Lebanon Daycare Operator Enters Alford Plea in Death of Child

(KTTS News) – A woman from Lebanon has entered an Alford plea in the death of a child at an unlicensed day care facility. Naomi Johnson entered the plea in the June 2020 death of one-year-old Kimber
Bolivar Man Arrested Monday Following Incident At Walmart

(KTTS News) – Police in Bolivar arrested a man Monday after a disturbance Sunday at a Walmart. The man made references to the school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. Schools in Bolivar began the school day on Monday
Ozark Charities Head To Arkansas To Help After Deadly Tornado

(KTTS News) – Springfield-based Convoy of Hope and the American Red Cross have sent teams to Wynne, Arkansas to help people recover from a deadly round of tornadoes. The storms caused extensive damage in Little Rock, Wynne
James River Church Announces Leadership Transition

(KTTS News) — James River Church has announced a four-year leadership transition plan. Pastors John and Debbie Lindell have served as lead pastors for James River Church for over 30 years. But beginning in 2027, their sons
College Of The Ozarks Returns To NAIA

(KTTS News) — College of the Ozarks is rejoining the NAIA after a brief separation. College of the Ozarks will rejoin the NAIA in July 2023, and teams will play as part of the NAIA beginning in
Proposition S on April Ballot Seeks $220M for SPS Building Needs

(KTTS News) – A $220-million dollar bond proposal for Springfield Schools will be on the ballot tomorrow. School leaders are asking voters to approve Proposition S to pay for more building improvements. The money would pay for
Fair Grove Fire Protection District Asking For a $3 Million Bond in April Election

(KTTS News) – The Fair Grove Fire Protection District has a $3-million dollar bond issue on Tuesday’s ballot. The fire department says it would use some of the money to buy a new fire truck, hire more
Over 100 People Help Find Missing Ozark County Child

(KTTS News) – Nearly 100 people helped find a 2-year-old boy who went missing Friday in Ozark County. Waylon Loftis got away during nap time and went into the woods. The sheriff says he was chasing a
Drunk Driver Charged With Death Of Firefighter, Injuries To Officer

(KTTS News) — A man from Mansfield is charged with causing a crash that killed a Mansfield firefighter and injured a Mansfield police officer. The Wright County Prosecutor charged 21-year-old Kody Skaggs with DWI resulting in death
Aircraft Maintenance Group To Deploy Overseas

(KTTS News) — The Missouri Army National Guard’s 1107th Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group is being deployed to the Middle East. There’s a departure ceremony Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at Drury’s O’Reilly Family Event Center in Springfield.