Man Escapes From Jail Near Kansas City
(KTTS News) — Authorities are looking for an inmate who broke out of the Ray County Jail near Kansas City. Justin Robinson, 39, and another inmate used a homemade shank to stab a jail worker in the
The Kitchen Celebrates 40th Anniversary
(KTTS News) — The Kitchen celebrates its 40th anniversary. The Springfield non-profit began as a place to feed the homeless, serving meals in the St. Agnes cafeteria. It later expanded to provide shelter, housing assistance, and case
Ribbon-Cutting For New Springfield School
(KTTS News) — The Springfield School District is celebrating the new York Elementary School building. It’s located on West Nichols west of Kansas Expressway. The new building was paid for with funding from Proposition S. There’s a
Severe Weather Possible On Friday, Rain Tonight
(KTTS News) — There is a chance for some severe weather by Friday. The National Weather Service is still watching forecast models for timing, location and amounts. Meanwhile there’s a chance for some rain later tonight.
Convoy Of Hope Helping Storm Victims In Mississippi
(KTTS News) — Springfield-based Convoy of Hope is on the ground in Mississippi, helping the victim’s of this weekend’s deadly tornadoes. At least 26 people were killed by twisters in Mississippi and Alabama. Convoy of Hope will
Woman’s Body Recovered After Flooding In Webster County
(KTTS News) — Search crews have recovered the body of a woman who drowned after she was swept away by floodwaters Thursday night. Annette Mesicek, 49, from Mt. Vernon was in a vehicle along with two other
Springfield Police Officers Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Man’s Shooting Death
(KTTS News) — The Greene County Prosecutor says a deadly officer-involved shooting last month in Tom Watkins Park in Springfield was justified. The four Springfield Police officers involved in the shooting death of Justin Barker have returned
Chadwick Moving To 4 Day School Week
(KTTS News) — More schools are moving to four day school weeks. Sparta and Chadwick are joining 146 other districts next year in making the move to a shorter school week. Officials in Chadwick say the move
Two Drown After Flooding In Wright County
(KTTS News) — The Wright County Sheriff says the body of a second person has been recovered after a vehicle was swept off a low water crossing early this morning on Highway M in Grovespring. One person
Heavy Rain Floods Roads Across The Ozarks
(KTTS News) — MoDOT says more than 30 roads across the Ozarks are closed because of high water. Many roads in the southwestern parts of the state are closed this morning due to flooding. Plan your morning
