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Springfield City Utilities looks to add safety improvements to Lake Springfield Dam

Following the tragedy at Lake Springfield lake week that saw the deaths of two people and one still missing, City Utilities of Springfield says they are looking to add potential […]

Date published: June 23, 2026

Springfield City Council approves construction of new Andy’s headquarters

The popular frozen custard chain is officially relocating to a new headquarters in Springfield. What We Know: The Springfield City Council approved a bill Monday that gives Andy’s $32 million […]

Date published: June 23, 2026

Man Pleads Guilty To Murder In Laclede County

A man from Lebanon has pleaded guilty and was sentenced Monday in the fatal shooting of his girlfriend. Under a plea agreement, Dillon Bacon (26) pleaded guilty to amended charges […]

Date published: June 22, 2026

MDC Offers Online Introduction To Hunting In Missouri

What We Know: Missourians interested in learning how to hunt can take part in a free online program hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation on July 1. What It […]

Date published: June 22, 2026

Coming To A Vehicle Near You

Driving in the Ozarks is about to change. The change will be slow but inevitable. A federal mandate is requiring all new passenger cars (2027 and future) to include an […]

Date published: June 22, 2026

Firefighters Investigate Deadly Fire in Fair Grove

What We Know: One person died in a house fire late Sunday night near Fair Grove, and investigators are still working to determine what caused it. Emergency crews responded to […]

Date published: June 22, 2026

Firework retailers see promising start to season in Missouri

Saturday, June 20th, was the first day of firework sales in Missouri and retailers say they are already seeing promise of a good year. What They’re Saying: Sellers say they […]

Date published: June 22, 2026

Celebrate America’s 250th!

Date published: June 21, 2026

Missouri Governor Praises AI’s Economic Advantages

Governor Mike Kehoe is blaming foreign countries for spreading misinformation about data centers. Currently there are between 50 and 91 data centers in Missouri according to the Missouri Department of […]

Date published: June 19, 2026

Motorcyclist Dies After Two-Vehicle Crash In Springfield

What We Know: A man from Springfield has died following a motorcycle crash on Thursday night at the intersection of Cherry Street and Dysart Avenue. Police in Springfield say the […]

Date published: June 19, 2026

Missouri State Highway Patrol Takes Over The Search For Taylor Stawny

The Missouri Water Patrol is continuing the search efforts for 40-year-old Taylor Stawny who went missing after being swept over the dam at Lake Springfield. The Springfield Fire Department announced […]

Date published: June 19, 2026

Missouri Court Decision Reshapes Abortion Access

What We Know: A federal judge in Missouri has struck down several abortion restrictions, marking another major development in the state’s ongoing debate over reproductive rights. What It Means: The […]

Date published: June 19, 2026