Man from Springfield pleads guilty for sexually exploiting child
Ezra Gramm could face a prison sentence of 15 to 30 years.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A man from Springfield pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday for sexual exploitation of a minor. Ezra Gramm, 39,...
View ArticleLocal charities collect thousands of items students leave behind
Volunteers load up a van full of donated food, clothes, and furniture two times each day at MSU. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Think of it like this: It's a city of nearly 20,000 people, and they're all...
View ArticleFirefighters respond to building fire off Springfield's Park Central Square
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield fire investigators blame careless smoking on a Monday afternoon fire at a building off Park Central Square.
View ArticleHalf of teen drivers text and drive - leads to other risky behaviors behind...
Forsyth High School put on a mock accident caused by texting and driving.FORSYTH, Mo -- There is a disturbing trend happening across the country--more teens admit to texting and driving. Monday,...
View ArticleTruck company owners go to federal prison for defrauding Tracker Marine
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The owners of a trucking company in Lebanon were sentenced last week for their roles in a conspiracy to defraud Tracker Marine, a Springfield-based manufacturer of boats and...
View ArticleVolunteer firefighters in Halltown often not able to respond
HALLTOWN, Mo.-- People who live in rural areas often pay taxes or fees to ensure someone will douse the flames if their house catches fire.
View ArticleMissouri lawmakers approve tougher abortion drug rules
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would require doctors to be present for the initial dose of an abortion-inducing drug.
View ArticleOpponents say they don't have to wait until Arkansas abortion law is in...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Opponents of an Arkansas law banning most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy say they don't need to wait until the restriction is enforced to challenge its constitutionality.
View ArticleMo. lawmakers approve disaster fund
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have approved a bill creating a $15 million fund to repair infrastructure in areas where the president has issued a disaster declaration.
View ArticleSheriff's office: 1 person injured in explosion at Arkansas gunpowder supplier
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say one person suffered severe burns after an explosion at a gunpowder supplier in western Arkansas.
View ArticleCollective Soul concert will kick off 2013 Ozark Empire Fair
Fair officials also announced a change in the fair's schedule for this year.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Leaders of the Ozark Empire Fair announced one of the concerts for this year’s fair and also said it...
View ArticlePreventive surgery may have saved Angelina Jolie's life
Springfield surgeon says the testing is important for many women but is not necessary for everyone.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she underwent a double...
View ArticleLong lost historic spring resurfaces in central Springfield
The Fulbright Spring is on the former homestead of William Fulbright, one of Springfield's first settlers.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Crews restoring a property in central Springfield unearthed a hidden...
View ArticleMSU's Tent Theatre 2013 lineup features love, heartbreak and baseball
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The department of theatre and dance at Missouri State University celebrates its 51st season of Tent Theatre with a summer lineup featuring two classic musicals and one comedy-drama.
View ArticleMo. Gov. Nixon vetoes bill repealing tax break for seniors, disabled living...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon has vetoed legislation that would have repealed a tax break for low-income seniors and disabled residents who live in rental housing.
View ArticleTwo Nixa grads caught with meth at Project Graduation
NIXA, Mo.-- Two teenagers from Nixa High school graduated Sunday afternoon, then later that night were jailed for possessing meth at Project Graduation.
View ArticleMissouri House OKs quicker intervention in failing school districts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri House members have approved legislation that could speed state intervention in failing school districts.
View ArticleMissouri jobless rate falls to 6.6 percent; state reports payrolls expand by...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri officials say the state's unemployment rate edged one-tenth of a point lower to 6.6 percent in April while payrolls increased by roughly 12,000 jobs.
View ArticleLowering the limit: NTSB recommends states slash drunk-driving thresholds
NTSB makes recommendation in hopes of reducing alcohol-related vehicle crashesSPRINGFIELD, Mo.- Federal authoress believe stricter laws could reduce drunk driving crashes- as has been demonstrated in...
View ArticleUS prosecutors ask federal judge to order seizure of 6 properties belonging...
TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to order the seizure of several buildings from convicted evangelist Tony Alamo.
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