Man Arrested For Murder, Arson In Mountain View
(KTTS News) — A 19-year-old man has been arrested for a deadly fire in Mountain View. The Highway Patrol arrested Jacob Hearne from Mountain View. He’s charged with first-degree murder and arson in the death of 62-year-old
Springfield Cat Litter Plant To Close
(KTTS News) — About 40 workers will be affected when Nestle Purina Petcare closes its pet litter plant in Springfield. The plant will close in June. KY3 says the company is discontinuing the Yesterday’s News and Secondnature
DESE Would Develop Reading Goals Under Senate Bill
(KTTS News) — The Missouri Senate is considering a bill that would help elementary students catch up on their reading skills. State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin from Shelbina says her bill would require the Missouri Department of Elementary
Schmitt Joins Coalition To Reinstate Keystone XL Permit
(KTTS News) — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is calling on the Biden Administration to reinstate the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. Schmitt and 15 other attorneys general made the request. It comes after reports that
Man Wanted For Kansas Shooting Arrested In Springfield
A man on the run for attempted murder near Baxter Springs, Kansas has been arrested in Springfield. Greene County Deputies tried to stop an SUV last night near Chestnut and I-44, but the driver took off. Deputies
Showers, Storms Possible Today
(KTTS News) — A few strong to severe storms are possible this morning and afternoon. Hail will be the main threat. Another round of storms will form later this afternoon and evening along and west of the
Missouri House Considers Ban On Electronic Voting Machines
(KTTS News/MNN) — The Missouri House has adopted an amendment aimed at improving election security. Republican Brad Hudson says it would prohibit the use of ballot machines that store voter data electronically. Hudson says those machines could
CU Makes Upgrades In Southwest Springfield
(KTTS News) — City Utilities is spending almost $15-million dollars on electric infrastructure upgrades in Southwest Springfield. KY3 says that includes a new $5-million dollar substation that goes online in June near the Amazon distribution center and
SPS Gets Money From American Rescue Plan
(KTTS News) — Nearly $60-million dollars in federal funding has been earmarked for the Springfield School District. It’s part of the American Rescue Plan. KY3 says nearly half of the money will be spent on additional personnel.
Freeze Warning, Frost Advisory Issued Overnight
(KTTS News) — A freeze is possible across most of the Ozarks. A Freeze Warning is in effect overnight for areas mainly north and east of Springfield. While a Frost Advisory is in effect for counties south