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Downing is top recipient at Bears basketball awards banquet
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Wolfe breaks state record in Clever’s loss on the road
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Harrison boys, girls advance to 5A quarterfinals with shutouts
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Highway bathroom breaks fall victim to budget cuts at MoDOT
Agency is closing many rest areas, converting them to truck parking lots Halltown, Mo. -Rest areas give drivers a chance recoup during long trips. But the rest area along I-44 near Halltown is about to go by the More...
Saturday, May. 18: 7th Annual Pig Roast and Casino Night
Silent auction to benefit Veterans Assistance and auction for winnings. More: Saturday, May. 18: 7th Annual Pig Roast and Casino Night More...
Man from St. Louis is charged with trying to be pimp for teen from Springfield
A state trooper believes Theotis Thomas Jr. picked up the 14-year-old girl after recruiting her online. MARSHFIELD, Mo. — The Webster County prosecuting attorney believes a state trooper’s routine traffic More...
Ozark Co. shooting victim dies; authorities charge his father
Sheriff’s office says Howard L. Ingram, Sr. shot his son, Howard Ingram, Jr. after an argument DUGGINSVILLE, Mo. – Authorities have charged a man for shooting his son to death after an argument in their More...
Table Rock Lake divers like what they see: clearest water in years
Normally, water at this time of year is green and brown. BRANSON, Mo. — Our weird weather this spring turned out to have one clear advantage. It’s a secret that’s quickly getting out, as we More...
New Branson H.S. 9th grade center could help improve graduation rates
Freshmen will take all core classes in the new wing BRANSON, Mo — The new Ninth Grade Center at Branson High School is more than a new wing. Educators say it’s a new model for learning. They think More...
Daughter sues City of Waynesville over mom’s death in hit-and-run crash
WAYNESVILLE, Mo. — On a winter night two years ago, Rhonda West was run over and killed near her hometown of Waynesville. No witnesses came forward. On Thursday, West’s daughter sued the top brass More...
AR Attorney General opens hotline for Mayflower oil spill victims
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has started a hotline for concerns related to the crude oil spill from an ExxonMobil pipeline in Mayflower. Originally posted here - AR Attorney More...
Mo. lawmakers send governor additional funding for mental hospital, Capitol, state parks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have sent Gov. Jay Nixon a spending plan that includes money for the state mental hospital, the Capitol, a new state office building and the state parks system. Read More...
Friday, May. 17: Brad Stine at Rolling Thunder Benefit Concert/Silent Auction
One night only, Friday, May 17th, Brad Stine will be performing for the Rolling Thunder®, Inc. Missouri Chapter 1 Benefit Concert in Branson, Missouri at the Hughes Brothers Theater. The silent auction/benefit More...
Day 1 MSHSAA State Boys Golf Tee Times
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Mo. budget forces Gov. Nixon to choose between disabled kids and low-income senior citizens
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri lawmakers have prepared a budget that could force Gov. Jay Nixon to choose between developmentally disabled children and low-income seniors. Source: Mo. budget forces Gov. More...
Nixa police cyber crimes unit leads to child pornography arrest
Nixa, MO – A Nixa Police Cyber Crimes Unit investigation has led to the arrest of a Holt’s Summit man for child pornography. From: Nixa police cyber crimes unit leads to child pornography arrest More...
MoDOT will convert I-44 rest areas to limited-service truck parking lots
The change will occur while the rest areas are closed all summer. HALLTOWN, Mo. — The eastbound and westbound I-44 rest areas at Mile Marker 50 between Halltown and Mount Vernon will be closed from May 29 More...
Ozarks Technical Community College announces $500,000 gift for OTC Lebanon Center
Lebanon, Mo – OTC Lebanon got a big boost today–a half a million dollar boost. Fifty acres of land next to the existing OTC Lebanon Center were handed over by the owner, Reuben Casey. Read More: Ozarks More...
