Kansas City Police Officer, K-9, And Pedestrian Killed In Crash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A driver has collided with a Kansas City police cruiser, killing an officer and a pedestrian, authorities say. Kansas City police said in a news release that the crash happened Wednesday night
Power Outages Reported In Springfield

(KTTS News) — There were some scattered power outages this morning in Springfield. Several traffic signals were knocked offline during the morning commute. At 8 a.m., City Utilities confirmed on its website that an outage on the
New Retail Development Planned Near Sunshine And West Bypass

(KTTS News) — A new retail development could be coming to west Springfield. The Sunshine Towne Center would be located on the southeast corner of the West Bypass and Sunshine, across from Walmart. It would include several
Voters In Bolivar Face Tax Increase On April Ballot

(KTTS News) — The Bolivar School District wants to raise starting teacher salaries to $40,000 dollars by 2025. It’s asking voters to raise the district’s operating levy by 25 cents. The issue will be on the April
Latest On Cleanup At Former Kerr-McGee Wood Treatment Facility

(KTTS News) — A community meeting will be held next Wednesday, February 22, on the environmental investigation and remediation work going on around the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treatment Facility in Springfield. For about 100 years, Kerr-McGee and
Warmer Today, Storms Possible Tonight

(KTTS News) — It will be a weather roller coaster for the next couple of days. Temperatures will be close to 70 today before plunging overnight. There could be a few strong to severe storms
Drury Making Cuts Amid Budget Shortfall

(KTTS News) — Drury University has announced cuts to deal with a budget shortfall. President Tim Cloyd is blaming the shortfall on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. He says Drury will cut $4-million dollars in spending
Mt. View Man Sentenced For Stabbing Death

(KTTS News) — A man from Mountain View has been sentenced to almost 22 years in prison without parole for the stabbing death of his estranged wife. Dylan Hanger, 31, was sentenced by a federal judge after
Charges Filed In Robbery At Nail Salon

(KTTS News) — A man from Springfield is facing charges for last week’s armed robbery of a Springfield nail salon. Ray Genel, who’s 25, is charged with first-degree robbery and armed criminal action. He is charged with
Kansas City Ready To Celebrate Super Bowl Win

(KTTS News) — Kansas City will celebrate the Chiefs Super Bowl win with a victory parade. The parade starts at noon tomorrow and ends with a rally at Union Station. Several schools have canceled classes. Kansas City