Cold Weather Shelters Opening In Springfield
(KTTS News) — There are several volunteer-run shelters available for people needing shelter during the cold in Springfield. Crisis Cold Weather Shelter season starts November 1 and runs through March 31, and volunteers are needed to help
Two More Deaths At State Prison In Licking
(KTTS News) — Two more inmates have died at the South Central Correctional Center in Licking. The deaths happened on separate occasions. Nine inmates have died at the prison in 2023, compared with 12 deaths in 2022.
Wainwright Says He Retired ‘Because I Got A Puppy!’
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright’s official reason for retirement: “Because I got a puppy!” The St. Louis Cardinals pitcher went on the voluntarily retired list on Oct. 2, the day after the regular season ended, rather
Prosecutor Drops U.S. Senate Bid, Plans To Run For Congress
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell announced Monday he will drop his bid to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley in 2024, and will instead make a run at a fellow Democrat
New Mayor In Willard
(KTTS News) — There’s a new mayor in Willard. The Board of Alderman elected fellow Alderman Sam Baird to fill the job. It comes after Mayor Sam Snider resigned before facing an impeachment hearing. Snider fired the
Murder Charges Filed After Deadly Shooting Saturday In Springfield
(KTTS News) — A teenager is charged with shooting a man to death in Springfield Saturday night. The juvenile’s name has not has not been released because of his age. The 17-year-old is charged with second-degree murder
Judge From Springfield Appointed To State Supreme Court
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Monday appointed appeals court Judge Ginger Gooch to the state Supreme Court, preserving women’s historic majority on the high court. Women first earned a majority on
Two Arrested After Assault In Douglas County
(KTTS News) — A man is in a coma after he was found beaten in Christian County. Authorities believe the assault happened in Douglas County. Authorities found evidence of the assault happened at a home on County
UAW Strike Ends After GM Reaches Tentative Deal With Workers
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative contract agreement that could end a six-week-old strike against Detroit automakers, two people briefed on the deal said Monday. The agreement follows
How To Heat Your Home Safely This Winter
(KTTS News) — The American Red Cross of Southern Missouri is releasing some safety tips to keep your home warm this winter. If you use a fireplace or space heater, you should never leave it unattended. And
