Mega Millions lottery jackpot nears $1B ahead of Friday drawing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is approaching $1 billion ahead of Friday’s drawing, driving first-time buyers and other hopefuls to stock up on tickets. Regeina Whitsitt, a lottery clerk for RED X Grocery
Judge Sentences Mountain View Man For Deadly Fire
(KTTS News) – A Mountain View man has been sentenced for a 2022 deadly fire. A judge sentenced Jacob D. Hearne to 24 years behind bars. Hearne entered an Alford plea of second-degree murder in the death
Missouri Highway Patrol Seeks Suspect Who Threw Scooter Off Overpass, Damaging Box Truck
(KTTS News) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is looking for a suspect that threw a scooter off an overpass in Springfield, hitting the windshield of a box truck. The incident happened Wednesday around 5 a.m. on
Several Polling Location Changes For August 8 Election
(KTTS News) – Several polling locations have been changed for the Special Municipal Election for the City of Springfield on Tuesday, August 8. Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller says these changes are temporary, and were changed due
The 87th Annual Ozark Empire Fair Opening Thursday
(KTTS News) – The 87th annual Ozark Empire Fair will open on Thursday. This year’s theme is Summer’s Biggest Party. There will be everything from fair food, to livestock, to local craft vendors. Gates will open 4
City Council hears update on Renew Jordan Creek Project
(KTTS News) – Springfield City Council heard an update on the Renew Jordan Creek project, including updated project renderings, an anticipated project schedule and funding plan, during a July 25 Council Lunch Workshop. Renew Jordan Creek is a
MoDOT Extends Sunshine Street Bridge Replacement Project
(KTTS News) – The Missouri Route 413 bridge on Sunshine Street, near the Scenic Avenue and Sunshine intersection, will be replaced soon. Construction is slated to start in November. MoDOT says the bridge will be closed for
Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery leaving office in September after strokes
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery is leaving office in September after experiencing two strokes over the past several months, his office announced Tuesday. Lowery, a Republican who took office in January, will retire
Kansas football lineman charged in connection with alleged bomb threat
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — University of Kansas football offensive lineman Joseph Krause made his first court appearance Tuesday after he was charged with allegedly making a bomb threat that prompted the evacuation of a stadium. Krause has
Royals owner pens letter to fans in hopes of being more transparent about stadium plans
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals are trying to be more transparent about their plans for a new ballpark. Majority owner John Sherman released a letter to fans Tuesday in hopes of providing a
