Hot Today, Rain Possible Thru The Weekend
(KTTS News) — It’s going to be hot again today and tomorrow. Today will be the hottest day, with highs in the upper 90s and a heat index of 110. Saturday’s high will be around 90 with a
Safety Concerns Surround New Pipkin Middle School Site
(KTTS News) — The Springfield School Board is taking more time to hear from the public after safety concerns were raised about the proposed site for a new Pipkin Middle School. Voters approved a bond issue in
Former Health Department Spokesman Resigns, Citing Discrimination
(KTTS News) — A spokesman for the Springfield-Greene County Health Department has resigned over alleged discrimination. The Springfield Daily Citizen says Aaron Schekorra, who is gay, cited harassment and hostility as the reasons he stepped away. He
Nixa, Ozark Ask People To Conserve Water
(KTTS News) — The cities of Nixa and Ozark are asking people to voluntarily conserve water. The city of Nixa says its not in a water emergency yet, but the water level is getting low. The city
Freeman Health System Building New Hospital
(KTTS News) — Joplin-based Freeman Health System plans to build a new new hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. Freeman plans to invest $168 million on the 170,000-square-foot, 50-bed hospital. It’s expected to create between 500 and 1,000 new
Woman Admits Using Tortilla Chip To Start House Fire
(KTTS News) — A woman from Nixa is being held on charges that she started a house fire by lighting a spicy tortilla chip and throwing it on gasoline-soaked clothes. Patricia Williams told Springfield Police that she
Latest On Cleanup At Kerr-McGee Wood Treatment Site
(KTTS News) — A public meeting last night in north Springfield about the cleanup going on at the old Kerr-McGee Wood Treatment Plant. The company treated railroad ties with creosote at the location for decades, dumping cancer-causing
Camden County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired For Child Porn
(KTTS News) — A Camden County Sheriff’s deputy has been fired after it was revealed they were a suspect in a child pornography case. Authorities have not released the person’s name. The sheriff says authorities are investigating
New Hands-Free Phone Law Takes Effect Monday
(KTTS News) — A new hands-free phone law takes effect Monday in Missouri, banning the use of a cell phone while driving. When the law takes effect August 28, drivers will be prohibited from physically holding or
Republic Asks People To Conserve Water
(KTTS News) — The city of Republic is asking people to conserve water. It comes after a well failure. The city says well number 3 will be out of service for about a week. It’s the second
