Fire Destroys Vacant Springfield Home

(KTTS News) — A house in Springfield has been heavily damaged by fire. The fire at the vacant home in the 800 block of East Locust started around 3:30 Friday morning. KY3 says crews were told someone
Lawmakers Consider Cutting Unemployment Benefits

(KTTS News) — Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would change the length of unemployment benefits depending on the state’s unemployment rate. Missouri currently allows people to claim unemployment benefits for up to 20 weeks. But
Ribbon-Cutting For Hillcrest High School

(KTTS News) — There’s a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate renovations to Hillcrest High School in Springfield. The Phase 1 and Phase 2 renovations were completed after voters approved funding through Proposition S. The ribbon-cutting takes place
House Committee Considers Open School Enrollment

(KTTS News) — The Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee is holding hearings on the Public School Open Enrollment Act. If passed into law, it would let students transfer to virtually any public school in the
Power Outages Still A Problem For Some Thursday

(KTTS News) — Power outages are still a problem for people around West Plains, where a foot of snow fell Wednesday. As of 10 a.m. Thursday, about 3,500 customers in Howell County are still waiting for lights
Injuries Reported After Springfield Duplex Fire

(KTTS News) — One person is in critical condition after a duplex fire in Springfield. It happened Wednesday afternoon near Kimbrough and Monastery, near James River Freeway. KY3 says firefighters are investigating.
Man Fires Shots At Deputies During Pursuit

(KTTS News) — A man has been arrested for firing shots at Greene County deputies during a pursuit. Deputies tried to stop a stolen pickup Monday in Springfield near Glenstone and McClernon, but 41-year-old Jason Gideon took
Charges Filed In Deadly Springfield Crash

(KTTS News) — Greene County prosecutors have filed charges in connection with a fatal crash in Springfield two years ago. Investigators said Gary Calhoun, Jr. ran a red light in his pickup and hit an SUV, which
Springfield Rappers Indicted For Guns Linked To Recent Shootings

(KTTS News) — Two members of a local rap group have been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally possessing several firearms linked to shootings in Springfield and Kansas City. Ezekiel King, 19, and Jardell Williams,
Springfield Man Sentenced In Kidnapping, Murder

(KTTS News) — A man from Springfield will spend the rest of his life in prison for kidnapping and killing a man. A Greene County judge sentenced 33-year-old Dustin Winter for the murder of 34-year-old Elijah Reynolds.