Americans Earning More but Still Feeling the Financial Squeeze
Americans may be earning more, but their money isn’t going as far. A new Labor Department report shows wages rose just over three percent during the past year. But after […]
Date published: November 2, 2026
Juvenile Detained After Credible Shooting Threat at Eminence High School
What We Know: A possible school shooting in southern Missouri has been stopped before anyone was hurt. What It Means: The Shannon County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile is in […]
Date published: November 2, 2026
Black Walnut Season Extended
What We Know: If you’ve got black walnuts falling in your yard, don’t be too quick to rake them up and throw them away. They could put a little extra […]
Date published: November 2, 2026
Missouri State and Missouri Southern Team Up to Expand Athletic Training Programs
What We Know: Missouri State University and Missouri Southern State University are teaming up to give students a new path toward a career in athletic training. What It Means: Under […]
Date published: November 2, 2026
Missouri State Fair Scholarships Available for 2027 Graduates
What We Know: Missouri high school seniors planning to continue their education in agriculture or other fields can earn scholarship money. What It Means: The Missouri State Fair and its […]
Date published: November 2, 2026
Voters in Missouri to Decide Future of Abortion Rights Under Amendment 3
What We Know: One of the most closely watched issues on Tuesday’s Missouri ballot is Amendment 3. What It Means: Two years ago, voters approved an amendment with the same […]
Date published: November 2, 2026
Greene County Clerk Predicts Nearly 60 Percent Voter Turnout
What We Know: Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller expects voter turnout in Tuesday’s election to reach between 58 and 59 percent. What it Means: Schoeller tells KWTO News this election […]
Date published: November 2, 2026
Springfield Public Information Director Departs After Nearly 15 Years
What We Know: After nearly 15 years with the City of Springfield, longtime Public Information Director Cora Scott is leaving her position, but questions remain about her departure. What It […]
Date published: November 2, 2026
Bodies Apparently Those of Missing Couple From McDonald County Found on Neighbors’ Property
It’s a tragic end to the search for a missing couple in their 70’s who disappeared from their home in McDonald County back in September. What We Know: Sheriff Robert […]
Date published: November 2, 2026
Damaging Winds and A Few Tornadoes Possible Late Monday Night into Tuesday Morning
Be weather aware for severe weather to impact parts of the Ozarks from late Monday night into Tuesday morning. What We Know: There is a marginal (Level 1) to slight […]
Date published: November 2, 2026
KWTO and Horsin’ Around Golf Cars Salute Our Troops
93-3 and AM 560 KWTO and Horsin’ Around Golf Cars are working together to “Salute the Troops” in November. We’re asking our listeners to help recognize those brave military men […]
Date published: November 1, 2026
Local Business and Community Leaders Meet for CEO Roundtable at KWTO
More than a half dozen CEO’s and community leaders met for Zimmer Communications’ CEO Roundtable luncheon Tuesday at our KWTO studios in Springfield. What We Know: Topics of discussion ranged […]
Date published: October 30, 2026