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Thousands of Missourians still without power after July 4th storms

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Severe thunderstorms swept through Missouri on July 4th, causing widespread damage, including downed powerlines. What We Know: Thousands of residents in central Missouri, specifically in Miller, Morgan, Cole, Camden and Osage counties, are still without power...
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State Audit Brings Questions About Former Governor Parson’s Flights on State Aircraft

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An audit by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick reveals that former Missouri Governor Mike Parson's office spent roughly $375,000 for numerous state aircraft trips during the final months of his administration. What We Know: A...
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Strong To Severe Storms Possible For Your July 4th Evening and Overnight

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Be weather aware as you're shooting off fireworks in the Ozarks Saturday night. We had one round of severe thunderstorms move through central Missouri and the northern Ozarks on the afternoon of the 4th, leaving...
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The “No Sharia Act”

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Legislation sponsored by Republican State Senator Nick Schroer that is about to become law in Missouri is not getting much attention in the press. Originally referred to as the "No Sharia Act", it is now more...
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Heat wave continues over Fourth of July Weekend with low chance of showers

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Very little change from weather patterns for the last week is expected for Thursday into the weekend. What We Know: More hot days are ahead for the Ozarks as temperatures are staying in the low 90s...
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BREAKING: Two Dead in Murder-Suicide at Mercy Hospital Parking Garage Early Thursday Morning in Springfield

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Emergency crews were called to the parking garage on the east side of the Mercy campus just before 5 a.m. What We Know: Springfield Police, firefighters, and Mercy EMS responded to a shooting at a parking...
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SPD Conducts Crosswalk Enforcement, Issues 9 Tickets

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What We Know: Police in Springfield issued nine citations during a two-hour crosswalk enforcement operation on July 1 aimed at improving pedestrian safety. What It Means: The operation took place at the High Intensity Activated Crosswalk...
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Food Pantry Opens To Serve Stone County

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What We Know: Families in Stone County now have a new place to turn when they need a little extra help. Christian Action Ministries (CAM) officially opened a permanent food pantry in Reeds Spring on July...
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Growing Young Minds Through Agriculture

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What We Know: Thousands of Missouri elementary students are spending part of their summer learning where their food comes from through Missouri Farmers Care's Agriculture Education on the Move program. What It Means: This summer, 6,067...
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Springfield organizations open as cooling centers to counter heat wave

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Several organizations and businesses in the Springfield-area have opened their doors to help folks escape the heat. What We Know: With temperatures on the rise in the Ozarks, the Springfield-Greene County Library District and other organizations...

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