Firefighters respond to building fire off Springfield's Park Central Square
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield fire investigators blame careless smoking on a Monday afternoon fire at a building off Park Central Square.
View ArticleHalf of teen drivers text and drive - leads to other risky behaviors behind...
Forsyth High School put on a mock accident caused by texting and driving.FORSYTH, Mo -- There is a disturbing trend happening across the country--more teens admit to texting and driving. Monday,...
View ArticleTruck company owners go to federal prison for defrauding Tracker Marine
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The owners of a trucking company in Lebanon were sentenced last week for their roles in a conspiracy to defraud Tracker Marine, a Springfield-based manufacturer of boats and...
View ArticleVolunteer firefighters in Halltown often not able to respond
HALLTOWN, Mo.-- People who live in rural areas often pay taxes or fees to ensure someone will douse the flames if their house catches fire.
View ArticleRelient K to perform at Gillioz Theatre
The downtown Springfield venue has announced that Relient K will perform July 20 at 8 p.m. alongside The Almost and The Rocket Boys. Tickets will go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -...
View ArticleSheriff's office: 1 person injured in explosion at Arkansas gunpowder supplier
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say one person suffered severe burns after an explosion at a gunpowder supplier in western Arkansas.
View ArticleCollective Soul concert will kick off 2013 Ozark Empire Fair
Fair officials also announced a change in the fair's schedule for this year.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Leaders of the Ozark Empire Fair announced one of the concerts for this year’s fair and also said it...
View ArticlePreventive surgery may have saved Angelina Jolie's life
Springfield surgeon says the testing is important for many women but is not necessary for everyone.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she underwent a double...
View ArticleLong lost historic spring resurfaces in central Springfield
The Fulbright Spring is on the former homestead of William Fulbright, one of Springfield's first settlers.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Crews restoring a property in central Springfield unearthed a hidden...
View ArticleMSU's Tent Theatre 2013 lineup features love, heartbreak and baseball
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The department of theatre and dance at Missouri State University celebrates its 51st season of Tent Theatre with a summer lineup featuring two classic musicals and one comedy-drama.
View ArticleMo. Gov. Nixon vetoes bill repealing tax break for seniors, disabled living...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon has vetoed legislation that would have repealed a tax break for low-income seniors and disabled residents who live in rental housing.
View ArticleTwo Nixa grads caught with meth at Project Graduation
NIXA, Mo.-- Two teenagers from Nixa High school graduated Sunday afternoon, then later that night were jailed for possessing meth at Project Graduation.
View ArticleMissouri House OKs quicker intervention in failing school districts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri House members have approved legislation that could speed state intervention in failing school districts.
View ArticleMissouri jobless rate falls to 6.6 percent; state reports payrolls expand by...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri officials say the state's unemployment rate edged one-tenth of a point lower to 6.6 percent in April while payrolls increased by roughly 12,000 jobs.
View ArticleUS prosecutors ask federal judge to order seizure of 6 properties belonging...
TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to order the seizure of several buildings from convicted evangelist Tony Alamo.
View ArticleSpringfield police launch new program to fight property crime
Police said the new program is in response to a recent spike in vandalism and other crimes downtown and in other areas.Springfield, Mo. -- Springfield police are working a new strategy to fight crime...
View ArticleMo. Dept. of Natural Resources: 2,500 cattle are buried in trench near Halfway
The owner of a closed rendering plant faces cleanup deadlines.HALFWAY, Mo. -- The owner of a closed cattle rendering plant signed an agreement in court on Monday to make a plan to clean up...
View ArticleTherapy dogs help calm OTC test takers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Six therapy dogs are helping local college students find some relief from the stress of final exams. The dogs come from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks and have been on campus at Ozarks...
View ArticleBoy Scouts of America honors volunteer leader from Nixa
NIXA, Mo. -- A Scout leader here has been selected as one of the top 55 scoutmasters of the Boy Scouts of America. Timothy Russell will receive his award at the BSA’s National Annual Meeting in...
View ArticleOrphaned baby kangaroo gets royal treatment at Dickerson Park Zoo
Princess Leia's mother died in April.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Some caring people are stepping in to help a little one who's lost her mom. The baby is only 8 months old and is furry on the outside with a...
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