First Human Case of H5 Bird Flu In Missouri
The C-D-C says the first human case of H5 Bird Flu has been confirmed in Missouri. A news release from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says the state public health lab received a specimen from a patient who was hospitalized on August 22. The patient tested positive. The patient had no contact …
Date published: September 7, 2024
Arkansas Man Arrested for Homicide at Branson Hospital
A patient at an area hospital is under arrest after he made suspicious statements to staff about a possible homicide. The staff at Cox Medical Center in Branson said Jeffrey Stansberry of St. Joe, Arkansas, came to the hospital complaining of an injury and saying he may have “harmed a woman.” The Searcy County Sheriff’s …
Date published: September 7, 2024
Japanese Fall Festival Returns To Springfield
The Japanese Fall Festival is returning to the Nathaniel Greene Park this weekend for the 28th year. The Festival runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Japanese Stroll Gardens at the park. The festival is hosted by Springfield sister cities. This year that’s Isesaki, Japan. Tickets are 9$ for Friday and Sunday, $14 for Saturday.
Date published: September 6, 2024
Nixa Principal Wins Principal Of The Year
Nixa High School Principal Dr. David Kelly has been named the Southwest Missouri Principal of the Year Award by the local chapter of the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. Dr. Kelly was presented the award at an administrators meeting on Thursday, and will move forward to represent the Ozarks as the nominee for Missouri …
Date published: September 6, 2024
Man from Humansville in Custody, Allegedly Opened Fire on Two People
A man from Humansville is being held in the Polk County Jail after authorities say he shot at two people following an argument. Investigators say Timothy Heidemann was working on a vehicle at his home on East Fisher Street Tuesday morning when a man and woman parked on the edge of his property. According to …
Date published: September 6, 2024
Springfield Man Arrested For Threatening 2 People
Springfield Police have arrested a man for allegedly threatening two people with a gun. Police say 70-year-old Michael Burnette was arrested for alleged domestic assault and unlawful use of weapon. The incident occurred August 30th when officers responded to a call about a domestic disturbance in the 1600 block of South Campbell Avenue. Two people …
Date published: September 6, 2024
Homeless Man Sentenced for Home Invasion in Springfield
One of two homeless men accused of breaking into a home in Springfield will spend decades in prison for his role in the crime. Investigators say Justin Lentz and another suspect, William Rush, broke into the home of an elderly couple on North Farm Road 171 in February of 2023. The couple told police that …
Date published: September 5, 2024
Battlefield Police Looking For S-U-V In Crash
Battlefield Police are asking for the public’s help in finding an S-U-V involved in a crash at noon on Monday. Police say a small, black S-U-V pulled in front of a motorcycle causing it to crash. The S-U-V sped away. The accident was captured on a nearby security camera. Battlefield Police are sharing the photos …
Date published: September 4, 2024
Man from West Plains Pleads Guilty in Case Surrounding Drowning Death of an Infant
A man from West Plains will be sentenced later this month for his role in the death of an infant in an apparent drowning. Investigators say police were called to the home on August 9, 2022 where they found a six-month old girl unresponsive. 28-year-old Levi Coffel talked with authorities at the scene, in which …
Date published: September 4, 2024
Gov. Parson Orders Flags At Half Mast For Officer Carson
Governor Mike Parson has ordered flags to fly at half-staff at the government buildings in Camden and Miller Counties and all police stations in Missouri Thursday in memory of Osage Beach Police Officer Phylicia Carson. Thursday will also be the day of a public visitation and funeral for Officer Carson at 1 PM at the …
Date published: September 5, 2024
City of Forsyth Issues Boil Order
The City of Forsyth has issued a temporary boil water advisory until further notice. The city says a utility contractor broke a water main near Coy Avenue Tuesday afternoon. The boil advisory will affect everything north and west of Swan Creek. Crews are working to repair the water line.
