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Missouri Senator Roy Blunt Pays Tribute to Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Who Once Worked at a Newspaper in Rolla

Missouri’s Senior U.S. Senator is praising former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who has died from cancer at the age of 84. Roy Blunt says Albright broke barriers and made a difference. After serving as Secretary of State, Blunt says Albright continued to be an important voice in our foreign policy discussions. Albright has ties […]

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Governor Parson Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Ebenezer Firefighter Dustin Brandhorst

Governor Mike Parson has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be lowered to half-staff at all government buildings in Greene County and firehouses statewide on Friday from sunrise to sunset in honor of Ebenezer Fire Protection District Firefighter Dustin Brandhorst. Brandhorst died in the line of duty March 18th when he was responding to a […]

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Springfield Woman Killed On US 65

A woman is dead after a crash early Wednesday morning on U-S 65 north of Springfield. The Highway Patrol says a truck pulled into the path of a car driven by 65 year old Gloria Grimsley of Springfield. Grimsley was taken to a Springfield hospital where she died from her injuries. This article is provided […]

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Missing Lebanon Man Struck By Train

A man who went missing from an assisted living center was struck and killed by a train. Lebanon Police say 49 year old Mark Spence left Lebanon Health Care North on March 17th. On Wednesday, Pulaski County deputies responded to a train-pedestrian crash. The victim was identified as Spence. He was likely trying to go […]

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Two Students Identified in Kickapoo Vandalism

Authorities have identified two students they believe are connected to the vandalism that occurred at Kickapoo High School. School officials revealed an incident of vandalism containing racist hate speech and symbols. Police conducted an investigation, and used video camera footage of the school to aid in finding those involved. They also interviewed students regarding the […]

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Man Arrested, Accused of Stealing over $60,000 from Branson Restaurant

Branson Police have arrested the former manager of a local restaurant who stole $62,000 from his place of employment. 23-year-old Quentin Evans, called “Pierce” was the manager at Jackie B. Goode Uptown Cafe in Branson. The investigation began after owners of the restaurant discovered the money had been stolen from credit card transactions that had […]

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Chiefs Part Ways with Hill in Blockbuster Trade

After six Pro Bowl seasons in Kansas City, superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill is now a Miami Dolphin. After contract negotiations stalled out, Brett Veach and the Chiefs front office gave Hill the chance to explore trade options. Well, they found one. Hill will be headed to Miami in exchange for five draft picks. Kansas […]

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WANTED: Volunteers to Clean up Roadways in Missouri

Every spring, as snow and ice face to an unpleasant memory, attention turns to the trash that’s accumulated on roadsides during the winter months. The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting everyone who uses roads in our state to help with spring cleaning in the month of April. MoDOT will provide trash bags and safety […]

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Bass Pro Shops World Fishing Fair Could Draw 500,000 People to Springfield Next Week

Bass Pro Shops’ World’s Fishing Fair returns to Springfield next week, and it could bring as many as 500,000 people to the city. The event runs March 30-April 3. Bass Pro is working with the Springfield Police Department and Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management to prepare for the influx of people and traffic. Campbell […]

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Pulaski County Arrest Wanted Man

Authorities have arrested a man in Pulaski County wanted on multiple warrants. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office was told Dawson Preble was armed and threatening to shoot law enforcement if they attempted to apprehend him. Pulaski County deputies found Preble in a building on Highway 7, just outside of Pulaski County. Camden County Deputies arrived […]