Nixa Fire Asks For No Tax Increase Bond
The Nixa Fire District is asking voters to approve a no tax increase bond in the April 5 general election. It would raise about $6 million dollars to build a new Fire Station number 1, buy new
Lebanon Program Aims To Stop Catalytic Converter Thefts
Lebanon Police are sponsoring a free Etch and Catch program aimed at cracking down on catalytic converter thefts. Drivers can take their vehicle to one of more than a dozen locations. The business will put their license
KTTS News Will Be At Severe Weather Awareness Expo Saturday
(KTTS News) — The Severe Weather Awareness Expo returns to the Battlefield Mall in Springfield this weekend. KTTS News Director Jason Rima will be there from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. You can sign up to
Funeral Today For Ebenezer Firefighter
(KTTS News) — The funeral is this morning for an Ebenezer firefighter who died while responding to a house fire. Dustin Brandhorst, 36, died in a crash while responding to the fire Friday night in Fair Grove.
Missouri House Bill Would Require Counting Ballots By Hand
(KTTS News) — Election officials would have to count all ballots by hand under a bill in the Missouri House. The bill’s sponsor, Representative Mitch Boggs from LaRussell, says he wants to give everyone peace of mind
Man Who Left Assisted Living Center Found Dead
(KTTS News) — A man who walked away from an assisted living center in Lebanon has been found dead. Mark T. Spence, 49, had a diminished mental capacity because of traumatic brain injury. He died after he
Former Branson Restaurant Manager Charged With Stealing
(KTTS News) — Stealing charges have been filed against the former manager of a Branson restaurant. Quentin Pierce Evans, 23, is charged with taking money from the Jackie B. Goode Uptown Café. Police say he electronically diverted
House Bill Would Make Teachers Post Learning Materials Online
(KTTS News) — Some state lawmakers want to give more homework to teachers. State Representative Adam Schwadron from St. Charles County is sponsoring a bill in the Missouri House that would require teachers to post all of
Man Charged With Assaulting Joplin Police Officer
A man from Joplin is charged with assaulting a Joplin Police officer over the weekend. Police say Michael C. Yarga, 34, is charged with 3rd degree assault and resisting or interfering with arrest, detention or stop. Police
Birthplace Of Route 66 Festival Is Back
The annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival returns to Springfield this summer. It was canceled the last two years because of the COVID pandemic. This year’s event takes place in downtown Springfield from August 11-13. It begins