Scheduled Power Outage In Lebanon

(KTTS News) — Power has been restored as part of a scheduled outage in the city of Lebanon. Press Release 10:32 AM UPDATE: Power in this area should be restored. If you are still without power, please
Over 80 Schools Apply For Arkansas’ New Voucher Program

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More than 80 private and parochial schools in Arkansas have so far applied to participate in the state’s new school voucher program that allows eligible students to use taxpayer funds to help
Governor Denies Clemency For Man In Beating Death Of 6-Year-Old

JEFFESON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A man who abducted a 6-year-old girl and beat her to death at an abandoned glass factory was scheduled to be executed Tuesday in Missouri, as his attorneys pressed claims that he
Restaurant Owner Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges

(KTTS News) — A restaurant owner in Springfield has pleaded guilty in federal court to a fraud scheme to get federal coronavirus relief loans. John Michael Felts, 48, owns Taco Habitat and several other restaurants. He pleaded
Man Charged With Boat Crash At Lake Of The Ozarks

(KTTS News) — A man from California has been charged in connection with a boat crash that left several people injured at Lake of the Ozarks. Adam Ramirez, 47, from Huntington Beach, California is charged with seven
Summer Heat A Major Concern For Those Without Power

(KTTS News) — Power outages in Springfield are raising concerns about the summer heat that continues across the Ozarks. The health department’s web site has a list of reminders and cooling centers to go to if you
Former Missouri Governor Joins Push For 3rd Party Presidential Bid

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon of Missouri is joining No Labels ‘ increasingly contentious effort to lay the groundwork for a moderate third-party presidential ticket in the 2024 election. He gives the embattled
Judge Blocks Arkansas Library Law From Taking Effect

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is temporarily blocked from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors, a federal judge ruled Saturday. U.S. District Judge
Court Rules Man With Schizophrenia Can Be Executed

(AP) — The planned execution of a 45-year-old Missouri man with schizophrenia is back on after an appellate court reversed course Saturday. Johnny Johnson is scheduled to receive a lethal injection Tuesday at the state prison in
Manhunt Ends With Arrest In Greene County

(KTTS News) — A man is in the Greene County Jail after a manhunt spanning several days. James H. Cruse was arrested Sunday night near Lake Springfield and Highway 65. Cruse ran from deputies in Texas County