Flash Flood Emergency Declared in Two Counties
What We Know: Heavy rain and flash flooding triggered water rescues and campground evacuations across parts of central and southeast Missouri Friday. What’s Next: The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency […]
Date published: July 10, 2026
Program Aims to Prevent Tick-Borne Illnesses
What WE Know: The Webster County Health Unit is encouraging residents to spend a few minutes learning how to pro tect themselves from ticks this summer. The Health Unit has […]
Date published: July 10, 2026
Help us Clear the List
KWTO wants to help local teachers to "Clear the List". Partner with us to fill wish-lists of educators from around the Ozarks. We can work together to get the school year started off right.
Date published: July 10, 2026
Remembering Veteran Rosie Reid
We’ve lost one of our beloved Honor Flight veterans. What We Know: U-S Army Veteran Rosie Reid died on Thursday. She was actively involved in our Honor Flight of the […]
Date published: July 10, 2026
Fiscal Report On Missouri State University
The commitment of over 20,000 donors to Missouri State University, including alumni and friends has lead to another successful year of giving. The Missouri State University Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) […]
Date published: July 9, 2026
Billings man sentenced to life in prison for 2025 shooting in Lawrence County
A judge in Lawrence County sentenced the man responsible for a 2025 shooting to life without parole. What We Know: Austin Stone of Billings was found guilty of first-degree murder […]
Date published: July 9, 2026
Lawsuit filed after 2021 crash that killed Drury student-teacher
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the widower of a Drury student-teacher after a 2021 crash that resulted in her death. What We Know: According to court records, […]
Date published: July 9, 2026
What’s Happening At The Corner Of National And Sunshine?
BK&M LLC is a development group that holds 8 parcels of land at the northwest corner of National Ave. and Sunshine St. in Springfield. This is a 2.6 acre site […]
Date published: July 9, 2026
Wife Of Man Who Killed 2 Christian County Deputies Indicted
The wife of the man who killed two Christian County deputies has finally been indicted. Yvonne Bird, a previously convicted felon and wife of Richard Bird has been charged with […]
Date published: July 8, 2026
Man sentenced for assaulting neighbors with hatchet in Wright County
A Wright County man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for attacking his neighbors with a hatchet back in June 2024. What We Know: On June 4, 2024, […]
Date published: July 8, 2026
Technology Is Causing A Negative Impact
The “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” are here! This is the time when the number of deadly car crashes rises… especially among teen drivers. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded […]
Date published: July 8, 2026
Honor Flight of the Ozarks welcomes home veterans after trip to Washington D.C.
Honor Flight of the Ozarks flew 81 veterans to Washington D.C. to see their war memorials Tuesday, July 7th. What We Know: The organization sent 81 veterans and 81 of […]
Date published: July 8, 2026