Springfield NAACP Chapter Starts Homelessness Task Force
The Springfield NAACP is creating a local task force aimed at helping the homeless in Springfield. The task force will advocate for justice and change in areas related to poverty and homelessness. The task force is made
Coronavirus Cases Continue Steady Increase; Hospitalizations Double in Last Month
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases continues to steadily increase across Missouri and hospitalizations remain at a high level. The state reported 3,729 new virus cases Sunday for a total of 239,451 cases. The
Lebanon Native to Command SpaceX Crew Dragon, Launching Sunday Night
A native of Lebanon, MO, will be the mission commander for the SpaceX Crew Dragon, launching into space Sunday evening. Mike Hopkins will serve as a flight engineer aboard the International Space Station. He grew up near
Girl in Hospital After Crash in North Springfield
A child is in the hospital after she was hit by a car this morning in North Springfield. Police say the 4-year-old was hurt, but she doesn’t appear to be in life-threatening danger. The crash happened on
Man from Webb City Dead After Car Chase With Jasper County Deputies
A man is dead in Jasper County after deputies say he fled from authorities, stole two cars, fired at law enforcement, and eventually shot himself. The man was from Webb City and was 27 years old. His
Department of Conservation Begins Chronic Wasting Disease Testing
The Department of Conservation has begun more testing for Chronic Wasting Disease as hunters ready for a new deer hunting season. This year, because of the pandemic it’s voluntary, not mandatory to get your deer tested. Chronic
Missouri Hospital Association Urges Governor to Issue Statewide Face Mask Mandate
The Missouri Hospital Association has sent an open letter to Governor Mike Parson urging him to consider an immediate statewide face mask mandate. They say the mask mandate may be unappealing but has become necessary. Cox Health
Plaza in Osage Beach Area Damaged After Severe Storms
A plaza in the Osage Beach has taken what appears to be significant damage after severe thunderstorms moved through Camden County. The storms were a part of a large line of cells that moved through the KTTS
Tornado Watch Issued For All Of The Ozarks Through Midnight
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for all of the KTTS listening area through midnight Sunday morning. Forecasters say storms began initiating in southeast Kansas around 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Those storms are expected to
Two Dead in Willard, Police Suspect Homicide
Willard Police are investigating after two were found dead Saturday. Police responded at around 9 a.m. to the 100 block of Mill street. Willard Police have executed search warrants but have not released any suspect information.
