Willard Fire Department Ready To Use Bond Money

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(KTTS News) — Firefighters in Willard are about to make some much needed upgrades, thanks to a $10-million dollar bond issue passed by voters on April 4. 67-percent of voters said yes to the bond issue. The

High Fire Danger Again Today

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(KTTS News) — There’s an elevated to significant fire danger again today because of strong winds and dry conditions. The National Weather Service says the main area of concern is areas east of Highway 65, including the

Ozark Superintendent Retires

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(KTTS News) – The superintendent of Ozark Schools has announced that he is retiring at the end of this school year. Dr. Chris Bauman has been superintendent for the last five years. He has had a 30-year

Nixa Woman Arrested After Long Chase

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(KTTS News) – A woman from Nixa is facing charges for leading law enforcement officers on a chase through several counties.  37-year-old Susan Pedersen is charged with resisting arrest and driving while intoxicated.   Authorities chased her car

Large Hail, Damaging Winds Pound Ozarks Saturday

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(KTTS News) — Severe storms with damaging winds prompted a couple of tornado warnings Saturday afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Maries and Phelps counties. A 97 mph wind gust was

Man Charged With Trying To Kidnap A Child

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(KTTS News) — A man from Springfield has been charged with trying to kidnap a child at the Dream Center on West Atlantic in Springfield. 48-year-old Danny Piper was arrested after the incident. But investigators are concerned