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Arkansas advances to national NCAA golf tournament, captures second in Fayetteville Regional
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will be playing in the national NCAA men’s golf tournament. Continue reading: Arkansas advances to national NCAA golf tournament, captures second in Fayetteville More...
Oxbow takes the Preakness, dashing hopes of a Triple Crown
Gary Stevens caught the water bottle tossed his way, took one swig and threw it back. Original article: Oxbow takes the Preakness, dashing hopes of a Triple Crown More...
Oklahoma beats Arkansas, 10-5, in softball as Sooners stay in control in NCAA Regional
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma got a three-run double from Lauren Chamberlain and stayed in control to beat Arkansas, 10-5, in an NCAA Regional game on Saturday in Norman. This article - Oklahoma beats More...
Arkansas earns 3 seed in SEC baseball tournament, gets bye; faces Ole Miss-Kentucky winner
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas dropped its Saturday game at Auburn, 11-6, to close out the regular season. View the original here: Arkansas earns 3 seed in SEC baseball tournament, gets bye; faces More...
St. Louis Cardinals place LHP Jaime Garcia on disabled list with left shoulder strain
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have placed left-hander Jaime Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain. See more here: St. Louis Cardinals place LHP Jaime Garcia on disabled More...
Battle with cancer is over for Springfield’s Drew Lewis
SPRINGFIELD — A man from Springfield whose fight against cancer inspired a benefit concert by singer Sheryl Crow has died. Credit: Battle with cancer is over for Springfield’s Drew Lewis More...
NOAA Joplin/Avilla transmitter having problems
Users should find alternate frequency JOPLIN, Mo. — The NOAA weather radio station in Joplin/Avilla is operating on low power, and may stop working altogether due to technical difficulties. Follow this link: NOAA More...
Ash Grove woman faces charges stemming from deadly motorcycle crash
SPRINGFIELD — A woman from Ash Grove is facing charges a year after a crash left two people dead. Visit source: Ash Grove woman faces charges stemming from deadly motorcycle crash More...
Breaking News: Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner arrested by FBI, accused of extortion
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested for extortion by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being held in Pulaski County Jail. Continue at source: Breaking More...
Missouri Southern approves budget for next fiscal year that will require dipping into reserves
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Southern State University has approved a budget for the next fiscal year that will require it to dip into reserves. Excerpt from - Missouri Southern approves budget for next More...
Grim career prospects for class of 2013 as colleges seek to provide more services
Overall employment numbers are improving, but situation is still considered bleak SPRINGFIELD, — As graduation ceremonies finish up across the Ozarks, studies show the employment picture is bleak for the More...
Nixon, Republicans clashed over Medicaid, campaign finance and drivers’ licenses
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon began the year with ambitious priorities to start of his second term but ran into a wall of opposition from the Republican Legislature. See original article: Nixon, More...
Missouri mom sentenced to jail after son’s death in car accident involving cell phone use
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A central Missouri woman whose son died in a car accident while she was talking on a cellphone has been sentenced to one year in a county jail. More here: Missouri mom sentenced More...
Warm & Humid May Weekend
The weekend will be warm and muggy before storms arrive late Sunday and Monday. View this article - Warm & Humid May Weekend More...
Guns vs. Hoses basketball match-up
REEDS SPRING, Mo.– Saturday night marks the fifth annual Guns vs. Hoses match-up in Stone County. See original article here: Guns vs. Hoses basketball match-up More...
Building dedication for Mansfield Community Center
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Vacant house catches fire in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– Firefighters worked a house fire early Saturday morning. Originally posted here: Vacant house catches fire in Springfield More...
Powerball jackpot swells to $600 million
(Reuters) – The jackpot for the Powerball lottery has soared to a record $600 million and the top prize may swell to nearly $1 billion if no one draws the winning numbers this weekend, a lottery official More...
Bears rally in 9th to snap Valley losing streak
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Freese hits slam, Cards hold off Brewers 7-6
ST. LOUIS (AP) – David Freese hit a grand slam for his first homer of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals used a five-run first inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Friday night. Original More...
Adam Rosales’ go-ahead homer lifts A’s past Royals
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Adam Rosales hit a go-ahead home run leading off the eighth inning, Josh Donaldson also connected and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Friday night. View original: Adam More...
Republic captures 2nd district title in first 3 years
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Melugin’s return sparks Kickapoo to district title
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Saturday, Jun. 8: Ray Price in Concert
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Jun 8 – Jul 21: National KidsFest
America’s Biggest KidsFest celebrates the world’s most daring wood coaster and more at Silver Dollar City. Jump to original: Jun 8 – Jul 21: National KidsFest More...
Jun 6 – Jun 9: Disabled Veterans Golf Tournament
Branson Veterans Events & Reunions will host a Golf Tournament for disabled Veterans on June 6 – 8, 2013. The event will kick off June 6th with the arrival and registration of the players at the Camden More...
