Governor Parson Signs Bill Protecting Car Tax Breaks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri tax break for trading-in multiple vehicles will continue now Gov. Mike Parson has signed a bill preserving it. Parson signed the bill Wednesday. He had called a special legislative session
Strong To Severe Storms Possible In The Ozarks Wednesday
Quarter-size hail, damaging winds, even a low end threat for a tornado: We’ll be keeping a close watch on the weather as showers and storms develop and push through the Ozarks Wednesday afternoon and evening. The National
U.S. Marshals Arrest Oklahoma Murder Suspect In Springfield
A man wanted for a murder in Tulsa has been arrested in Springfield. U.S. Marshals arrested Nicholas Gibson Wednesday afternoon near Battlefield and Highway 65 in Springfield. Gibson and Ruth Blair are suspects in the murder of
Missouri Education Department Proposes $6.3 Billion Budget For Next Fiscal Year
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is proposing a 6.3 billion dollar budget for the next fiscal year – a 111 million dollar increase over the current year. Department spokesman Tyler Madsen says the State
Standoff Leads To 1 Arrest, Police Still Searching For Other
UPDATE: Police arrested one of the two fugitives, Ruth Blair at another location near the home close to Chestnut and Fulbright. The person with her, Nicholas Gibson is still being searched for by Springfield Police. The standoff
Fire Truck Hit While Responding To Vehicle Fire
There are no injuries reported in a crash between a car and a fire truck near Republic. It happened around 6 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Republic Road and Farm Road 101. Investigators say the driver
Two Monett Officers Injured After Crash With Suspect’s Truck
Two officers in Monett have minor injuries after a suspect crashed into their patrol car when he was fleeing from police. Police say it started around 11:00 p.m. Monday night, when officers were dispatched to the 700
Fire Department Reports A Record Among Vacant Structure Fires In Springfield
After a recent morning fire in Springfield, the fire department has now seen more building fires this month than any other month this year. Firefighters were called to a house fire near the 1600 block of North
Inmate Charged With Busting Out Of Missouri Transport Van
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Court records say a shackled and handcuffed inmate busted out of a sheriff’s office transport van as it traveled 50 mph down a southwest Missouri highway. The Springfield News-Leader reports that 38-year-old Dustin
Woman Charged With Murder In Boyfriend’s Movie Scene Killing
FULTON, Mo. (AP) — A central Missouri woman has been charged with first-degree murder after telling investigators that she fatally shot her boyfriend as they acted out a movie scene. Kalesha Peterson was originally charged with second-degree