Springfield's Salvation Army short of holiday fundraising goal
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Salvation Army's Tree of Lights Christmas Campaign has come up short of its fundraising goal.
View ArticleChange in film industry threatens to close local theaters
Springfield, Mo. -- Heading to the movies is a popular past time during the holidays. But a landmark change in the film industry is threatening to put some locally-owned theaters out of business....
View ArticleVersailles man named Presiding Commissioner for Mogran County
JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Jay Nixon today announced the appointment of James H. Vaughn , of Versailles , as the new Presiding Commissioner for Morgan County. He will fill the term of the late Jay...
View ArticleGift card guidelines could help consumers keep more of their money, longer
Missouri state treasurer's office claims it has has millions of dollars in unspent, unclaimed gift card fundsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Christmas is over. Howver, there’s not much of a post-holiday break in...
View ArticleMurphy Oil announces agreement with Wal-Mart for 200 new fuel stations at...
EL DORADO, Ark. (AP) — Murphy Oil USA says it's entered into an agreement with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for 200 new fuel stations in the Midwest and Southeast United States.
View ArticleNorthern Missouri family searches for great-grandmother who has been missing...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A northern Missouri family is searching for a great-grandmother who has been missing since Nov. 16.
View ArticleEntergy Arkansas: Still assessing damage in places, 60K restored, 135K to go
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Entergy Arkansas says it is still assessing damage from the winter storm that knocked out electricity to a peak of nearly 200,000 of its customers.
View ArticleSpringfield homicide suspect in custody
Marlo Hodges faces murder charges for December 7 shootingSPRINGFIELD, Mo -- Springfield Police say a man wanted in connection to a December 7 homicide in the city has turned himself into authorities.
View ArticleSix from Springfield area die in crash in North Dakota
JAMESTOWN, N.D. -- The North Dakota Highway Patrol identified the six men killed on Wednesday in a crash on Interstate 94 near Jamestown. Officials say the six men, all from Missouri, were in a...
View ArticleWinter decorations can lead to "fall"
Avoid alcohol, hire a professional, doctor advisesSPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- Medical professionals call them "seasonal injuries," injuries that become more common around a particular time of the year.
View ArticleHighway Patrol report says more meth labs turning up in major urban areas
A study by the Highway Patrol shows the top four counties for meth are in the immediate Saint Louis area.A new report shows more meth labs are turning up in major urban areas, like neighborhoods in...
View ArticleGillioz Theatre to show "Blues Brothers" tonight
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Tonight, a comedy classic returns to the big screen in Springfield.
View Article'Fiscal cliff' would lead to tax increases for average families
Lawmakers have until midnight Dec. 31 to reach a deal.Springfield, Mo. -- Lawamkers in Washington have until midnight December 31 to reach a budget deal. If they are not able to come to an agreement...
View ArticleSnow falls across Ozarks; some locations report more than 1"
Snow falls in Springfield; band of snow causes accumulations in eastern portions of viewing area.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The first measurable snowfall for many in the Ozarks has arrived.
View ArticleMassacre of firefighters in NY ignites debate over EMT, firefighter safety
While the massacre at Sandy Hook is renewing the debate about school safety, another tragedy on Christmas Eve is fueling the debate on how to keep emergency workers safe.
View ArticleExplosion, fire erupts in downtown Berryville
Building destroyed, cause may never be knownBERRYVILLE, Ar. -- Fire and a single explosion erupted in downtown Berryville Friday evening destroying the town's Humane Society Thrift Store.
View ArticleChristmas thieves hit Camden County neighborhood stripping everything in homes
Crooks took furniture, kitchen appliances and clothesCAMDEN COUNTY, Mo -- Some Christmas thieves in Camden County took advantage of lake homeowners being away for the holidays. One couple used to have...
View ArticleThree home invasion suspects on the loose in Taney County
Sheriff Jimmie Russell identifies Jonathan Hill as one suspectFORSYTH, Mo. -- The Taney County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in the search for three home invasion suspects.
View ArticleEntergy Arkansas CEO says power restoration efforts to cost 'tens of millions...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Entergy Arkansas' top executive says it will cost tens of millions of dollars to complete restoration of the power grid that was badly damaged by a Christmas Day winter storm.
View ArticleMissouri Tigers: Pressey's big night not enough to withstand UCLA rally
Pressey records school-record 19 assists in overtime loss at UCLALOS ANGELES (AP) - Shabazz Muhammad hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:01 left in overtime to help UCLA upset No. 7 Missouri 97-94 on...
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