Ash Grove To Introduce Candidates For Police Chief Tonight
People living in Ash Grove can meet the candidates for police chief tonight. The city is asking for help choosing a replacement after the last chief and several officers resigned last fall. The Greene County sheriff has
Greene County Health Officials Warn Omicron Could Bring Worst Surge Yet
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is reporting 71-percent increase in new cases of COVID-19. Director Katie Towns said the latest numbers have revealed an average of 248 cases per day in the past week. A month ago,
Stone County Woman Pleads Guilty To Abusing Her 4-Year-Old
A Stone County woman has pleaded guilty to felony abuse or neglect of a child. 26-year-old Dessa Barton was accused of abusing her 4-year-old son by keeping him locked in a wooden cage. Officers say they received
Winter Weather Advisory For Most Of The Ozarks
Up to three inches of snow could fall across the Ozarks Thursday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. for Dade, Dallas, Jasper, Hickory, Laclede, Mcdonald, Newton, Polk, and St.
Andy’s To Open New Location In Springfield
Andy’s Frozen Custard plans to add a new location in Springfield near the Missouri State campus. The new spot will be at the former site of the National Art Shop near National and Elm. Andy’s opened a
NWS Releases Updated Snow Chances
The National Weather Service says anywhere from a trace to an inch of snow is possible across the Ozarks Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Snow will start to fall around midnight. Light fluffy snow is expected to
Missouri State Highway Patrol Reports Over 1,000 Traffic Fatalities In 2021
The Highway Patrol is reporting over 1,000 traffic fatalities in 2021, the first time since 2006. 1,004 people were killed in crashes this year, a 3% increase from last year. The Highway Patrol says around two-thirds of
Postal Worker, Two Others Injured In Dog Attack Near Monett
The Highway Patrol is investigating an attack on a postal worker and two other people by three dogs. Troopers say the incident happened outside of Monett around 1 p.m. Tuesday. The postal worker suffered serious injuries and
Former Springfield Public Schools Employee Charged After Making Threats To District
A former employee of Springfield Public Schools has been charged after authorities say he threatened the district. Brian Price has been charged with making first-degree terroristic threats. Investigators say Price was on the phone with a worker
Bond Denied For Agape Boarding School Doctor
A Cedar County judge has denied bond Monday for a doctor charged with child sex crimes. Dr. David Smock, 57, worked at Agape Boarding School in Stockton. He’ll be arraigned on similar charges in Greene County on
