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Arkansas attorney general files motion with Supreme Court to dismiss abortion ballot question case
Attorney General Tim Griffin filed a motion Friday asking the Arkansas Supreme Court it to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a group trying to put an abortion access amendment on the November 2024 ballot.
The ageless Stones keep on Rolling
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Some guys just won’t retire. Three of them will be on stage Sunday night at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are 80 (Jagger turns 81 next week). Ron Wood is 76. The Stones first landed on the pop charts in 1964 with “Not Fade Away.” The following year, […]
The Ozarks began an extreme heat wave two years ago today
In 2022, it had been 8 long years since Springfield broke the 100° threshold. On July 19, 2022, we were beginning one of the hottest stretches in decades. On July 19, 2022, Springfield reached 102°. This was the beginning of the domino effect, leading to dangerously hot conditions across the Ozarks. July 2022 The extreme […]
National Microsoft outage impacts Springfield flights
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A global outage is impacting Springfield as hundreds of people are waiting to board their delayed flights. There are lots of people who have nothing to do but wait until their flights are available. One passenger says it has been a morning of confusion. “So a lot of people were confused because […]
Several airlines face global ground stop and services disrupted worldwide in wake of major Microsoft Outage
(WJET/WFXP) — Several airlines and multiple services worldwide saw major disruptions in the wake of a major Microsoft and Crowdstrike outage. Around 7 a.m., Microsoft 365 said they had released a fix for the update that had caused the disruptions. All the flights that were affected by the outage have since returned to normal service. […]
Pet Connection: Meet Tilley!
Tilley is 8 years old and is very good with families! She also enjoys car rides. Come check her out at the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri this weekend! See what special offers and events are happening now and coming up on their website.
Missouri family seeks help to find missing woman Echo Michelle Lloyd
A Missouri family is appealing to the public for help in locating their missing family member, Echo Michelle Lloyd, who disappeared in May 2020, as the case remains unsolved despite extensive searches and investigations by law enforcement.
Missouri family seeks help to find missing woman Echo Michelle Lloyd
A Missouri family is appealing to the public for help in locating their missing family member, Echo Michelle Lloyd, who disappeared in May 2020, as the case remains unsolved despite extensive searches and investigations by law enforcement.
Friday, July 19: Feeling like fall in July
Happy Friday! We’re off to a great start this morning with clear skies and cool temperatures. Some spots woke up to the 50s today! We’ll see skies gradually become partly cloudy as we go into the afternoon and temperatures will stabilize near 80°. Winds will be light from the east and humidity will be low. […]
Taney County cleanup efforts are still underway after flooding
TANEY COUNTY, Mo.-Residents and business owners in Taney County are cleaning up today after heavy rains yesterday caused major flooding. As the water has receded today, People are getting a sense of exactly what needs to be done. On Highway 76 near Lakeshore Drive, crews have been working since the rain stopped yesterday to get […]
Springfield tattoo shop fires back at BBB after ‘F’ rating
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. —The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has given Underground Tattoo and Gallery an ‘F’ rating, their lowest possible rating. The reason? Consumers report that the tattoo shop had taken deposits for work that never got done and refunds had practically been non-existent. But now the tattoo shop is pushing back, calling the claims “completely […]
Springfield renter paid for 21 years of sewer service he never received
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – KOLR 10 Investigates is looking into a $6,000 sewer dispute pitting one Springfield renter against city leaders. Earlier this year Tim Trafford realized his family paid for 21 years of sewer service despite using a septic tank the whole time. The backstory KOLR 10 Investigates went through months of email conversations and […]
Houston MO man arrested for stealing and then selling equipment, police say
HOUSTON, Mo. — A man from Houston has been arrested for allegedly stealing farm equipment and then was caught trying to sell the stolen goods on Facebook. According to a press release from the Texas County Sheriff’s Office, Shaun C. Cross, age 32, of Houston, Missouri, was arrested pending two counts of allegedly receiving stolen […]
First time going to the PCCC? Here’s what you need to know
For the past 34 years, the Price Cutter Charity Championship has been a staple to the Ozarks community. Each summer, over 150 golfers come to Springfield in hopes of winning the top prize. This year’s $180,000 prize will be the highest in tournament history. If you have never been to a major golf tournament, Sports […]
Clean up is underway after flash flooding in Taney County
HOLLISTER, Mo. — It’s a day of cleanup for businesses in Taney County after flash flooding early Wednesday morning. One business in Hollister is discovering how much they lost and what it will take to rebuild. Even though Gabe Rabideau can see much of what was lost like trucks and trailers the owner of Rabideau Fabrication […]
Ozarks is mild while Siberia roasts in summer heat wave
For much of the summer, the extreme heat has stayed far from the Ozarks. The same can’t be said for one of the coldest places on Earth: Siberia, Russia. During the month of July, the historic heat wave has left parts of Siberia close to topping out at 90°. Fountains, beaches, and riverbanks have been […]
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