It Could Cost More To Stay In Short-Term Rentals

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(KTTS News) — The city of Springfield wants short-term rentals to start paying a lodging tax just like hotels do. Hotels pay the five-percent lodging tax on top of the sales tax. The city says almost half

Budget Cuts Could Be Coming To Nixa City Services

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(KTTS News) — Nixa could be facing some budget cuts after voters said no to a sales tax for police and parks and recreation. The city plans to lay out the options during upcoming city council meetings.

Springfield Christmas Tree Goes Up On The Square

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(KTTS News) — Crews installed the Springfield Christmas tree this morning on Park Central Square. The official lighting ceremony takes place Saturday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the square in downtown Springfield. You can

Good Opening Weekend For Deer Hunters In Missouri

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(KTTS News) — Hunters harvested more than 93,000 deer during the opening weekend of firearms deer season in Missouri. More than 89,900 deer were taken during the opening weekend last year. The Missouri Department of Conservation says

Record Snow In Springfield Monday

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(KTTS News) —  We didn’t get a lot of snow, but Springfield did break a record for snowfall on Monday. The National Weather Service says 0.9 inch of snow fell in Springfield, breaking the old mark of

Man Sentenced For Deadly Shooting At Springfield Motel

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(KTTS News) — It’s 12 years in prison for a man from Springfield charged with a deadly shooting last year at Springfield motel. Matthew Borg was sentenced for shooting 26-year-old Dylan Hill to death at the Welcome