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School Leaders Say A-F Grades Don’t Tell Full Story

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What We Know: Missouri public schools are preparing for a new way of being graded — and this time, students aren't the ones getting the letter. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is working...
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SPS Makes Time for Learning and Play

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What We Know: Springfield Public Schools students are heading back to class Tuesday, and the district says learning isn't always about sitting behind a desk. Missouri elementary schools are required to provide at least 20 minutes...
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New Lead Emerges in 1992 Murder Tied to Lawrence County

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What We Know: Illinois State Police say they have a new lead in a 34-year-old murder case with a strong connection to southwest Missouri. Tammy Zywicki was last seen alive on Aug. 23, 1992, along Interstate...
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UPDATE: Two Dead, Three Injured in Hollister Wrong-Way Crash

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What We Know: Two people are dead and three others, including two children, were injured in a wrong-way crash Saturday afternoon in Hollister. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the crash happened just before 4 p.m....
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Woman Charged After Chase With Pierce City Police

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What We Know: A woman from Lawrence County is facing several charges after police say she nearly hit a Pierce City patrol vehicle head-on and then led an officer on a high-speed chase. What It Means:...
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Nixa Schools See Former Students Return to the Classroom

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What We Know: Nixa Public Schools is seeing a familiar trend as the new school year gets underway — former students are coming back to the district, this time as teachers. What It Means: Several of...
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EPA Looks to Ease Summer Gas Price Hike Early

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What We Know: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced they are issuing an emergency fuel waiver in hopes of lowering the summer gas price hike. When Does This Happen: Beginning on September 1, 2026, the...
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Two New SPS School Buildings Open for Upcoming School Year

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What We Know:  Springfield Public Schools has announced the ribbon cutting for two new schools. Reed Middle School and Pipkin Middle School will both open new doors for the 2026-2027 school year. When Will It Happen:...
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Police In Republic Seek Tips in Sexual Assault Investigation

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What We Know: Republic police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a reported sexual assault earlier this week. Police say the incident happened around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, near a walking trail...
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DNR Selects Firm for Energy Rebate Program

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Missouri is taking another step toward launching more than $151 million in home energy rebate programs. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority have selected BDO Government Services to...

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