Some Worshippers Switch Congregations Over United Methodist Split

(AP) — The Rev. Bill Farmer reached the point where he couldn’t stay in the United Methodist Church anymore — but the congregation he attended was staying. Michael Hahn always wanted to stay in the UMC —
Suspects Run From Vehicle After Chase Through Springfield

(KTTS News) — A chase through Springfield last night ended with the driver stopping near National and Central, and everyone inside the vehicle running away. Officers eventually caught up with one person. Police were trying to stop
Apartment Fire On North Jefferson

(KTTS News) — Ten people escaped an apartment fire this morning near Cox North Hospital. The fire started around 2:30 a.m. in the 1500-block of North Jefferson. Fire investigators are looking for the cause.
One Shot, Springfield Police Looking For Shooter

(KTTS News) — A man is in stable condition after he was shot in the leg this morning. Springfield Police say it happened while the man was walking in the 1100-block of North West Avenue. Police are
Cassville Police Searching For Missing Doctor

(KTTS News) — Cassville Police are looking for a doctor who was reported missing late Sunday. John Forsyth, 49, was last seen leaving the Cassville Mercy ER Clinic Sunday morning. He did not show up to work
Missouri Man Arrested For Crashing U-Haul Near White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Police have arrested a Missouri man they believe intentionally crashed a U-Haul truck into a security barrier at a park across from the White House. The box truck’s driver smashed into the barrier near
Driver Killed after Semi Strikes Train in Missouri

MADISON, Mo. (AP) — The driver of a semi has died after his vehicle struck a train in rural northeastern Missouri. The accident happened Sunday afternoon near the town of Madison in Monroe County. The Missouri State
Remembering The Joplin Tornado

(KTTS News) — This is the 12th anniversary of the Joplin tornado. 158 people died and more than 1,000 others were injured when the twister touched down on May 22, 2011 on the west side of Joplin.
City Could OK Applying For Help To End Youth Homelessness

(KTTS News) — Springfield City Council will consider a bill tonight that would let the city apply for federal funding to end youth homelessness. The bill would let the city apply for at least $600,000 to help
Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Polk County

(KTTS News) — A man from Springfield has died after a motorcycle crash in Polk County. The Highway Patrol says 28-year-old Jordan Langdon was driving on Highway 215 in Brighton Saturday night. He failed to yield at