Noisy roofing project will disrupt Library Center, bus stop in south Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Major changes starting Monday at the Library Center on South Campbell Avenue will affect visitors and City Utilities of Springfield bus riders. Library visitors may contend with...
View ArticleArkansas Gov. Mike Beebe signs into law changes to state's lottery...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe has signed into law a bill that changes the awards offered to college students through the state's lottery-funded scholarship program.
View ArticleWest Plains School District superintendent will leave for St. Joseph
The school board appointed the assistant superintendent to take his place.WEST PLAINS, Mo. -- West Plains School District Superintendent Fred Czerwonka is leaving at the end of the school year to...
View ArticleFort Leonard Wood-area communities brace for possible impact of sequestration
Nealy 80% of civilian employees could experience furloughsWaynesville, Mo. - Residents and community leaders are waiting, and bracing, for potential impacts of sequestration and defense budget cuts.
View ArticleDriver is charged after chase, crash in south Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A man was charged on Friday for a chase in south Springfield on Thursday night. Alan Romero, 27, of Springfield is charged with resisting arrest and assaulting a law enforcement...
View ArticleRV show in Springfield this weekend, industry rebounding
The RV industry took a hit during the recession, but it's now rebounding, and RV show organizers say the evidence can be seen right here in the Ozarks.SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- An industry that took a hit...
View ArticleMcDonald's dropping some favorite items from menu
March 1, 2013 (NEW YORK) -- McDonald's is getting rid of its Chicken Selects and Fruit & Walnut Salad and considering cutting Angus burgers as it tries to freshen up its menu with more...
View ArticleSevere weather expo Saturday in Springfield
Experts on hand at Battlefield MallSPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- Spring is almost here, and with that comes the likelihood of severe weather. It's never too early to prepare yourself and your family.
View ArticleOne more cool day before warming finally starts
Sunshine will return to the area Saturday on but the day will be cold once again. Highs Sunday will be in the low 50s.
View ArticleCardinals manager Mike Matheny returns to dugout Saturday after stomach, back...
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis manager Mike Matheny will be back in the dugout for Saturday's game against Washington, one day after dealing with food poisoning and a herniated disk.
View ArticleMissouri S&T professor lands spot on 'Jeopardy!'
ROLLA, Mo. (AP) - The Missouri University of Science and Technology is planning a "Jeopardy!" watch party for a faculty member who landed a spot on the game show.
View Article'Modern Family' stars stuck 1 hour in KC elevator
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Three stars from the ABC comedy "Modern Family" were stuck in an elevator for about an hour, delaying their appearance at a charity benefit.
View ArticleMissouri Tigers: Mizzou defeats LSU at home
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Laurence Bowers had 23 points and 10 rebounds and Alex Oriakhi had 18 points, 10 boards and four blocks, helping Missouri bounce back from an awful start and stay perfect at home...
View ArticleArkansas Razorbacks: Hogs beat Kentucky; make case for NCAA bid
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Coty Clarke had 14 points and 12 rebounds as Arkansas did its best to make a renewed case for a NCAA tournament bid with a convincing 73-60 win over Kentucky on Saturday.
View ArticlePolice find baby Harmony Blue safe in Springfield hours after Saturday abduction
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield Police late Saturday night reported missing baby Harmony Blue was found safe. Police say the baby was in the father's car near Campbell Avenue at Mt. Vernon Street...
View ArticleMan shot, police search for suspects
Springfield - Police are looking for suspects after a man was shot in northeast Springfield. Just before midnight Saturday night, officers were checking a report of shots fired near Kearney and...
View ArticleThree died in pickup crash in St. Clair County
The victims were from El Dorado Springs.EL DORADO SPRINGS, Mo. -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol says three people died and another is injured after a pickup crash in St. Clair County late Saturday...
View ArticleMo. utility measure calls for tracking power company's expenses for future...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri power companies would track costs for operations and maintenance for their next rate case under proposed state legislation.
View ArticleEncouraged by flexibility, Arkansas legislators say more details needed on...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican legislators who had resisted expanding Medicaid in Arkansas say they're encouraged by a new plan that would allow funds from the federal-state program to purchase...
View ArticleTyson Foods announces plans to idle processing plant in Springdale, workers...
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Tyson Foods has announced plans to close its small processing plant in Springdale.
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