Parkview baseball heads into districts on a roll
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Iconium celebrates new fire station months after old one burned down
Department hosting open house Saturday ICONIUM, Mo. – The Iconium Fire Protection District is celebrating its new station after a devastating fire on September 3 of last year burned the old Fire Station 1 More...
Man shot in head in Ozark County; authorities questioning man’s father
The sheriff’s office there says a 41-year-old man was shot, and is now in a hospital in Springfield for treatment. OZARK COUNTY, Mo. – Authorities say a man was shot in the head near Dugginsville in More...
Fire at Neosho home kills one person
Firefighters from Neosho, Diamond and Granby battled the blaze at a home on Moberly Drive, but by the time they had arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames. NEOSHO, Mo. – One person is dead after a More...
Springfield man challenges life sentence in 2009 rape conviction
A 42-year-old southwest Missouri man serving four consecutive life sentences for the 2008 kidnapping and rape of a 7-year-girl returns to court Thursday with a post-conviction appeal that suggests police and prosecutors More...
Crews extinguish fire in downtown apartment building
Springfield fire crews responded to 608 West Walnut Street and found smoke coming from an upstairs apartment. Crews attacked the fire and put it out within minutes. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Firefighters were able More...
Traffic Alert: Overturned tractor trailer closes portion of I-44 and US-65 interchange
MoDOT reports that the eastbound Interstate 44 to northbound Route 65 ramp will be closed for several hours. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – An overturned tractor trailer has an onramp connecting two of Springfield’s More...
Girls will be on the Run, Guys on the Go Friday Night
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – On Friday night, some 500 Girls will be on the run and they’ll be joined by Guys on the Go for a 5K race in Springfield. Visit site: Girls will be on the Run, Guys on the Go Friday More...
Volunteers needed for "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive Saturday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Letter Carriers’ “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive is this Saturday. Read article here: Volunteers needed for "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive Saturday More...
Mo. bill to mandate newborn heart screening
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have voted to mandate another health screening for newborn babies. This article: Mo. bill to mandate newborn heart screening More...
Springfield man says tainted DNA, 2nd fire near crime scene cloud child rape conviction
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A 42-year-old southwest Missouri man serving four consecutive life sentences for the 2008 kidnapping and rape of a 7-year-girl returns to court Thursday with a post-conviction appeal More...
Drury’s Payton Reed named GLVC Freshman of the Year
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Glendale tennis sweeps in district final
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Parkview baseball heads into districts in a roll
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Police take more than 100 reports of broken car windows in Springfield
The reports began pouring in Monday morning of car windows shot out all over town. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — City police are looking for vandals who went on a crime spree across the city. More than 100 police More...
Roof collapses at church in western Arkansas
OZARK, Ark. (AP) — Six people were injured when a roof collapsed on a building under construction at a church in the small unincorporated community of Jethro in western Arkansas. Read the article: Roof collapses More...
Mo. lawmakers pass bill to nullify federal gun control laws, allow concealed guns in schools
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Legislature has sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would nullify federal gun control laws and allow designated school personnel to carry concealed weapons. Read More: Mo. More...
Lawsuit seeks to stop expansion of large pork farm near Buffalo River
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Mo. Senate passes income tax cut for businesses, individuals intended to counter Kan. tax cut
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Senate has passed legislation phasing in a potential $700 million income tax cut for businesses and individuals. Visit site: Mo. Senate passes income tax cut for More...
Singh sues PGA Tour over deer-antler spray
A week after the PGA Tour lifted sanctions against Vijay Singh for acknowledging his use of a deer-antler spray, he filed suit Wednesday against the tour. Source: Singh sues PGA Tour over deer-antler spray More...
Dominant pitching keeps Southeastern Conference among best leagues in college baseball
It’s been a dominant season for pitching in the Southeastern Conference thanks to a group of starters who have turned talent into results after a year or two in the league. Continue at source: Dominant pitching More...
