One person found dead in house fire near Fair Grove
One person died in a house fire east of Fair Grove on Sunday, June 21, and the cause of the fire is being investigated by the Greene County Sheriff's Office.
Two charged after Springfield gas station altercation
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Two from Springfield have been charged after police responded to a reported disturbance at a gas station on Friday, June 19. According to online court dockets, Jessica Gamble, born in 1991, and Richard Rodriquez, born in 1990, have been charged separately with stealing and third-degree assault. The p
Boy, 12, injured in Table Rock Lake watersport mishap
A 12-year-old boy suffered minor injuries Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2026, in a watersport mishap on Table Rock Lake near Baxter in Stone County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The incident occurred at approximately 1:15 p.m. at Trace Hollow on Table Rock Lake, about one mile south of Baxter.
Glow big or go home, Inaugural Let Freedom Glow 5K draws night runners
Around 40 participants made tracks around the Mt. Vernon square the evening of Saturday, June 13, for the inaugural Let Freedom Glow 5K and Fun Run. The event included glow sticks, games for attendees and a casual run at dusk—which fully wrapped up just ahead of a severe thunderstorm that included tornado warnings. Pro
Rollover crash near James River Church
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MDC to buy seeds from landowners around southwest Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is looking to purchase tree seeds from the public to help a variety of species. MDC says in a news release that its George O. White Tree Nursery in Licking, Missouri, is conducting seed collections to grow into bare root seedlings. Officials state residen
Storm damges reported following severe thunderstorms in Southwest Missouri
Hundreds in Webster and Wright counties are without power after severe thunderstorms moved through the area, causing downed power lines and toppled trees.
ATHS convention showcases more than 500 antique trucks
Missed the American Truck Historical Society’s annual convention? Scroll down to check out the photo gallery!. More than 500 vintage trucks were on display during the American Truck Historical Society’s (ATHS) 2026 national convention, held June 4-6 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri. This year’s
Fulton County man seriously injured when motorcycle runs off roadway, overturns
A Fulton County man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Howell County Saturday afternoon. The 55-year-old from Salem was airlifted to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield for treatment of his injuries according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). The MSHP does not release the names of...
Tornado Threat Rising for Sunday Across St. Louis, Columbia and Springfield as Forecasters Warn...
The tornado threat is increasing for tomorrow, Sunday June 21, 2026, across a wide stretch of the central United States, with St. Louis, Columbia and Springfield, Missouri sitting directly in the highest risk zone. Forecasters say a few strong tornadoes are possible depending on how the morning round of storms evolves,

