Pictures: Catholic soccer 3, Rogersville 1
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Catholic beats Rogersville for 11th straight district title
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Springfield’s outdoor pool season begins May 20
SPRINGFIELD–The Springfield-Greene County Park Board’s outdoor pool season opens Monday, May 20, at 1 p.m. Grant Beach, Silver Springs and Westport pools open Monday. Fassnight and Meador More...
Mo. man gets life for triple killing at Minn. home
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has sentenced a Missouri man to life in prison without parole for the fatal shootings of a Brooklyn Park home day-care provider and her elderly parents last year. Link: Mo. More...
Missouri lawmakers approve measure to close loophole in child abuse reporting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have Gov. Jay Nixon legislation closing a loophole in the state’s mandatory child abuse reporting law. Original article: Missouri lawmakers approve More...
Mo. Gov. Nixon gives mixed review to legislative session, renews concerns about tax cut
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon is giving a mixed review to Missouri’s 2013 legislative session. See the original post - Mo. Gov. Nixon gives mixed review to legislative session, renews More...
Jet lands at Springfield-Branson Natl. Airport with smoke in cockpit
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Officials are looking into what caused a jet cockpit to fill with smoke before landing at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. Follow this link: Jet lands at Springfield-Branson More...
Proposed sales tax for transportation projects dies in the Missouri Senate
If approved, the issue would have gone to voters A proposed one-cent sales tax for transportation projects died in the Missouri Senate on Friday. If approved this issue would have gone to voters. Voters would have More...
Cardinals injured Westbrook receives another injection
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jake Westbrook has received another elbow treatment, the Associated Press has learned, likely pushing back his return. Visit source: Cardinals injured Westbrook More...
Preakness analysis and betting tips
(NOTE: To download Liam’s full cheat sheet for all of Saturday’s races, click here . Following is his analysis on the Preakness Stakes.) Jump to original: Preakness analysis and betting tips More...
Waynesville couple indicted for meth conspiracy; officers say they seized $414,000 as drug proceeds
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that a Waynesville, Mo., couple has been indicted by a federal grand jury for their role in More...
Springfield, Kirbyville men charged with K2 conspiracy
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Springfield, Mo., man and a Kirbyville, Mo., man were charged in federal court today for their More...
Arkansas unemployment drops to 7.1 percent
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ unemployment rate fell to 7.1 percent in April, a drop of one-tenth of a percentage point. Visit site: Arkansas unemployment drops to 7.1 percent More...
Mo. bill lets state workers carry guns in car
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — State employees in Missouri could keep firearms in their vehicles on state property under a bill sent to Gov. Jay Nixon. Continue at source: Mo. bill lets state workers carry More...
Springfield-Greene County Park Board celebrates 100 years with ‘birthday bash’
Before 1913, there were just two parks in the city. Today there are more than 100. Springfield, Mo. — One hundred years ago this weekend, the Springfield-Greene County Park Board was born. That’s More...
Man dies in road rage incident in St. Louis
Problems began Thursday on Interstate 70 when a box-style truck allegedly cut off a Lincoln Navigator. The 43-year-old Navigator driver followed the truck as it exited the interstate at the Union exit in north More...
Fit Friday: Get lean legs in time for swimsuit season
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Temps are warming up and we’re getting close to swimsuit season. That has many ladies worried about how their legs will look in that bathing suit. So, we invited Jodelle Fitzwater More...
Arkansas lawmakers formally adjourn legislative session, senator didn’t attempt veto override
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Legislature has formally ended this year’s legislative session. Read more: Arkansas lawmakers formally adjourn legislative session, senator didn’t attempt More...
Animal welfare group donation to support anti-cruelty police investigations in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A national animal welfare group has donated $50,000 to a University of Missouri training academy to help rural law enforcement investigators attend anti-cruelty workshops. Read More: Animal More...
Firefighters battle plastics plant fire near Gainesville, Missouri
NEAR GAINESVILLE, Mo. — Firefighters battled a fire at a plastics plant near Gainesville Friday morning. Visit site: Firefighters battle plastics plant fire near Gainesville, Missouri More...
Judge grants injunction in Arkansas abortion ban case
U.S. District Judge Susan Webber Wright granted a motion Friday for a preliminary injunction against the ban, set to take effect in August. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A federal judge has granted a request to More...
American Legion Post 639 to host Remembrance Day 2013
Free music, food, drinks and other attractions will be available. The event also includes a car and motorcycle show. Memorial Day weekend is coming up soon, but tomorrow is Remembrance Day 2013 at American Legion More...
Mayor Stephens to be Coached by MSU’s Kellie Harper
Mayor Bob Stephens will get special coaching today from MSU’s Kellie Harper in preparation for his upcoming free throw-shooting contest against County Commissioner Jim Viebrock. Visit source: Mayor Stephens More...
