KC Fire Department searches cold Missouri River for 2 people
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Fire Department rescue crews are searching the frigid Missouri River near downtown after a witness reported seeing at least two people jump off a highway bridge into the water....
View ArticleSpringfield Police Dept. releases annual report
Chief Paul Williams says in the report that 2012 was a year full of challenges and change.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - In the Springfield Police Department's annual 32-page report , you'll find crime statistics...
View Article3 men robbed c-store in West Plains
WEST PLAINS, Mo. -- Three men robbed a convenience store early Thursday and got away with about $160 in cash. The robbery was about 1:40 a.m. at the Flash Market at 1818 Porter Wagoner Boulevard.
View ArticleMan is charged for pharmacy robbery in Branson
Lakeland Pharmacy on Branson Parkway was hit early Wednesday evening.FORSYTH, Mo. -- A man from Branson is charged with robbing a pharmacy in Branson at gunpoint on Wednesday evening. City police...
View ArticleMan from Springfield could face 30-year sentence for robbing family
This won't be Ramone Hicks' first stint in prison.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A Greene County jury convicted a man from Springfield for breaking into a home and robbing a father and his two young daughters in...
View ArticleWinter Weather Watch issued for the weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Ozarks cannot escape winter.
View ArticleWoman near Texarkana sets fire to snake, which sets home on fire
TEXARKANA, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a northeast Texas woman recently learned a hard lesson: Don't try to kill a snake by setting it on fire.
View ArticleMemorial planned for Missouri S&T sophomore from Kansas found dead in her...
ROLLA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri University of Science and Technology is making plans to remember a student from Kansas found dead in her dorm.
View ArticleKC police investigating home invasion that left 1 dead, 3 others injured
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City police say a home where two men barged in and shot four of its residents was occupied mainly by students who attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
View ArticleSaturday's Powerball jackpot may grow beyond $320 million
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Viola Mourton buys a Powerball ticket every day. But with a $320 million jackpot that could grow in the next few days, she's upping her chances Thursday and buying several at...
View ArticleSuspect in Colo. prison chief shooting may have ties to prison gang
HOUSTON -- A Colorado parolee died after he was critically wounded by North Texas law enforcement at the end of a high-speed chase Thursday , and officials said he is suspected in the killing of...
View ArticleCassville, Monett high schools probe urine prank at girls basketball game
Students accused of pouring urine into opposing team's drinking coolerCASSVILLE, Mo. -- Parents of Monett High School players are upset about something that happened at a girls basketball game at...
View ArticleFAA finalizes tower closure list; Branson will lose air traffic controllers
The FAA towers at airports in Joplin, Jefferson City, Springdale and Rogers will remain open, at least until September.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Federal Aviation Administration finalized its decision on...
View ArticleHomicides, aggravated assaults, property crime all up in Springfield, says...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo -- According to the Springfield Police Department's annual report, 2012 can be characterized by two words: challenges and change.
View ArticleStudent with knives had plans to confront classmates at Pleasant View
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A middle school student told police about plans to confront classmates after being caught with three knives before school started on Friday.
View ArticleFreistatt post office again seems doomed to close
Postal Service officials say they can't reach a lease agreement with the building's owner.FREISTATT, Mo -- The Freistatt post office seems to be on schedule to close -- again. U.S. Postal Service...
View ArticleArk. AG: Court should not lift execution stays unless it considers new law's...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Attorney General's Office says the state Supreme Court should not lift stays of execution for six death row inmates unless it plans to address the...
View ArticleArkansas House approves proposal to prohibit sale of electronic cigarettes to...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House has approved legislation to prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors.
View ArticleFAA to close 2 Missouri air traffic control towers due to budget cuts
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri airports in Branson and Columbia are among those that will have their towers shut down by the Federal Aviation Administration because of federal budget cuts.
View ArticleQuestions remain four years after Ozark businessman's death
Ozark Police have not ruled the death a murder or suicide.SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- Saturday, March 23rd marks the four year-anniversary of the suspicious death of a prominent Ozark businessman.
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