Ozark Board of Aldermen hires new city clerk
Sharon Mickey is now the Strafford city clerk.OZARK, Mo. -- After interviewing seven people, the Ozark mayor and aldermen hired Sharon Mickey to be the new city clerk. Mickey is the Strafford city...
View ArticleFive-day investigation leads to rape, five other charges against man from Ava
Jacob James is accused of assaulting an 18-year-old woman.AVA, Mo. -- A man from Ava is accused of holding a teenager against her will and sexually assaulting her. Jacob James, 31, was charged on...
View ArticleSpringfield hires new spokeswoman for police department
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- City leaders picked Lisa Cox to be the public affairs officer for the Springfield Police Department, effective April 30. Cox will work in the Department of Public Information and...
View ArticleMobile food pantry feeds entire Springfield elementary school
Ozarks Food Harvest held it's first mobile food pantry at a Springfield Public School, which is plans to do once a month.Ozarks Food Harvest held it's first mobile food pantry at a Springfield Public...
View ArticleRepublic man faces child pornography charges
REPUBLIC, Mo. -- A 30-year-old Republic man faces child porn charges.
View ArticleNathan P. Murphy's hosts fundraiser for Arc of the Ozarks on Saturday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A music festival on Saturday will benefit the Arc of the Ozarks . It’s called Rock 4 Arc and it’s at Nathan P. Murphy’s in downtown from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Doors open at noon.
View ArticleAuthorities arrest 4 adults in rape of 2 juvenile girls at Walnut Ridge;...
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (AP) — Authorities in Lawrence County say four men are charged with raping two juvenile girls after allegedly using alcohol to lure the victims to a house in Walnut Ridge.
View ArticleMo. senator says subpoena seeks info from federal agent who got list of...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri senator says a subpoena has been issued to a federal investigator who sought a list of Missouri concealed gun permit holders.
View ArticleMore parents choosing to skip childhood vaccines causes concern for health...
Doctors are reminding families the importance of vaccines during World Immunization WeekSPRINGFIELD, -- It's part of growing up, but experts say far too many children are not getting vaccinated....
View ArticleWhich NBC shows made the cut for another season?
MISSOURI-- While NBC is still in the process of deciding which shows you'll be seeing come the Fall, the network announced at least five of its dramas will be returning.
View ArticleDrop off your used clothing-- get a free Redbud tree to plant
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- Springfield's Victory Mission is wanting your used clothing, in exchange for a free Redbud tree for you to plant.
View ArticleLocal movie reviewer weighs in on two new releases
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- The summer box office is almost here which means more and more blockbusters are headed your way.
View ArticlePulaski County authorities capture suspect on the run
Authorities arrested Chad Lange Saturday morning in RollaST. ROBERT, Mo. -- A suspect accused in a week long crime wave has been captured.
View ArticleSoggy Start to the Weekend
Scattered showers are likely this morning. Some sunshine returns tomorrow as temperatures quickly warm.
View ArticleAkin not ruling out political return after loss
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Todd Akin isn't ruling out a political comeback, nearly six months after losing Missouri's U.S. Senate race amid widespread criticism of his comments about "legitimate rape."
View ArticleMo. Senate bill limits scholarships to promote on-time graduation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators are considering a measure to impose tough attendance requirements for students receiving state-sponsored scholarships.
View ArticleSpringfield pharmacies collect hundreds of pounds of unwanted medicines
Pharmacies participate in National Drug Take-Back DaySPRINGFIELD, -- Drug abuse and a clean water supply are just some of the reasons why Springfield pharmacies are joining forces on National Drug...
View ArticleMan from Douglas County arrested on sexual assault charges
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Mo. -- After a week long investigation, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man wanted for sexual assault.
View ArticleMO college students might have to take more hours per semester
MISSOURI-- Senators in Missouri are considering a measure to make college students take more hours per semester.
View ArticleSee Saturn's rings on Sunday night
Rare view can be seen of the planet's famous ringsMISSOURI-- Astronomy buffs, this is your weekend!
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