Police In Springfield Say New Flock Rules Won’t Change Policy
What We Know: Springfield police say new state restrictions on license plate-reading cameras won’t change how the department uses them. What It Means: Governor Mike Kehoe signed an executive order […]
Date published: September 18, 2026
Relief From the Heat on the Way
What We Know: Relief from the heat is coming, but we’ve still got a couple of hot days to get through. What It Means: The National Weather Service says heat […]
Date published: September 18, 2026
Former MoDOT Supervisor Accused of Theft
What We Know: A former Missouri Department of Transportation supervisor is accused of using state credit cards for thousands of dollars in personal purchases. What It Means: Prosecutors say 37-year-old […]
Date published: September 17, 2026
Amazon Raises Minimum Wage Ahead of Holidays
What We Know: Amazon is giving thousands of workers a raise just ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. The company says it is increasing the minimum starting wage for […]
Date published: September 17, 2026
Missouri Schools Face Possible Funding Shortfall
What We Know: Missouri public schools could be facing a funding shortfall. The State Board of Education voted to keep its 2028 school funding request at about 4-point-28 billion dollars. […]
Date published: September 17, 2026
Job Seekers Weigh Benefits and Risks of AI
What We Know: Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace, and Springfield job seekers are trying to figure out how to keep up. What It Means: Katherine Proctor with the Missouri […]
Date published: September 17, 2026
Senator Hawley Targets Data Center Tax Breaks
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley wants to stop data centers from receiving certain federal tax breaks. Hawley introduced the No Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act Thursday. It would prevent data […]
Date published: September 17, 2026
Springfield Nonprofit Targets Neighborhood Violence
What We Know: A Springfield nonprofit is using hospital data to get a better idea of where and why violence is happening across the city. What It Means: Stronger Together […]
Date published: September 16, 2026
Man from Springfield Dies in Crash
What We Know: A 79-year-old man from Springfield is dead after a two-vehicle crash at Glenstone and Chestnut Expressway. What It Means: Springfield police say William Huey was pulling out […]
Date published: September 16, 2026
Celebrate Springfield on Oct. 4
Celebrate Springfield was created around one simple idea: Love Where You Live. And when you call the Ozarks home, there’s a lot to love. The 5th annual Celebrate Springfield event […]
Date published: September 16, 2026
Former Missouri House Candidate Released from Jail
What We Know: Former Missouri House candidate Thomas Ross is out of jail as his federal case moves forward. A judge released Ross on bond Monday following a hearing in […]
Date published: September 15, 2026
Missouri Health Officials Warn of Rising Rabies Exposures
What We Know: Health officials are reminding Missourians to be careful around wild animals as reports of rabies exposures increase across the country. What It Means: The CDC says eight […]
Date published: September 15, 2026