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A federal judge approved the release of Thomas Ross, the former Republican primary winner for Missouri's 161st District House seat who was charged with attempting to plant drugs on his opponent.
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, organizations like Grupo Latinoamericano in Springfield, Missouri, are celebrating cultural traditions through educational programs and performances, including a major festival scheduled for Oct. 3.
The Ozarks are experiencing a persistent September heat wave with temperatures in the upper 90s this week, followed by a brief cooling period early next week.
A former Missouri election official has filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and his office, alleging wrongful termination after he raised concerns about possible election law violations, alleged plans to create a fake whistleblower complaint in a federal hearing, and abuse of authority.
A persistent heat dome will continue to drive record-challenging temperatures and minimal rainfall across the Ozarks throughout the week before a brief cooling trend arrives late in the weekend.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Police say a child is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Springfield on Monday afternoon. According to Springfield police, the incident occurred around 4:20 p.m. when a child was playing and ran across the 700 block of N. Hillcrest Avenue on Monday, Sept. 14. Officers report that a [...]
CAMDENTON, Mo. — Deputies arrested a man over the weekend after he allegedly posed as his girlfriend in text messages and later assaulted a man. According to online court dockets, Jesse Bussell, born in 1987, has been charged with third-degree assault in Camden County Circuit Court. The probable cause statement says a Camden County deputy [...]
OZARK, Mo. — As of Friday, Sept. 11, diesel prices in the U.S. broke $6 per gallon — the highest they've been in U.S. history. The national average rose to $6.05 Friday. Today, Missouri's average diesel price sits right below that $6 record high at $5.91. According to AAA, that's the highest recorded average price [...]
WILLARD, MO - A fast-growing church organization is starting a couple of construction projects to support its expanding ministry and membership. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced plans for a new meetinghouse near Willard. Meetinghouses are the equivalent of what other religious organizations refer to as church buildings- facilities that house [...]
A 31-year-old man named Dakota Hardesty was arrested in Polk County, Missouri, following allegations that he shot at and attempted to ram two people off the road.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid teams up with Kraft Singles to give away free cheese for National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Route 66 enthusiasts will hit the road this week for the Route 66 Association of Missouri's annual motor tour, starting in Springfield and ending in Vinita, Oklahoma. The event is set to take place from Thursday, Sept. 17, to Sunday, Sept. 20, with planned stops along the route including Springfield, Joplin, Carthage, [...]
The town of Houston, Missouri, has launched a fundraising campaign to commission a statue of world-famous circus clown Emmett Kelly Sr. by artist James Hall.
A proposal to increase the speed limit on Interstate 44 from 70 to 75 miles per hour has sparked debate among drivers regarding highway safety and traffic flow.
An exceptionally rare September heat wave is set to persist through the week with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and potential fire hazards due to high winds.
