Arkansas Girl Finds 2.95 Carat Diamond At State Park
(KTTS News) — A seven-year-old girl is the proud owner of a 2.95 carat brown diamond she found at Crater of Diamonds State Park in southwest Arkansas. It’s the second biggest diamond found at the park so
Springfield Woman Charged With Arson For Fire That Left 1 Hurt
(KTTS News) — A woman has been arrested after Springfield Police say she set fire to a home after being served an eviction notice. Fredaann Marie Reed, 43, from Springfield is charged with arson. Police say she
Contractor Sues Monett Over Airport Construction
(KTTS News) — The city of Monett is being sued over the construction of its airport. Sierra Bravo Contractors, LLC filed a nearly $2.5 million dollar lawsuit over the excavation work it was hired to do at
Weaver Road Reopens In South Springfield
(KTTS News) — Part of Weaver Road in South Springfield has reopened to traffic. Farm Road 178 between Farm Road 145 and Nettleton has been closed as part of work on the Kansas Expressway Extension project. On Monday,
Parson Requests Disaster Declaration For Summer Storms
(KTTS News) — Governor Parson is asking for a federal disaster declaration in Missouri, including eight counties in the Ozarks, after several rounds of severe weather this summer. Emergency management officials say the storms that hit the
Missouri State President Clif Smart Announces Retirement
(KTTS News) — Missouri State University President Clif Smart is retiring. Smart plans to step down in the summer of 2024. He’s served as president since 2011. Being president of Missouri State University has been the biggest
Man Opens Fire On Family In Ozark County
(KTTS News) — A man from Tecumseh is charged with shooting at family members at a home in Ozark County. Witnesses told deputies that Samuel Deatherage, Jr. was shouting and making threats at the home in Tecumseh before
Joe Montana’s Visit To Springfield Moved To November
(KTTS News) — Hall of Fame Quarterback Joe Montana’s visit to Springfield has been moved to November. Montana was originally scheduled to speak at the Missouri State University Public Affairs Conference in September. The university says due
University Of Arkansas Gets Grant To Study Exercise, Aging
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The effect of exercise on aging will be studied at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, thanks to a $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that
Some Damage Reported After Storms Last Night
(KTTS News) — Storms knocked down tree limbs and knocked out power in a few places last night. The National Weather Service says power outages were reported around Washburn and Seligman in Barry County. A tree limb
