All 3 Defendants Guilty Of Hate Crimes In Arbery Killing

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The three men convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting have been found guilty of federal hate crimes. A jury delivered its verdict Tuesday after several hours of deliberations. The jury found

Putin Gets OK To Use Force Outside Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers authorized President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside the country. That could presage a broader attack on Ukraine. The U.S. is now calling the deployment of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine

UPDATE: Latest On Winter Storm Chances

The National Weather Service says it will be mostly cloudy on Tuesday. Flood warnings are in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday for areas south and east of Springfield. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Wednesday

Doe’s Eat Place Announces Closing

A Springfield restaurant known for large steaks and family meals is closing its doors. Doe’s Eat Place says its last day is Sunday, March 6. In a Facebook post, the owners say a combination of the COVID-19

Second Springfield Hy-Vee Opens Tuesday

Hy-Vee’s second location in Springfield opens Tuesday in what’s called a re-imagined first-of-its-kind in Missouri grocery store. The store, which is over 93,000 square feet, features a large open Food Hall dining area along with a shoe

Progress Being Made Eliminating Feral Hogs

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Missouri conservation officials say they are making progress eliminating feral hogs from the state. The Springfield News-Leader reports that the Missouri Feral Hog Elimination Partnership killed 9,857 feral hogs in 2021, bringing the

War Fears Grow As Putin Orders Troops To Eastern Ukraine

MOSCOW (AP) — A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine. A vaguely worded decree signed by Putin