Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect
(KTTS News) — The risk for severe weather has been upgraded tonight. There’s a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for the entire listening area until midnight. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats from the
Deadly Holiday Weekend On Missouri Roads
(KTTS News) — Twelve people died in crashes on Missouri roads over the Labor Day weekend. That includes one fatal crash in Springfield and two traffic fatalities in Joplin. There were no boating fatalities or drownings. Last
Fatal Crash In McDonald County
(KTTS News) — A man from Goodman is dead after a crash in McDonald County. The Highway Patrol says Logan Mitchell died when his pickup ran off a curve and hit a tree. The crash happened Monday
Joplin Announces New Police Chief
(KTTS News) — Joplin has named its next police chief. Rich Pearson will join the department on December 18, 2023. Pearson currently serves as Captain of the Jefferson County Public School System Police Department in Louisville, Kentucky. He served
Search Begins For New School Superintendent In Ozark
(KTTS News) — The Ozark School District is looking for a new superintendent. The school board hired the Missouri School Boards’ Association to handle the search. The district hopes to do hold interviews with finalists before Christmas
Rain In The Forecast Today
(KTTS News) — Rain is possible at times today. We could see a few isolated showers and storms this morning. There’s a marginal risk for a few strong to severe storms again tonight. It’ll be partly sunny
Man Charged With Shooting Into Crowd In Fayetteville
(KTTS News) — A man is charged with shooting into a a crowd last month in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Police responded to Flash Market on West MLK Boulevard in the early hours of August 13. Officers found around
Republic Man Dies In Labor Day Crash
(KTTS News) — A man from Republic is dead after a crash in Springfield. Police say Sterling Garton, 88, died Monday when he ran a red light at Sunshine and James River Freeway. His pickup hit an
New Healthcare Alliance In Springfield
(KTTS News) — There’s a new partnership between CoxHealth, Missouri State University, Ozarks Technical Community College and Springfield Public Schools aimed at producing enough healthcare workers to meet the region’s needs for decades to come. The new
Sailor From The Ozarks To Be Laid To Rest This Month
(KTTS News) — A sailor with ties to the Ozarks who went missing near the end of World War II will be buried this month. Aviation Radioman 1st Class Wilbur Mitts was born in Seligman, Missouri on
