Hough To Chair Senate Appropriations Committee
(KTTS News) — Springfield State Senator Lincoln Hough has been named the head of the Senate Appropriations Committee, after serving as the vice-chairman. The state budget begins in the House before it’s sent to the Senate Appropriations
Springfield Gets Federal Grant For Environmental Training Program
(KTTS News) — The City of Springfield has been awarded $500,000 dollars from the EPA for its Green For Greene job training program. The city plans to use the grant to train more than 100 students and
Nixa Considering Sales Tax For Law Enforcement
(KTTS News) — Nixa City Council will hold an emergency meeting Thursday to decide whether to put a 3/4-cent sales tax for law enforcement on the April ballot. Voters turned down a one-cent sales tax in November
Teen Charged With Parking Lot Shooting In Springfield
(KTTS News) — A teenager is charged with a shooting in October on a parking lot near Battlefield and Kansas in Springfield. The Greene County prosecutor charged 17-year-old Antwon Taylor after a man suffered life-threatening injuries, but
Ground Stop Lifted, Flights Resume After Computer Outage
(KTTS News) — The FAA has lifted a ground stop across the country after a computer outage affected flights nationwide. Some flights are resuming, but delays are still a problem. Check with your airline before heading to
Congressman Smith Elected Chair Of Ways And Means Committee
(KTTS News) — Southeast Missouri Congressman Jason Smith has been elected the chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. The Republican won a three-way race to run one of the most powerful committees. Smith will preside
County Workers Get 5% Cost Of Living Adjustment
(KTTS News) — The 2023 Greene County budget signed by commissioners Tuesday includes a five-percent cost of living adjustment for county employees. It also includes a $2 shift differential for deputies who work overnight at the jail.
Council OKs Plan For Controversial 7-Brew Location
(KTTS News) — After several months of debate, Springfield City Council is giving developers the green light for a 7-Brew Coffee shop near Sunshine and Jefferson. At a previous meeting, city leaders talked about requiring a median
Superintendent Charged With Assaulting Student
(KTTS News) — The school superintendent in Summersville is charged with assaulting a student. Dr. Rick Stark is charged with fourth-degree assault, accused of shoving a 17-year-old student in the chest. KY3 says the teen told police
Hiland Dairy Settles Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
(KTTS News) — Springfield-based Hiland Dairy Foods will pay $140,000 to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by a federal agency. The lawsuit claimed that Hiland refused to hire a man to work at its facility in