Grand Street Lane Closures
Starting Monday, May 20, construction on Grand Street, from Holland to Kings Avenues, will result in lane closures and major delays at times. Read more: Grand Street Lane Closures More...
Outdoor Pools Begin Opening May 20
The Park Board’s outdoor pool season opens Monday, May 20, at Grant Beach, Silver Springs and Westport pools with Fassnight, Meador and McGee/McGregor opening May 21. Continue at source - Outdoor Pools More...
School of the Ozarks recognizes first graduating class
Also celebrates 100 year anniversary of old School of the Ozarks’ first ever graduating class POINT LOOKOUT, Mo - In 1913 Joseph Giddeon became the first ever graduate of the School of the Ozarks. He More...
Gas prices at some Springfield stations hit new all-time high at $3.97 per gallon
Several Springfield stations have upped their prices to $3.97 per gallon of regular gas, setting a record for the city and eclipsing the previous high of $3.84 in 2008. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Another morning More...
Hearing to get underway in Arkansas abortion ban case
The hearing comes in a lawsuit that the American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas and the Center for Reproductive Rights brought on behalf of two Little Rock abortion providers. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – More...
One woman injured in wreck at Campbell and Weaver intersection
Officers say a vehicle heading eastbound on Weaver Road had the green light and attempted to turn onto Campbell. A woman driving northbound then hit the car. That woman was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening More...
Mets avoid sweep as Murphy and Wright get to Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Daniel Murphy and David Wright combined for five hits and three RBIs against Adam Wainwright and the New York Mets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals More...
Nixa defeats Glendale for first district championship
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Creighton scores twice in ninth to edge Missouri State
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Cardinals drop 15 inning thriller in Tulsa
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Drury drops roller coaster NCAA regional opener
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Contact KY3 Special Report: Cell phone abuse, entitlement top problems with young professionals
SPRINGFIELD, Mo — It’s graduation time in the Ozarks, and as thousands of students enter the workforce, a problem lingers in the air. Is professionalism a thing of the past? See original: Contact More...
Mo. bill would prevent welfare cash spending at liquor stores, casinos, strip clubs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri welfare recipients would be barred from spending their cash benefits at casinos, liquor stores or strip clubs under legislation sent to Gov. Jay Nixon. View this article - Mo. More...
Mo. bill would let sheriffs print gun permits instead of Revenue Department
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers want county sheriffs rather than the state Revenue Department to print concealed weapons permits. Jump to original: Mo. bill would let sheriffs print gun More...
Missouri bill would let sheriffs print gun permits
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers want county sheriffs rather than the state Revenue Department to print concealed weapons permits. This article: Missouri bill would let sheriffs print gun More...
Progress Report: Apartment building-boom providing higher-end housing for college students
Beacon Suites development will join developer’s Beacon Park, Beacon Commons complexes SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - With big screen TVs and big bedrooms, there is a new way of living while learning. Source: Progress More...
Saturday, Jun. 1: 9th Annual Rock House Musical Festival & Cookout
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Monday, May. 27: Memorial Day Remembrances
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Phineas the Dog: Court date set in Salem, Missouri over whether to euthanize
SALEM, Mo. — A dog at the center of outrage on social media in the Ozarks has a date in court. Link: Phineas the Dog: Court date set in Salem, Missouri over whether to euthanize More...
Church raises money to replace air conditioners hit by copper thieves
Police said they could not find enough evidence to investigate the case. Springfield, Mo. — The air conditioning units belonging to a small congregation on the city’s northside were stripped for copper More...
Beckham bows out on a high
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – England’s best known footballer David Beckham announced his retirement on Thursday after a career laden with trophies and glamour that had a worldwide impact that went More...
Fayetteville, Ark. man may have jumped from moving vehicle before being struck on I-44
Solomon T. Simpson, 19, of Fayetteville, Ark., was killed when a 2013 Freightliner Century hit him at the 117 mile marker of the westbound lanes of I-44 just west of Lebanon. LACLEDE COUNTY, Mo. – A man from More...
Powerball jackpot jumps to $550 million for Saturday’s drawing
DES MOINES, Iowa — Powerball excitement grows in the Ozarks and around the country. This article: Powerball jackpot jumps to $550 million for Saturday’s drawing More...
Wal-Mart U.S. sales weak; outlook below analysts’ forecast
(Reuters) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday due to poor U.S. sales and said its profit for this quarter might also miss Wall Street’s forecast. Read More: Wal-Mart More...
Phillip Friend pleads guilty to second-degree murder in deaths of Rusty and Rebecca Porter
Phillip Friend, 26, of Kansas City, pleaded guilty Thursday in Taney County Circuit Court to two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of felonious restraint. FORSYTH, Mo. – One of five people facing More...
