Ozark Removing Dead Trees From Local Parks

(KTTS News) — The City of Ozark plans to remove two dozen dead trees from local parks. The green ash trees died from infestation by the emerald ash borer. The emerald ash borer is an invasive insect species that
Buc-ee’s Opens Its Doors On Monday

(KTTS News) — Buc-ee’s will officially open its new store Monday, December 11 at I-44 and Mulroy Road in Springfield. The store opens at 6 a.m. There’s a ribbon cutting and grand opening set for Monday at
Springfield Murder Suspect Now Faces Charges In 2 New Cases

(KTTS News) — A man who’d been free on bond in a murder case is now charged with assaulting his mother and his pregnant girlfriend. Court records say Jacob Dejong choked his mother at a home in
Fire Truck Crashes In Shell Knob

(KTTS News) — A fire truck crashed on its way to a medical call in Shell Knob. The Central Crossing Fire Protection District says the fire truck ran off the road and hit a large tree stump
Community To Discuss Curbing Violence In Springfield

(KTTS News) — Juvenile crime on the rise in Springfield with several deadly shootings in recent weeks. The community will come together tomorrow to look for ways to prevent crimes committed by teens. The Ripping the Roof
Willard High School Student Dies In Crash

(KTTS News) — A team of counselors will be on hand at Willard High School to help students cope with the death of senior Callista Fisher. The Highway Patrol says the 17-year-old died in a crash Thursday
Gas Prices Now At Lowest This Year In Missouri

(KTTS News) — Gas prices in Missouri have fallen to the lowest price so far this year. Drivers in Missouri are paying the 4th lowest price in the country. AAA Missouri says the average price for unleaded
Handful Of Survivors Remember Pearl Harbor Attack

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — Ira “Ike” Schab had just showered, put on a clean sailor’s uniform and closed his locker aboard the USS Dobbin when he heard a call for a fire rescue party. He went
Strong Winds Thursday, Rain Friday Night

(KTTS News) — It’ll be windy today, with winds around 20 to 30 miles an hour, and some gusts as high as 45 miles an hour. There’s a Wind Advisory until midnight for counties along and west
Hawley Says Help For Coldwater Creek Victims Cut From Bill

(KTTS News) — Missouri Senator Josh Hawley says Congress has stripped a provision to compensate people exposed to radioactive material at Coldwater Creek from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Senator Hawley says Congressional leaders removed the