Springfield Taking Bids For Animal Shelter
(KTTS News) — The City of Springfield is taking bids for design work on a new animal shelter. A task force in 2014 recommended a new animal control and welfare shelter to provide a larger facility for
Drury Announces Fundraising Campaign
(KTTS News) — Drury University has announced a new campaign for scholarships, programs and facilities. The Fortify the Future campaign will try to raise $50 million dollars, coinciding with Drury’s 150th anniversary. The university had a soft
Springfield’s State Of The City Address
(KTTS News) — Springfield Mayor Ken McClure delivered his seventh annual State of the City address on Thursday, talking about moving forward with goals to improve public safety and reduce poverty in the community. We must move
Family, Attorneys Criticize Prosecutor’s Handling Of Ralph Yarl’s Shooting
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — The family of a Black Kansas City teenager who was shot by a white man after he mistakenly knocked on the man’s door are frustrated with the prosecutor’s handling of the case, attorneys
Inmates Escape From Barry County Jail
(KTTS News) — Barry County authorities are looking for one last inmate who escaped from the jail in Cassville last night. The sheriff says seven inmates assaulted two correction officers around 11:30 p.m. Three inmates were arrested
Bear Cub Hit, Killed In Springfield
(KTTS News) — A bear cub was hit and killed Thursday night on James River Freeway. Springfield Police closed the eastbound off-ramp near Glenstone and James River while the Missouri Department of Conservation removed the cub. Police
Missouri Lawmakers Voting No On Debt-Ceiling Deal
(KTTS News) — Some Missouri congressional leaders are saying no to the debt ceiling bill that passed the House and is headed to the Senate. Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison was one of 45 Republicans who voted
Two Dead After Motorcycle Crash In Barry County
(KTTS News) — A motorcycle crash east of Cassville leaves two people dead. The Highway Patrol says 19-year-old Rylan Wilson and a 14-year-old passenger died when the motorcycle they were riding ran off Highway 248 last night
Latest On Missing ER Doctor’s Death
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A missing emergency room doctor from Missouri was found dead in Arkansas from an apparent gunshot wound, authorities confirmed Wednesday. But they are still investigating what happened in the week since he
Judge To Issue Verdict Friday In Trial For Former Missouri State Instructor
(KTTS News) — A judge will announce the verdict Friday in the murder trial for former Missouri State University instructor Edward Gutting. Gutting requested a bench trial. He’s charged with breaking into retired professor Marc Cooper’s home
