House fire killed woman whose husband died 2 weeks ago
PLEASANT RIDGE, Mo. -- A fire in a rural home east of Monett killed a woman from Barry County on Saturday morning. The victim was Katherine Hogenmiller, 82.
View ArticleVast majority of calls to Greene County 911 center come from cell phones
Springfield, MO - In 2012, the Springfield/Greene County 911 Emergency Communications Center averaged 20,000 9-1-1 calls per month with 79 percent from mobile devices, said director Zim Schwartze.
View ArticleGreene County's director of Emergency Management takes same job on state level
Ryan Nicholls will begin his new duties on March 25.Edited news release from Missouri Department of Public Safety:
View ArticleMissouri Senate takes up measure to deal with plane purchase
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Missouri Senate is taking action in response to the state Highway Patrol's purchase of a $5.6 million airplane.
View ArticleMissouri defeats Arkansas, spoils Mike Anderson's return to Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Laurence Bowers had 24 points and 11 rebounds in his final home game, contributing to a rough evening for old coach Mike Anderson's first appearance as a visitor and helping Missouri...
View ArticleSecurity cameras go higher-tech to catch criminals
Diginal video is helping investigators find and prosecute burglary and robbery suspectsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. - They drove in, hopped out, and pulled off their crime in a just minutes. That's what Randy...
View ArticleDump truck hits traffic signal at Campbell/Sunshine in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A dump truck hit and knocked down the eastbound traffic signal on Sunshine Street at Campbell Avenue late Thursday morning. Crews from Springfield Public Works immediately went to...
View ArticleMissing 4-year-old girl is found in Hickory County
She followed some dogs into the woods.PRESTON, Mo. -- Searchers in Hickory County found a 4-year-old girl about 3:40 p.m. She disappeared near her home around 1 p.m. Thursday. The girl followed...
View ArticleConsumer Reports: Cancer screenings are oversold, which ones to avoid
CONSUMER REPORTS - Early detection of cancer saves lives—right? Not necessarily. This widely held belief drives many to get unnecessary screenings, according to Consumer Reports. Its just-released...
View ArticleCattle rustlers hit ranch north of Willard
CAVE SPRINGS, Mo. -- The Greene County Sheriff's Department received a report about the theft of seven calves early Wednesday. The cattle were on a farm near Farm Road 54 at Highway Z north of...
View ArticleSpringfield police raid business suspected of selling synthetic pot
Employees of Gypsies Novelties could be charged.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A business near downtown is under investigation by drug units with the Springfield Police Department. Officers served search...
View ArticleDairy Farmers of America blames milk deficit for Monett plant closure
DFA says the decision to close the Monett plant is financial and will affect 86 employees.MONETT, Mo. -- Workers at the Dairy Farmers of America plant in Monett will soon be looking for new jobs....
View ArticleApril 15 deadline approaches: MSU students again offer free income tax return...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Students from the School of Accountancy at Missouri State University will help people with free tax preparation, e-filing and questions about other tax issues as part of Volunteer...
View ArticleMissouri Senate approves changes to scrap metal laws
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A bill that aims to curb scrap metal thefts in Missouri has won unanimous approval in the state Senate.
View ArticleArkansas group said it prefers incremental steps to limit abortions; hopes...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — While many anti-abortion groups are hailing a tough new abortion ban passed by Arkansas legislators, one group says the new law wasn't part of its strategy this session.
View ArticleDemocratic Mo. Gov. Nixon raises concerns about cuts in GOP Medicaid proposal
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon is taking issue with some key parts of a Republican alternative to expanding Medicaid coverage in Missouri.
View ArticleSpringfield's Business Journal honors "40 Under 40"
KY3's Sara Forhetz a member of the 2013 classSPRINGFIELd, Mo. -- It was a big honor Thursday night for some of Springfield's most impressive "young people."
View ArticleArkansas looks to stay unbeaten at home in SEC play in finale against Texas A&M
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas coach Mike Anderson hopes to end an up-and-down conference run on a high note when the Razorbacks close out the regular season against Texas A&M on Saturday.
View ArticleNixa police search for person of interest in possible attempted abduction
Neighbors said the man was driving a dark-colored SUV.Nixa, Mo. -- Nixa police are on the search for a man who they believe could be trying to lure children into his vehicle. People who live on South...
View ArticleMother arrested for threatening school leaders with a baseball bat in Eureka...
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. -- A Eureka Springs, Arkansas mother faces several charges, accused of threatening school leaders with a baseball bat and leading police on a high-speed chase.
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