Teen Drowns In Joplin
Police in Joplin have released the name of a teenager who drowned Saturday morning. John Wheeler, 13, and another teen were playing near the water at the Ewert Park Train Bridge. Police say Wheeler slipped and fell
Storms Roll Through Ozarks
Storms with strong winds and torrential downpours moved through the Ozarks Monday afternoon. Half-inch sized hail was reported in Republic. Winds knocked down numerous tree limbs. Roof damage was reported in Halltown and Rolla. Send your photos
Man Charged With Murder In Death Of Infant
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A 29-year-old Springfield man is charged with second-degree murder and child abuse in the death of a 7-month-old child. The Springfield News-Leader reports Marc Carrier was charged Saturday after police say the infant was injured
One Man Dead, Another Seriously Injured After Separate Accidents At Lake Of The Ozarks
One person has died and another is seriously injured after accidents at the Lake of the Ozarks over the weekend. The Highway Patrol says Sean Burgess from Peoria, Illinois drowned while watching the Shootout Race on Saturday
Severe Storms Likely Tonight In The Ozarks
Large hail, damaging winds, and even isolated tornadoes are possible in the Ozarks Monday night as a strong cold front ushers in severe weather. The National Weather Service says the great risk for tornadoes and large hail
Missouri State University Ranked One of Safest Colleges by Independent Study
Missouri State University has been rated one of the safest college campuses by a think tank called A Secure Life. The think tank recently performed a study analyzing 11 years of crime data on “hundreds” of college
Severe Weather Possible As Cold Front Moves in Monday Evening
We are expecting a cold front to be moving into the southwestern Missouri Ozarks later on Monday. Thunderstorms are most likely before midnight in the evening. The National Weather Service says there is a chance for severe
Non-Profit and Governmental FEMA Application Briefings To Begin Monday
Applicant Briefings will begin Monday for all local government and nonprofit agencies applying for Federal aid as a result of the cost of flooding, tornadoes, or storms April 29th through July 5th. Seventeen briefings total are scheduled.
Survivor of Drive-By Shooting Reaches Out to Officer Who Saved Him
A man who was shot in a drive-by shooting in June has reached out to the Willard police officer who saved him to thank him. Jason Long says that the recovery has been tough, but without Officer
Springfield Cardinals Provide Free Shuttle Service In Order To Improve Attendance
The Springfield Cardinals organization is heading towards the worst attended season in the team’s history and to try and bring back up those numbers a free shuttle service is being provided to help fight high parking prices.