Ozark Empire Fair Kicks Off Today In Springfield
A summertime tradition in the Ozarks starts its ten day run Thursday. The 83rd Ozark Empire Fair opens at 4 p.m. at the fairgrounds off Norton Road in north Springfield. The classic rock band, Kansas, will perform
Man Arrested After Crashing Into A Garage In Springfield
A man has been arrested after crashing into a garage near Grant and Sunset overnight. Police say they were responding to a call about a domestic disturbance around 1:30 this morning. When they got there, officers saw
Man Acquitted In Shooting Of Jasper County Deputy
PINEVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A jury has acquitted a man who testified that he shot a southern Missouri sheriff’s deputy because he thought gang members were breaking into his hotel room to rob and kill him. Forty-six-year-old
Teen Drowns In Current River
A teenager has drowned while trying to swim across Blue Springs on the Current River in Shannon County. 16-year-old Trenton Crane was from Pevely, Missouri, south of St. Louis. The Highway Patrol says Crane got tired, swallowed
Fire Damages Country Roads Diner In Pleasant Hope
A restaurant in Pleasant Hope has been damaged by fire. Crews say flames broke out Wednesday morning in the attic above the kitchen at the Country Roads Diner, which is located in a strip mall off Highway
MSHP: Two Men Die In Crash Near Shell Knob
Two men have died in a crash on Highway 39 north of Shell Knob. The Highway Patrol says Everette Kritz, 27 from Cassville, was driving on Highway 39 when his car went off the side of the
One Hurt In Fire At Franciscan Villa In Springfield
One person has been rushed to a hospital with burns and smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at the Franciscan Villa apartments in the 600 block of west Scott in Springfield early Wednesday morning. The fire
Agriculture Director Discusses Flooding Ag Damage Assessments
Flood damage assessments on farms and fields continue in Missouri. State Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn says a second ag disaster declaration is being sought through USDA’s Farm Service Agency, but they have to wait for
Person Hurt In Restaurant Fire In Branson
Fire crews in Branson responded to a building fire at the Hong Kong Buffet on Highway 76 Tuesday morning. When firefighters arrived they found a worker inside with burn injuries. The man was treated by the Taney
Former Branson Mayor Running For Missouri House
Former Branson Mayor Karen Best is running for the Missouri House. Best is seeking the House seat currently held by Jeff Justus. Justus is leaving the House because of term-limits. Best spent more than 13 years as
