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F-B-I Arrest Missouri Man For Capitol Riot

A Missouri locksmith has been charged in the January 6th Capitol Riot. Isaac Samuel Yoder, owner of Nevada business, “Yoder Lock and Key,” was featured in several photographs inside the Capitol building wearing a George Washington costume. Yoder has been charged with knowingly entering a restricted building and attempting to disrupt Government business with disorderly […]

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Mercy Paramedic Dies of COVID-19

The Mercy Emergency Medical Services Facebook page announced that a Springfield paramedic died from COVID-19 Wednesday morning. According to the post, 57-year-old Sue Gregory was surrounded by family and loved ones when she passed. This article is provided by Ozarks News – 93.3 KWTO

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Wake Up Springfield Wrap Up Report- Congressman Billy Long- 08-04-2021

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Nixa’s Courtney Frerichs Wins Silver at the Tokyo Games in 3,000 Meter Steeplechase

She led until the final lap. With the local community cheering her on at a 6:00 a.m. watch party, Frerichs placed second in the 3,000 Meter Steeplechase to win the silver medal at the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Frerichs was overtaken by Uganda’s Peruth Chemutai, who won the Gold medal with a time […]

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Governor Pardons The McCloskeys

Governor Mike Parson made good on his promise to pardon the couple, who gained notoriety for pointing guns at protesters, as they marched past their home in a St. Louis suburb last year. Gov. Parson on Friday pardoned Mark and Patricia McCloskey. The McCloskeys, both lawyers in their 60s, said they felt threatened by the […]

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Historic City Hall Renovations Begin

Springfield’s Historic City Hall is beginning its process for new renovations of the interior of the 130-year-old building. The City has budgeted six million, three hundred seventy-seven thousand dollars for the renovations, funded through the City`s property tax, approved by voters in 2017. The original building was constructed in 1891 as a federal building and […]

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Branson Police Investigate Possible Intruder

Branson Police say a case of mistaken identity lead to them secure a business on Gretna Road Tuesday night. A worker at Capitol Vacations didn’t recognize a person in the cleaning crew and called 9-1-1. Officers located all the employees and searched the building. Police say everyone was safe. This article is provided by Ozarks […]

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Election Returns: Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Money Issues In Several Ozarks Communities

Every money issue on Tuesday’s election ballot in southwest Missouri has been approved by voters. Nearly 80% of voters in Taney County said yes to a county-wide 1/2 cent sales tax issue for sewer improvements. Camden County voters said yes to a 1/4 cent sales tax hike to allow the sheriff’s office to hire more […]

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Southwest Missouri Congressman Billy Long Officially Announces U-S Senate Bid

Calling it the “probably the worst kept secret in Missouri politics,” Southwest Missouri Congressman Billy Long used a national television appearance Tuesday night to formally announce his bid for the United States Senate in 2022. Long appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News Channel to say he’s seeking the Senate seat being vacated by […]

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New Law Allows Restraining Orders for Life in Missouri

Later this month, a new law goes into effect in Missouri allowing judges to issue life-long restraining orders. Previously, victims would have to renew restraining orders annually and often had to face their abusers in court each time they needed to have an order approved. The new legislation also covers victims’ pets, allowing pets to […]