Branson teens get taste of police work
BRANSON, Mo. -- Some people were clocked for speeding along U.S. 65 on Monday, but not by a police officer. Branson police handed over the radar guns and handcuffs to a group of teenagers.
View ArticleProsecutors say Supreme Court's DNA ruling will solve more crimes
Defense attorney says DNA can also be helpful to those who are charged.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- DNA has the power to convict the guilty and free the innocent. If you find yourself "under arrest" for a...
View ArticleTyson Foods buys San Diego maker of refrigerated, frozen Mexican foods,...
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Tyson Foods Inc. has bought a San Diego food plant that produces refrigerated and frozen Mexican foods.
View ArticlePrescription drug overdose, elderly falls among trouble spots on Greene...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo -- A not so flattering report card for Greene County when it comes to safety. That's according to the latest numbers from the Safety Council of the Ozarks.
View ArticleSpecial election today will decide who gets Missouri's 8th District seat
Voters hit the polls this morning to fill the spot that opened in January when Jo Ann Emerson resigned to take a job in the private sector.A special election day today will take place to fill a...
View ArticleBetter Business Bureau to offer car care class to seniors June 15
Senior citizens wanting to know basics of car care as well as some key tips to keeping their cars on the road can register for the Car Care for Seniors class coming up June 15.Senior citizens wanting...
View ArticleLightning cripples Cabool-based KZ88 radio station
The station has offered live programming, including severe weather coverage, for past four years.CABOOL, Mo. -- A radio station in Texas County is crippled by Mother Nature and has lost the ability to...
View ArticleBranson marketers report rise in tourists
BRANSON, Mo. -- Tourist attractions here say they’re seeing more visitors this year than last year.
View ArticleMr. Smith Goes to Washington
Jason Smith to replace fellow Republican Jo Ann Emerson in CongressSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Republican Jason Smith won a comfortable victory Tuesday over 7 opponents including fellow state representative...
View ArticleA good sign: Volunteers help remove thousands of illegally-posted ads around...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - On utility poles, street lights, and street corners there are clusters of signs vying for your attention.
View ArticleConstruction underway on Missouri S&T's 2013 Solar House
Students building home for competition in OctoberROLLA, Mo. - Students at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla are preparing for the 2013 Solar House competition in October. Around...
View ArticleCase of man accused of killing wife in Branson goes to trial court
Thomas P. Brown, 68, waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Taney County Circuit Court on Tuesday.FORSYTH, Mo. -- A man originally from California who is accused of murdering his wife at a hotel...
View ArticleUSA Today names Branson one of top five unknown places to retire
BRANSON, Mo. - If you're looking to enjoy a little patio relaxation in your retirement years, Branson just may be the spot to do it, according to a national newspaper.
View ArticleDeputies called off search for man, woman in Baxter County after chase
The sheriff says the two people led deputies on a chase after stealing $150 worth of gas.MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. -- Baxter County deputies called off the search for two people who they say led them on a...
View ArticleJuvenile boys are accused of making bomb threats at Rolla hospital
ROLLA, Mo. -- City police believe two juveniles made bomb threats by telephone that caused the evacuation of the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, its medical office building, and surrounding...
View ArticleGov. Nixon vetoes bill that would cut income tax rates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed legislation that would reduce Missouri's income tax rates for the first time in more than 90 years. The Republican-led Legislature touts the bill as a way...
View ArticleEureka Springs Historical Museum showing off upgrades
Museum hosting open house SundayEUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. - A museum that started off small is going big in one Ozarks city.
View ArticleFog may have contributed to crash at Kansas and Sunshine intersection
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Two people were treated for minor injuries after a crash in Springfield that may have been contributed to by dense fog.
View ArticleSpice up your weekend with hot food and music in downtown Springfield
The Dam Jam and Crawdad Boil, an event to benefit the James River Partnership, will take place Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. at Park Central Square downtown.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The sounds of live music...
View ArticleTraffic Alert: Westbound lanes of Chestnut at Broadway to close tonight
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Construction crews will close a portion of Chestnut Expressway tonight east of Kansas Expressway.
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