Voting Deadline for November 5th is Wednesday, October 9th
The deadline to register for the special election on November 5th is Wednesday, October 9th. You will need to bring a valid method of identification to register. There are three issues on the ballot. Walnut Grove R-5
One Treated For Smoke Inhalation After Springfield Apartment Fire
A worker at the Franciscan Villa apartments in Springfield had to be treated for smoke inhalation after a fire this afternoon. Firefighters say the worker was overcome with smoke while trying to put out a fire in
Vernon County Jail Will Stop Holding Springfield Inmates
Springfield’s contract to hold some city prisoners in the Vernon County Jail runs out at the end of the month and it won’t be extended. Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams says Vernon County has signed a new
Missouri State Seeks More Growth After Slight Drop In Enrollment
In Missouri State’s annual State of the University address Monday in Springfield, leaders addressed how the school continues to grow despite a recent slowdown in student enrollment. MSU’s President Clif Smart listed of recent accomplishments that include
Galloway Calling On Local Governments To Ban Auto-Deleting Apps
State Auditor Nicole Galloway is encouraging all local governments to prohibit the use of self-deleting applications by officials and employees while conducting public business. In a letter sent to Missouri’s counties and municipalities, Auditor Galloway said banning the use of these
Police Searching for Thieves After Church Loses Thousands in Property Damage and Theft
The Lawrence County Sheriff is looking for the thief or thieves who broke into a church in Monett and stole nearly 4 grand’s worth of items. It happened sometimes between October 2nd and October 4th. The thieves
Battlefield Man’s Death Sparks Investigation; Police Ask Public For Info
Police are investigating the death of a man found inside his home in Battlefield. A friend found his body inside the home off of Farm Road 125 south of Republic Road. Officers responded at around 4 p.
Everton Man Charged with Rape, Sodomy, and Human Trafficking
A man from Everton is charged with rape and human trafficking after he was arrested in Lawrence County. James Maggard, 33, was booked into jail on Friday. He is charged, along with three other suspects, with drugging
St. Louis Cardinals Beat Atlanta 5-4 On Molina’s Walk-off Sac Fly
The St. Louis Cardinals get a game-tying single in the eighth and a walk-off sacrifice fly in the tenth, both off the bat of Yadier Molina, and beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 at Busch Stadium. Monday’s thrilling
Heroes From Ozarks Honored For Helping Others
Governor Parson has honored two first responders who were at the duck boat tragedy and the Springfield Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team. Marlin Matchett from Monett, a trained paramedic, was on the Showboat Branson Belle serving as
