OACAC Head Start will cut 199 slots for kids, 42 jobs
The changes in OACAC's 10-county service area are because of federal sequestration budget cuts.NIXA, Mo. -- Dozens are losing their jobs and nearly 200 fewer at-risk children will get services....
View ArticleMore than a dozen Laclede County residents arrested after drug investigation
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the arrests took place with the help of several departments.LEBANON, Mo. - The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced the arrests of more than a dozen Laclede...
View ArticleAlternative fuels gaining popularity in Springfield
At an environmental summit, the City of Springfield showcased its progress toward more fuel efficient fleets. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- Alternative energy was just one topic among many discussed at an...
View ArticleState awards $130 million to 92 Arkansas school districts for construction...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More than $130 million has been awarded to 92 school districts for construction projects next year.
View ArticleSenate passes bill to end air traffic control furloughs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate moved quickly late on Thursday to end air traffic controller furloughs that were causing widespread airline flight delays related to last month's automatic federal...
View ArticleSt. Louis trades up to get WR Tavon Austin
NEW YORK -- The St. Louis Rams did some "wheeling and dealing" in the first round of the NFL Draft.
View ArticleMissouri Tigers: Mizzou's Sheldon Richardson drafted No. 13 by the New York Jets
NEW YORK -- Mizzou's Sheldon Richardson heard his name called early in the 2013 NFL Draft.
View ArticleProgress Report: Developer plans major west Springfield retail center,...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo- Right now there is just a Walmart Supercenter and a big open field. But soon, the intersection of Sunshine St. and West Bypass could be the gateway to be a bustling shopping center.
View ArticleHearing set for next month in federal lawsuit challenging Arkansas' new...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A hearing is scheduled next month in a federal lawsuit challenging Arkansas' ban on most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
View ArticleKansas City Chiefs select offensive lineman with No. 1 overall pick in NFL Draft
NEW YORK -- The Kansas City Chiefs made history Thursday with the selection of offensive lineman Eric Fisher.
View ArticleNew Route 66 exhibit takes visitors back in time on Mother Road
The exhibit will be open April 28 through August 31.Springfield, Mo. -- The newest exhibit at the History Museum on the Square is called 'Woodruff's Dream: The Mother Road Through Springfield.' The...
View ArticleOzark Board of Aldermen hires new city clerk
Sharon Mickey is now the Strafford city clerk.OZARK, Mo. -- After interviewing seven people, the Ozark mayor and aldermen hired Sharon Mickey to be the new city clerk. Mickey is the Strafford city...
View ArticleFive-day investigation leads to rape, five other charges against man from Ava
Jacob James is accused of assaulting an 18-year-old woman.AVA, Mo. -- A man from Ava is accused of holding a teenager against her will and sexually assaulting her. Jacob James, 31, was charged on...
View ArticleSpringfield hires new spokeswoman for police department
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- City leaders picked Lisa Cox to be the public affairs officer for the Springfield Police Department, effective April 30. Cox will work in the Department of Public Information and...
View ArticleMobile food pantry feeds entire Springfield elementary school
Ozarks Food Harvest held it's first mobile food pantry at a Springfield Public School, which is plans to do once a month.Ozarks Food Harvest held it's first mobile food pantry at a Springfield Public...
View ArticleRepublic man faces child pornography charges
REPUBLIC, Mo. -- A 30-year-old Republic man faces child porn charges.
View ArticleNathan P. Murphy's hosts fundraiser for Arc of the Ozarks on Saturday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A music festival on Saturday will benefit the Arc of the Ozarks . It’s called Rock 4 Arc and it’s at Nathan P. Murphy’s in downtown from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Doors open at noon.
View ArticleAuthorities arrest 4 adults in rape of 2 juvenile girls at Walnut Ridge;...
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (AP) — Authorities in Lawrence County say four men are charged with raping two juvenile girls after allegedly using alcohol to lure the victims to a house in Walnut Ridge.
View ArticleMo. senator says subpoena seeks info from federal agent who got list of...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri senator says a subpoena has been issued to a federal investigator who sought a list of Missouri concealed gun permit holders.
View ArticleMore parents choosing to skip childhood vaccines causes concern for health...
Doctors are reminding families the importance of vaccines during World Immunization WeekSPRINGFIELD, -- It's part of growing up, but experts say far too many children are not getting vaccinated....
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