One Person Dead After Motorcycle Crash on Campbell and James River Freeway
Springfield Police confirm one person is dead after a crash on Campbell and James River Freeway. Robert Butler, a 59-year-old-man from Crane, was confirmed dead at the hospital late Thursday. That morning, at 10:44, Springfield Police responded
Man From Dallas County Arrested For Disturbance in Walmart Parking Lot; Firearms Involved, No Injuries
Prosecutors have charged a man from Dallas County for a disturbance involving firearms in a Walmart parking lot on Wednesday. Warren Branning, a 66 year old man from Long Lane, is accused of making a terroristic threat,
Biden To Address Nation On Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuations in Afghanistan. He’s facing a torrent of criticism, including from some U.S. diplomats over the effort to evacuate U.S. citizens and Afghans who
Mike Richards Out As New ‘Jeopardy!’ Host
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Producer Mike Richards stepped down as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week. Richards was chosen last week as the successor to Alex Trebek, but his selection
Springfield Woman Charged In U.S. Capitol Riot
A woman from Springfield is charged with taking part in the January 6 breach at the U.S. Capitol. Kelsey Leigh Ann Wilson, who’s 29, was charged several months after her husband, Zachary Wilson, was arrested on similar
Former Assistant Principal Pleads Guilty In Child Porn Case
A former assistant principal at Nixa Junior High School has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges. Federal prosecutors say 41-year-old Colby Fronterhouse from Springfield pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography. He posed online as a teenage girl
Parson Won’t Call Lawmakers Back For Redistricting
SEDALIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says he won’t call lawmakers back to work this year to redraw the state’s congressional districts. Parson told reporters gathered at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday that he
Governor Budgets $400M For High-Speed Internet
SEDALIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says he wants to use $400 million in federal funding to boost access to high-speed internet. Parson unveiled his plan Thursday at the Missouri State Fair. He wants to
Rescue Crews Find Missing Soldier’s Body
The Highway Patrol says the body of a missing Fort Leonard Wood soldier has been found. Specialist Joshua Morrison was reported missing after kayaking the Gasconade River. He was found about a half-mile downstream from the Highway
Stockton Woman Enters Race For Congress
SEDALIA, Mo. (AP) — Another Republican is entering the race for U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler’s seat. Kalena Bruce announced her candidacy Wednesday. The 35-year-old Stockton resident is a cattle rancher and a CPA. She says she’s running