Springfield Police release name of shooting victim
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield Police have released the name of a shooting victim Wednesday night. Taken from: Springfield Police release name of shooting victim More...
Court date set in Salem, Missouri over dog named Phineas
SALEM, Mo. — A dog at the center of outrage on social media in the Ozarks has a date in court. Link to original: Court date set in Salem, Missouri over dog named Phineas More...
Company accused of ripping off Joplin tornado victims
Jefferson City, Mo. – Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit today against a Dana Point, California resident and his construction company alleging that he failed to provide construction materials More...
Ash Grove MO graphic artist finalist in St. Louis Cardinals T-shirt contest
C.J. Woolf has been a lifelong Cardinals fan. ASH GROVE, Mo — A graphic designer in the Ozarks is getting a shot to create a St. Louis Cardinals T-Shirt. C.J. Woolf works at the CrackerJack Shack in Ash More...
Police Lieutenants to Graduate from Command College
Two lieutenants from the Police Department will be honored on May 18 as part of the Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation Command College graduating class. Original article: Police Lieutenants to Graduate More...
David Beckham announces retirement
LONDON (Reuters) – Former England captain David Beckham announced on Thursday that he will retire from professional soccer at the end of the season. Read original article: David Beckham announces retirement More...
Report of shooting in St. Robert may be false, police say
Police are investigating a call made to 911 earlier this morning that someone had been shot at a motel in St. Robert, but authorities have not found anyone that had been shot. ST. ROBERT, Mo. – Police are More...
Man lying on freeway struck by semi, killed
Solomon T. Simpson, 19, of Fayetteville, Ark., was killed when a 2013 Freightliner Century hit him at the 117 mile marker of the westbound lanes of I-44 just west of Lebanon. LACLEDE COUNTY, Mo. – A man from More...
Two Taney County jailers accused of having sex with inmate
FORSYTH, Mo. – Two Taney County jailers are facing their own jail time for allegedly sleeping with inmates. View original post here: Two Taney County jailers accused of having sex with inmate More...
MU research looks at teens’ news diets
A University of Missouri journalism researcher says that social-media saturated teenagers aren’t necessarily savvier consumers of news. COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – A University of Missouri journalism researcher More...
Powerball jackpot jumps to $475 million after no Wednesday winner
DES MOINES, Iowa — Powerball excitement grows in the Ozarks. Original article: Powerball jackpot jumps to $475 million after no Wednesday winner More...
Wal-Mart sees pressure continuing; U.S. sales weak
(Reuters) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Thursday that this quarter would be challenging and gave a forecast that suggests profit will again miss Wall Street expectations, due in part to costs from its foreign More...
Preakness starters Orb, Titletown Five have a history
Lukas-trained colt once finished in front of Saturday’s likely favorite One of the colts entered in Saturday’s 138th running of the Preakness Stakes can lay claim to a distinction not shared by seven More...
NBA denies bid to move Sacramento Kings basketball team to Seattle
DALLAS (Reuters) – The National Basketball Association denied a proposal on Wednesday to move the Sacramento Kings to Seattle following months of bitter wrangling among potential suitors, and strongly urged More...
New Chiefs QB Alex Smith becoming coach in the huddle, traffic cop on the field in practice
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It hasn’t taken long for Alex Smith to become the leader of the Kansas City Chiefs. Source: New Chiefs QB Alex Smith becoming coach in the huddle, traffic cop on the field More...
Cardinals get to Mets bullpen for 4-2 win
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Rookie Shelby Miller followed up his nearly perfect one-hitter with 5 2-3 scoreless innings and the Cardinals scored the go-ahead run in the seventh on a wild pitch in a 4-2 victory over More...
MSU Track Athlete Sets Unofficial World Joggling Record
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Springfield Police: woman suffers injuries in shooting Wednesday
Two men seen running from scene SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Investigators with the Springfield Police Department are searching for two men in a shooting on the city’s east side Wednesday. View the original here: Springfield More...
112 mile per hour chase ends with driver’s arrest
Lakeview, AR – May 15, 2013 at approximately 4 pm, Baxter County Doug Meurer was westbound on Hwy 178 near Lakeview, Arkansas when he observed a vehicle eastbound coming towards him at a high rate of speed. More...
Winning numbers for Wednesday’s $360 million jackpot drawing
DES MOINES, Iowa — Powerball fever has again grabbed the attention of the Ozarks. Original source - Winning numbers for Wednesday’s $360 million jackpot drawing More...
Poll: Which area school had the best 2012-13 sports year?
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Boxer Floyd Mayweather tops highest-paid U.S. athletes’ list
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-paid professional athlete in the United States with expected earnings of at least $90 million this year from just two bouts, according More...
Springfield Cardinals win fourth consecutive game
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