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Two Ozarks sheriff’s offices to get equipment upgrades after deadly officer-involved shooting

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The Christian County Sheriff's Office and Douglas County Sheriff's Office have both received funding for new equipment after the deadly shooting earlier this year that claimed the lives of two Christian County deputies. Christian Country...
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Wonders of Wildlife named best aquarium for the eighth time

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Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield has been named the best aquarium in the nation by readers of USA Today. This is the eighth time the attraction has gotten the...
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The KWTO App – Sponsored by Downstream Casino

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Amtrak Expands Rail Service for World Cup Visitors

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Kansas City is preparing for large crowds during next summer’s FIFA World Cup, with expanded train service available for travelers. Amtrak and MoDOT are increasing Missouri River Runner capacity by 25% from June 15 to...
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Missouri State Parks Honors Military Service

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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is participating in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to active-duty military and their families through Labor Day with a military ID. While Missouri state parks are...
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Hawley Bill Targeting Child Exploitation Moves Forward

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Senator Josh Hawley’s Renewed Hope Act, part of a Department of Homeland Security funding package, recently cleared the Senate Homeland Security Committee and heads to the floor this week. The proposal would allow approximately $108.5 million...
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Two Area Pools Closed For The Summer

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It was announced by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board this week that the outdoor pools at both Grant Beach and Westport will be closed this summer due to damage. Pre-season inspections conducted by staff found major...
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Former Deputy Arrested on Assault, Sexual Abuse Charges in Springfield

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A former A former Greene County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with second-degree felony assault and misdemeanor sexual abuse following a fight outside Dublin’s Pass nightclub in downtown Springfield last November. Court records say a man told...
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Flooding Impacts Several Ozarks Towns as Rain Chances Continue

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Several communities in the Ozarks experienced flash flooding from the heavy rains this week, and there are more rain chances ahead. The National Weather Service says additional widespread rain returns on Thursday into (Photo provided by the...
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Missouri named fifth in the nation for drug-related problems, recent survey says

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In a survey published by WalletHub in April, Missouri ranked fifth in the nation for drug-related problems, including drug use and addiction. The survey compared all 50 states across twenty metrics including overdose deaths, opioid prescriptions,...

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