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Heavy police presence on S. Nettleton Avenue
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Several police vehicles are in west central Springfield as officers try to search a residence following a shots fired call overnight. A spokesperson for the Springfield Police Department (SPD) said officers responded to the 600 block of S. Nettleton Ave. at around 1 a.m. for a shots fired call. Officers did not […]
Hulk Hogan to speak at RNC ahead of Trump
(The Hill) – Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan is slated to speak at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, before former President Trump’s speech formally accepting his party’s nomination for president, The Hill has confirmed. Hogan — an ’80s wrestling icon known for dramatically ripping off his shirt as he entered the ring — is among […]
A complete guide to the Ozarks Empire Fair
SPRINGFIELD – The 88th Ozark Empire Fair will return at the fairgrounds starting next Thursday. The rides, shows, and all the fair food you can imagine will return to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds on July 25th, and run through Saturday, August 3rd. Here is a preliminary guide for fairgoers. FAIR HOURS July 25 July 26 – […]
Hollister RV park offers help to campers impacted by flooding
TANEY COUNTY, Mo. — The Taney County community is pulling together after many were displaced by heavy rainfall and dangerous flooding this morning. One Hollister RV park is offering free space for any campers who had to pick up and move this morning. Those at Lakeshore RV Park say they felt called to help those […]
Thursday, July 18: Taste of September to continue
Summer heat and humidity was swept out of the area by Wednesday’s cold front. That’s left us with a September preview with temperatures running 5 to 10° below normal into the weekend. For tonight, we’ll enjoy clear and quiet weather with bright moonshine. Temperatures will slip into the upper 50s and low 60s by sunrise. […]
Local groups celebrate civil rights activist John Lewis at Alamo Drafthouse
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Around the nation, over 70 events were held today honoring U.S. House Representative and civil rights activist John Lewis, who died four years ago Wednesday. One of those events took place right here in Springfield. Members of Springfield’s NAACP, Paws to the Polls and the League of Women’s Voters gathered at the […]
GOP senators confront Secret Service chief at RNC after Trump shooting
A video show Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) aggressively confronting the head of the Secret Service at the Republican National Convention, just days after the assassination attempt against former President Trump put the agency under intense scrutiny. “This was an assassination attempt. You owe the people answers. You owe President Trump answers,” […]
Loomis, Thompson latest MSU Bears drafted by MLB
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–120 Bears have been drafted by Major League teams over the long history of Missouri State baseball. The two latest were picked late Tuesday as the three day draft wound down. Pitchers Eric Loomis and Brandt Thompson went in back to back rounds. The Texas Rangers drafted Loomis in the 16th round, he was […]
NFL legend Emmitt Smith to attend Boys & Girls Club of Springfield event
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Mercy Springfield Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is welcoming NFL Hall-of-Famer Emmitt Smith as a special guest for its 25th annual Steak & Steak Dinner and Charity Auction this September. The event will take place at the University Plaza Convention Center on September 24, 2024, from 7-10 p.m. The event […]
Massive flooding strikes Yellville, Arkansas
YELLVILLE, Ark. — Neighbors James Worsham and Spencer Dodillet have been next-door neighbors for several years. Massive flooding in the Yellville, Arkansas area was a first for them. “I’ve never seen stuff like this,” Dodillet said while sitting next to Worsham on a trailer in their front yard. A trailer that was several yards away […]
Man drives car into a Springfield strip mall column
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A driver crashed his vehicle into a column at a Springfield strip mall giving one person minor injuries. According to the Springfield Police Department, a driver confused his brake pedal with his gas pedal and crashed into a column that damaged the exterior of ClearSound Hearing and the Smoke N Puff vape […]
Taney County flooding damages businesses, roads in the area
TANEY COUNTY, Mo. — Flooding has caused damage to homes, businesses and roads in Taney County on Wednesday. Across from the Branson Landing on Highway 76, MoDOT crews are trying to fill in part of a roadway that collapsed, reducing the highway to one lane and causing serious traffic delays. Right now, the FEMA shelter […]
City Utilities shares tips to save money while staying cool in your home
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — With excessive heat comes more A/C usage, and ultimately, more spending. However, there are multiple ways to save money while still keeping your home cool. City Utilities of Springfield says for every degree you turn up your thermostat for more than eight hours, you could save one percent on your cooling costs. […]
Christian County first responders compete in Blood drive, Nixa vs. Ozark
OZARK, Mo. — Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has announced the date for the Boots, Badges & Bandages Blood Drive. In honor of supporting Christian County first responders and providing support to local patients, the blood drive event will take place on Tuesday, July 23. It is also a friendly competition between the […]
Weather shuts down MO-76 in Hollister, expect delays
HOLLISTER, Mo. – Torrential rain has caused road erosion to shut down the southbound lane on MO-76, near Branson Landing Boulevard Bridge in Taney County. Major backups are expected as only the northbound lane is open. The road, which runs parallel to Lake Taneycomo, will use flaggers during the day to direct traffic. At night, […]
Camden County Deputy credited with over 100 DWI arrests
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. – A deputy with the Camden County Sheriff’s Office is being credited with over 100 DWI arrests in 2023. The large number earned Deputy David Creamer recognition from originations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving. “I’m very passionate about taking impaired drivers off the roadway. They are some of the most dangerous people out […]
Willard man sentenced to 10 years for sodomy
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Willard man is in jail and has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually abusing a girl for four years. Online court documents show 52-year-old Mark A. Ruggles pleaded guilty to first-degree statutory sodomy on March 29 under a plea agreement. A probable cause statement says that a 28-year-old […]
PBS celebrity chef headlining Wine and Food Celebration
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — In October, PBS celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich will headline Ozarks Public Television’s 35th Annual Wine and Food Celebration. According to a press release from Missouri State University (MSU), the event is set for Oct. 12, 2024, from 2-5 p.m. at the White River Conference Center in Springfield. Proceeds from the event support […]
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