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Scattered Strong to Severe Storms Tuesday Afternoon and Evening

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We have the potential for scattered strong to severe storms in the Ozarks late Tuesday afternoon through the evening hours. The National Weather Service says areas west and north of Springfield have a greater potential...
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Man Charged With Fire That Killed 10 Cats

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(Photo courtesy of the Greene County Jail) A man is charged with second-degree arson for allegedly setting fire to a shed in March, where his girlfriend lived causing the deaths of ten cats. Investigators say security footage...
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Four People Arrested in Springfield Shooting

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Four people have been arrested following a shooting incident Saturday night. Springfield Police say officers responded to gunfire on South Florence Avenue. A person sustained non-life-threatening injuries. After treatment at a hospital, the individual was arrested and...
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17 Year-Old Female May Be Tried As An Adult

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A 17-year-old female arrested in the investigation of Miles Young's death will undergo a certification hearing to determine if she will be tried as an adult for her alleged involvement in his fatal shooting. She is...
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Severe Thunderstorms Possible in the Ozarks Tuesday and Wednesday

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We have more chances for severe weather in the Ozarks this week. The National Weather Service says there is medium confidence in the potential for strong to severe storms on Tuesday. The greatest uncertainty with...
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Lawmakers Speak About Immigration Enforcement At Courthouse

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(Yefry Archaga-Elvir - Courtesy of the Greene County Jail) A press conference on Friday at the Historic Greene County Courthouse regarding the killing of 15-year-old Miles Young focused on increasing immigration enforcement. U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison and...
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Hydroplane Crash Kills 2 Women Near Purdy

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Two women are dead after a crash on Mo-37 south of Purdy in Barry County. The Highway Patrol says a vehicle driven by a 65-year-old woman from Shell Knob hydroplaned into the oncoming lane of traffic...
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Join the KWTO News and Weather Team Saturday at the Severe Weather Awareness Expo

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Severe weather season is in full swing in the Ozarks, with several chances for bad weather between now and next Wednesday. KWTO is committed to keeping you and your family safe by providing life-saving information...
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Severe Storm Chances Through the Middle of Next Week

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We'll have several chances for severe weather in the Ozarks through the middle of next week. The National Weather Service says there's a marginal risk for quarter size hail and damaging winds from storms Friday...
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Immigration Officials Place Detainer On Murder Suspect

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Federal immigration authorities have placed a detainer on 18-year-old Yefry Archaga-Elvir, charged with the murder of 15-year-old Miles Young (pictured above) in Springfield. This announcement precedes a scheduled press conference featuring local officials, including Rep. Eric...

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