Drivers Yielding More Often on Springfield Roads

The city of Springfield Pedestrian Safety program says that more drivers are yielding to pedestrians on crosswalks. Springfield streets have seen a 4 percent reduction in the average number of walkers hit. In a single year, around

Chance of Severe Storms Sunday Evening and Overnight

As the heat wave is pushed out by the cold front moving into southwest Missouri, the likelihood of storms developing increases. Doug Cramer, a Meteorologist at the National Weather Service, says they are watching as the storms

Severe Weather Risk Later This Afternoon And Evening

The cooling trend is arriving soon for all of us across the Ozarks but there’s also a chance for severe thunderstorms later today. Meteorologist Eric Wise with the National Weather Service in Springfield says while we’re going

Lawrence County Sheriff on the Lookout for Suspects

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for two men who tried to rob a gas station in Mount Vernon. They are driving a gold/tan color SUV and were last seen headed southbound on Highway 39.

Drowning In Laclede County

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a man from Lebanon drowned early this morning. Troopers say Tyler Wilbanks was trying to swim in a private pond and became entangled in moss and could not resurface. Wilbanks was

Fatal Crash In Hickory County

The highway patrol say a man died in crash Friday evening in Hickory County. Troopers say Jon Brady ran off County Road 189, just south of Wheatland. Investigators say Brady, who was from Osceola,  was driving a

Missouri Health Officials Urge To Stay Cool And Hydrated

Missouri health officials are urging you to stay hydrated and cool during this excessive heat. State Department of Health spokesman Jeff Wenzel says knowing the signs of heat exhaustion is key. Wenzel says people experiencing heat exhaustion