Motorcyclist Injured in Wednesday Morning Crash
A motorcyclist suffered injuries in a crash Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 9:30 a.m. near Chestnut and Dysurt. Reports say that a GMC truck was stopped at a stop sign and then continued into the intersection.
National Weather Service Monitoring Drought Potential
The National Weather Service of Springfield says they are monitoring a drought potential. Over the last three weeks, most of the area has seen below-average rainfall for June. Dry conditions are developing in portions of South Central
Man Found Guilty in Shooting Death of St. Louis-area Officer
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A 29-year-old man has been found guilty of second-degree murder and other crimes in the 2019 shooting death of a suburban St. Louis police officer. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a St.
Train Crashes Into Livestock Trailer in Republic
A train smashed into a livestock trailer in Republic Tuesday evening. The accident happened around 6 p.m. off State Highway MM and Farm Road 168. The driver of the vehicle was not injured and no livestock was
Officials Find First Likely Case of Monkeypox in Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Health officials said Saturday that they had identified what is likely to be the first case of monkeypox in Missouri in the Kansas City area. State and local health officials are waiting
2 Men Charged In Fireworks Explosion That Killed 4
BLACK JACK, Mo. (AP) — Two men have been charged with murder in a house explosion near St. Louis that authorities say killed four people who were assembling fireworks in a garage. St. Louis County prosecutors charged
Father of teen killed on Florida ride fears death forgotten
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The father of a Missouri teenager killed after falling from a Florida amusement park ride said Monday he fears his son’s death will be forgotten with tragic consequences for future ride patrons. Yarnell
Facebook Removes Eric Greitens’ RINO Campaign Video
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook has removed a campaign video by Republican Missouri U.S. Senate candidate Eric Greitens that shows him brandishing a shotgun and declaring that he’s hunting RINOs, or Republicans In Name Only. In the video,
CBCO Issues Critical Appeal For All Blood Types
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) is issuing a critical appeal for all blood types. According to a press release release, blood reserves are low with less than a two-day supply available. Eligible donors are
Pedestrian Hit At Kearney And Glenstone
(KTTS News) — Westbound Kearney at Glenstone in Springfield was closed after a pedestrian was hit by a semi. It happened around 10:30 a.m. Friday. Police say the victim has critical injuries. Police are investigating.
