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Victim of June 10 Springfield Shooting Dies

A man who was shot on June 10, 2021, at 1403 North Broadway in Springfield died Saturday from their wounds. The Springfield Police Department says that the victim is Travis D. Rogers, 44, from Springfield. On June 10, officers were called to the North Broadway address because a 911 caller said a man had been […]

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Absentee Ballots Available Tuesday for August 3 Election

Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller announced Monday that absentee ballots for the August 3, 2021 election will be available starting Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Because the only items on the ballot in August are in the Republic R-3 School District, Walnut Grove R-5 School District, and Brookline Fire Protection District, only voters in those areas […]

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Man From Marionville Admits to Threatening Two Congressmen

A man from the Ozarks has admitted he threatened Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver and Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen. Federal prosecutors say Kenneth Hubert, 63, Marionville, pleaded guilty to two counts of threatening to assault a U.S official. He admitted to calling Congressman Cleaver the day after the January 6th rioting at the U.S. Capitol and […]

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Teen “Very Seriously” Injured on Branson Coaster

A teen boy suffered critical injuries Sunday after an accident involving the Branson Coaster. Branson officials confirmed that an incident took place around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 20. According to a statement, Branson Fire Rescue was called about an injured rider at the self-described “alpine coaster” located on West 76 Country Boulevard near Walmart. […]

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Strong to Severe Storms Push Through Northern Ozarks, with Flooding Southwest of Springfield

Strong to severe thunderstorms moved through areas north of Springfield in the overnight hours of Monday morning. The National Weather Service says several trees and limbs are down in Humansville. South central Missouri could get some strong to severe thunderstorms Monday morning, but otherwise, the threat for severe weather is low. Flooding is an issue […]

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Springfield Man Convicted on Weapons Charge Sentenced to Federal Prison

The man who hosted a December 2018 party that ended with one person dead will be going to federal prison for seven and a half years. Roy Norey, 39, was convicted in October of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Judge Douglas Harpool sentenced Norey to federal prison during a Thursday hearing. The […]

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Boat Fire Saturday at Table Rock Lake

Emergency crews rushed to a boat fire on Table Rock Lake Saturday afternoon near Cape Fair. The Southern Stone County Fire Protection District said the fire was reported around 4:40 p.m. Saturday and the boat with two occupants was about 300 feet off shore near Point 14 Table Rock Lake/Cape Fair Marina. The fire had […]

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Benton County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Attempted Murder/Suicide

A woman is dead after attempting to kill a man and then killing herself. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office said they were called about a domestic violence incident on Friday night in Warsaw where shots were fired. When deputies arrived just after 5 p.m., they found that 50-year-old Heather Mathias had shot Charles McCormick twice […]

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Rancho Motel to Remain Homeless Shelter Through Winter

A former motel turned into an emergency shelter to help homeless women and families during the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to continue to help those in need through the winter. Catholic Charities of Springfield announced they have been given an extension of their agreement with O’Reilly Hospitality Management to continue running the Rancho Motel […]

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Mercy Makes Preparations for more COVID-19 Patients

Sydney Moran, Ivie Macy, KOLR SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Craig McCoy, the president of Mercy Springfield Communities, explained the hospital’s plans to care for the influx of COVID-19 and other emergent patients. Mercy Hospitals is using facilities all over Missouri to treat its patients in critical need of care. The healthcare system is still working with […]