Independence School District Moves To 4-Day Week

(KTTS News) — A school district in the Kansas City area has voted to move to a four-day school week. The Independence School District made the change to retain teachers amid a statewide shortage. Independence has more
FBI Offers Reward For Escaped Federal Fugitives

(KTTS News) — The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of two federal fugitives who broke out of the Cass County Jail in the Kansas City area on
City Could Consider Median Near Proposed 7-Brew Location

(KTTS News) — Springfield City Council has once again tabled a 7-Brew Coffee location at Sunshine and Jefferson. During Monday’s meeting, the city planning and development director said one of the best ways to deal with any
Man Charged With Assault, Impersonating Police Officer

(KTTS News) — A man from Springfield is facing charges for assault and impersonating a police officer. Nathan Smith, 38, was arrested over the weekend. Police said he walked up to someone Sunday night at a gas
Wrong Way Driver Hits Trooper, Minor Injuries Reported

(KTTS News) — The Highway Patrol says the driver of a van may have been driving under the influence before hitting a Highway Patrol vehicle early Monday morning. The van was going the wrong way on Highway
Bird Flu Found In Turkeys In Eastern Missouri

(KTTS News) — Bird flu has been discovered in a commercial turkey flock in Osage County, Missouri. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has taken steps to quarantine the facility and birds on the property have been removed.
Suspect In Springfield Pursuit Hurt After Crashing Into SUV

(KTTS News) — Springfield Police have arrested a man after a short pursuit ended in a crash. Police say the man was reported driving erratically at Kimbrough and Bear Boulevard. Officers caught up with him, but he
Whataburger Opens Today In Republic

(KTTS News) — The new Whatburger restaurant in Republic officially opens today. There will be drive-thru service only for the first few weeks. Republic Police say there will be one-way access in and out of the business
One Man In Custody After An Attempted Car Break-In

(KTTS News) – Police say that one man is in custody and another man is on the run after the pair tried to break into a car Friday morning. The owner of the vehicle reported the attempted
Miller County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Body Found in Saline Valley Conservation Area

(KTTS News) – The Miller County Sheriff’s Office were able to identify a body that was found in the Saline Valley Conservation Area. Officers say that they found the body of 58-year-old Ralph Pannier of Osage Beach