Springfield Man Dies After Weekend Crash
(KTTS News) — Springfield Police say a man has died from his injuries after a crash Saturday morning. Steven Nelson, 54, was hurt when his SUV ran off the road at National and Loren and hit a
Second Updated COVID-19 Booster Available
(KTTS News) — The updated COVID-19 vaccine will be available in the Springfield area. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will be following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC has authorized a second booster
Execution Date Set for Man who Assaulted and Killed Child
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday set an execution date for a man who sexually assaulted and killed a 6-year-old St. Louis County girl in 2002. Johnny Johnson is scheduled to be
Springfield Has New Pot Ordinance For 4/20 Holiday
(KTTS News) — For recreational marijuana lovers, today is known as 4/20. It’s the first time in Missouri that recreational marijuana has been legal on the cannabis-themed holiday. Cities across the country where its legal are holding
SpaceX Rocket Explodes Minutes After Launch
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) — SpaceX’s giant new rocket blasted off on its first test flight Thursday but exploded minutes after rising from the launch pad and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. Elon Musk’s company
A Few Storms Possible Today
(KTTS News) — There could be a few strong to severe storms across the Ozarks this afternoon and evening. The best chance for severe weather will be along a line from east of Branson to east of
Deadly Tornadoes Hit Oklahoma
COLE, Okla. (AP) — Strong storms with tornadoes and hail have killed at least three people in the central United States. The National Weather Service began issuing tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings Wednesday evening in Oklahoma, Kansas
Oklahoma Official Who Talked About Killing Reporters Resigns
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A county commissioner in far southeast Oklahoma who was identified by a local newspaper as one of several officials caught on tape discussing killing reporters and lynching Black people has resigned from office,
Charges In Deadly Springfield Shooting
(KTTS News) – A man from St. Louis is charged with a fatal shooting this week in Springfield. 21-year-old Justin L. Bartels is charged with second-degree murder, although police don’t think he’s the shooter. Police found 18-year-old
Charges Filed In Infant’s Death
(KTTS News) – Howell County deputies arrested a woman in connection the death of her infant in February. Shelby Starr faces a charge of child abuse and neglect resulting in death. Investigators say Starr kept her infant
