Health Department Will Soon End COVID Testing
(KTTS News) — The federal government is expected to end the public health emergency for COVID-19 on May 11, and federal funding for COVID testing will end. Beginning May 12, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will no
Man Sentenced For Shooting, Chase In Stone County
(KTTS News) — It’s 15 years in prison for a man who led Stone County authorities on a high speed chase in May 2021. Prosecutors say Michael Cody shot a man, stole his vehicle and then tried
20th Anniversary of May 4, 2003 Tornado Outbreak
(KTTS News) — It’s been 20 years since the May 4, 2003 tornado outbreak. Supercell thunderstorms produced 15 tornadoes and left 25 people dead. Major damage was reported in Franklin, Carl Junction, Stockton and Pierce City. Several
Rain Chances In Forecast Through Friday
(KTTS News) — Showers and thunderstorms will move into the area today. The National Weather Service says the best chance for rain in the Springfield and Branson areas will be after 10 p.m. tonight. Up to two
Second Lake Springfield Plan Meeting Is Today
(KTTS News) — There’s a second public meeting and open house today to talk about the planning and development process for the Lake Springfield area. The city plans to use grant money to develop a master plan
City Of Springfield Taking Bids To Update Police Headquarters
(KTTS News) — The city of Springfield is taking information from architecture firms as it gets ready to update Springfield Police Headquarters on East Chestnut Expressway. The building was built in 1969 and updated in 2005. The
Wastewater Released Into Bull Shoals Lake
(KTTS News) — The Arkansas Department of Health says a fire at a sewage treatment plant caused a release of partially treated wastewater into Bull Shoals Lake. The fire was reported at the Sugarloaf plant southeast of
Springfield Police Looking For More Suspects In Deadly Pedestrian Crash
(KTTS News) — Springfield Police are trying to find two more people involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash. Sandra Brown was walking across the road near Fremont and Lindberg Saturday night when she was hit by a
Springfield Police Identify Shooting Victim
(KTTS News) — Springfield Police have identified a man who was shot to death Wednesday morning. 42-year-old Jimmie E. Johnson III, from Springfield, was found in the backyard of a home near National and Turner. He’d been
Motorcyclist Charged In Deadly Pedestrian Crash
(KTTS News) — Charges have been filed against a Springfield man for a fatal hit-and-run motorcycle crash last weekend. Rodney Shires, 56, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in physical injury. Police said
