At Least 6 Dead After Dust Storm Causes Crashes In Illinois
DIVERNON, Ill. (AP) — A windstorm in central Illinois kicked up dangerous clouds of blinding dust off farm fields Monday, causing numerous crashes that killed at least six people on Interstate 55, police said. The late morning
Wall That Heals Vietnam Memorial Wall May Not Visit Springfield If They Don’t Receive More Volunteers
(KTTS News) – The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is scheduled to visit Springfield in June, but it may not happen. The Wall That
Double-A Springfield Cardinals Sold, Will Keep Playing In Springfield
(KTTS News) — The Springfield Cardinals have been sold to a group that owns and operates minor league baseball clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball. The St. Louis Cardinals sold the Springfield Cardinals to Diamond Baseball Holdings, which
Judge Temporarily Blocks Missouri’s Transgender Health Rule
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has blocked a unique rule that would restrict access to gender-affirming health care to children and adults. St. Louis County Circuit Judge Ellen Ribaudo issued a temporary restraining order Monday
Feds: Hospitals In Joplin, Kansas Denied Emergency Abortion, Broke Law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two hospitals that refused to provide an emergency abortion to a pregnant woman who was experiencing premature labor put her life in jeopardy and violated federal law, a first-of-its-kind investigation by the federal government
Authorities Look For Person Of Interest In Springfield House Fire
(KTTS News) — Authorities are looking for a person of interest in a house fire Sunday in the 1300-block of East Blaine in Springfield. The individual was spotted around the house just before the fire started Sunday
Tuesday Morning Declares Bankruptcy, Closing Its Stores
(KTTS News) — Retail chain Tuesday Morning says it is holding a going out of business sale. The company plans to close all of its store locations, including one in southeast Springfield. Tuesday Morning filed for Chapter
Cardinals Broadcaster, World Series Champ Mike Shannon Dies
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mike Shannon, a two-time World Series winner and longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster, has died. He was 83. The Cardinals said he died Saturday night in St. Louis. The team did not cite
Drowning In Ozark County
(KTTS News) — A man from St. Louis, Missouri has drowned in the White River in Ozark County. The Highway Patrol says 71-year-old Richard Brasington was fishing and wading in the river Sunday morning before he drowned.
Motorcyclist Arrested For Deadly Pedestrian Crash
(KTTS News) — A woman from Springfield is dead after she was hit by a motorcycle Saturday night. Police say Sandra Brown, 59, was walking across Fremont and Lindberg when she was hit. The motorcyclist left the