St. Louis wins for 7th time in 8 games
CHICAGO (AP) – Carlos Beltran and Jon Jay drove in two runs apiece, and the St. Louis Cardinals capped an impressive trip with a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Visit site - St. Louis More...
Nixon denounces partial funding of license agency
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is warning of employee layoffs and cuts to services if legislators pass a budget that reduces funding for the states’ motor vehicle division. View More...
Nixon denounces partial funding of license agency, promises layoffs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon warns of employee layoffs and cuts to services if legislators pass a budget that reduces funding for the states’ motor vehicle division. Nixon said Wednesday More...
Woman drowns after kayak flips in Buffalo River
JASPER, Ark. — A woman from Vermont drowned on Monday on the Buffalo River. The 79-year-old woman’s kayak overturned after hitting a tree. Excerpt from: Woman drowns after kayak flips in Buffalo More...
Greenhouse project could turn trash into community treasure
The project would use heat produced by methane from the landfill to power a large community greenhouse. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — City leaders, local growers, architects, grocery store owners, and agricultural experts More...
Consumer Reports’ ground turkey caution – half of samples tested positive for fecal contaminants
Trying to serve up healthy meals? More and more people are opting for ground turkey instead of beef. Even Burger King has started serving up turkey burgers. Ground turkey can be a better choice. But a just-released More...
Man from Everton is indicted for scheme involving stolen restaurant cooking oil
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A man from Everton is accused of laundering money that was gained by selling used cooking oil that was stolen from restaurants. John Arnold, 61, is charged in a four-count indictment More...
More than 100 reports of broken car windows in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– Springfield Police are looking for vandals who went on a crime spree across the city. More than 100 police reports have now been filed with police. View original article: More than 100 More...
May 8 РDec 31: BRAD STINE TO PERFORM AT ROLLING THUNDER̨ Inc. BENEFIT CONCERT/SILENT AUCTION
One night only, Friday, May 17th, Brad Stine will be performing for the Rolling Thunder®, Inc. Missouri Chapter 1 Benefit Concert in Branson, Missouri at the Hughes Brothers Theater. The silent auction/benefit More...
State awards $1 million in grants for 7 Arkansas schools to form school-based health centers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The state has awarded $1 million in grants to seven Arkansas schools for the creation of school-based health centers in their districts beginning next school year. Visit link: State More...
Former US Attorney Graves to aid Mo. House panel looking into drivers licenses, concealed guns
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former U.S. Attorney Todd Graves will aid a Missouri House commission looking into policies regarding personal information collected from driver’s license applicants and concealed More...
Appeals court restores $28 million in damages to families of 5 killed in sky diving crash
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri Court of Appeals has restored $28 million in punitive damages to the families of five people who died in the crash of a skydiving plane shortly after takeoff from a rural Missouri More...
Mother Daughter Celebration at The Tower Club
Here’s a chance for some special mother daughter time this weekend. This Saturday, May 11th, is the 3rd annual Mother Daughter Celebration to benefit The Victim Cente r. KY3′s Maria Neider will More...
Crime Stoppers unsolved assault: Police identify women in photos
Police hope to find the women in these pictures. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield police have identified the three women in these photographs. They wanted to know their names as part of an investigation of More...
Trees-for-sidewalks Kicks Off with Field Elementary Students
At 10 a.m. May 9 at the 2000 block of East Claiborne, Field Elementary students will help the City kick off the trees-for-sidewalks program. Link to article: Trees-for-sidewalks Kicks Off with Field Elementary More...
Portion of roof at Nixa Junior High School briefly catches fire
Fire crews had the small blaze out within minutes after arriving. No one was at the school and no one was hurt. NIXA, Mo. – A Nixa school escaped major damage after a fire burned a portion of its roof late More...
Springfield senior center feels impact of sequester
The sequester cuts are being felt right here in Springfield. The Southside Senior Center is no longer adding people to its Daily Bread program. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The sequester cuts are being felt right here More...
MU research develops farm safety smart phone tool
The app uses GPS sensors to detect rollovers. The program then sends automatic email and phone alerts with the accident coordinates to an emergency contact. COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Cell-phone toting farmers More...
