A local lawmaker is hoping to strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence. Missouri State Representative Lane Roberts of Joplin is sponsoring House Bill 1699. It would …
Read More »Domestic Violence Shelter in Polk County to Expand Soon
Polk County’s only domestic violence shelter, House of Hope, is green-lit for a much needed expansion. After having too little space, and facing the possibility of turning …
Read More »Springfield Street Preacher Arrested for Domestic Violence
A Springfield preacher who is known for spending Friday nights near Park Central Square in Springfield using a megaphone or sound system to preach at downtown patrons …
Read More »Springfield Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
A Springfield Police Department officer has been arrested and charged with two class E felonies related to a fight with a woman that started in a bar …
Read More »Victims Identified in New Year’s Eve Double Murder; Boyfriend Charged
A Springfield man is facing first degree murder charges in the slaying of his girlfriend and one of her children on New Year’s Eve. Brandon Corbin King, …
Read More »Name of Greene County Deputy Struck by Suspect Vehicle Released
UPDATE 9 p.m.: The GCSO’s public information officer has told OI the deputy in today’s incident is Lt. Steven Westbrook, a 24 year veteran of the GCSO. …
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