Bolivar R-1 School District Hires New Superintendent
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – The Bolivar R-1 School District announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Methvin as its new superintendent. Dr. Methvin currently serves as the Executive Director of Schools – Middle School at Springfield Public
Absentee Voting For April 2 Election Starts February 20
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – Absentee voting will begin on Tuesday, February 20 for the upcoming General Municipal Election. In Greene County, the April ballot includes a wide variety of candidates and/or issues in nine cities and
Vehicle Vandalism On The Rise in Springfield
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – There have been several reports of car vandalism in central Springfield. According to the Springfield Police Department, there have been multiple instances of tires being slashed. Most of the incidents were reported
Kansas City Radio DJ Killed in Shooting During Chiefs’ Super Bowl Rally
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – A radio DJ was killed Wednesday during the Kansas City Chiefs victory rally that ended with at least 22 others injured. Lisa Lopez-Galvan worked for KKFI 90.1 FM. The station released a
Aurora Woman Accused of Crash That Killed 4 Motorcyclists Set For 2025
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – A trial date has been set for an Aurora woman who has been charged in the deaths of four motorcyclists 51-year-old Theresa Manetzke faces four counts of second-degree murder, four counts of
Kansas City Chiefs 2024 Super Bowl Parade Scheduled For This Morning
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – Today is the victory parade and rally for the Kansas City Chiefs. The parade is scheduled to start at 11 AM. The parade will start at 6th street and head down Grand
Remains of A Korean War Veteran From Lebanon Identified
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – The remains of a Korean War veteran have been identified as a man from Lebanon. U.S. Army Cpl. Charles R. Patten served in Headquarters Company, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, at
City Council Votes to Ban Entertainment Devices Offering Monetary Prizes
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – The Springfield City Council passed a bill that makes “no-chance” gaming machines illegal in the city. The vote was unanimous. The ordinance leaves undisturbed legitimate arcades that may offer toys and similar
Rescue One Temporarily Closes Intakes
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – Rescue One animal shelter has announced that it cannot take any more animals in at the moment due to a shortage of fosters and resources. According to a post on social media,
Kansas City Sets Date For Super Bowl Parade
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – The Kansas City Chiefs have scheduled their victory parade and rally. This comes after winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The parade is scheduled for Wednesday starting