Kings have momentum for Game 5, Blues still have home ice
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The defending Stanley Cup champions looked the part while evening their series against the St. Louis Blues. View original post here: Kings have momentum for Game 5, Blues still have home More...
Arkansas attorney general rejects wording of proposed ballot measure on ‘private option’ law
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has rejected the wording of a proposal to ask voters to approve a new law that would use federal Medicaid dollars to purchase private insurance for More...
Arkansas asks judge to dismiss abortion ban suit
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The state of Arkansas is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a law that bans most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy, arguing the new restriction is constitutional. Continued: Arkansas More...
Mo. Senate passes abortion drug restrictions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Senate has passed a bill that would require a doctor to be physically present when an abortion-inducing drug is first administered. See the original article here: Mo. More...
Motorcyclist dies after crash on south side of Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield police officers are investigating deadly crash involving an SUV and a motorcycle near Kansas Avenue at Republic Road about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Read original article: Motorcyclist More...
New morgue under construction will be first for Springfield, Greene County
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – It’s one of those topics few of us like to talk about. But, for those who get paid to deal with death, a pile of debris downtown is a welcome sight. Read More: New morgue under More...
Saturday, May. 18: 5th Annual Crawfish & Shrimp Boil
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Gotay with big hit in Springfield shutout of Tulsa
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Police investigate more than 50 cases of car vandalism from weekend
Springfield, Mo. — Reports of busted out car windows poured into the Springfield Police Department Monday morning and again Tuesday. The calls came from several different neighborhoods across town. More: Police More...
Ohio case gives hope to families of three missing women in Springfield
Janis McCall’s daughter, along with two other women, disappeared nearly 21 years ago in the Ozarks. SPRINGFIELD, Mo — It’s been nearly 21 years since the disappearance of Stacy McCall, Sherrill More...
Mo. lawmakers pass legislation allowing pharmacies to refuse to stock medications
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri pharmacies could not be required to carry or stock specific drugs or devices under legislation that has been given final approval. Visit site: Mo. lawmakers pass legislation More...
St. Louis Cardinals closer Motte to have Tommy John surgery; Adams activated
CHICAGO (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals closer Jason Motte had season-ending Tommy John surgery Tuesday. Original article: St. Louis Cardinals closer Motte to have Tommy John surgery; Adams activated More...
Hy-Vee event raises money for Route 66 park project
The seven-day event will support plans for a replica of the famous Red’s Hamburg cafe sign. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Hy-Vee is raising money for a planned Route 66 roadside park in central Springfield. More...
Breaking News: Motorcyclist dies after crash on south side of Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield police officers are investigating deadly crash involving an SUV and a motorcycle near Kansas Avenue at Republic Road about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. An ambulance took the biker More...
Arkansas AG: Health issues a concern after Mayflower oil spill
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says he’s concerned about the public health implications of the Mayflower oil spill. More - Arkansas AG: Health issues a concern More...
Hy-Vee Fundraiser for Route 66 Project
An upcoming City project will celebrate Springfield’s history as the birthplace of the iconic “Mother Road,” Route 66. Source: Hy-Vee Fundraiser for Route 66 Project More...
Kings’ offense hit high gear in 4-3 win over Blues in Game 4
Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams get third-period goals for L.A., which faced 2-0 and 3-2 deficits. See original article: Kings’ offense hit high gear in 4-3 win over Blues in Game 4 More...
Turner Sports getting more of NCAA tournament
The migration of big sports events to cable TV continues. Read article here: Turner Sports getting more of NCAA tournament More...
Missouri S&T students help pioneer drone technology
School’s Advanced Aero Vehicle Group designed and built drone for competition; took first place ROLLA, Mo. — The U.S. military is relying more on drones to help track down the enemy or strike targets. More...
