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City Of Lebanon & Lebanon R-3 To Build Storm Shelter

The City of Lebanon and the Lebanon R-3 School District are teaming up to for a new storm shelter for the community. The storm shelter will be built at Boswell Elementary School. It will also serve as a library and multi-media center for students. It will be paid for with S-E-M-A and F-E-M-A grants. A […]

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Charges Refiled in Duck Boat Tragedy

The Office of Attorney General Eric Schmitt has refiled charges against three individuals involved in the Ride the Ducks accident that left 17 dead. The widely publicized incident occurred in July of 2018, when strong weather conditions caused the boat to capsize, killing 17 people. It is one of the most deadly boating accidents in […]

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Severe Storms Most Likely in Eastern Ozarks into South Central and Southeast Missouri Wednesday

Storms have tracked across the Ozarks Wednesday morning and will continue into the afternoon. The National Weather Service says while some storms may re-develop, severe weather chances will be low for the Springfield area Wednesday. The greatest severe weather threat will be for the far eastern Ozarks into south central and southeast Missouri. Large hail, […]

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First Lady Jill Biden To Visit Whiteman Air Force Base

First Lady Jill Biden will be in Missouri today. The First Lady is scheduled to be in Knob Noster, Missouri, with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, to visit with students and families at Whiteman Air Force Base. She will also visit Whiteman Elementary and Knob Knoster high schools. This article is provided by Ozarks News […]

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Legendary Local Band to Perform at the Grand Ole Opry

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils have performed in many historic venues during their 50 year run, but will now perform at country music’s most sacred stage for the very first time. The Daredevils rose to nationwide prominence with hit songs like “Jackie Blue” and “If You Wanna Get to Heaven” in the mid 1970s. The performance […]

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Springfield City Council Appoints New Member

After interviewing candidates, the Springfield City Council voted in favor of Monica Horton to become their newest councilwoman. Horton was approved for the position by receiving 7 of 8 available votes. Candidate Steven Sexton received the other vote, while Karen Banta and Kathy Hubbard received no votes. After serving the city of Springfield and Greene […]

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Missouri Lawmakers to Hear Proposal to Name New Bridge On Interstate 70 After Senator Roy Blunt

Missouri lawmakers will hear a proposal to name a new bridge on Interstate 70 near Rocheport, Missouri the “Senator Roy D. Blunt Bridge.” Private donations would foot the bill for the bridge, which will run over the Missouri River in Boone and Cooper Counties. Bridge construction is scheduled to be finished in 2024. Blunt was […]

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More Details Revealed in Case Against Woman Accused in Deadly Fentanyl Overdose

We’re learning more information about a woman from Springfield who has been charged with first degree murder in the death of a man from Greene County. Jessica McCammon, 42, is also charged with armed criminal action, tampering with evidence, and delivery of a controlled substance in the death of Dan Myers. Authorities say McCammon provided […]

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More Severe Storms Possible Tuesday Night and Wednesday

Another round of severe thunderstorms will be possible in southwest Missouri as early as late Tuesday night, but become more likely Wednesday morning into the afternoon. The National Weather Service says any storm potential Tuesday evening will depend on the strength of a cap that’s in place, limiting storm development. The overall highest risk for […]

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Missing Carthage Girl Found

Jasper County Sheriff’s Department says they have found a missing teenager girl. 14 year old Rosslyn Brill has been found safe. She disappeared from her home on Sunday. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office thanks everyone who shared her photo on Facebook. This article is provided by Ozarks News – 93.3 KWTO