High Fire Danger Again Today

(KTTS News) — There’s an elevated to significant fire danger again today because of strong winds and dry conditions. The National Weather Service says the main area of concern is areas east of Highway 65, including the
Confirmed Tornado In Maries County, 7 Twisters In St. Louis Saturday

(KTTS News) — An EF-2 tornado hit Maries County on Saturday, leaving five people with minor injuries. The twister touched down around 4:35 p.m. and ended around 4:42 p.m. It was on the ground for seven miles,
Legendary Former MSU Bears Player, Coach Bill Thomas Dies

(KTTS News) — Missouri State Bears basketball legend Bill Thomas has died at the age of 91. As a player, Thomas helped the Bears win back to back NAIA national championships in 1952 and 1953. He later
Hotel Of Terror Petition Could End Eminent Domain Battle

(KTTS News) — The owner of the Hotel of Terror has enough petition signatures to force the city to take a second look at using eminent domain to take his property. City council now has 30 days
Black Teenager Shot After He Went To Wrong House

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The investigation into the shooting by a homeowner of Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who went to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers, includes questions about whether it was
Ozark Superintendent Retires

(KTTS News) – The superintendent of Ozark Schools has announced that he is retiring at the end of this school year. Dr. Chris Bauman has been superintendent for the last five years. He has had a 30-year
Nixa Woman Arrested After Long Chase

(KTTS News) – A woman from Nixa is facing charges for leading law enforcement officers on a chase through several counties. 37-year-old Susan Pedersen is charged with resisting arrest and driving while intoxicated. Authorities chased her car
Large Hail, Damaging Winds Pound Ozarks Saturday

(KTTS News) — Severe storms with damaging winds prompted a couple of tornado warnings Saturday afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Maries and Phelps counties. A 97 mph wind gust was
Man Charged With Trying To Kidnap A Child

(KTTS News) — A man from Springfield has been charged with trying to kidnap a child at the Dream Center on West Atlantic in Springfield. 48-year-old Danny Piper was arrested after the incident. But investigators are concerned
Billing Records Helped ID Suspect In Military Docs Leak

BOSTON (AP) — Billing records of an Internet social media platform and interviews with another user helped the FBI identify a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman as a suspect in the leak of highly classified military documents, according