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McCarty earns redemption, PGA Tour Card as Price Cutter Charity Champion
SPRINGFIELD–“Pressure is a privilege.” It’s a common refrain athletes use to trick their mind into handling the gravity of a potential milestone moment. And you can bet KOLR10’s Dan Lucy heard it uttered more than once during Sunday’s final round of the 35th annual Price Cutter Charity Championship. Mark Goetz and Matt McCarty teed off […]
Innovation of sliced bread: Chillicothe, Missouri’s legacy
In 1928, Otto Rohwedder invented the automatic bread slicing machine, revolutionizing the way bread was sold in American households. The town of Chillicothe, Missouri, commemorates Rohwedder's invention with a mural.
Waynesville military member charged with sodomy, sexual assault
WAYNESVILLE, Mo. — An active military member from Waynesville has been charged after an investigation by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department into a sexual assault incident that occurred in late June. Court documents state that Gareth Antonio Rentas-Ponce is charged with one felony of second-degree sodomy and two misdemeanors of second-degree sexual abuse and second-degree […]
July known for hottest days ever in Missouri and Arkansas
JOPLIN, Mo. (KSNF) — So far this summer, dangerous heat has made weather headlines across America as multiple heatwaves pushed temperatures into the triple digits throughout much of the nation. When it comes to record-setting heat, the month of July is typically where you’ll find it. In fact, much of the U.S. has its hottest […]
Sunday, July 20 Weather – Mild spell slowly fades this week
Happy Sunday! It’s the gift that keeps on giving – a break from the heat and humidity of summer. This September preview isn’t just a day or two break. We are talking a whole week off from hot weather. We’ve enjoyed highs in the upper 70s and low 80s since last Thursday, and today was […]
Goetz, McCarty surge into lead after third round of Price Cutter Charity Championship
SPRINGFIELD–For golfers on the Korn Ferry Tour, you’d think there’d be far less pressure to play well once they make it to the weekend. But that’s where assuming gets you in trouble. KOLR10’s Dan Lucy recaps “moving day” at the Price Cutter Charity Championship. Texas native Cooper Dossey teed off the third round with a […]
Local WWII, D-Day veteran Jack Hamlin dies at age 102
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Jack Hamlin, the last remaining World War II veteran who has roots in Springfield, has died. He was 102 years old. Hamlin fought during D-Day, the pivotal battle of World War II, as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard in 1944, rescuing injured soldiers in the water and transferring them to […]
What will the weather be like for the Rolling Stones?
The Rolling Stones will take the stage at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena on Sunday, July 21, 2024. You’ll want to go prepared with the chance of rain in the forecast. What will the weather be like for the Rolling Stones concert? The chance of rain will be possible throughout the day on Sunday. As the […]
Arkansas was not always ‘the Natural State’, here were the state’s other nicknames
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas is known as “the Natural State” but that hasn’t always been the case. In the state’s earlier days, Arkansas had unofficial nicknames but did not get an official one until the 20th century. Here were some of the early unofficial nicknames: The “Wonder State” In 1923, Arkansas officially got a […]
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dead at 74
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), who served in Congress for nearly three decades, has died at the age of 74, her family announced Friday evening. “Today, with incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the […]
Motorcyclist killed in crash with Marshfield police officer
MARSHFIELD, Mo. – A motorcyclist died after colliding with a Marshfield police officer near Spur Drive in Marshfield just before 7 p.m. Friday. “A motorcyclist had struck a Marshfield Police Department F-150 patrol vehicle and had hit it hard enough that it caused the truck to rotate 90 degrees,” said Sgt. Mike McClure, the spokesperson […]
One killed in UTV crash near Collins
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mo. – One person is dead after a UTV crashed Friday night in St. Clair County. Law enforcement received a 911 call about the crash around 8 p.m. Friday off Route J south of US 54. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the UTV driven by 40-year-old […]
Dossey atop PCCC leaderboard after two rounds
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The 35th annual Price Cutter Charity Championship has reached the halfway point. 15 players were within three strokes of the lead going into today’s action. KOLR 10’s Chris Pinson was with the golfers and has your second round report. For the second straight day, Highland Springs Country Club yielded low scores to the morning […]
Travel delays causing concern for Thunder Ridge concert-goers
GREENE COUNTY, Mo.- Major airlines like Delta, United, American and Allegiant were forced to ground flights this morning, impacting travelers across the country — including here in Springfield. While some folks traveling this weekend aren’t too concerned about delays, others have serious reservations about getting to their destination, especially those coming to the area […]
A “fairly” big new venue will greet Ozark Empire festivalgoers
SPRINGFIELD, MO- It’s quiet time at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, but it won’t stay that way for much longer. In just days, the 88th annual festival will open to the public. “This is our largest event.,” said Olivia Grellner, Director of Ag Education and Sales at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. “We will just be getting ready […]
Several Springfield tenants waiting to see what’s next after landlord goes to jail
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Several Springfield business owners are weighing their next steps tonight after their landlord, Marco Denis, was charged with domestic assault and kidnapping. Denis, whose company owns Plaza Towers and several other properties, is being held in jail without bond. OzarksFirst spoke over the phone with several tenants at the Plaza Towers, some […]
Locals react to nationwide CrowdStrike outage
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — In case you missed it, there was a nationwide outage for companies that use CrowdStrike following an update sent out by the tech group. So what does that mean? Shannon McMurtrey, Associate Professor of Cyber-Risk Management at Drury University says there’s not much to worry about if you don’t use CrowdStrike. “Most […]
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