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Troopers: Dog Distraction Contributed to Lake of the Ozarks Crash

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A boating trip at the Lake of the Ozarks took an unexpected turn Saturday evening when a pontoon boat crashed into a rock bluff in Camden County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash...
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Highway Patrol Issues Rare Blue Alert After Officer Shooting

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A rare Blue Alert has been issued by the Highway Patrol after a man fired shots at two police officers in Caruthersville in the southeast part of the state. Troopers say Zachary Walker, also known as...
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Heavy Rain, Severe Storm Risk Lingers in Ozarks

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We have the potential for a few strong to severe storms in the Ozarks into this afternoon. There's the potential for a few isolated severe storms to redevelop this afternoon. Severe weather potential returns late tonight into...
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Man arrested after attempting to sell stolen Pokémon cards and comic books

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Nixa police have recently investigated a man who had stolen several boxes of Pokémon cards and comic books from a flea market in Nixa, and attempted to sell them to a business in Springfield. Officers...
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Springfield Public Schools to offer free meals to children this summer

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Springfield Public Schools will be participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's SUN Meals program, which will offer free, nutritious meals to children. No registration or ID is required for SUN Meals and is open to...
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Man Sentenced to More Than 8 Years After McDonald’s Incident

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The May 2025 incident occurred at a McDonald’s on West Sunshine Street in Springfield.  Employees reported that a man drove directly to the pickup window with a pistol on his lap, pointed at the building.  After presenting...
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Chiefs Fans Divided Over Christmas Schedule Break

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Christmas Eve appearances had become a tradition for many, and fans are divided on the change. Some welcome a holiday free from game-day stress, while others will miss having Chiefs football in the background. Many are pleased...
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Demolition of historic Galloway building begins in Springfield

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After a long fought battle by the residents of one Springfield neighborhood, demolition has begun on a historic building on Lone Pine Avenue. Property owner Mitch Jenkins has sought to develop the structure since 2020, but...
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Jim Arnott Advances in Bid to Become U.S. Marshal for Western Missouri

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Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott has moved one step closer to becoming the U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Missouri. The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12 to 10 on Monday to approve Arnott's nomination. Arnott...
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Storm Chances, Heavy Rain Return to Ozarks Next Week

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It looks like an active weather pattern for the Ozarks as we head into next week. The National Weather Service says we could see a few showers and thunderstorms move through Monday and Tuesday. Forecasters say some...

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