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Springfield mayor shares optimistic message during State of the City address

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Springfield Mayor Jeff Schrag shared his vision of the city's future at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's annual State of the City event Thursday morning. Key Points: The mayor highlighted the exciting opportunities the city...
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MSHP Shares Bus Safety Results

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What We Know: More than 1,100 Missouri school buses will need repairs before students head back to class this fall. What It Means: The Missouri State Highway Patrol recently completed its annual school bus inspection program...
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Missouri Attorney General Secures Halt to Kratom Sales

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What We Know: Missouri’s largest kratom distributor has agreed to stop selling kratom products in the state as part of a settlement with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that American Shaman,...
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Dolly Parton’s reading program faces state budget cuts

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The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a program that gives free books to children, could see major changes due to Missouri's state-wide budget cuts. What We Know: Created with the goal of fostering a love of reading...
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Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park Launches Seven-Day Summer Schedule

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What We Know: Summer just got a little easier for families looking for something fun to do in Springfield. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park is now open seven days a week through Labor Day, giving visitors an extra...
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Gas Leak Forces Road Closures in Republic

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What We Know: A gas leak near Republic Middle School caused road closures and traffic disruptions Wednesday morning as emergency crews worked to make the area safe. The leak was reported near the intersection of Hines...
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The Clever City Police Are Here To Stay

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What We Know: Weeks after talks began, an online post states that the city of Clever will not pursue a contract with the Christian County Sheriff's Office to provide law enforcement for the city...
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Two children die in house fire in Polk County

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According to the Central Polk County Fire Protection District social media, a house fire near Slagle in central Polk County has taken the lives of two children early Wednesday morning. What We Know: The fire started...
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Crews put out fire in northwest Springfield neighborhood

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Springfield Fire Department responded to a large backyard fire in northwest Springfield early Wednesday morning. What We Know: The call came in at 6:15 a.m. from a neighbor who witnessed the fire. When crews got there,...
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Federal Agents Descend on Wicked Superstore In Springfield

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What We Know: Federal agents and local law enforcement officers were busy early Tuesday at a north Springfield smoke shop as part of an ongoing investigation. A spokeswoman with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and...

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