Two Weekend Troop D Crashes Result in Criminal Charges
Two crashes investigated by Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol over the weekend have resulted in criminal charges. As previously reported, a Galena man was injured in a motorcycle crash at the Hollister roundabout near the Lake Taneycomo bridges leading into Branson. According to the crash report, the motorcy
Guarding your home against drought and grass fires
Logan-Rogersville fire officials and neighbors share simple steps to keep your lawn safe during extreme heat.
Elevate Lives to break ground on affordable housing community in North Springfield
Elevate Lives broke ground on its Elevate Heights multi-family affordable housing development in North Springfield, a project slated for completion by early 2027 that combines rent-reduced apartments with mandatory on-site coaching and job training.
September’s sizzling start could be record breaking
A late summer heatwave and heat dome will bring near-record temperatures and the hottest start to September since 2011 to the region through the coming weeks.
Springfield IBEW preps for large apprenticeship class amid growing demand for electricians
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The IBEW 435 local union in Springfield is preparing to welcome a large number of electrical apprentices back to classes amid a growing demand for skilled trade workers across the state of Missouri. Bryan Hensley, training director for the Springfield electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Comm
Pest control services seeing ‘uptick’ in ticks near Springfield homes
A surge in lone star tick populations across the Midwest, driven by mild winters and heavy rain, has increased the risk of alpha-gal syndrome among residents.
Man arrested after five Flock cameras damaged in Willard
WILLARD, Mo. — Willard police reported an arrest in connection with the damage to Flock cameras in August. According to a press release from the City of Willard, a 20-year-old man from Greenfield was arrested on five felony counts of property damage in the case. Officials have not idenifed the man accused of vandalizin
Teen charged with assault after Parkview game; adult certification possible
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A 16-year-old Parkview student has been charged after an alleged assault on Friday, Aug. 28. “We have a 16-year-old male in custody currently charged with what would be the felony of second-degree assault and armed criminal action committed by an adult,” Bill Prince, the Chief Juvenile Officer in Gre
On Your Side: Missouri Attorney General investigating Illinois tree-trimming service accused of poor business...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A couple of Ozarks homeowners and the state attorney general are warning you to slow down before signing any work contracts after storms. Two Springfield men say a door-to-door tree trimming service left them with thousands in bills, unfulfilled promises, and now liens against their houses.
MoDOT projects to close part of St. Louis Ave
St. Louis Avenue will be closed on both sides of 7th Street in Joplin for two days starting Monday as part of a MoDOTS water line relocation project.

















