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Nixa hires new communications director; Springfield police honor promotions, retirees
City of Nixa hires new director of communications The City of Nixa has announced the hiring of Summer Rascoll-Jones as the new director of communications, according to a press release. Rascoll-Jones will begin her role in Nixa on Aug. 5. She will be tasked with leading Nixa's communications departments through public information, media relations, community engagement and marketing. ...
Christian County Commission votes to move Green Bridge to new 40-acre campus
Almost six months after one of Christian County’s oldest bridges closed to traffic, the county has devised another plan to reuse Green Bridge. This time, the plan honors the right-of-way agreements made between Christian County officials and nearby landowners. On July 9, the Christian County Commission voted unanimously in favor of a plan to relocate Green Bridge to its new 40-acre government campus, which broke ground last year. ...
Springfield restaurant The Phoenix closes, owner seeks someone to take over location
In this week's Springfield food news, a restaurant owner announces he's selling his equipment and a C-Street pub prepares to reopen. Also, a Marshfield cafe closes its doors. Chestnut Expressway restaurant closes, aims to sell equipment and lease ...
Springfield businessman now federally charged after initial assault charges reveal new details
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield businessman is now facing federal charges after being charged in Greene County for domestic assault and kidnapping. According to online court records, Marco Denis is charged with three counts of domestic assault and one count of first-degree kidnapping in Greene County. Denis is now...
Jenny Lind Hall declared Nuisance property by city
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—After nearly three months with no elevator use, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel for tenants at Jenny Lind Hall, a low-income housing complex for seniors and people with disabilities. The city of Springfield this week declared the complex a nuisance property putting added pressure on the owners […]
Win Tickets to Jelly Roll at GSB Arena!
New Country 94.7 KTTS welcomes the amazingly talented Jelly Roll to the Ozarks this fall!. Catch Jelly Roll live at the Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri on Wednesday, October 16th!. All week long KTTS is giving YOU the chance to win a pair of tickets to the concert...
Missouri awards second round of marijuana microbusiness licenses, 5 in Springfield
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation issued 57 marijuana microbusiness licenses in the second round of applications. A minimum of six licenses were awarded within each of the state's eight congressional districts. Per district, two licenses are for microbusiness dispensaries and four are for microbusiness wholesale facilities. In this round, an additional nine licenses were awarded due to the revocation of round one awardees for rule violations, including one in Springfield. More than 2,000 applications were filed...
Attorney general's office charges Springfield auto shop owners with 18 felonies
Springfield auto shop owners who allegedly took money for repairs and didn't deliver are now facing felony charges from the Attorney General's office. Queen City Rod & Custom has been under fire from customers who say the shop charged them for repairs and then returned cars with poor workmanship or in a worse condition than before. ...
AUSTINTOWN WILL MAKE A RETURN TRIP TO THE WORLD SERIES
WHITESTOWN IN- In a thrilling Central Regional Championship on Thursday, Austintown edged out Missouri 3-2 in 9 innings, thanks to a dominant performance by Mila Hamley. Hamley struck out 19 batters, giving up just two hits and one run over nine innings while walking three. The game was a pitching...
Springfield city manager withdraws from job search in Manhattan, Kansas
After being named one of four finalists for a city manager job in Manhattan, Kansas, Springfield City Manager Jason Gage has withdrawn his candidacy. Gage has worked for the city of Springfield for six years. Gage was hired in 2018 after working in Salina, Kansas, for 18 years also as city manager. When he was hired, he made $220,000, but the most recent amendment to his employment agreement, the fourth of its kind, increased his salary...
Springfield fire marshal honors beloved, defunct businesses with hand-crafted T-shirts
What started as the search for an old T-shirt has blossomed into a thriving small business, all managed in the basement of Mark Phillips' home. Phillips, a Springfield fire marshal, is the owner of Springfield Lost and Found, a merchandise company that specializes in honoring defunct Springfield businesses. Established in November 2023, Springfield Lost and Found offers a vast selection of T-shirts with former Springfield business logos displayed on the front. Phillips designs and prints every T-shirt...
Protected political speech or racist harassment? Trial pits former state rep against Springfield City Council member
Editor's note: The audio content posted with this report is a more brief version, first broadcast during Morning Edition local newscasts on Friday, July 26. Ted Salveter is 88 years old. He’s a well-known local lawyer, elected to the Springfield school board and the Missouri legislature back in the 1960s and ’70s. He also says he taught Sunday school for 30 years and served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Back to School Shopping? Missouri’s Tax Free Weekend is Coming
I don't know about you, but back-to-school shopping gets more expensive each year for me. That's why I am so grateful for the no-tax weekend in Missouri so I feel like I am saving a little bit of money. Missouri's No Tax Weekend. I would if you could wait until...
Extreme Heat Alert: Western Missouri to Face Consecutive Days Over 100 Degrees
Kansas City, MO – Residents of western Missouri are bracing for a severe heat wave next week, with several consecutive days of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. This alarming forecast has prompted local authorities to urge residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe. According to the US National...
Five Men’s Golfers Recognized for Classroom Excellence
Five members of the Missouri State men's golf team have been recognized nationally for their work in the classroom over the last year. The Bears were one of only 24 teams in NCAA Division I to have five or more players honored as Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Those earning the honor for MSU included seniors Max Kreikemeier , Eric Schuessler and Hampus Wijkstrom ; junior Ludvig Wijkstrom ; and sophomore Christian Rischer . To be eligible for nomination, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore both academically and athletically, participate in at least...
Springfield School’s Back-To-School Bash Is Fast Approaching
Springfield Public Schools will hold its annual Back-To-School Bash Saturday, July 27th. Director of Family Support Services Dr. Ron Woodard says there will be live music and games but more importantly, there will be free resources available for families such as immunizations, physicals, groceries and 5,000 backpacks full of school supplies.
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