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Man Faces Child Porn Charges in Missouri, Alabama

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What We Know: A man already facing child pornography charges in Greene County is now behind bars in Alabama on similar charges. Police in Opelika, Alabama, arrested 42-year-old Sebastian Franco last Wednesday after receiving a tip...
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New Affordable Housing Community Coming to North Springfield

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What We Know: A new affordable housing community is getting ready to take shape in north Springfield. Elevate Lives is breaking ground on Elevate Heights, a new development near East Kearney Street aimed at helping low-income...
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Donate to Hungerthon 2026

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Help KWTO feed a child, change a life! For the first time in Springfield, Zimmer Communication is partnering with Ozarks Food Harvest to host Hungerthon 2026! KWTO will be raising money for the Weekend Backpack Program. The Weekend Backpack Program provides...
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Police In Willard Make Arrest in Flock Camera Vandalism

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What We Know: Police in Willard say they've made an arrest after several of the city's Flock cameras were damaged earlier this month. A 20-year-old Greenfield man is facing five felony counts of property damage. Police...
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Springfield Saturation Patrol Nets Four DWI Arrests

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What We Know: Springfield Police arrested four impaired drivers during a weekend crackdown on dangerous driving. The department teamed up with the Greene County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol and other local agencies for a...
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Webster County Adds New Outdoor Warning Siren

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What We Know: A new outdoor warning siren is now in place in a part of Webster County that's seen its share of severe weather lately. Crews installed the siren at Marshfield Fire Protection District Station...
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Thousands on Probation, Parole In Missouri Can Now Vote

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What We Know: Tens of thousands of Missourians on probation or parole can now vote under a new state law. Governor Mike Kehoe signed the change as part of House Bill 1871. It took effect August...
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City to Hold Second Data Center Public Discussion on Tuesday

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What We Know: The City of Springfield is holding a second public engagement session to discuss the topic of potential data center developments in Springfield. In late June, the city placed a 120 day moratorium...
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Hundreds Pack City of Springfield Public Engagement Session on Data Centers

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Hundreds of people attended a public engagement session on data centers hosted by the City of Springfield on Thursday. What We Know: So many folks were at the meeting at Doubletree By Hilton that a...
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Hot and Dry Weather Returns to the Ozarks

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After a couple of nice days with seasonal temps, the heat returns for the weekend and much of next week. What We Know: Temperatures steadily increase over the next several days. Highs Saturday and Sunday...

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