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Martinez Found Guilty on 20 Sex Charges

A jury has found a Springfield man guilty of sexually abusing several children over a period of years. Edward Martinez was found guilty on 20 charges including child molestation and statutory rape. An investigation by

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Marionville Man Charged Under New State Law

The Stone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a man under the new Valentine’s Law for fleeing law enforcement. Court records say 28-year-old Toney Kyger of Marionville is charged with three felonies, including aggravated fleeing a

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Fire at Taney County Recycling Center

A Western Taney County volunteer firefighter suffered minor injuries while battling a fire at the Taney County Recycling Center and Transfer Station. Firefighters responded to the fire just after 7 PM Monday night. Investigators believe

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M-S-U Releases Annual Safety Report

Missouri State University has released its annual campus safety report.  The report compares crime data over the last three years. Reported rape cases dropped from five in 2021 and five in 2022 to two in

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