Date published: September 4, 2024
Man from Springfield Arrested, Accused of Threatening to Kill Cops, Republicans
A man from Springfield is being held in the Greene County Jail after he made post on social media where he threatened to kill Republicans and members of law enforcement. Authorities say Justin White was arrested last Thursday, August 29, and was charged with interstate communications with a threat to kidnap or injure. A search …
Date published: September 3, 2024
Police Officer from Osage Beach Dies During High-Speed Car Chase, Funeral Services Announced
The Osage Beach community is mourning the loss of one of its own after an officer was killed during a car chase over the weekend. Investigators say Officer Phylicia Carson was in pursuit of 23-year-old Christopher Wehmeyer on Route A just after 1:00am Saturday, August 31, when she lost control of her patrol car, went …
Date published: September 3, 2024
Bolivar Police Looking for Endangered Woman
Bolivar Police need the public’s help in finding a missing and endangered woman. Police say Tiffany Ritchie of Noel was last seen at the Bolivar Casey’s General Store on Tuesday. Ritchie has blue eyes and blonde hair. She is 5 foot 2 and weighs 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and a …
Date published: August 31, 2024
Crash on US 65 Stops Traffic
Traffic was at a standstill on US 65 due to an injury crash. Christian County Sheriff Brad Cole told KOLR-TV that a car going north on US 65 near Highlandville ran off the bridge near mile marker 30. At 5 PM, crews were still working to free the driver from the vehicle. The southbound lanes …
Date published: August 30, 2024
Springfield Central Labor Council Hosting Annual Labor Day Picnic
In what has become a yearly tradition, the Springfield Central Labor Council is preparing for next week’s Labor Day parade and picnic. The festivities will begin on Monday, September 2, with a parade at 10:00am starting at the corner of John Q. Hammons Parkway and Grand Street, and will end at Fassnight Park. United Way …
Date published: August 30, 2024
Patrick Ransdell Officially Introduced as Next Athletic Director at Missouri State
At a press conference Friday morning, Patrick Ransdell introduced himself officially as the next Athletic Director at Missouri State University. The conference was held at 10:00am Friday morning at the Plaster Student Union to a large and loud crowd, MSU cheerleaders, Sugar Bears, and an upbeat atmosphere. During the press conference, Ransdell spoke on his …
Date published: August 30, 2024
After Extensive Debates, Greene County Commission Stands Against James River Freeway Expansion
The Greene County Commission is now standing with landowners against the proposed expansion of James River Freeway. The project, which has been debated for months, would extend James River up towards Springfield-Branson National Airport, and also would loop into northern Springfield and across both Highway 13 and Highway 65 up to Fair Grove. City officials …
Date published: August 30, 2024
MO Department of Health to Enforce Gov. Parson’s Ban on Cannabis Products
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will begin enforcing Governor Parson’s executive order to ban psychoactive cannabis products next week. These products have not been approved by the F-D-A or the state of Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation. Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control will also monitor businesses licensed to sell liquor …
Date published: August 30, 2024
Osage Beach Police Officer Killed During Pursuit
An Osage Beach Police officer has died in a crash while pursuing a violator. The Highway Patrol says Officer Phylicia Carson attempted a traffic stop on Highway 54, when the suspect sped away at a high rate of speed. Officer Carson’s car skidded off the road on Highway “A,” striking a tree and bursting into …
Date published: August 31, 2024
Teenager from Springfield Reported Missing, Search Underway
Authorities in Springfield are searching for a teenage girl who has been missing for almost an entire week. Springfield Police say 17-year-old Annelle Wilmoth was last seen on August 24 and is known to frequent the Lafayette Park area. She is described as a white female, standing five-foot-four, 140 pounds, with black hair and blue …
Date published: August 29, 2024
Down, Set, Donate at the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is asking for blood donations ahead of the busy Labor Day holiday weekend. On Friday, if you donate at the “Down. Set. Donate. Blood Drive” at CBCO donor centers in Springfield, Joplin, Springdale or Bentonville, Arkansas, you’ll receive an entry for a chance to win a Kansas City …
Date published: August 29, 2024
Woman Sues Silver Dollar City Over Train Derailment
A woman who was a passenger on a train that derailed at Silver Dollar City in October 2022 has filed a lawsuit. Silver Dollar City and Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation are being sued by Rebecca Everhart for negligence. The lawsuit says the park did not properly maintain the train which caused it to derail. Everhart …
Date published: August 29, 2024
Patrick Ransdell Selected To Be M-S-U Athletic Director
Missouri State University will introduce its new director of intercollegiate athletics during a news conference on Friday. The university has selected Patrick Ransdell to be M-S-U’s 11th athletic director. Ransdell previously served as deputy athletics director for external relations at Appalachian State University. He replaces Kyle Moats, who left in June for a job at …
Date published: August 29, 2024
Man from West Plains Arrested, Charged with Stalking Teenage Girl
A man from West Plains is now being charged with multiple counts of stalking and harassment against a teenage girl. Investigators say 39-year-old Sheldon Wilkening was originally charged with second-degree harassment in 2023, in which he pleaded guilty. Now, he is charged with three counts of first-degree stalking and one count of second-degree harassment against …
Date published: August 28, 2024
