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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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One Arrested After Stabbing In Republic

Man is under arrest after a stabbing at a house in Republic. Police say 18-year-old Matthew Whittenburg of Cassville is charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree assault, and fourth-degree domestic assault. Witnesses told police that Whittenburg

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Republic Teenager Found Safe

A Republic teenager reported missing last month has been located. The Republic Police Department said in a Facebook post that 16-year-old Makenzie White had been located and was safe. She had last been seen on

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