CU To Close Kissick, Lake Springfield Bridge This Week

(KTTS News) — The Lake Springfield bridge and Kissick Avenue will be closed the week of January 29. City Utilities will close and divert traffic in nearby areas will it makes repairs to a natural gas main
Work Could Begin Soon On New Target Store In Springfield

(KTTS News) — Some construction equipment is in place to build the new Target store at Sunshine and West Bypass in Springfield. The new store will be located on the southeast corner of the intersection. It will
Dates Set For Presidential Finalists To Visit Missouri State

(KTTS News) — Missouri State has finalized when the three finalists for the next president of Missouri State University will visit the Ozarks. All three candidates will visit the Springfield and West Plains campuses. Times and dates
Springfield School District Extends Superintendent’s Contract

(KTTS News) — The Springfield School Board has agreed to extend the contract of Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan for another year. The Board voted 4 to 3 to extend Lathan’s contract through the end of the 2027
Reeds Spring Mayor Resigns

(KTTS News) — The mayor of Reeds Spring has resigned. Rob Chamberlin had been the mayor since 2022. He was up for re-election in April.
BBC Becomes Mission University

(KTTS News) — After 74 years, Baptist Bible College in Springfield is changing its name. It’s now called Mission University.
More Charges After Remains Found In Cedar County Burn Pile

(KTTS News) — More charges have been filed after a woman’s body was found in a burn pile in Cedar County. Bradley Keith is now charged with second-degree murder. He told authorities he got into a struggle
Man Pleads Guilty To Stabbing At Mercy Surgery Center

(KTTS News) — A man has changed his plea to guilty after stabbing a woman in the stairwell at Mercy Surgery Center in Springfield. The woman survived the 2021 attack. 34-year-old Charles Turner had a previous relationship
Arkansas Woman Leads Nixa Police On Chase

(KTTS News) — A woman from Arkansas is in the Christian County jail after leading Nixa Police on a chase for more than eight miles. Police were called to the Blu Current Credit Union on West Mt. Vernon
Man In Mental Hospital After Firing At Deputy, Setting Home On Fire

(KTTS News) — A man who fired a shot at a Polk County deputy and set fire to his own home has been committed to the Department of Mental Health. A judge ruled Andrew K. Sims is