Springfield Area Schools See Fewer Students After Viral TikTok Trend Promoting School Violence
Area schools around Springfield saw fewer students Friday as it coincided with a day selected by viral videos to promote school violence. Various TikTok vidoes promoting threats and encouraged acts of violence at school. Authorities said they
EPA Releases $1B to Clean Up Toxic Waste Sites in 24 States
(AP) Federal environmental officials have announced a $1 billion infusion to the Superfund program. The money comes from the infrastructure bill that President Joe Biden recently signed into law. It’ll help officials tackle a backlog of highly
CU Sends Crews To Help Restore Power In K.C.
Line crews from Springfield City Utilities are helping restore power after storms rolled through the Kansas City area this week. Eight workers are helping restore service to over 250,000 Evergy electric customers who lost power.
Death of Infant Ruled a Homicide, Kansas City Police Say
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City police announced Thursday that the death of a 4-month-old boy has been ruled a homicide. Police said in a news release that officers rushed to a Kansas City home on
CDC Recommends Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 Shots Over J&J’s
(AP) U.S. health officials say most Americans should get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot. Thursday’s decision came after government advisers reviewed new safety data about rare but potentially life-threatening blood
Man Hospitalized After Stabbing in North Springfield
Police Investigators say one man has been hospitalized after a stabbing in North Springfield. Authorities found the victim after arriving at a home on East Nora Street near Glenstone and I-44. The victim had stab wounds to
More Rain On The Way
More showers and storms are possible from late tonight into Saturday morning. The National Weather Service says up to three inches of rain could fall in south Central Missouri. Showers and thunderstorms will lift back north into
Discovery Center Wins $1 Million Dollar Prize
The Discovery Center in downtown Springfield has won a $1-million dollar national prize, beating out hundreds of organizations across the country. It won the STOP Award from Forbes and the Center for Education Reform. STOP stands for
Man Gets Life For Bolivar Murder
It’s life in prison for a man found guilty of murder in Polk County. Michael Ybarra was sentenced for shooting 35-year-old Joshua Phillips from Bolivar. He was found dead at a home last year. Officers followed footsteps
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Canceled
The National Weather Service has canceled a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that was in effect for most of the KTTS listening area until midnight. Original Story The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until midnight
