Warm and sunny weather to continue for the Ozarks
Warm, dry conditions are expected to continue across the region for the next week, with temperatures running above average and rain unlikely until early October.
⚽️ Coyote Men’s Soccer plays to scoreless draw with Evangel
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Kansas Wesleyan Men's Soccer played to a scoreless draw with the Evangel University Valor on Saturday at Coryell Field. It was the second conference draw for the Coyotes this year as they moved to 2-0-2 in conference play and 5-1-3 overall. Evangel had a couple early opportunities...
Drury and McKendree Play to Scoreless Draw
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury men's soccer was held to a 0-0 draw against McKendree at Harrison Stadium on Sunday's Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) matchup. Neither team could get momentum going in the first half. Sam Tagg opened the half with a shot in the first 30 seconds, followed by a Mason Platts shot in the...
Dashing through Springfield, MO: Dash Luke goes all the way
Identity. It’s what makes us who we are. Embedded in the composition of all people are stories. Attributes. Purposes. Names. Without those identifiers, we are nothing. For Bears wide receiver Alred “Dash” Charles Luke, his identity took on a new meaning at Missouri State University. A 5-foot-8, 175-pound senior from...
Springfield couple reflects on remodeling John Q. Hammons’ home
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield couple has breathed new life into the former home of hotel magnate and philanthropist John Q. Hammons and his wife, Juanita K. Hammons. The charming property is tied to decades of the city’s growth. Kim and Sandy Kaufman bought the property in 2018 after it sat empty for years,...
Clever pulls ahead late for program’s first win over Fair Grove
FAIR GROVE, Mo. — The 4-1 Clever Blue Jays knew the chance was there was a chance to pick up a huge Mid-Lakes Conference win on Saturday evening in Fair Grove. The Jays swarmed together to best the Eagles (3-2) on their home turf, 13-10, for the come-from-behind win.
Sign Man, Marty Prather passes away
Heartbreaking news for Missouri sports fans, Marty Prather passed away Sunday from complications of respiratory distress. Prather was 67 years old. He had been fighting the illness for the last few weeks. Prather was known as the “Sign Man” for the large signs with clever sayings that he brought to Missouri State,...
Ozark man accused of killing woman with gardening tool
OZARK, Mo. – An Ozark man is accused of killing a woman using a gardening tool. Derrick Alling is facing first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges. According to the arrest warrant, the victim’s husband said Alling had been making threats to the victim that he would harm her, and acting aggressively within...
Native American Heritage on display at Wonders of Wildlife event
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — For the 3rd year, many at Wonders of Wildlife noted a large turnout at their Hunting and Fishing Day and Native American Heritage Celebration. “We’re super excited about this year’s turnout,” Nichole Gumm with Wonders of Wildlife said. “This is our third year hosting this event here at one another...
MISSING JUVENILE: Ozark Police need help locating missing teen
Developing Imelda is now a tropical depression and will become a tropical storm later this weekend and hurricane early next week. The risk to the Carolinas is lowering, but not over yet. Omaha Police investigating shooting that killed one, injured another. Updated: 6 hours ago. Currently, there is no word...

















