Joplin Announces New Police Chief
(KTTS News) — Joplin has named its next police chief. Rich Pearson will join the department on December 18, 2023. Pearson currently serves as Captain of the Jefferson County Public School System Police Department in Louisville, Kentucky. He served
Search Begins For New School Superintendent In Ozark
(KTTS News) — The Ozark School District is looking for a new superintendent. The school board hired the Missouri School Boards’ Association to handle the search. The district hopes to do hold interviews with finalists before Christmas
Rain In The Forecast Today
(KTTS News) — Rain is possible at times today. We could see a few isolated showers and storms this morning. There’s a marginal risk for a few strong to severe storms again tonight. It’ll be partly sunny
Man Charged With Shooting Into Crowd In Fayetteville
(KTTS News) — A man is charged with shooting into a a crowd last month in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Police responded to Flash Market on West MLK Boulevard in the early hours of August 13. Officers found around
Republic Man Dies In Labor Day Crash
(KTTS News) — A man from Republic is dead after a crash in Springfield. Police say Sterling Garton, 88, died Monday when he ran a red light at Sunshine and James River Freeway. His pickup hit an
New Healthcare Alliance In Springfield
(KTTS News) — There’s a new partnership between CoxHealth, Missouri State University, Ozarks Technical Community College and Springfield Public Schools aimed at producing enough healthcare workers to meet the region’s needs for decades to come. The new
Sailor From The Ozarks To Be Laid To Rest This Month
(KTTS News) — A sailor with ties to the Ozarks who went missing near the end of World War II will be buried this month. Aviation Radioman 1st Class Wilbur Mitts was born in Seligman, Missouri on
Art Hains, The Voice Of The Bears, Ready To Return
(KTTS News) — The voice of the Bears, Hall of Fame broadcaster Art Hains, plans to do home games for football and men’s basketball this season as he recovers from the effects of the West Nile virus.
Aurora Man Charged With Indecent Exposure In Springfield
(KTTS News) — A man from Aurora is charged with exposing himself at a park in Springfield. Joseph Cowan, 30, is accused of flashing three women on the Galloway Creek Greenway trail. It happened Wednesday morning.
New Destination For Branson Airport
(KTTS News) — Sun Country Airlines now offers flights twice a week through November between the Branson Airport and Minneapolis-St. Paul. You can book your flight at SunCountry.com. Sun Country serves 90 airports across the U.S., Mexico,
