Ex-wife and boyfriend sue Springfield surgeon, alleging repeated access to medical records
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield-area doctor is being sued by his ex-wife and her boyfriend, who say he repeatedly looked up their medical records through CoxHealth systems without a valid reason and later used private information to allegedly embarrass them and cause financial harm. Jessica Scott and Jeffrey Harper...
Republic School District names Stephens new high school principal
Republic High School's current associate principal will take on the role of principal for the 2026-27 school year, according to an announcement from Republic School District . The Republic School District Board of Education approved Eric Stephens as the next principal for Republic High School during its Feb. 19...
Wind brings warmth back to the Ozarks
A pattern shift will bring warmer temperatures and gusty winds to the area, with temperatures rising to the 60s by Tuesday afternoon and sunny skies returning by Wednesday afternoon.
New details emerge after alleged gunfire at Eustasis in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A man has been arrested after police responded to Eustasis Psychiatric & Addiction Health in Springfield, after reports of shots being fired on Friday, Feb. 20. According to online court dockets, Joseph Skibel, born in 1972, of Ozark, Missouri, has been charged with second-degree terrorist threat,...
From the Darkroom shows a pioneer in Springfield radio, then TV
G. Pearson Ward, shown in this 1953 photograph holding a display panel for KTTS-TV, served as general manager of the station. Ward, who graduated from Springfield Senior High School in 1921, was a pioneer in radio and television broadcasting in the Ozarks, having co-established KTTS radio in 1942 and KTTS-TV, later...
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 02.24.26
Sheriff Brad Cole said a Christian County deputy was fatally shot during a traffic stop Monday, Feb. 23, and another Christian County deputy was shot and killed by the suspect hours later during a manhunt in rural Stone County. Manhunt ends: 2 deputies killed, 2 others injured, suspect deceased (Springfield...
Referendum petition for Hotel of Terror certified by Springfield city clerk
Springfield City Clerk Anita Cotter has certified the referendum petition submitted by the owner of the Hotel of Terror at 334 N. Main. Under City charter, certification of the petition requires City Council to take action within 30 days. The owner of the Hotel of Terror Sterling Mathis filed the...
This Massive Flea Market In Missouri Has Rare Furniture And Antiques At Rock-Bottom Prices
The furniture store salespeople are going to hate that you found this place. Mike’s Unique in Springfield is where solid wood furniture meets prices that sound like typos, and your home décor dreams are about to become surprisingly affordable reality. There’s something magical about walking into a space...
Missouri Deputies Shot During Traffic Stop
The suspect, Richard Bird, 45, was also fatally shot, officials said.
From chilly to 70s – A week of big swings
Happy Monday! We’re starting the week cold with temperatures in the teens out the door this morning, and wind chills in the single digits. Definitely still February! However, warmer weather builds in for most of the rest of the week, and we may even find a round of rain showers on Wednesday night. Today’s chill […]
