a mask of President Obama during a rodeo at...
View ArticleNixa might reconsider pseudoephedrine ordinance if Springfield passes it
Nixa police say nearly half of all purchases are from people who live outside the city limitsNIXA, Mo -- Springfield city council is scheduled to vote Monday on a controversial measure to require a...
View ArticleSenior citizens say proposed City Utilities rate increases would be difficult
CU leaders have proposed increasing rates by 14 percent over 3 years.Springfield, Mo. -- People who live in Springfield might be shelling out more cash just to keep the lights on. Leaders with City...
View ArticleMissouri bank executive admits spending $381K in bailout funds for luxury...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The chairman of a central Missouri bank has admitted using more than $381,000 in federal bailout money to buy a luxury condominium in Florida.
View ArticleSuspect arrested in 2012 rape on University of Arkansas campus; DNA links man...
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — University of Arkansas police say they have arrested a suspect in a year-ago rape of a student on campus.
View ArticleBourne makes first court appearance in murder of Adriaunna Horton
Bobby Bourne Jr. made his first appearance in front of a judge for the charges of murder, rape and kidnapping 12 year old Adriaunna Horton.SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- With a community still in grief and...
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