Michael Wacha Signs 2-Year Deal With Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals made official their deal with starting pitcher Michael Wacha on Monday, a $32 million, two-year pact that includes a player option for 2025 and incentives based on the
Arkansas Sheriff Ordered To Stop Doing His Job, Stay Away From Office

MALVERN, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered an indicted southwest Arkansas sheriff to give up all his law enforcement duties and stay away from the sheriff’s office. The order by U.S. Magistrate Judge Barry Bryant
SPS Trails Other Schools In New State Report

(KTTS News) — The Springfield Public School district is reportedly falling behind other schools. A report released Monday by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shows Springfield’s ratings are far below surrounding districts like Nixa
Nursing Programs Awarded State Funds

(KTTS News) — More than 20 colleges and universities in Missouri will soon get state money for their nursing programs. Governor Parson says $5 million in grant funding will provide scholarships, program developments, and learning materials across
Mt. Vernon Police Officer Charged With Attacking, Kidnapping Woman

(KTTS News) — A Mt. Vernon police officer is behind bars charged with rape or attempted rape, along with kidnapping, harassment and stalking. Court records say 35-year-old Allen Eugene Campbell from Miller assaulted a woman the week
Joplin Welcomes New Police Chief

(KTTS News) – Joplin’s new Police Chief Richard Pearson’s first day on the job is today. Pearson was sworn in as Joplin’s new Police Chief by City Clerk Holly Nagy. Pearson recently served as Captain of the
Cold Weather Moving into the Ozarks Tonight and Tuesday

(KTTS News) – December weather is finally reaching the Ozarks. According to the National Weather Service, the entire KTTS listening area will experience cold wind chills tonight and into Tuesday morning. Wind chills are expected to drop
Community Partnership of the Ozarks Looking For Cold Weather Shelter Volunteers

(KTTS News) – The Community Partnership of the Ozarks is looking for more volunteers. During the winter, Community Partnership of the Ozarks organizes 11 cold weather shelters across the city. If full, the shelters can hold over
Monday Morning Chase Leads To One Arrest

(KTTS News) – Springfield Police say that an early Monday morning chase ended with the arrest of a driver. The driver was in a vehicle that was reported stolen. The chase happened around 12:30 near Kansas and
Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes fined a combined $150,000 for criticizing officials, AP source says

Chiefs coach Andy Reid was fined $100,000 and quarterback Patrick Mahomes was fined $50,000 for criticizing officials following Kansas City’s 20-17 loss to Buffalo last week, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Saturday. The