Springfield Officially Opens New Fire Station

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(KTTS News) — The Springfield Fire Department officially celebrated the opening of a new firehouse on Tuesday. Fire Station number 13 at 1900 West College Street actually went into service back in March. It came online while

August 8, 2023 Election Results

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(KTTS News) — Here are the results from the Tuesday, August 8 election.   Ava R-1 School District operating levy increase Yes – 46% No – 54%  FAIL   Branson marijuana sales tax Yes – 77%  PASS

Smithfield Foods Closes Missouri Hog Farms

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(KTTS News) — Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor, is closing 35 Missouri hog farms, cutting more than 90 jobs. It’s permanently closing farms in Newtown, Lucerne, and Princeton in a cost-cutting move. It comes as

Election Day Is Tuesday

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(KTTS News) — Tuesday is election day in the Ozarks. Voters in Springfield will decide whether to approve a sales tax on marijuana. The proceeds would be used for public safety, mental health, housing, and substance abuse.

Parson Signs Order Dealing With Tornado Damage

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(KTTS News) — Governor Parson signed an Executive Order over the weekend activating the state’s emergency response plan. It comes after three tornadoes hit near Kansas City and Kirksville on July 29. The twisters touched down in

One Dead, One Hurt After Shooting In Springfield

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(KTTS News) — Springfield Police are investigating a shooting early Sunday morning as a homicide. Police found two men with gunshot wounds at a business near Kansas Expressway and Water. Larry McCoo, 35, died at the hospital.

Storms Possible Friday, Saturday

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(KTTS News) — There’s a slight chance for strong to severe storms today and tomorrow, with the best chance on Saturday. Areas north of a line from Clinton, to Lebanon, to Rolla and Osage Beach have the

Man Critical After Shooting In North Springfield

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(KTTS News) — A man is in critical condition after he was shot several times last night in Springfield. It happened on Heartland Avenue north of Nichols Street. The man had already left for the hospital in

Murder Charges Filed In Marshfield Stabbing Death

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(KTTS News) — A man is charged with second-degree murder for a stabbing in Marshfield back in June. Thomas Keith Smith, Jr. is charged with stabbing 52-year-old Shawn Ellingburg to death at a home in the 600-block