Former Councilman, State Lawmaker Chuck Wooten Dies
(KTTS News) — Former state representative and Springfield City Councilman Chuck Wooten has died. He was 95. Wooten served in the Navy after graduating from high school in Springfield. He served on Springfield City Council in the
Nixa Bans Four Books From Schools
(KTTS News) — The Nixa school board voted to ban four books during a public hearing last night. Two of the books – “Blankets” and “Handmaid’s Tale: a graphic novel” — violated a new state law on
Petition Would Repeal 2004 Missouri Amendment On Marriage
(KTTS News) — A petition is circulating to collect signatures to repeal a 2004 amendment to Missouri’s Constitution that defines marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman. The amendment no longer has a function in
Man Arrested After Being Dragged By SUV
(KTTS News) — A man from Springfield was arrested after he was dragged and then run over by an SUV. The Highway Patrol says Tylinn White, 20, was clinging to the bottom of the vehicle near Marshfield.
Nixa School Board Holds Hearing On Removing Books
(KTTS News) — The Nixa School District holds a special board meeting tonight about books that parents want banned and some that may violate a new state law. The school board will review seven different books. Three
Convoy Of Hope Responds To Storms In Texas, Florida
(KTTS News) — Springfield-based Convoy of Hope has sent food, water, and cleaning supplies to people are trying to recover from tornadoes and flooding in the South. A tornado hit Perryton, Texas last week, killing 3 people.
Bill Would Let Schools Offer Class On The Bible
(KTTS News) — A bill on Governor Parson’s desk would let public schools and charter schools offer a class on the Bible. The class could only be offered as an elective, meaning it would not be a
Work Begins On Jefferson Avenue Streetscape Project
(KTTS News) — Work on the Jefferson Avenue Streetscape project is underway in downtown Springfield. The west side of the St. Louis and Jefferson intersection will close for three weeks so crews can install a new traffic
Springfield Teenager Charged With Murder
(KTTS News) — Springfield Police say a teenager has been charged with second-degree murder after a deadly shooting last week. 18-year-old Peyton Lafferty from Springfield is charged with shooting 22-year-old Jason Walker from Springfield. It happened Thursday
Teens Damage Haunted House Attractions In Springfield
(KTTS News) — Some teenagers damaged the Hotel of Terror and the Dungeons of Doom in Springfield over the weekend. The owner says security cameras showed the teens breaking locks and windows Saturday night. He says they
