Christian County To Hold Groundbreaking For New Government Plaza
(KTTS News) — Christian County will hold a groundbreaking next Thursday for a new government plaza in Ozark. The groundbreaking ceremony will mark the first step in developing a 39.36 acre parcel purchased by Christian County in
Police Arrest Man After Big Meth Bust On I-44
(KTTS News) — A man has been arrested after a major drug bust on I-44. Springfield Police stopped Corey Williams and found him with about 38 pounds of marijuana. Police had been looking for Williams after they
Coal Train Catches Fire Near Rogersville
(KTTS News) — A coal train caught fire this morning northwest of Rogersville. Logan-Rogersville Fire Chief Richard Stirts says the the last engine on the two-mile long BNSF train caught fire about 7 a.m. The train stopped
Gas Prices Up As Crude Oil Prices Rise
(KTTS News) — Gas prices are up again this week in Missouri. AAA Missouri says drivers in Springfield are paying $3.52 a gallon, compared to $3.43 a gallon in Joplin. The cheapest gas is in Cape Girardeau
Arkansas Girl Finds 2.95 Carat Diamond At State Park
(KTTS News) — A seven-year-old girl is the proud owner of a 2.95 carat brown diamond she found at Crater of Diamonds State Park in southwest Arkansas. It’s the second biggest diamond found at the park so
Springfield Woman Charged With Arson For Fire That Left 1 Hurt
(KTTS News) — A woman has been arrested after Springfield Police say she set fire to a home after being served an eviction notice. Fredaann Marie Reed, 43, from Springfield is charged with arson. Police say she
Contractor Sues Monett Over Airport Construction
(KTTS News) — The city of Monett is being sued over the construction of its airport. Sierra Bravo Contractors, LLC filed a nearly $2.5 million dollar lawsuit over the excavation work it was hired to do at
Weaver Road Reopens In South Springfield
(KTTS News) — Part of Weaver Road in South Springfield has reopened to traffic. Farm Road 178 between Farm Road 145 and Nettleton has been closed as part of work on the Kansas Expressway Extension project. On Monday,
Parson Requests Disaster Declaration For Summer Storms
(KTTS News) — Governor Parson is asking for a federal disaster declaration in Missouri, including eight counties in the Ozarks, after several rounds of severe weather this summer. Emergency management officials say the storms that hit the
Missouri State President Clif Smart Announces Retirement
(KTTS News) — Missouri State University President Clif Smart is retiring. Smart plans to step down in the summer of 2024. He’s served as president since 2011. Being president of Missouri State University has been the biggest
