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Storm Chance Returns Friday With Hail, Gusty Winds

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We'll have a chance for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms in the Ozarks on Friday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service says some of the storms may produce quarter-sized hail and winds up to 60...
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Missouri Asks For Federal Help After Severe Storms

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Governor Mike Kehoe has requested FEMA assistance to assess widespread damage from severe storms in Missouri.  The joint state and federal effort aims to determine if the extent of the damage, including nearly 200 heavily damaged...
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Thanks For Making Politics and Pints a Great Evening

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Thanks to all of our great listeners, along with our local elected leaders, candidates for public office and others who spent Wednesday evening at KWTO's first Politics and Pints event. We had a great evening...
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Planned data center receives pushback from Marshfield residents

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Residents from the city of Marshfield and Webster County are continuing their effort to stop the construction of a new data center north of the city. Those who own land and live near the site have...
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Work zone crashes on the raise in Missouri

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Monday night, a truck struck and killed a 35-year-old construction worker near Waynesville, adding to the growing number of work zone crashes in Missouri this year. Investigators say the worker was flagging traffic when the driver...
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Springfield Tourism to see a boost after Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration

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Visit Springfield, the city's tourism bureau, is recognizing the economic contributions of workers in the travel industry for National Travel and Tourism Week. The Visit Springfield CEO Mark Hecquet said that each year millions of tourists...
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Two in Custody After Mountain Home Shooting

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A property dispute in Mountain Home, Arkansas, escalated into a shootout, leading to the arrest of two brothers, John Way and David Way. Both face attempted capital murder and aggravated robbery charges.  A homeowner, who was...
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Greene County Raises Alarm Over Inmate-Related Scam

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Greene County officials warn of a scam targeting families of jail inmates. Fraudulent callers often posing as deputies demand immediate payment for an inmate's release. Scammers use real names to appear legitimate, and at least...
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The Hail Storm Cost to Drivers

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Local body shops are saying it could be 2027 by the time all the cars impacted by Greene County's historic hail storm last week are fully repaired and back on the road. Body shops are receiving...
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Missouri Eyes $216M for Rural Hospitals

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There’s some help on the way for small-town hospitals in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Social Services is rolling out more than $216 million in federal Rural Health Transformation funding. A spokesman with Missouri Health Net put...

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