Gas line break shuts down Third Street in Ozark briefly
The Missouri Department of Transportation says crews working on a street widening project ruptured the line while they were excavating. OZARK, Mo. – A ruptured gas closed a portion of Third Street in Ozark More...
Drury swimming coach issued public reprimand
The NCAA announced Tuesday in a news release that Brian Reynolds was reprimanded for entering an ineligible swimmer for consideration to be selected for the men’s 400-free relay team. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) More...
Tony Alamo’s stepdaughter makes claim on property in suit
A stepdaughter of imprisoned evangelist Tony Alamo says she has a $500,000 claim against properties that are part of a $30 million judgment won by ministry members who claim they were abused. TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) More...
Public schools, universities to get funding increase under Missouri budget plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri public schools and universities will be getting a funding increase under an agreement by legislative budget negotiators. See original article: Public schools, universities More...
Mo. lawmakers cut licensing agency by one-third
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri budget negotiators have decided to press ahead with cuts for agencies caught up in a controversy involving driver’s license applicants and conceal gun permit holders. Jump More...
Nixon touts nonprofit online university in new ad
Gov. Jay Nixon touts Western Governors University in a new television and radio ad airing in Columbia, St. Louis and other major media markets. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A nonprofit virtual college is getting More...
Missouri S&T students helping pioneer drone technology
School’s Advanced Aero Vehicle Group designed and built drone for competition; took first place ROLLA, Mo. – The US military is relying more on drones to help track down the enemy or strike targets. More...
Survey: US home prices up 10.5 pct. in past year
A survey shows U.S. home prices rose 10.5 percent in March compared with a year ago, the biggest gain since March 2006. WASHINGTON (AP) – A survey shows U.S. home prices rose 10.5 percent in March compared More...
Gas line break closes Third Street in Ozark
The Missouri Department of Transportation says crews working on a street widening project ruptured the line while they were excavating. OZARK, Mo. – A ruptured gas line has closed a portion of Third Street More...
Mercy hopes to fill 80 jobs at hiring event
The Mercy Springfield hiring event will be at the Missouri Career Center. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Mercy is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday and Thursday, May 8 and 9, from 8:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Missouri More...
Police Officer Heroes to Receive Commendations
The Police Department will hold an awards ceremony for eight officers, two City employees and four citizens on May 9 at the Springfield Regional Police and Fire Training Center. Continue at source: Police Officer More...
Second half comeback propels Parkview over Greenwood
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Hawkins lifts Central over Hillcrest
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Missouri lawmakers approve renaming of St. Louis bridge after Stan Musial
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have voted to name a new Mississippi River bridge for the late St. Louis Cardinals great Stan Musial and part of a highway for construction worker Andy Gammon, More...
Award ceremony for generous teen took place in unusual setting
Sophie Greenwalt got the hugs she deserves even though she couldn’t go to Washington, D.C. last weekend. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — “Why do bad things happen to good people?” is one of life’s More...
House Committee formed to Investigate Missouri Department of Revenue
Attorney suing DOR assigned to investigation of DOR JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — While an audit of the Department of Revenue is being conducted by the State Auditor’s Office, Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones More...
Arkansas Razorbacks: QB Brandon Mitchell, 3 teammates will transfer from program
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Four football players will not return to the University of Arkansas Razorbacks football program for the 2013 season. Read the article: Arkansas Razorbacks: QB Brandon Mitchell, 3 teammates More...
Rosters for Grin Iron Classic All-Star Football game released
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Xavier Scruggs named Texas League Player of the Week
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Burglars stole, damaged $10,000 worth of items at Omaha School
Students got a day out of classes that they’ll make up at the end of the year. OMAHA, Ark. — The Omaha School District is recovering from a devastating vandalism attack over the weekend. Burglars More...
Arkansas Auditor Charlie Daniels says he won’t seek second term in 2014, leaves field open
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Auditor Charlie Daniels says he won’t seek re-election in 2014. Continued here: Arkansas Auditor Charlie Daniels says he won’t seek second term in 2014, leaves More...
