Kansas Police Department Criticized For Newspaper Raid

MARION, Kan. (AP) — A small central Kansas police department is facing a torrent of criticism for raiding a local newspaper’s office and the home of its owner and publisher, seizing computers and cellphones, and, in the
Boat Explosion At Lake Of The Ozarks

(KTTS News) — A boat explosion at Lake of the Ozarks leaves 16 people hurt. The Highway Patrol says it happened at the Millstone Marina. Troopers say gas fumes built up in the engine area and a
American Red Cross Volunteer From Ozarks Headed To Maui

(KTTS News) — An American Red Cross volunteer from the Ozarks is heading to Hawaii to help victims of the wildfires in Maui. Julie Stolting is a Disaster Program Specialist from the Springfield area. She will be
U.S. Attorney General Appoints Special Counsel In Hunter Biden Probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday he has appointed a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president’s son ahead of the 2024 election. Garland said he was naming
Parson Asks For Damage Assessments After July 29 Storms

(KTTS News) — Governor Parson is asking for damage assessments from storms that hit Missouri on July 29. Parson plans to ask for federal disaster assistance. The state has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participate
Birthplace Of Route 66 Continues In Springfield

(KTTS News) — It’s day two of the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in Springfield. The Kansas City Chiefs Champion Tour will be in downtown today and tonight. You can see the Chiefs’ Super Bowl Trophy from
Police Looking For Witnesses To Fatal Crash

(KTTS News) — Springfield Police are asking for your help identifying three men who witnessed a fatal crash on July 22 at Kansas and Sunshine. The men left the scene before officers could get their information. Press
Storms Possible Tonight, Sunday

(KTTS News) — It’s going to be sunny and hot today, with heat index readings between 100 and 110 degrees. Strong to severe storms are possible tonight and overnight. Hail, strong winds, and heavy rain will be
Department Of Social Services Reveals Data Breach

(KTTS News) — The Missouri Department of Social Services says people should be monitoring and protecting their identities after a security breach. The state agency provides Medicaid services. DSS officials say a third-party data vulnerability that happened
MoDOT Wants To Know What You Think Of Future Projects

(KTTS News) — MoDOT is asking for public comment on a list of priority highway projects in the Ozarks. These are projects that MoDOT does not have full funding for. In Greene County, the list includes improvements