Springfield police raid business suspected of selling synthetic pot
Employees of Gypsies Novelties could be charged.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A business near downtown is under investigation by drug units with the Springfield Police Department. Officers served search...
View ArticleDairy Farmers of America blames milk deficit for Monett plant closure
DFA says the decision to close the Monett plant is financial and will affect 86 employees.MONETT, Mo. -- Workers at the Dairy Farmers of America plant in Monett will soon be looking for new jobs....
View ArticleApril 15 deadline approaches: MSU students again offer free income tax return...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Students from the School of Accountancy at Missouri State University will help people with free tax preparation, e-filing and questions about other tax issues as part of Volunteer...
View ArticleMissouri Senate approves changes to scrap metal laws
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A bill that aims to curb scrap metal thefts in Missouri has won unanimous approval in the state Senate.
View ArticleArkansas group said it prefers incremental steps to limit abortions; hopes...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — While many anti-abortion groups are hailing a tough new abortion ban passed by Arkansas legislators, one group says the new law wasn't part of its strategy this session.
View ArticleDemocratic Mo. Gov. Nixon raises concerns about cuts in GOP Medicaid proposal
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon is taking issue with some key parts of a Republican alternative to expanding Medicaid coverage in Missouri.
View ArticleArkansas looks to stay unbeaten at home in SEC play in finale against Texas A&M
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas coach Mike Anderson hopes to end an up-and-down conference run on a high note when the Razorbacks close out the regular season against Texas A&M on Saturday.
View ArticleNixa police search for person of interest in possible attempted abduction
Neighbors said the man was driving a dark-colored SUV.Nixa, Mo. -- Nixa police are on the search for a man who they believe could be trying to lure children into his vehicle. People who live on South...
View ArticleMother arrested for threatening school leaders with a baseball bat in Eureka...
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. -- A Eureka Springs, Arkansas mother faces several charges, accused of threatening school leaders with a baseball bat and leading police on a high-speed chase.
View ArticleLeong's famous cashew chicken sauce coming to a grocery store near you
SPRINGFIELD, Mo - Leong's Asian Diner is releasing its cashew chicken sauce to several Ozarks grocery stores. The retail venture has been two years in the making.
View ArticleNevada man sentenced for wife's death
NEVADA, Mo. -- A judge has sentenced a Vernon County man to 17 years in prison, after pleading guilty to beating his wife to death.
View ArticleFit Friday: tasty, healthy chili -- really
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Many people have a hankering for chili, but they shy away from the winter favorite because they're concerned about eating healthy. On Fit Friday, Registered Dietitian Noah...
View ArticleHomeowner faces heart-breaking uncertainty following mine shaft collapse
Mark Hill doesn't know if he'll be able to keep his home, and it would be another terrible loss on top of what he's already suffered in the past year.SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- It's been an unsettling year...
View ArticleAttendance up at Missouri state parks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon today announced that attendance at Missouri’s State Parks increased in 2012, another sign of Missouri’s economic recovery. More that 18 million guests...
View ArticleSeymour business owner attacked and hit in the head with a rifle
Deputies still looking for suspectSEYMOUR, Mo -- A woman is recovering after being beaten and robbed by a man inside the store she owns.
View ArticleWarm & Windy Today, More Rain Tonight
Temperatures will reach the mid 60s today with gusty south winds. Storms are likely tonight.
View ArticleMissouri Tigers: Tennessee rallies to defeat Mizzou
Missouri finishes SEC play 11-7; seeded sixth in SECKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jordan McRae scored 15 points and Jarnell Stokes recorded a double-double Saturday as Tennessee rallied from an eight-point,...
View ArticleSpring forward: Daylight-saving starts
SPRINGFIELD -- A quick reminder to set your clocks one hour ahead before going to bed on Saturday night.
View ArticleShopping center in Springfield could get renovations funded by special sales tax
Business owners propose a Community Improvement District plan to city council.SPRINGFIELD, -- One of the oldest shopping centers in town might get a facelift.
View ArticleArkansas Razorbacks: Woo Pig Sooie! Hogs win NCAA Indoor Track & Field...
The 41st track & field national title is school's first since 2006FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Kevin Lazas won the heptathlon and Kemoy Campbell finished second in the 3,000-meter run as Arkansas won...
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