Boy, 2, Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle

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(KTTS News) — A two-year-old boy died Sunday after he was hit by a minivan near Highway 65 and Blackman Road in Springfield. Police say the driver pulled into a driveway and hit the child. The driver

Four Motorcycle Riders Killed In Crash Near Aurora

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(KTTS News) — Four people from Aurora are dead and seven others are in serious condition after a car hit five motorcycles on Highway 39 north of Aurora. The Highway Patrol says the driver of the car

Arrest In 2 Howell County Murders

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(KTTS News) — A man wanted for two murders in Howell County has been arrested. Deputies found Levi Gunter inside a camper on Highway AB near West Plains. He was one of three people arrested in 2020

Springfield Taking Bids For Animal Shelter

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(KTTS News) — The City of Springfield is taking bids for design work on a new animal shelter. A task force in 2014 recommended a new animal control and welfare shelter to provide a larger facility for

Drury Announces Fundraising Campaign

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(KTTS News) — Drury University has announced a new campaign for scholarships, programs and facilities. The Fortify the Future campaign will try to raise $50 million dollars, coinciding with Drury’s 150th anniversary. The university had a soft

Springfield’s State Of The City Address

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(KTTS News) — Springfield Mayor Ken McClure delivered his seventh annual State of the City address on Thursday, talking about moving forward with goals to improve public safety and reduce poverty in the community. We must move

Inmates Escape From Barry County Jail

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(KTTS News) — Barry County authorities are looking for one last inmate who escaped from the jail in Cassville last night. The sheriff says seven inmates assaulted two correction officers around 11:30 p.m. Three inmates were arrested

Bear Cub Hit, Killed In Springfield

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(KTTS News) — A bear cub was hit and killed Thursday night on James River Freeway. Springfield Police closed the eastbound off-ramp near Glenstone and James River while the Missouri Department of Conservation removed the cub. Police

Missouri Lawmakers Voting No On Debt-Ceiling Deal

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(KTTS News) — Some Missouri congressional leaders are saying no to the debt ceiling bill that passed the House and is headed to the Senate. Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison was one of 45 Republicans who voted