Local Company Receives Tariff Relief; Hires More Workers
Mid Continent Steel and Wire in southeast Missouri has made a major staffing boost since it was given tariff exemptions in March. The company waited more than nine months to get the federal government to waive an
Governor Parson Says Plan to Combat Gun Violence Coming in a Week
Governor Mike Parson briefed Capitol reporters on Friday afternoon, and announced he will release his plan to combat gun violence in a week. During the speech he said that he spent time speaking with leaders in St.
Building Destroyed In Fire In Northwest Springfield
The fire marshal says a fire that destroyed a building near Kearney and Elizabeth in north Springfield remains under investigation. The fire marshal says it’s unclear how the fire started. The Springfield Fire Department spent about 30-minutes
NWS: Summer-Like Weather Continues In The Ozarks This Week
You’ll want to keep your summer clothes out a little longer as we head into mid-September. Folks in the Ozarks can expect temperatures over 90 degrees nearly every day this week. The National Weather Service says heat
Missouri Working to Be Compliant with REAL ID Act of 2005
Missouri Licensing offices and agencies authorized to issue photo ID are preparing for a new requirement issued by the Federal Government in 2005, REAL ID. In 2020, a new ID, called REAL ID will be required to
Drury University Is A Top 20 Midwest School In Latest U.S. News Rankings
A college in Springfield is getting some national attention. Drury University is now a Top 20 Midwest school from the latest U.S. News rankings. DU jumped nine spots on the prestigious “Best Colleges”, and is cited for
Christian County Library Set To Open New Branches
Last year, a library in Ozark had a major renovation. The Library Board of Trustees approved how tax payer money will go towards two new upcoming branches. Those new locations will be in Sparta and Clever. The
Man From Granby Dies After Being Hit By Motorcycle
A man from Newton County died after being hit by a motorcycle. The Missouri State Highway Patrol say Kenneth Arehart died at the scene, it happened on Racoon Road a mile east of Granby. Troopers say the
TRAFFIC ALERT: All Northbound Lanes Of Highway 65 OPEN
An area of highway in east Springfield that has shifted a lot of traffic flow into Springfield is now open. MoDOT has opened all northbound lanes from James River Freeway and Highway 65 six days ahead of
Police Looking For Man Missing From Hospital In Joplin
Police need your help in finding a man who went missing from a Joplin hospital. Investigators say doctors want David Martin to return because of a life threatening condition he has. Police say it’s unknown what clothing