Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, large hail and intense rain and flash flooding hit areas along and west of Highway 65 Saturday night. Parts of St. Clair, …
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Strong Winds Blow Down Trees and Branches, Leading to Power Outages in the Ozarks
UPDATE 4:00 p.m. Monday: Strong thunderstorms moved through the Springfield Metro area and several counties in southwest Missouri Monday afternoon. We’ve had several reports of tree damage …
Read More »Parents’ Input Sought in Search for School Superintendent in Ozark
The search is on for a new school superintendent in Ozark following Dr. Chris Bauman’s retirement back in the spring. The school board has named Dr. Lori …
Read More »Two Dead and One in Custody Following Motorcycle Crash in Joplin
Two people are dead and a man from Oklahoma is in custody after a crash involving three motorcycles over the holiday weekend in Joplin. The Joplin Police …
Read More »Remembering Bob Barker, Springfield’s Adopted Son
He wasn’t born in Springfield and he didn’t spend the majority of his life here, but longtime Price is Right host Bob Barker, who died Saturday at …
Read More »Zimmer-Springfield Hosts Local Business Leaders in CEO Roundtable
From the real estate industry to banking, fast food and small business, CEO’s from several different companies joined KWTO News Director Don Louzader Thursday for our ninth …
Read More »KWTO Honor Flight of the Ozarks Radiothon Raises $38,770 to Send Veterans to Washington, D.C.
DONATE HERE Thanks to the generous donations of our listeners on KWTO and our Zimmer radio stations in Springfield, the Honor Flight of the Ozarks has been …
Read More »Severe Thunderstorms Push Across the Ozarks Late Sunday Night
UPDATE: Severe storms have moved through southwest Missouri late Sunday night into Monday morning, bringing damaging winds, hail and torrential rains, causing flash flooding. We’ve had reports …
Read More »Remembering Shoji Tabuchi
The Branson music world and beyond are mourning the loss of beloved entertainer Shoji Tabuchi, who died Friday at the age of 79 following a battle with …
Read More »Strong to Severe Thunderstorms in the Ozarks Friday Night
Hail up to size of quarters, damaging winds up to 70 miles per hour, and localized heavy rain will be possible Friday evening into the overnight hours …
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