The Springfield Police Department Monday afternoon released the name of the man killed in a shooting at 1333 North Concord Avenue on February 26. SPD investigators say that Stanley R. Taylor, 43, was shot and killed around 3:40 p.m.. Officers found Taylor’s body when they responded to a 911 call informing the dispatcher that someone […]

A Pleasant Hope man reporting missing on Thursday with his two children is now facing charges of parental kidnapping. The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Darrell Paul Peak, 41, with two counts of parental kidnapping, a class E felony. Peak left with his children, Mayson and Kaiden, on Thursday night. Peak abandoned his car […]

A building has collapsed on Main Street in downtown Willow Springs. There are no reports of injuries. The city administrator says the building, which used to house a clothing store, has been vacant for some time. The current owner planned to tear down the structure this spring. The building was last inspected three years ago. […]

Severe weather season is approaching, and this week is a good time to plan ways to keep you and your family safe when threatening weather approaches the Ozarks. Missouri’s 2021 Statewide Tornado Drill will be held Tuesday, March 2nd, at 10 a.m. This is an opportunity to practice sheltering plans for your home, school or […]

Governor Mike Parson accepted the recommendation of the Greene County Republican Party and appointed Allen W. Icet at the county’s new collector. Icet replaces Leah Betts, who resigned at the end of February. Icet will serve out the remainder of Betts’ term which ends in March 2023. “I look forward to carrying out the duties […]