The National Weather Service says flooding is a concern across much of southwest Missouri into early Friday afternoon. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 1 …
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Some Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible Along and North of I-44
Some stronger storms will be possible late Thursday afternoon and evening, mainly along and north of the Interstate 44 corridor. The National Weather Service says the main …
Read More »Local Health and Emergency Management Leaders Ask State to Fund COVID-19 Alternative Care Site
With a growing number of patients being treated for COVID-19 at hospitals in Springfield, the increase in illness is projected to outpace capacity. The Springfield-Greene County Health …
Read More »Springfield Police Investigate Fatal Shooting at Walmart Neighborhood Market on South Glenstone
Chris Six, KOLR SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -The Springfield Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting at a Walmart Neighborhood Market on S. Glenstone and E. Bennett. According to …
Read More »Springfield-Greene County Libraries Resume Sunday Hours
For the first time since May of 2020, you can now visit one of three Springfield-Greene County libraries on Sundays. The Springfield-Greene County Library District says the …
Read More »A Teenager has Died and a Counselor and Police Officer Seriously Injured in a Crash Near Rolla
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash near Rolla that killed a teenage girl and seriously injured a police officer and counselor. Troopers say a …
Read More »Governor Parson Speaks Out Against Mandated COVID-19 Shots for Hospital Workers
As local health care workers try to keep up with a surge in hospitalizations due to COVID-19, Governor Parson is speaking out against requiring workers to get …
Read More »Ozark Empire Fair Announces Cancelation of Loverboy Concert
The group Loverboy will not be performing as scheduled at the 2021 Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield. It’s because of travel restrictions from Canada. Instead, three regional …
Read More »Governor Parson Signs Gas Tax Legislation Into Law
Governor Parson has signed legislation Tuesday increasing Missouri’s gasoline tax for the first time in decades. Senate Bill 262 calls for the gradual increase in the gas …
Read More »City of Springfield Cancels Birthplace of Route 66 Festival
For the second year in a row, there will be no Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in downtown Springfield. As a partner in the event, the city …
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