Drury University Announces 19th President
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – Drury University announced a new president. On June 1, 2024, Dr. Jeff Frederick will become the 19th president. Read the press release below: “As we reflect on our 150-year legacy, I cannot
Fort Leonard Wood Pharmacist Sentenced for Knife Attack
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A civilian pharmacist at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., was sentenced in federal court today for attempting to murder his supervisor with a knife and stabbing him multiple times. Robert E. Sapp, 65, was sentenced
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Identified
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – Springfield Police released the name of a man who was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday. Police say that 18-year-old Edward Smith died when a vehicle turned into his path. The accident
Severe Thunderstorms Could Hit The Ozarks Tonight & Thursday
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – We have a chance for thunderstorms from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. The National Weather Service says we have a 20-40% chance for showers and thunderstorms late this afternoon into tonight. Areas along
Oregon Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Springfield Girl
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – An Oregon man was arrested for a sexual assault case involving a Springfield teenager. 26-year-old Sergio Lopez met a 13-year-old girl online and traveled from his home in Oregon to Springfield, where
Springfield Easter Sunrise Celebration Returns to Hammons Field
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – The annual Easter Sunrise Celebration is back at Hammons Field. Easter Sunrise Celebration is a community-wide interdenominational event that includes music, testimonials, prayer, and worship. Easter is on Sunday, March 31st. Reverend
Greene County Sheriff Warns About New Scam
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a new scam that is going around. According to reports, citizens have gotten calls from a scammer claiming to be an official at the
Springfield PD Help Catch Suspect Wanted in Mississippi
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – Springfield Police have caught a suspect wanted in Mississippi. The suspect was wanted out of Olive Branch, Mississippi for aggravated assault on a police officer. The Olive Branch Police Department identified the
City of Lebanon Appoints New Chief of Police
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – Mayor Jared Carr and the Lebanon City Council have announced Jerry Harrison as the new Chief of Police for the City of Lebanon. This appointment follows the retirement of Chief Bryan Arnold
Springfield Native Missing In Nashville
(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – A Springfield family is searching for their son after he went missing in Nashville, Tennessee. 22-year-old Riley Strain was last seen at 10 PM March 8 near Luke’s 32 Bridge bar on
