Amendment Would Ban Local Gun Laws, Limit Minor’s Access To Guns

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Democratic stronghold of St. Louis and other cities in the Republican-leaning state of Missouri would be blocked from cracking down on guns under a newly proposed constitutional amendment. A petition for a
Ozarks Marks 22 Years Since 9/11 Attacks

(KTTS News) — People around the Ozarks are remembering the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks. Marshfield is holding a ceremony all day today at Patriot Park, followed by twin towers of light tonight at 8 p.m.
Bells Toll, Marking 22nd Anniversary Of 9/11

NEW YORK (AP) — With tolling bells, personal tributes and tears, Americans looked back Monday on 9/11 at anniversary observances that stretched from ground zero to small towns. People gathered at memorials, firehouses, city halls, campuses and
Man Who Killed Clinton Police Officer Gets Life In Prison

(KTTS News) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the shooting death of a Clinton Police officer during a traffic stop in 2017. A judge gave Ian McCarthy
Gold Star Family Memorial Dedicated At Missouri Veterans Cemetery

(KTTS News) — A new Gold Star Family Memorial will be dedicated at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield this Saturday, September 9 at 10 a.m. The memorial is a tribute to the Gold Star Families whose loved ones paid
Chiefs, Without Key Players, Lose Opening Night Game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs proved in their season-opening loss to the Detroit Lions on Thursday night that their defense can get by just fine without Chris Jones, at least for a while,
Walmart Cuts Starting Hourly Pay For Some Workers

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, is making adjustments to its pay scale that will mean some new store workers, like those fetching online orders, begin at a lower hourly pay rate than
Springfield Testing Food Scrap Recycling Program

(KTTS News) — The city of Springfield is testing a new pilot program to recycle food scraps. The city’s Dish to Dirt Food Scraps Recycling pilot will provide participants the opportunity to drop off food waste items
Drury Announces ‘Panther Pad’ With Pickleball Courts

(KTTS News) — Drury University plans to build an outdoor recreation complex that will included pickleball courts, revamped basketball and tennis courts, and a new pavilion grill and beverage area. The Panther Pad will be constructed by
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